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Microsoft Surface Keyboard vs Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Microsoft Surface Keyboard
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
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.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
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
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
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)
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
9.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Yes
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5°
-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")
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
1.1
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
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
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
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
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Typing Noise
9.7
9.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
38.7 dBA
42.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
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
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
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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