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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard vs Matias Ergo Pro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
Matias Ergo Pro

Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Picture
Matias Ergo Pro Picture

Variants

  • Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard (Black)
  • Ergo Pro (Black/Windows)
  • Ergo Pro (Black/macOS)

Our Verdict

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

Matias Ergo Pro

The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard is a slightly better keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro. The Microsoft has a better ergonomic design, and although it's a wireless keyboard, it can only be connected through its USB receiver. The Matias has a better typing experience with tactile switches, and with a split keyboard design, you can place the two halves however you like.

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Ergo Pro
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Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
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Ergo Pro
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.9
6.6

Configuration Software 
 

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Top Picture
Matias Ergo Pro Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Width  

15.4" (39.2 cm)
14.2" (36.0 cm)

Depth 
 

8.2" (20.9 cm)
9.1" (23.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
9.1" (23.2 cm)

Weight 
 

1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
3.53 lbs (1.600 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Build Quality Close Up
Matias Ergo Pro Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

9.0
9.0

Side Picture  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Side Picture
Matias Ergo Pro Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Yes
Ergonomical

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

-8°
-7°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Home Row Height 
 

24.5 mm (1.0")

Wrist Rest  

Detachable

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Backlighting Picture
Matias Ergo Pro Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Max
Matias Ergo Pro Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Min
Matias Ergo Pro Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard White Shot
Matias Ergo Pro White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard White Shot
Matias Ergo Pro White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

N/A
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
Micro USB

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Wireless Versatility 
 

1.1
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
No

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Extra Features
Matias Ergo Pro Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps & Num Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Bundle Picture
Matias Ergo Pro Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Matias Quiet Click

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Matias Quiet Click

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

57 gf
56 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
38 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.7 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.3 mm
3.5 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

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Typing Noise 
 

9.3
9.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

42.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet

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Latency 
 

0.0
7.5

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
9.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Matias Ergo Pro Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No Software

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software

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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.6

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
No

iOS  

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
No

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
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Black/Windows
Ergo Pro
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Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
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Black/macOS
Ergo Pro
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Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
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Walmart.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
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Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

Matias Ergo Pro

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