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Logitech K780
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II
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ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (96%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Mechanical
No
Our Verdict
Logitech K780
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II
The Logitech K780 is a compact 96% keyboard, while the Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is a compact 75% board. Both are well-suited for use with mobile devices and tablets, but the Logitech has a cradle to hold your device in place. It can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth and another via its USB receiver. Comparatively, the Lenovo has a TrackPoint to control the cursor and mouse click buttons at the bottom of the board. You can reprogram the F12 key to open a webpage, program, or file or insert a line of text. Both have tactile scissor switches, but the Logitech requires more force to get over the actuation bump. Unfortunately, neither board has backlighting.
Variants
- K780 (White (Non-Speckled))
- K780 (White (Speckled))
- ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (Black)
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K780
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
4.8
7.0
Operating Force
67 gf
57 gf
Single-Key Latency
6.2
6.8
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (96%)
Compact (75%)
Height
0.9" (2.2 cm)
0.6" (1.4 cm)
Width
15.0" (38.0 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
6.2" (15.8 cm)
6.5" (16.4 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.96 lbs (0.890 kg)
1.17 lbs (0.532 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2.8°
1.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
6°
Home Row Height
12.4 mm (0.5")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
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
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
No
Yes (Charge Only)
Length
N/A
3.6 ft (1.1 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
No Cable
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
9.8
7.5
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
2x AAA
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
Yes
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
No Indicator
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
Dedicated only
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.9
10
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
36.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Scissor
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
No Marketed Name
Scissor
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
67 gf
57 gf
Actuation Force
37 gf
39 gf
Pre-Travel
1.3 mm
1.5 mm
Total Travel
1.9 mm
2.0 mm
Latency
6.2
6.8
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
N/A
Latency Receiver
29.1 ms
18.2 ms
Latency Bluetooth
30.6 ms
37.8 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.2
6.8
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
29.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±3.3 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
29.1 ms
18.2 ms
Bluetooth
30.6 ms
37.8 ms
PCB (Estimated)
28.2 ms
Multi-Key Latency
5.6
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Key Press
28.5 ms
Key Release
46.1 ms
Data Transmission
2.9
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
63 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Logi Options+
ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
8.5
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Fully Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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K780
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K780
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