On the other hand, the NuPhy Halo96 is a wireless model with a 96% compact form factor but is also available in smaller-size variants. Unfortunately, its overall ergonomics are only okay as it's a high-profile board and lacks a wrist rest. If you're interested in other options, check out the picks for the best gaming keyboards, the best mechanical keyboards, and the best keyboards. I personally use my right thumb to use the spacebar and there were no wobbles or rattles that were prominent enough to grief me. What I think this really means is that it accommodates a full sized keyboard with numpad, and also has support for compatibility like the 65%.

Paired successfully to Windows with Bluetooth dongle and a MacBook Pro onboard Bluetooth and no latency or lost keys in my usage. Further promoting extended comfort, the frame is angled at 7° to alleviate wrist ache, with feet that can increase this to 14°. The Drop ALT will always hold a special place in my heart because it was one of my first keyboards that got me into the hobby. I was confused but then I remember how I broke the stems off my EnjoyPBT Sushi set eons ago and thought it would have been awesome if I had another one to replace it with. The GMMK 2 is a welcomed refresh and stands as a nice contender for those who feel intimidated by modding, still want to get into the hobby, and stay under budget.In addition to its excellent build quality, this keyboard is also fully compatible with Windows and mostly compatible with Linux and macOS, with the exception of a few keys.

The GMMK 2 (the prebuilt version at least; you can also get a barebones version) features Glorious’ new Fox linear switches. This both fills the case up (which changes the acoustics as it makes the case less hollow) and it makes the keyboard feel heavier and thus more premium. When I look for a board to bring around with me, I want a board that will not fail on me, is fun and satisfying to use to keep me productive and sparks joy.If you know your switches you’ll know that this makes it a ‘middle of the road’ type of switch, and I like that. These things don’t influence the overall performance of the board but they do make a big difference when it comes to the overall feeling of using the keyboard if you’re asking me.

Plus, you can tune their debouncing time via Glorious’ CORE software to truly elevate their split-second responsiveness. GMMK 2 is a versatile and adaptable mechanical keyboard that allows you to replace, among other things, the switches to suit your needs.Conversely, the Function comes with a wide selection of Gateron switches pre-installed, so you don't have to purchase switches separately unless you want to. The IQUNIX is a wireless model that lets you connect via Bluetooth with up to three devices simultaneously or with a USB receiver. Although they don't feel as premium as PBT keycaps, they still feel more high quality than most ABS keycaps on comparable boards. It does take a bit of time to really break them in (there can be some inconsistencies between the feeling of different switches at first) but once you’re past that they really feel quite great.