ZAGG Pro Keys vs ZSA Moonlander

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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ZAGG Pro Keys
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Updated Aug 30, 2024 01:46 PM

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Our Verdict

ZAGG Pro Keys

ZSA Moonlander

The ZAGG Pro Keys and the ZSA Moonlander are very different keyboards. The ZAGG is a better choice if you're looking for a wireless folio case to use with your iPad. It's slim and compact since it's designed for portability. On the other hand, the ZSA is better for a computer setup. It's perfect if you're looking for a fully split mechanical keyboard that's ergonomic and very customizable.

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Variants

  • Pro Keys (Black)
  • Moonlander (Mark Matter)
  • Moonlander (Moonlit)

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 
 

6.0
8.5

Single-Key Latency 
 

4.5
8.3

Backlight Features 
 

4.0
8.5

Data Transmission 
 

3.3
8.2

Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.4
7.9

Backlight Clarity 
 

5.0
9.0

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Chord Split 
 

7.8
8.9

Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Top Picture
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ZSA Moonlander Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

0.3" (0.7 cm)
1.1" (2.9 cm)

Width  

10.0" (25.5 cm)
13.3" (33.9 cm)

Depth 
 

8.3" (21.0 cm)
6.5" (16.6 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
9.7" (24.6 cm)

Weight 
 

1.39 lbs (0.630 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Build Quality Close Up
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ZSA Moonlander Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

Side Picture 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Side Picture
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ZSA Moonlander Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Yes

Split Keyboard 
 

No
Yes

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Columnar

Minimum Incline 
 

-15°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
17°

Home Row Height 
 

6.6 mm (0.3")
28.0 mm (1.1")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
5.3

Customizability Overview 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Customizability Overview
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ZSA Moonlander 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

Mechanical Switch Compatibility 
 

Non-Customizable Design
5-Pin Cherry

Magnetic Switch Compatibility 
 

No Magnetic Switch Support

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Yes

Backlight Features 
 

4.0
8.5

Backlighting Picture 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Backlighting Picture
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ZSA Moonlander Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Brightness Max
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ZSA Moonlander Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Brightness Min
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ZSA Moonlander Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

5.0
9.0

White Shot 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys White Shot
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ZSA Moonlander White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

N/A
7.5 ft (2.3 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

9.5
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

2
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Extra Features
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ZSA Moonlander Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
No Indicator
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

16.8 mm (0.661")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.8
7.8

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

38.2 dBA
50.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

 Preview Graph
ZAGG Pro Keys Key Switch Actuation Graph
 Preview Graph
ZSA Moonlander Key Switch Actuation Graph

Initial Force 
 

39 gf

Peak Tactile Force 
 

64 gf
53 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
41 gf

Bottom-Out Force 
 

61 gf

Pre-Travel Distance 
 

1.0 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel Distance 
 

1.6 mm
4.0 mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

0.0

Input Linearity Graph  

 Preview Graph
ZSA Moonlander Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph  

ZSA Moonlander Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone 
 

N/A

Bottom Deadzone 
 

N/A

Detection Ratio 
 

N/A

Minimum Step Depth 
 

N/A

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Cherry MX Brown

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Output Type 
 

No
Non-Adjustable
Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

4.5
8.3

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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ZAGG Pro Keys Single-Key Latency Graph
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ZSA Moonlander Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection 
 

28.3 ms
10.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±22.2 ms
±0.7 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
10.4 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

28.3 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

27.7 ms
9.4 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.4
7.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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ZAGG Pro Keys Multi-Key Latency Graph
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ZSA Moonlander Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Wired

Key Press 
 

26.2 ms
10.9 ms

Key Release 
 

16.7 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

3.3
8.2

Multi-Key Raw USB 
 

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ZAGG Pro Keys Multi-Key Raw USB
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ZSA Moonlander Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

90 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No
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Chord Split 
 

7.8
8.9

Chord Split Graph  

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ZAGG Pro Keys Chord Split Graph
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ZSA Moonlander Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.6 ms
3.0 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
8.9 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux 
 

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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