In stark contrast to the original, the 3000N comes with all the latest tech, including anti-ghosting, per-key lighting and full-N-key rollover, which lets you press as many keys as you want at once and still get the desired result. The Cherry MX Silent Red key switches make for a pleasantly quiet, if not completely silent, typing experience, but that’s more down to some resonance in the plastic body. If space or money is tight there’s a tenkeyless version without the numerical keypad, and Cherry says the laser-etched keycaps are abrasion-resistant, too, which is a nice bonus. The stabilizers are proprietary stabilizers, which also means the stabilized keycaps are proprietary.

Mistel also includes a few fun extras like a grenade-shaped keychain, novelty keycaps, a dedicated dust cover, and a keycap puller reminiscent of hunting gear. You won’t have to worry about carefully attaching and unplugging a cable, rather it just snaps into place and adds longevity to the port. A welcome feature on the Mistel X-VIII is the inclusion of dedicated volume shortcuts above the numpad, as well as a key to launch your calculator app. Type C cables have become a universal standard among not only peripherals like keyboards and mice, but as charging cords and device cables for phones, laptops, and all manner of electronics. Connectivity and power is via a USB C connector and the box includes a 2m USB C to USB A cable with handy angled USB C plug.Glorious PC Gaming Race is a brand you may have been hearing of more and more lately with its keyboards, mice, and controversial tactile switches. As with all Durgod products, the Venus comes with excellent Cherry-style stabilizers that are generously pre-lubed from the factory. This bundle might carry a lofty price tag, but it comes with the ability to connect to your computer using both Bluetooth or a wireless USB-A receiver. It also features Logitech Flow technology, which lets you control up to three computers with one mouse. USB-C is gaining popularity because it is more compact, reversible, and compatible with various connection types like USB-A, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 3. It also offers faster charging capabilities and data transfer speeds, making it a convenient choice for many devices. 8. Why is USB-C becoming mandatory?

With an adjustable PU Leather wrist rest and a compact footprint that’s ideal for cramped home working setups, the miniStreak is an absolute dream of a keyboard. A touch pricey, perhaps, but worth every penny.The legends are not particularly classy, but they have some additional helpful sub-legends and are not a “gamer” font. The keycaps are doubleshot PBT keycaps which are actually of fairly good quality and show off the brilliant RGB. The K320 uses Doubleshot PBT keycaps, which is one of the better options for keycaps providing a better feeling and potentially better sounding typing experience. The bottom line? It’s nice to have both. The 2.4GHz RF kind is generally the better connection type, especially if you’re planning on connecting to one, stationary PC. Bluetooth adds a lot of versatility, though. Not only can you connect to more devices, but having it is a nice safety net if you forget the USB dongle. In keyboards made in the last two or three years, you’re most likely to see keyboards with just a 2.4GHz connection, though there are a few Bluetooth-only options. Some keyboards support both connections. I would urge you, though, to not count out a keyboard just because it relies solely on Bluetooth, as you may not even notice a difference if you’re using it at home.

As before, there’s a Fatar keybed and Light Guide, and in our tests we welcomed the arrival of proper pitch and mod wheels rather than touchstrips. That said, a single horizontal touchstrip is supplied and can be used for additional expression. If you liked the idea of Komplete Kontrol the first time around, the good news is that there’s even more to like about it now. The Logitech MX Keys Mini is among the best keyboards in the mini keyboards market. Being not only compact but also thin and lightweight, it's just as ideal for travel and commutes, as it is for home use, which gives it that versatility many remote and hybrid workers are seeking these days. One annoying feature of micro and mini USB connectors is that they have a correct positioning for the cable to fit into the plug. USB-C is gradually replacing previous USB standards, as well as other standards like Thunderbolt and DisplayPort. USB-C offers faster data transfer speeds and is becoming the standard connector for many devices. 6. What is USB-C replacing?We tried to choose a variety of different layouts and feature sets to match a number of preferences. As we said, one of these keyboard types will usually work better for you than the rest. However, making the transition from one type to another can be worth the effort if, for example, you’re finding that using a chiclet keyboard all day is making your wrists ache at night. For simple inputting of drum beats, simple bass and melody lines and basic chords, smaller MIDI controllers with mini keys should do the job just fine. These have the advantage of being cheaper and more portable than their larger brethren and take up a smaller footprint on your work surface. These days, some people find that mini keys can be just as responsive and easy to play as full-size versions. It has the best Mac-compatibility out-of-the-box than any other wireless mechanical keyboard solution available on the market as of this writing. The keycaps are laser engraved ABS, but Keychron is planning to release a set of PBT caps for the K6 in the near future, which will make the keycaps much more durable.