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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Microsoft Surface Keyboard vs Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Microsoft Surface Keyboard
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
Tested using Methodology v1.2
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Surface Keyboard (Gray)
- Bluetooth Keyboard (Black)
Our Verdict
Microsoft Surface Keyboard
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
The Microsoft Surface Keyboard is much more premium than the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard. It's better built, and the scissor switches offer a better typing experience than the mushy rubber dome switches on the Bluetooth keyboard. On the other hand, you can set a few macros on the F4-F7 keys of the Bluetooth Keyboard, which you can't do on the Surface Keyboard.
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Bluetooth Keyboard
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Surface Keyboard
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Bluetooth Keyboard
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Surface Keyboard
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Bluetooth Keyboard
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
6.7
6.3
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
4.0
Operating Force
63 gf
66 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.7" (1.8 cm)
0.7" (1.9 cm)
Width
16.5" (42.0 cm)
17.1" (43.5 cm)
Depth
4.4" (11.2 cm)
4.9" (12.4 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
1.04 lbs (0.470 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5°
2°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
13.7 mm (0.5")
16.8 mm (0.7")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
0.0
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Backlight Clarity
0.0
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
No
No
Length
N/A
N/A
Connector (Keyboard side)
No Cable
No Cable
Wireless Versatility
7.3
7.3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
2x AAA
2x AAA
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Yes
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
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
No Indicator
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.7
9.9
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
38.7 dBA
35.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
63 gf
66 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
49 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
2.2 mm
2.1 mm
Latency
6.4
6.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
25.9 ms
22.0 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.4
6.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
22.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±3.3 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
25.9 ms
22.0 ms
PCB (Estimated)
20.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Key Press
20.0 ms
Key Release
45.7 ms
Data Transmission
5.6
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
125 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
9.4
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
1.7 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
6.8 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
6+
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
10
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Surface Keyboard
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Surface Keyboard
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Bluetooth Keyboard
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Surface Keyboard
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Bluetooth Keyboard
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