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Cherry K5 PRO TMR COMPACT vs Cherry MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 18identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:Wired
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:Wired & Wireless
  • Keyboard layout
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:QWERTY
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:QWERTZ
  • Keyboard language
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:US English
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:German
  • Keyboard form factor
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:65%
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:Tenkeyless (80 - 87%)
  • Numeric keypad
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:Yes
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:No
  • Product colour
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:Black, Orange
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:Black
  • LED indicators
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:Yes
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:Status
  • USB connector type
    • K5 PRO TMR COMPACT:USB Type-A
    • MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless:USB Type-C

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Comparison of K5 PRO TMR COMPACT, MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless
61 specifications
Keyboard8 differ
Recommended usageGamingGaming
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffersUSBUSB + RF Wireless + Bluetooth
Keyboard key switchDiffersMechanicalMagnetic-mechanical key switch
Keyboard key switch technologyCherry MK Crystal MagneticCherry MK Crystal Magnetic
Keyboard layoutDiffersQWERTYQWERTZ
Keyboard languageDiffersUS EnglishGerman
Pointing deviceNoNo
Keyboard form factorDiffers65%Tenkeyless (80 - 87%)
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Physical layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO
KeycapsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDouble shot
Keycaps materialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88
Keyboard keys operating lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 million characters
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Key travel distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
RolloverN-key rolloverN-key rollover
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Polling rate8000 Hz8000 Hz
Built-in memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in memory capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 KB
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Design2 differ
BacklightYesYes
Backlight typeRGB LEDRGB LED
Backlight colourMulticolourMulticolour
Adjustable backlightYesYes
Keyboard styleStraightStraight
Adjustable keyboard heightYesYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, OrangeBlack
Surface colorationMonochromaticMonochromatic
LED indicatorsDiffersYesStatus
Features2 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-C
Cable lengthDiffers2 m1.8 m
Hot-swapYesYes
Anti-ghostingYesYes
Detachable cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBBattery, USB
Keyboard battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Number of batteries (keyboard)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RechargeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 mA
USB Type-C charging portDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Mouseidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, China RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), UKCA
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedNoNo
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers171 mm378 mm
Package depthDiffers361 mm186 mm
Package heightDiffers45 mm51 mm
Package weightDiffers1.01 kg1.56 kg
Package typeBoxBox
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one328 x 114 x 35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard weightKnown for one568 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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