Product Comparison: Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 vs Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050


General Specifications
Brand
Microsoft
Microsoft
Model
Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000
Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 brings easy-to-use comfort, exclusive features for Windows 7 and Microsoft BlueTrack Technology, all wrapped in a sleek, modern design.
This beautiful, ergonomist approved curved keyboard encourages you to use a more natural posture that aligns your arms, wrists, and hands for greater comfort. With a reliable wireless connection, you can eliminate clutter and work from anywhere in the room up to 30 feet away.
Key Specs
Keyboard Type
Ergonomic
Ergonomic
Number of Keys
125
125
Interface
USB/RF 2.4GHz
USB/RF 2.4GHz
Size & Weight
Height
1 in.
0.98 in.
Width
18.5 in.
18.1 in.
Depth
8.7 in.
8.29 in.
Weight
30.86 oz.
31.52 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Wireless Keyboard
  • The mouse size is BIG! As a result, it fits my hand better than any other mouse I've found.
  • I like full sized keyboards that also have short stroke keys (similar to a laptop).
  • The size of the keyboard is nice, not too big not too small.
  • It fit my hands, typing style and is a good size.
  • The mouse works great and is the perfect size.
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050 Wireless Keyboard
  • The mouse is a perfect size. This combo is quite perfect.
  • I have small hands, but I really appreciate the size of the mouse.
  • The size and ergonomics seemed perfect.
  • Perfect size and weight for long term typing.
  • It is full size, which I prefer, but is too fat to be gripped comfortably.
Keys
Key Type
Membrane
Membrane
Backlighting
No
No
Multimedia Keys
Yes
Yes
Integrated Numeric Keypad
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Keys"
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Wireless Keyboard
  • Nice curve shape and feel to the keys.
  • The keys very smooth and soft typing.
  • Very responsive to my touch, but not TOO sensitive. Same goes for the mouse. Smooth and responsive.
  • The keys started feeling a little loose and sloppy.
  • The keys are a tad on the loud side as well.
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050 Wireless Keyboard
  • Its keys are quiet and it gives a durable feeling to it overall.
  • The keyboard keys are nice, not too soft or too hard, just right and relatively quiet.
  • The keys feel just right and for my small hands.
  • Soft and comfortable the keys are, reminding me a lot like how the keys on my MacBook Air I used to have were.
  • The keys suddenly stopped working half the time.
Features
Adjustable Tilt Function
Yes
Yes
Compatibility
Windows, Mac OS X
Windows, Mac OS X
Spill Resistant
No
No
Palm Rest
Yes
Yes
Extras
Ergonomist-Approved Comfort Curve Design, BlueTrack Technology, Taskbar Favorites, 2.4-GHz Reliable Wireless
Ergonomist Approved Comfort Curve Design, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128-bit encryption, 4 AA alkaline battery, Wireless for increased freedom, BlueTrack Technology
What customers say about "Features"
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Wireless Keyboard
  • The mouse has a cool feature, a button on the right side that serves as a magnifying glass.
  • One feature that I like is at the top right of the keyboard there are volume up and volume down buttons.
  • My favorite feature about this mouse and keyboard set is the built-in macro capabilities that come with it.
  • I have programmed macros to speed up my production in several programs, and it was very simple to set up!
  • Wireless range is acceptable to sit on a desk and never move.
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050 Wireless Keyboard
  • The mouse has a lot or programmable features.
  • Love the large button for all the auxiliary features.
  • Very responsive when coming out of low power sleep mode to active use.
  • Also the egonomics for your wrist is a unique feature.
  • There are also shortcuts for favs, calculate, media player, email, messenger etc and you can fully change the presets.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
69.95 $
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