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Contour Design CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black vs MSI FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Contour Design CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black has 28 more keyboard keys than the MSI FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT (111 vs 83). The MSI FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT has 295 g more keyboard weight than the Contour Design CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black (943 g vs 648 g). The Contour Design CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black has 0.54 kg more package weight than the MSI FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT (1.7 kg vs 1.16 kg). Only the Contour Design CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black has numeric keypad. Only the MSI FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT has backlight.

  • Recommended usage
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:Home/Office
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:Gaming
  • Connectivity technology
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:Wired
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:Wireless
  • Device interface
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:USB
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:USB + Bluetooth
  • Keyboard key switch
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:Scissor key switch
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:Mechanical
  • Keyboard language
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:Nordic
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:Italian
  • Pointing device
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:Touchpad
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:No
  • Keyboard form factor
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:Full-size (100%)
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:Tenkeyless (80 - 87%)
  • Numeric keypad
    • CDTP2050BALPN2050 keyboard Home/Office USB QWERTY Nordic Black:Yes
    • FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT:No

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Comparison of CDTP2050BALPN2050, FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS SKY IT
49 specifications
Keyboard9 differ
Recommended usageDiffersHome/OfficeGaming
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Device interfaceDiffersUSBUSB + Bluetooth
Keyboard key switchDiffersScissor key switchMechanical
Keyboard languageDiffersNordicItalian
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadNo
Keyboard form factorDiffersFull-size (100%)Tenkeyless (80 - 87%)
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysDiffers11183
Number of programmable (macro) keysKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key switch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKailh Low-Profile White
Keyboard keys operating lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 million characters
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RolloverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN-key rollover
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Design2 differ
BacklightDiffersNoYes
Ergonomic designKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue, White
Backlight typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB LED
Backlight colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulticolour
Keyboard styleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStraight
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Differs117 x 434 x 13 mm348 x 140 x 45 mm
Keyboard weightDiffers648 g943 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for oneContour Touch,Keyboard,2 SnapLinks,2 USB-C to USB-A adaptersUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one147 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one456 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.7 kg1.16 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Other featuresidentical
ErgonomicsKnown for oneergonomically shaped keycaps, designed in accordance with ISO 9241 ergonomic guidance, built-in wrist rest, full-size PU foam wrist rest for palm and wrist support, centered touchpad to eliminate side-reach, reduced wrist extension, ambidextrous control (right, left, or both hands)Unknown — not stated by the source
ManufacturerKnown for oneContour DesignUnknown — not stated by the source
Carbon footprintidentical
Cradle-to-Gate emissions (kg of CO2e)Known for one8.23Unknown — not stated by the source
Cradle-to-grave emissions (kg of CO2e)Known for one8.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Recycling dataidentical
Packaging recycled contentKnown for one70%Unknown — not stated by the source
Product recycled contentKnown for one74%Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one175 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one483 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one370 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one9.31 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 m
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11

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