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  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 Surface Keyboard vs Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

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Products

Microsoft Surface Keyboard
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

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Microsoft Surface Keyboard Picture
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Variants

  • Surface Keyboard (Gray)
  • Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard (Black)

Our Verdict

Microsoft Surface Keyboard

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

The Microsoft Surface Keyboard and the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard are very different keyboards. The Sculpt has an ergonomic design with a very specific purpose, while the Surface is more of a stylish minimalistic keyboard. Build quality and typing experience are much better on the Surface, but the Sculpt Ergonomic is more comfortable and has software support, which the Surface lacks.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.7
6.9

Build Quality 
 

8.5
6.5

Operating Force 
 

63 gf
57 gf

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
4.0

Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Top Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

0.7" (1.8 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)

Width  

16.5" (42.0 cm)
15.4" (39.2 cm)

Depth 
 

4.4" (11.2 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

8.5
6.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Build Quality Close Up
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

Side Picture  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Side Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Yes

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

-8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

13.7 mm (0.5")
24.5 mm (1.0")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Customizability Overview
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard 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  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Backlighting Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Brightness Max
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Brightness Min
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
0.0

White Shot  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard White Shot
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

N/A
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
No Cable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

7.3
1.1

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
2x AAA

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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  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Extra Features
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard 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

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Microsoft Surface Keyboard Bundle Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

63 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

39 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
1.7 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.2 mm
2.3 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

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Typing Noise 
 

9.7
9.3

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

38.7 dBA
42.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Latency 
 

6.4
0.0

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

25.9 ms
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
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Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
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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

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
0.0

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Not Compatible

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