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4 Killer Keyboards for Every Occasion

By Andi

Having the right keyboard for your computer is crucial to having the right experience. Sure, CPU, RAM and Motherboards are all going to help your computer get the job done, but your keyboard is your means of destroying foes or communicating with loved ones. Take it away and you might as well be watching TV.

Of course, it's about having the right keyboard for your needs. Not everyone is going to need the control panel for the Starship Enterprise on their desk, just like a minimal bluetooth keyboard isn't going to be enough for others. Different (key)strokes for different folks.

Most people know what kind of keyboard they need, so we figured we'd pick 3 keyboards that excel in their respective areas.

1) Rapoo KX Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

For the number of features in this keyboard, you'd expect the price to be astronomical. Wireless, back lit, mechanical… and affordable? For this, the Rapoo KX is somewhat of an anomaly.

The sleek, compact design and wireless features make it a great keyboard for home or office. The best feature in the KX has to be its mechanical keys that give off the most satisfying clicks and clacks and responsive feedback while typing. Having a spring behind each key really makes a difference for those long typing sessions, so a mechanical keyboard is a must.

2) Das Keyboard Ultimate

This is not a keyboard for the faint of heart. Das is one of the premiere keyboard manufacturers that set the benchmark for quality. Inspired by the legendary IBM Model M keyboard that populated the desk of every programmer of the 80s and 90s (and today), the Das Keyboard Ultimate seeks to be the best tactile experience and achieves just that.

No frills, no bells or whistles, no key markings either. When you're using the Das Keyboard Ultimate, the immersion in your game makes it an extension of your body and immediate response ensures you're in the zone. This keyboard is perfect for the MOBA and FPS gamers who aren't going to be typing messages or using dozens of keybindings, but simply perfecting their game and dominating the competition.

3) Logitech K750R Keyboard

Now, this one is a bit of a cheat. We said we'd be looking at great keyboards for your computer, but it didn't seem right to talk about keyboards and not mention the K750R. Lightweight, compact, and sporting advanced 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, the K750R is the perfect keyboard for your living room. Logitech's unified receiver means you can connect to anything from your smart TV to your gaming console.

Of all its features, the greatest is that you'll never have to worry about batteries again. Equipped with dual solar panels, the K750R charges as you use it and holds a charge for 3 months in total darkness. You may have to swap batteries around in your TV remotes and game controllers, but that'll never be the case with the K750R. Use it when you need it, then store it when you don't. Regardless, it'll be ready to use when you're ready to use it.

4) Gamdias Hermes Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard

Now this is a gaming keyboard. With live macro recording and impeccable button placement, this keyboard will destroy your foes for you. A simple press of the FN and F9 buttons will begin recording your key presses, and second press of FN and F9 will prompt you to assign to a macro key. It is seriously that easy.

If that's not enough, loading Gamdias' software will allow you to record mouse clicks as well. Want to switch to your pistol, unload a clip and switch back to your primary weapon? One button. Boom.

What makes macro keys so effective on the Hermes is their placement. Rather than off to the side or above the F1-F12 array, Gamdias has allocated space below the spacebar. Allowing room for your palms, these macro keys don't get in the way but are within reach when you need them. Macros have never been done better.

So there you have it: 4 keyboards that absolutely excel at what they do. Whether you're on your TV in the living room, writing your best-selling novel in the office, or pwning noobs in your gaming cave, there's a keyboard out there for everybody.

And if for any reason none of these keyboards tickle your fancy, swing on through our Mighty Keyboard Jungle to check out the hundreds of others.

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