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 […]
Produced by Sean Dacanay. Transcript coming soon. (video link) Specs at a glance: Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate Switches Asus ROG NX Red or Brown Keycaps Doubleshot PBT plastic Connectivity options USB-A cable Backlighting Per-key RGB Size 17.13×6.5×1.5 inches (435×165×38 mm) Weight 2.55 lbs (1,157 g) Warranty 1 year Price (MSRP) $220 Other perks […]
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 / Corsair K70 RGB Pro. (credit: Corsair) Razer introduced a widely available keyboard with an 8,000 Hz polling rate last year, so it hasn’t been surprising to see rivals follow suit. Corsair today released the K70 RGB Pro mechanical gaming keyboard, which also claims to report to the PC 8,000 times per second instead of […]
Enlarge (credit: famichu/Github) Cherry’s MX switches are the most well-known in the mechanical keyboard world, and countless other brands mimic the switches’ iconic cross-stem design to deliver tactile typing. Now, a magnetic twist to the Cherry MX style has resulted in a 3D-printable mechanical switch with an adjustable actuation point. Recently shared via Github by […]
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 […]