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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard vs ZSA Moonlander
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
ZSA Moonlander
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard (Black)
- Moonlander (Mark Matter)
- Moonlander (Moonlit)
Our Verdict
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
ZSA Moonlander
The ZSA Moonlander and the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard are both keyboards with ergonomic designs, but the ZSA is better overall. The ZSA has multiple rotating incline feet, so you can adjust the keyboard's angle to be negative or positive, and you can even tent the board so that your hands are more vertical. On the other hand, the Microsoft has just one incline, and it's negative only. The Microsoft is available with tactile scissor switches, whereas the ZSA is hot-swappable and also available in a variety of Cherry MX and Kailh switches. However, if having a wireless keyboard matters a lot to you, the Microsoft may be a better choice.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.9
8.5
Backlight Features
0.0
8.5
Backlight Clarity
0.0
9.0
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
0.0
Operating Force
57 gf
53 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.1" (2.9 cm)
Width
15.4" (39.2 cm)
13.3" (33.9 cm)
Depth
8.2" (20.9 cm)
6.5" (16.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
9.7" (24.6 cm)
Weight
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
9.0
9.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Yes
Yes
Split Keyboard
No
Yes
Key Alignment
Staggered
Columnar
Minimum Incline
-8°
-15°
Medium Incline
N/A
0°
Maximum Incline
N/A
17°
Home Row Height
24.5 mm (1.0")
28.0 mm (1.1")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
5.8
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
No Stabilizer
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
1u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Yes
Backlight Features
0.0
8.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
No
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
No
Yes
Effects
No
Yes
Software Controllable
No
No
Backlight Clarity
0.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
N/A
7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
No Cable
USB type-C
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
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
No Indicator
No Indicator
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.3
7.8
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
42.8 dBA
50.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Cherry MX Brown
Switch Type
Scissor
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
57 gf
53 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
1.7 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
2.3 mm
4.1 mm
Latency
0.0
8.3
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
11.2 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
0.0
8.3
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
11.2 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.6 ms
Wired
N/A
11.2 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
9.4 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.9
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
11.1 ms
Key Release
14.5 ms
Data Transmission
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Chord Split
8.9
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
3.0 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
8.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
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
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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