Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard vs Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic
The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard and the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic are close alternatives. The main differences: the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is the cheaper of the two at $60 versus $120; the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic runs wireless where the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is wired-only; the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is a full layout and the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic is a split.
- Lower priceMicrosoft Ergonomic Keyboard$60 versus $120
Choose the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard if
- you want to spend less ($60).
Choose the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic if
- you need wireless.
Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard vs Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic, spec by spec
| Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard | Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | split |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | n/a | n/a |
| Mount | Other | Other |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $60 (stronger spec) | $120 |
| Sound (stock) | quiet membrane | quiet membrane |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
6% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard; 47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic.
Where to buy the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard
Where to buy the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic
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