Logitech K380
- + Multi-device Bluetooth pairing
- + Hot-swappable switches
THE VERDICT
K380 is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. V1 is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
K380 is the easier buy if your goal is maximum value efficiency in this segment.
Overall Score
K380 carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
Layout
Both products are close enough on layout that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Switches
Both products are close enough on switches that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Connectivity
Both products are close enough on connectivity that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Hot-swap
Both products are close enough on hot-swap that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- K380 wins the value argument while keeping the gap to V1 within the same budget segment.
- K380 leads on Battery: 24 months.
- V1 is only the better pick if you strongly prefer its brand or design direction.
| SPEC | Logitech K380 | Keychron V1 | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | Compact | 75% | Both products are close enough on layout that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Switches | Scissor | Hot-swap Gateron G Pro | Both products are close enough on switches that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (3 devices) | USB-C only | Both products are close enough on connectivity that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes | Both products are close enough on hot-swap that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Backlighting | none | RGB | Both products are close enough on backlighting that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Battery | 24 months | — | K380 leads on battery based on the harder spec line. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL Logitech K380 | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE Keychron V1 |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| LAYOUT | Compact | 75% |
| SWITCHES | Scissor | Hot-swap Gateron G Pro |
| CONNECTIVITY | Bluetooth (3 devices) | USB-C only |
| HOT-SWAP | No | Yes |
| BACKLIGHTING | none | RGB |
| BATTERY | 24 months |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy K380 unless V1's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: Logitech K380