Product comparison · 2 keyboards

Cherry DW 5100 vs Cherry MX-Board 6.0

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 13identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Recommended usage
    • DW 5100:Office
    • MX-Board 6.0:Home
  • Connectivity technology
    • DW 5100:Wireless
    • MX-Board 6.0:Wired
  • Device interface
    • DW 5100:RF Wireless
    • MX-Board 6.0:USB
  • Keyboard number of keys
    • DW 5100:105
    • MX-Board 6.0:109
  • Keyboard keys operating life
    • DW 5100:10 million characters
    • MX-Board 6.0:50 million characters
  • Backlight
    • DW 5100:No
    • MX-Board 6.0:Yes
  • Wrist rest
    • DW 5100:No
    • MX-Board 6.0:Yes
  • Product colour
    • DW 5100:Black
    • MX-Board 6.0:Aluminium, Black

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Comparison of DW 5100, MX-Board 6.0
75 specifications
Keyboard6 differ
Recommended usageDiffersOfficeHome
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Device interfaceDiffersRF WirelessUSB
Keyboard number of keysDiffers105109
Keyboard keys operating lifeDiffers10 million characters50 million characters
Number of hot keysKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 - 2.483 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-slip baseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersc-tick, CE, FCC, cTUVusc-tick, UL, VCCI, CE, FCC, BSMI, KCC
Keyboard key switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMechanical
Design3 differ
BacklightDiffersNoYes
Wrist restDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Black
Surface colorationKnown for oneMonochromaticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Backlight typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Backlight colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Adjustable backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Featuresidentical
Wireless rangeKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 m
Anti-ghostingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryUSB
Keyboard battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries (keyboard)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mA
Mouse1 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Form factorKnown for oneRight-handUnknown — not stated by the source
Movement detection technologyKnown for oneOpticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Movement resolutionKnown for one1750 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of movement resolution modesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Buttons quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Buttons typeKnown for onePressed buttonsUnknown — not stated by the source
ScrollKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scroll typeKnown for oneWheelUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse battery typeKnown for oneAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries (mouse)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of scroll wheelsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rubber gripsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Differs467.7 x 171.5 x 21.6 mm454 x 147 x 28.4 mm
Keyboard weightDiffers800 g1.35 kg
Mouse dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one112.53 x 64.97 x 34.11 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse weightKnown for one113 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver typeKnown for oneNano receiverUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one39.35 x 14 x 7.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers590 mm482 mm
Package depthDiffers210 mm237 mm
Package heightDiffers51 mm70 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg2.3 kg
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one108 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one18 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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