Just a brief guide on keyboard form factors, especially to help out people just looking into getting a mech. I definitely feel that a lot of the consumer market are fixated on full size and TKL boards because the other layouts aren't as well known. Anyway, let me know what form factor you're running!

@md.imamulislam7

4 жыл бұрын

HHKB gang, attack!

@Samuel-ge7im

4 жыл бұрын

TaeKeyboards Im running a Leopold FC750R PD Cherry MX Blue, it’s a TKL and I could be happier.

@josephs.7960

4 жыл бұрын

Safe

@bizklaustdeity3115

4 жыл бұрын

I'm using a TKL right now but I'm really keen on moving to a 65% later. It's just that I'll have to sacrifice function keys for that..

@gabegtg2470

4 жыл бұрын

I must have Alzheimer's cause i cant remember who the fuck asked.

KZread recommended me a cute custom keyboard video and then punted me down this rabbit hole.

@themadlad_

3 жыл бұрын

That's what happened with me, I was just trying to find a good keyboard and now I'm becoming a keyboard person

@sidharthcs2110

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was alone

@notoriusdrifter40

3 жыл бұрын

Same bros lol

@brendon_england

3 жыл бұрын

Yup just wanting to find a new keyboard and all of a sudden I'm in the vortex

@discount_juseyo5321

3 жыл бұрын

I am here cuz my student ass ig getting bad cramps from typing on lappy :(

"allows you to use the numpad and mouse simultaneously" *laughs in left hand*

@AZAZA19981907

4 жыл бұрын

;(((((

@AZAZA19981907

4 жыл бұрын

a lot more ergonomic mice for right handers tho

@Some-guy-on-the-internet

4 жыл бұрын

*doesn't laugh in lefty who uses mouse right handed*

@nicolasarmando778

4 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to build a lefty or left numpad mech keyboar, can anyone give me any directions? can't find a single PCB that match it...

@Some-guy-on-the-internet

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicolasarmando778 You may just be better off buying a separate mechanical numpad then placing it to the left of your keyboard.

Personally, I like the 96% because it crams all of the keys together while still allowing all of them to exist. Basically like having a full size without all of the extra gaps in between groupings. I work with numbers fairly often and I can't bear to part with the numpad. Only problem with 96% is that it isn't popular. The market is swamped with 60%/75% keyboards and this form doesn't get a lot of recognition.

@razer1158

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah 96% is good, but for a person like me using a tiny desk, I can’t fit a keyboard like that. I much prefer 65%, since it removes all the keys I don’t use anyway, but still includes dedicated arrow keys which is huge for me.

@ViciVidiVeni

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, 96% is great but since im a minimalist, I prefer 65 percent or the 60 percent.

@xrets

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly dont understand why you need the numpad Thats why i like the 75 percent one It has no big gaps nor some useless numpad which just adds buttons you already had

@ddc171

2 жыл бұрын

@@xrets numpad is mostly used by engineers who do a lot of work related to numbers

@xrets

2 жыл бұрын

@@ddc171 ok true i didnt think about them

I recently got a TKL keyboard after only ever having used the full layout, and I'm so relieved to have that numpad off my mouse space.

Personally I have a two key keyboard and just input everything into binary. My keyboard can only do 1 and 0!

@azerXP

4 жыл бұрын

weak, you should use one key for 1 and 0 on different layers and the other key for switching between your layers

@mihirachyuta7272

4 жыл бұрын

@@azerXP weak you should plug in a usb stick in your brain and control everything from there to your computer

@treeleaf6471

4 жыл бұрын

@@mihirachyuta7272 weak, you should use wireless. USB is a thing of the past. Noob.

@blyaticon8190

4 жыл бұрын

@@treeleaf6471 weak, you should control everything with the electric signals your brain produces via a copper coil which sends that data through induction into a similar copper coil built into your Mainboard so you dont even need a keyboard

@jami2580

4 жыл бұрын

@@blyaticon8190 weak, you shouldn't even use your brain in the first place.

65% percent for me, you can take my arrow keys from my cold dead hands!

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

lollll

@hypnoticlizard9693

4 жыл бұрын

Some keyboard will let you use caps lock as a fn key. Then you can make caps lock + IJKL the arrow keys. Once you get used to the arrow keys that way especially for programming you can't go back to normal arrow keys. Arrow keys on capslock + ijkl allows your hand to never leave the home row to move the cursor around which is awesome because moving your hand back and forth is super annoying and inefficient.

@azbittel

4 жыл бұрын

If you need to hold the arrow keys for what ever reason, you are kinda sol. BUT... it you just need to tap on them occasionally, the AP2 is amazing. I am very rarely left annoyed at not having them, and also find that I use the tap arrow key feature quite a lot. 65% is solid though. Just throwing out some love for my AP2

@Someone-ci8wf

4 жыл бұрын

When I got into mechanical keyboards I went straight to custom boards because I had some rather specific ideas on what I wanted. Namely a board with kailh heavy burnt orange switches and it should be qmk programmable which basically eliminated all prebuilt options. Although I really wanted a 65%for the arrow keys in the beginning I chose a 60% in the end due to budget constraints and the need for an ISO formfactor which is really hard to get fitting 65% keycap sets for. I still have arrow keys on a bdn9 macropad but I barely use them tbh. I really like my Capslock as a modifier with WASD arrow keys.

@psilocybemusashi

4 жыл бұрын

meh they are over rated.

Using Leopold TKL. Really happy with the size. Mainly for coding. Sometimes I miss the numpad when I use "windows calc" but it's by no means a handicap. I love it. It's the size that fits me best.

I like 60% since it forces me to use hjkl when I'm in VIM to navigate instead of arrow keys.

Top quality editing, as usual.

@moldavianmapper

3 жыл бұрын

Why no replies

@noahmccrory2950

3 жыл бұрын

Moldavian Mapper ikr

@epicthings2468

3 жыл бұрын

Yes maybe

@orlandarrieta1239

3 жыл бұрын

didnt ask mate

I've been in the keyboard community for nearly 4 years now but I still like watching your more basic/intro type videos just because your production is so good

@imdurpy4145

4 жыл бұрын

Falco hi kakashi

@talkliot4184

4 жыл бұрын

I just use 2 mouses for the same reason.

@haikalfakhri10

2 жыл бұрын

Fh

02:30 - *The Reve Festival: Finale* i see youre a man of culture as well

@armywithluv9780

2 жыл бұрын

In Red Velvet we trust.

Great video! Answered all my questions about keyboard size, thank you!

Split space 40% (AMJ40 style) for typing and general day to day. 75% like a KBD75 / Satisfaction75 etc for all rounder + gaming. To me a 40% makes more sense than even a 60% board. 60% board still requires hand movement across the board, but still requiring you to use layers because of the reduced keys. 40% however, there is almost no hand movement as all the keys will be below your hands at all times. Once you get the rhythm down for using your layer keys, it ends up being faster and comfier to type on and hit other keys compared to the 60% as everything is in reach all the time. 75% to me makes the most sense for gaming as you dont have to worry at all about using layers for function row, but cuts off the pointless numpad that can just be changed for a wireless external one that you throw in a drawer when not in use.

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

Great insight! Always good to hear how other people work, and their processes. Maybe I just need more time trying to use layers and such. Maybe it's just the sort of work I do, that doesn't allow me to easily use such small keyboards.

@Figureight

4 жыл бұрын

@@TaeKeyboards I was lucky really. I just took to using layers like a duck to water. I started with a Planck and just instantly got it. The idea of the layer keys next to the space bar meant I could flip between function key and space by just sliding my thumb across. But as I preferred staggered I decided to pick up an AMJ40 off Flashquark (they are currently reduced price on there btw), and with the split space layout to me it's perfect. Right space is space, the left "space" is my main layer function key. I will note that I didn't actually get on with the Vortex Core as it was more cumbersome than using QMK, so definitely recommend building a proper 40% and giving it a try!

@Figureight

4 жыл бұрын

If you're curious, here's my layout on my AMJ40 www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/ea18b43d935a641d062360e686e1cdf8

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

I probably should, so that I can be more cultured haha. How do you find it when doing creative work though? I really can’t live without a bunch of dedicated keys.

@Figureight

4 жыл бұрын

@@TaeKeyboards For Photoshop or Premiere work that I would do it's no problem. Besides you can always just map key combos to another layer and have a button to toggle layers rather than hold. But yeah if I do want easier access to keys on top level like if I'm gaming, I just stick to the 75%.

I bought an Anne Pro 2 yesterday and i'm already loving the small and compact form factor. It removes so many useless keys and just frees up so much space on my desk.

I want to look into some keyboards even though it's highly likely that I won't need one, I've just been wanting one for months now.. This helps me with my searches in a way. Very helpful video

I've gone from full sized to TKL, tried smaller boards but could not get used to them as many tend to deviate from the standard layout. However, TKL is perfect as it allows me to easily touch type on most keyboards, while also maintaining a cleaner deskspace at home without missing any function keys which are important for switching terminals in linux.

I'm using a 40% layout for about half a year now and I can't imagine going back for my everyday primary keyboard. It's amazing to have all the buttons right under the fingers in an ergonomic arrangement.

Since I’m a student studying accounting and business management.. imma need that 10 key. 100% for me

@Supertimegamingify

2 жыл бұрын

If you're studying accounting you probably know exactly how much money one should spend on mechanical keyboards: none.

@Supertimegamingify

2 жыл бұрын

@Gameco I was making a sardonic comment.

@KunaiKrazy

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 100% but l also love having dedicated media keys and a volume rocker. 👌

Thanks for putting this out there, I happen to be one of the no clue people and this definitely pointed me in the right direction. Thanks!

I'd do away with the num row before the num pad. I almost always use it for special charecters and not numbers.

@coffeeneeded2605

4 жыл бұрын

At my work most of the typing is num pad, only use the number row for password symbols.

2:29 reveluv?

@ShiannaFury

4 жыл бұрын

Get better Wendy!!!💙❤️

@crore1669

4 жыл бұрын

안녕! 우리 나라 사람을 여기서 못 볼 줄 알았어. 나도 레드벨벳 좋아해.

@alwff

3 жыл бұрын

sm water tastes like water

When I woke up today I didn't know I'd be watching a guide for keyboard form factors. I'm on my way now to find me a 60% keyboard. So yeah, thanks for that, excellent video!

Instant subscribe. I’ve been searching for a video like this for 3 weeks. Now off to learn more about keyboards.

2:22 i see you, lowkey calling them 'psychos' haha

I’m thinking about switching from my 65% keeb to 60% but I really would like to keep arrow keys. Fortunately there’s DZ60 (or GK64) PCBs that allow to combine 60% form-factor and arrow keys simultaneously. It gives a massive customizing opportunities.

This video helped me decide to downsize to a 75% (keychron k2) from my old massive 100%, and I'm absolutely loving it! My keyboard tray used to feel cramped, now it feels luxuriously spacious. And I don't have to reach quite as far for the arrow keys, to boot. Might be the best $80 I ever spent.

Programmer from the PH here! I find ortholinear 40%s very versatile and convenient to use, quite portable too! Can't live without a numpad, so I had to make a numpad layer. It has been 2 years since I made the switch and I'm still in love with my 40% ortho. Love your content btw!

i love 60% because they are equal and that i like, also with anne pro 2 you dont lose anything, the right side alt and print key is used as function keys to activate numbers and the f keys so its good for me

I'm using TKL. For a few years now. But I want to switch to 75% with spaces, like the satisfaction keyboard. It's also my favorite kind of layout, both in terms of looks and usability. :)

Thanks for this awesome video - I'm just starting the research process for building my 1st mech keyboard and your visuals are *very* helpful!

@Allmentux

3 жыл бұрын

And what keyboard did you ended up building? Need to build one me as well and would be interested in your opinion :)

2:26 redvelvet?!?!!?!? :)

@jasonho8410

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir it is!!!

@landofwonder7829

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonho8410 :)))))))))))

@pongpichedrakshit3119

3 жыл бұрын

Yessss

Small body TKL is perfect for me. Might try a 75 since it retains the all important F Keys, Home/End keys and arrow keys, essential for any coding workflow.

One addition which can be important to some is reprogrammability of keys. I love the VIM-keybindings in my linux setup and it took me some time to adjust to hjkl-movement, but now it is great. except for use with a pok3r-keyboard, where movement is hardcoded to FN+JIKL. of course it still works in applications which support vim-keybindings, but if you must switch to arrows (or the respective key-combo of the keyboard) it sucks big time, since the movement you have trained yourself to quite painstakingly, is just that one keypress off every frigging time

Really good video! Helped me out a ton. I am currently using a full size keyboard but am going to switch to a tkl one soon:)

This is a really helpful video. I've just begun my adventure into custom pc hardware, so being able to see what the different keyboard sizes will offer me, was ideal. Incidentally, I'm currently using a 75% logitech keyboard from I think 2016? So I definitely am looking for an update, haha.

I started with a TKL, went to a 75%, and recently just got a 60%. I still use the TKL as my work kb, because well it recently got lubed nk creams

I’ve been using a ducky one 2 mini for about a half of a year now, and while I have to agree it’s super awesome, I just can’t seem to live without the keypad, arrows, and f1-f12 keys. It’s hard to get used to

Incredibly helpful and clear video, thank you

After much deliberation and searching, I recently grabbed a Leopold FC750R OE in Grey/Blue with Cherry MX Brown switches (cheers to your reviews on some Leopolds that convinced me). As my first foray into the world of mechanical keyboards I really enjoy it! The TKL form factor is super nice and makes my minimally sized desk feel more spacious without sacrificing my precious function and arrow keys! For the actual keyboard itself: The build quality is phenomenal! It feels sturdy, rigid, and consistent. The keys are beautifully made, and they show off Leopold's history and experience in the industry. The Cherry MX Brown switches seem to be exactly how many people described them! Very middle of the road. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. They're alright! And if the rest of the keyboard weren't so amazing, perhaps that would bug me, but I think it's a perfect way to get my feet wet and have a solid understanding of what one specific switch feels like (on one specific board) and begin crafting a baseline to compare other keyboards to. Cheers!

This guide is so underrated.

Daily driver is a 60. Anne Pro, currently waiting on parts to build a Discipline 65

This is such a good video for explaining the basics. I am going to be building my girlfriend her first custom, and in lieu of spending a bunch of time finding examples of each size myself, I just showed her this. Thanks for this!

Hate how rare and time consuming some parts are to purchase to build your own. I’m so impatient but you have a new sub!

If you go ortho, you can set your layers up such that the numpad rests under your left hand. I find this amazingly convenient, personally, as once you're fully used to it you essentially never have to lift your hands to access any keyboard function. With some creative usage of mouse keys mapped to your board and knowledge of your hotkeys, it's possible to virtually eliminate usage of the mouse for non-gaming applications. I find now that something like a Planck has "too many" keys to know what to do with. When you jump off the deep end with QMK and start exploring combos/chords/tapdance/etc, you can reduce your form factor pretty damn far. I find somewhere around 40 keys to be my comfy zone. Any fewer and I have to rely too much on combos for mod keys, and combos can be complicated to organize given the keys you're holding can't be used for their basic functions.

1:07 What font is that on the orange key caps? They look sooooo good I definitely want to check them out

lmao, imagine having to move your hand to reach a key this post was made by the 1% gang 😎

@ayayafanfan

4 жыл бұрын

SaSa what about 10%

@AlveLandgren206

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ryan-Bell lmao, imagine knwwign hw ot typ tish pst wsaw mad ba de typn't gagn 😎😎

@a-aron3847

4 жыл бұрын

God I love this thread so much

@vuki968

4 жыл бұрын

@@resortia3570 (numpad gang)

@sharkvfx5038

4 жыл бұрын

@@CigLivery Imagine having fingers to type. This was mad by the nose typing gang.😎😎😎😎

2:29 STAN RED VELVET!!!

Im currently running a Ducky One 2 SF with Cherry Reds, first mech and am thoroughly enjoying it. Thinking about trying a 60% kb (ended up not using the arrow keys as much as i thought) and also want wireless so thinking about trying the anne pro v2 next. The customization on the 60% would also be easier to get into methinks

I get so excited every time you upload :)

Nice video. I don't understand the trend toward smaller keyboards, though. I like the full-size 101-key layout with a large bezel all around. This makes it easy to pick up the keyboard to move it around on the desk and also looks and feels more solid.

Started with a full. Then I went to a 60%. 60% was a little too small for me, so about a year later I bought a TKL.

ive been in keebs for a bit, my main is a tada 68 but im switching to the tkc candybar for that lefty numpad and arrows on a 40%

currently im using the logitech gpro tkl, but i ordered the vortex tab90m w/ mx browns and some different keycacps

with the ANNE PRO 2 you can use the bottom right keys as arrow keys when you tab them and I love that.

In reference to your video on a starting board build without the need for soldering, and considering the unavailability of the dz60rgb v2 at the moment, what would you recommend as a first build for a slightly larger size? ie 65 & 75%.

I wish 1800 / 96% boards are supported more often. End up using 75% keyboard with stand-alone numpad.

I moved from a full sized Corsair Strafe to the 60% Durgod Venus after seeing your review on it and have been loving it so far. I rebound FN1 to Capslock, Capslock to FN1+Shift, and arrow keys to FN1+IJKL and it feels great to use (in my opinion). I'd never go back to full size now, but eventually I may experiment with 65% and 75% boards out of curiosity.

@hypnoticlizard9693

4 жыл бұрын

Caps lock + IJKL for arrow keys is a game changer especially for programming or any text editing work.

For me, I'm so used to having WASD position and my mouse parallel to my chair's armrests that I just can't use anything smaller than full sized keyboard. But then again, I could keep the mouse position parallel to the right armrest while using any smaller keyboards but, that actually destroys the purpose of having smaller keyboards right?

Hi. Do you think there's a decent budget ergonomic mechanical? Thanks!

I have a drop Alt keyboard with a mix of Halo trues and Zealios 67g. An absolute step down from the full size and I love it to bits. Only thing i miss is the numpad. Still waiting on a good 95% board. But i have a separate numpad board coming from drop later next month. I wouldn't go down any further. The size it perfect at the moment.

Well I think My IBM Model M is like a 150% :) It's massive!

@jbgreen27

4 жыл бұрын

144 key? My model M is only 101 key.

@arch455

4 жыл бұрын

That's what she said

@rhinofromthevoid9904

4 жыл бұрын

@@jbgreen27 probably the 122 key model M terminal keyboard/battle cruiser

You’ve made me purchase one without a numpad. It’s handy for entering a PIN or long string of numbers and I considered it necessary until I thought about how often I actually use them

got my first 60% & mechanical 4 days ago and love it. i think i get a 2nd one for my officespace.

i wish the left hand board is more popular. i want my board full sized but it does strain my hand, so if it was inverted like that it'll be perfect for me

As an IT student, my preference goes to full size, unfortunately my desk is quite small so I couldn't fit one in XD

I've really struggled to find keycaps that work well with the massdrop alt, any recommendations?

Great job ! Love your content ! Do you have some recommandations about keyboard brands and about custom keyboard website that provides good quality parts ? Thanks you :)

Full size keyboards are my personal favorite, since I use the numpad for extra keybinds. The smallest I would be willing to use is a 60% keyboard.

Mans really thought he could get away with putting Red Velvet on his monitors and have me not notice... heehee

I've got a 60% very happy with it, it's an Anne pro 2 so I can tap the bottom right keys for arrows

just bought a blue switch tkl keyboard. Loved it

I'm a little torn between a 65 and a split 75 right now. I use the F keys so rarely that I could probably go without, but I've only used 100% keyboards so I'm a little attached to them. Anyway, how do you find all these different brands? I've been looking into custom keyboards just to see what's out there and they're scattered so far and wide I have no idea where you came across most of the keyboards shown.

I struggle because I love the small form factor of a keyboard without a number pad, but I need one for my design work at home. I wonder if I should just keep a separate number pad handy for the times that I am doing work.

@jessicagomez1760

4 жыл бұрын

I worked for several years as an accountant. Not having a dedicated number pad seems unbelievably impractical from my experience but I barely use it in my free time. I love doing stats at home for random things but I really don't use it as much. I am still undecided on which size to choose. I don't play games, I prefer watching others play.

My absolute favorite is the 65% layout, it contains everything I need and skips everything I barely use. I am an ISO user as well and I am currently using a Keychron K6, which checks all the boxes for me.

Super helpful vid. Thanks!

damn this is an amazing and much needed video!

Great job and very informative m8. 👌

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

thanks you skubb

the left hand num pad is a dream for CAD work. the old sidewinder X6, with a detachable num pad that snaps to either side, was brilliant in that regard. bot for every day use, i settled on 75%

Im acrually looking for a mechanical keyboard for my iPad and this is perfect!

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! I'm looking to buy a Satisfaction 75 when they post up the extras they had. Hopefully I can snag one. 75% FTW!

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

haha best of luck. I think a lot of people are watching that

@jpg.

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the extras went live this past Sunday?

As much as i love small form factor boards I love the many vintage 122+% behemoths just a tad more, they look absolutely menacing on any desk that can fit them!

@coryabraham9199

4 жыл бұрын

What are the extra keys? F13-F24?

@brandontakuto9761

4 жыл бұрын

@@coryabraham9199 typically F13-24 but there are other variations as well such as special functions and navigation buttons

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

absolute beasts lol

Can you please do a HS60 v3 build? 😁 Im looking at getting one and there aren't many uk iso 60% hot swappable pcbs

Awesome video! It helped me so much

6:54 he has the h key cap on backwards

I think the drevo calibur v2 is the perfect fit for me, it has everything I need, so I guess i need to save up a bit

@phantomtoast5747

4 жыл бұрын

I just got one, it’s awesome really comfy and the RGB is nice

@joshe2420

4 жыл бұрын

@@phantomtoast5747 Yea I love that keyboard, it's my dream keyboard when you do some mods to it

@YonkersDolphin

4 жыл бұрын

I use the anne pro 2 as my main but I have this as my side and I actually almost prefer it over the ap2 haha it is really an awesome board, especially for the price.

ortholinear 40% is my favorite being able to use my thumbs for so many more buttons is so nice on the planck

Not planning on buying a mechanical keyboard, don't really need it, but this is a great video ! Very well made, Op you should be proud!

65% + separate numpad is really the optimal layout for me. I also put my numpad on the left side of my keyboard if I'm using it.

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

very nice!

7:30 hmm if i used a numpad i would probably go for that. That makes so much more sense. why isn't that standard?

I love my 60% and I've programmed the lower right triangle to act as arrow keys and it's been perfect. I have a tofu65 kit coming though... so im really excited about that.

@ 0:22 seconds I spot another Last Dinosaurs fan! Was super cool to see that album artwork hidden in plain sight :)

Well yea i know how it feel first time using 60% btw im using vortexseries vx5

I made my own custom 60% board but, a 65% would make more sense since dedicated arrow keys would help alot with terminal stuff. 60% is a good starting point though since many parts are available easier then for 65% etc...

@franticnine6885

4 жыл бұрын

I know this is a really old comment, but have you tried using a key like caps lock and hjkl or ijkl for arrow keys? I personally prefer it over using arrow keys just because there isn't a full hand movement whenever I want to go to my arrow keys.

@zoltankiss2441

4 жыл бұрын

@@franticnine6885 on my 60% I have a split space so the fn key is inbetween two spaces, and my arrow keys are just jkl; and I don't understand why don't more people use a similar setup

@n0vac09

4 жыл бұрын

If you dont use the 4 keys at the bottom right, just remap them to arrow keys.

I run full size. I could live with a tenkeyless since the numpad is mostly redundant but I couldn't do any less. my workflow relies too heavily on macros to get away with any less. my ideal keyboard would be a full size with f13-24 as well

Great guide, thanks!

I daily drive a full size but I'm going to build my first custom 40% soon, mainly for gaming

@Ilya-wc1xv

4 жыл бұрын

same and i want to know if i'll be able to use it lmao

@senseored

4 жыл бұрын

40% for gaming is kinda limiting. I used an ortho 40% at home for a year, but switched to a Preonic/50% at home because of it. Still love the 40 at work.

@dagnoob2988

4 жыл бұрын

what games do you play? depending on what games you like i would suggest a 60 percent if you need number keys

@TaeKeyboards

4 жыл бұрын

bit of a jump lol

@Jordan-lh8yd

4 жыл бұрын

40% aren't good for gaming at all. I would highly recommend a 60% if you want a useable layout for gaming.

I use a TKL keyboard... It was only around $40, and it's great.

@gagne6928

3 жыл бұрын

Redragon k552?

I was always a full size keyboard user but the ergonomics argument is valid and space spacings was much need. Tried 60% and 75% but ended up liking 65% the most. The problem with most 75%, like you noted, is at it feels cramped. I do need the Function row, or just more keys for macros, so looking at “exploded 75%” (75 with separated clusters) keyboards now. Will still keep the 65% for portable use. I also think a separate numpad is better for most people in combination with a 65/75/TKL keyboard. You can have it on the left or right and just get matching keycaps. You can move it out of the way when you don’t need it. Or repurpose it as a macro pad..

Love the smaller keyboards, but programming without the function keys is painful once you get used to certain IDE features. I suppose one could set up some vi macros to get around this with a bit of practice.