Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) So you’ve heard about mechanical keyboards and you want to learn more. Sure, a standard membrane keyboard will get the job done, but the long-lasting keys and trademark tactile responsiveness of mechanical keyboards offer a premium experience that many people swear by. If you’ve ever remarked with dismay about a keyboard’s […]
Enlarge / System76 Launch mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: System76 Launch Switches Kailh Box Jade or Kailh Box Royal Keycaps PBT plastic Connectivity options USB-A or USB-C cable Backlighting Per-key RGB Size 12. 17 × 5. 35 × 1. 3 inches (309 × 136 × 33 mm) Weight 2 . 09 lbs (948 g) […]
Enlarge / Razer’s Analog Optical mechanical switches. (credit: Razer) Do you use a keyboard and mouse or a controller when playing PC games? One of the biggest advantages gamepads have over keyboards is the joystick, which provides pressure-sensitive control in a way that most keyboards can’t. Razer’s Huntsman Mini Analog, released Thursday, makes the debate […]
Enlarge / Logitech G413 SE mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: Logitech G413 SE Switches Long Hua Brown Keycaps PBT plastic Connectivity options USB-A cable Backlighting White Size 13.98 × 5 × 1.43 inches (355 × 127 × 36.3 mm) Weight 1.43 lbs (650 g) Warranty 2 years Price (MSRP) $80 Table […]
Enlarge / The Keychron Q2. (credit: Scharon Harding) Not everyone appreciates the luxury of a mechanical keyboard. Many are happy with the flat keys that come with their laptop; they don’t need to deal with the price premiums, varieties, and complexities of mechanical switches. Among those who do make the leap to mechanical switches, plenty are […]
Enlarge / Logitech G413 SE mechanical keyboard. Logitech introduced two mechanical keyboards to its lineup on Monday. Shipping in February, the boards are part of the company’s PC gaming brand, but with their $70 starting price and classic, toned-down look, they’re also interesting candidates for someone seeking a productivity keyboard with mechanical switches. The Logitech G […]
Enlarge / Keychron K14 with no backlight (top) and an RGB backlight (bottom). (credit: Scharon Harding) A common complaint about mechanical keyboards is that they’re too expensive. Options are limited further for budget-minded buyers if they want a wireless device, especially if they’re looking for a Mac-specific board. But the market has come a long […]
A Kailh Box Black mechanical keyboard switch. (credit: Scharon Harding) Ever have a microwave with buttons that won’t work properly? If you hit the keys at the right angle, maybe the microwave will respond. Or perhaps, no matter how you push them, the microwave stays silent. What if you could fix the issue without calling a […]
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | MSI) When tech gets stale, one thing the industry does to try to get shoppers excited about new products is offer bigger and better specs. In 2021, a lot of focus went into beefing up the speed specs, measured in hertz, of PC peripherals (a hertz, or […]
Enlarge / Drop’s Elvish Lord of the Rings keycap set. (credit: Drop ) Have you ever wanted to speak like the elf Legolas or the dwarf Gimli? With the latest keycaps from keyboard enthusiast shop and vendor Drop, communicating through The Lord of the Rings ‘ Elvish or Dwarvish languages is just a mechanical key press […]