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Keyboard for Work

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In most cases, the best keyboard for work is probably a mechanical keyboard. Mechanical switches offer a unique feeling that no other keyboard type can provide. Moreover, since there is almost no wear-off, the typing experience is just like on the first day, even after years of intensive use.

Since mechanical keyboards are typically a bit louder than common membrane keyboards, it’s better to avoid clicky switches in shared offices. Linear switches or tactile switches without acoustic feedback are the better choice there (see mechanical switches guide).

The following articles present a selection of mechanical keyboards that are currently available and are well-suited for work.

Das Keyboard 4C TKL
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Das Keyboard 4C TKL

Das Keyboard 4C is the compact model of its big brother Das Keyboard 4. It is a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, meaning that it has no numpad. It was first introduced in January 2015 and it received a major update in 2020, bringing PBT keycaps, Cherry MX switches and an…
Pro Type Wireless Keyboard
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Wireless Razer Productivity Suite for the Office

The Californian corporation Razer is usually associated with colorful and flashing gaming products. Their latest introduction, the Razer Productivity Suite, does not fall into this category though. The suite composed of a wireless mouse, a wireless keyboard and a mousepad is designed with elegant white and gray colors…
Fnatic Streak
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Fnatic Streak / Ministreak

The Fnatic Streak is a gaming keyboard introduced in spring 2018. Fnatic is one of the leading esports organizations and known for many successful players and teams in various games, for example in League of Legends, Counter Strike, FIFA or Fortnite. Under the brand name Fnatic Gear, the…
Razer BlackWidow Lite
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Razer BlackWidow Lite

The Razer BlackWidow Lite is a mechanical keyboard for work and gaming. The keyboard is available since November 2018. A BlackWidow for Office and Travel Many manufacturers of mechanical keyboards focus strongly on gaming keyboards. It is therefore not that easy to find a good mechanical keyboard for…
Cherry MX Board 1.0
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Cherry MX Board 1.0

The Cherry MX Board 1.0 was released in Germany in November 2018. The naming might cause some confusion, as the Cherry MX Board 1.0 follows the MX Board 3.0 and MX Board 6.0. At release date the keyboard is not available worldwide and is only sold in some…
New Mechanical Keyboards 2017
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New Mechanical Keyboards 2017

A lot of new mechanical keyboards were launched in 2017. This article introduces the most important new keyboards, gives a quick outline for each one and reveals how they are doing in their first reviews. Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 At the beginning of the year, Razer introduced the…
Logitech K840
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Logitech K840

The Logitech K840 is the manufacturer’s first mechanical keyboard specifically designed for working rather than gaming. Presented in May 2017, is currently only available in North America and Asia. Mechanical Keybord for the Workspace The ludic look that accompanies many mechanical keyboards makes it hard to justify their…
Das Keyboard Prime 13
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Das Keyboard Prime 13

Das Keyboard Prime 13 is a minimalist mechanical keyboard from Metadot. Minimalist Mechanical Keyboard The keyboard doesn’t offer any fancy features, it just tries to deliver a good typing experience by focusing on high quality materials and simple design. But that doesn’t mean, the keyboard has no features at…
CES-2017
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New Mechanical Keyboards at the CES 2017

The CES is one the largest and most important consumer electronics and IT hardware exhibitions. It takes place annually in Las Vegas and celebrates its 50th birthday this year. There were almost 4.000 exhibiting companies and more than 160.000 attendants. Many manufacturers introduced new products at the CES…
Das Keyboard Prime 13
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Das Keyboard Prime 13 Launch

There is a new keyboard model from the manufacturer Metadot, it’s called Das Keyboard Prime 13 The keyboard was announced in September and can already be bought from the official shop of the manufacturer. They launched the keyboard with an exclusive sale, so most online retailers do not have the keyboard…