Logitech Signature Slim K950 vs Logitech Wave Keys
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| LogitechSignature Slim K950 | LogitechWave Keys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2024 | October 2023 |
| Typing | ||
| Layout | Full size | Full size |
| Switches | Scissor | Membrane |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | – |
| Backlight | None | None |
| Keys labelled for | Mac, Windows and more | Mac, Windows and more |
| Touch ID | No | No |
| Switches | Scissor keys with 60 g actuation force and 1.2 mm actuation distance, rated for 10 million keystrokes (function keys 5 million, arrow keys 3 million) | Plunger keys; 1.5 mm actuation distance, 50 g actuation force (55 g for the space bar), rated for 10 million keystrokes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm total travel | 2.5 mm total travel |
| Keycaps | Slightly scooped, laptop-style keys | Dual-printed Windows and Mac legends |
| Layouts | English International, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swiss (UK store; English UK listed as not available) | Compact wave-shaped layout with a number pad |
| Special keys | Easy-Switch on F1–F3; one-touch keys for play/pause, mute/unmute, volume and snipping tool; Fn + Esc locks the F-keys; Windows, Mac and ChromeOS legends; Caps Lock light | Three Easy-Switch keys; Caps Lock and battery indicator lights; function keys and shortcuts customisable in Logi Options+; on/off switch; tilt legs (+4°) |
| Connections and battery | ||
| Connects by | Bluetooth and USB receiver | Bluetooth and USB receiver |
| Devices it switches between | 3 | 3 |
| Power | AAA battery | AAA battery |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 36 months | Up to 36 months |
| Receiver | Logi Bolt USB receiver included (not compatible with Unifying receivers) | Logi Bolt USB receiver (included) or Bluetooth Low Energy; up to three devices |
| Battery life detail | Two AAA alkaline batteries (pre-installed, user-replaceable); up to 36 months | Two AAA batteries (included, user-replaceable); up to 36 months |
| Works with | Logi Bolt with Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, ChromeOS and Linux; Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 5.1) with Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 14 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, Android 8 or later, ChromeOS and Linux | Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 11 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; Bluetooth with the same plus iPadOS 14 or later, iOS 14 or later and Android 9.0 or later; basic functions without software on systems other than Windows and macOS |
| Software | Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (F-key customisation, Smart Actions, Logitech Flow with a Flow-enabled mouse) | Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, app-specific shortcuts); Logitech Flow with a Flow-enabled Logitech mouse |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 685 g (better) | 750 g |
| Width × depth × height | 433.8 × 134.8 × 23.1 mm | 375.97 × 218.91 × 30.53 mm |
| Size | 662.6 g without batteries | 375.97 × 218.91 × 30.53 mm; 750 g with batteries, 685 g without (support specification) |
| Materials | Plastic parts with certified post-consumer recycled plastic (62% Graphite, 48% Off-white) | Virgin ABS keycaps; top and bottom case in post-consumer recycled ABS; palm rest with three layers of memory foam |
| Colours | Graphite, Off-white | Graphite, Off-White, Rose; Wave Keys for Mac and Wave Keys for Business are sold separately |
| In the box | Keyboard with 2 AAA batteries (pre-installed), Logi Bolt USB receiver, user documentation | Keyboard, Logi Bolt USB receiver, two AAA batteries, quick start guide |
| Warranty | 2-year limited hardware warranty | 2-year limited hardware warranty |
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