There are a lot less 75% keyboards on the market, so your options will be limited. This allows for everything to be packed in tight and snug. They are a slightly more compact version of a tenkeyless board, they place the arrow keys and home cluster right next to each other and align the home cluster vertically to save space. 75% Keyboard Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard 75% Keyboards: Uncommon but Awesomeħ5% keyboards have an interesting design. You’ll be able to find a lot of different tenkeyless mechanical keyboards for sale, because usually most keyboards will come with a compact TKL equivalent. Tenkeyless keyboards still have the arrow keys, home cluster, and function keys, so you should still be able to game and type comfortably. Plus, your mouse will be much closer to your hand when typing, so you’ll have to travel much less to reach for the mouse. Compact and ComfortableĪ more compact keyboard also allows for more desk space, so you’ll be able to more comfortably write notes into a notepad on the side of your keyboard without feeling to constrained by a lack of space. If you want to check out some more TKL keyboards, follow the link to this post. Most people don’t use the number pad heavily, so they are able to get rid of the extra baggage without it impacting their typing too much. Unlike full-sized keyboards, they do not have a number pad which makes the keyboard more compact and easier to take on the go. Tenkeyless keyboards typically have 87 keys, the perfect layout to balance size and functionality. Tenkeyless(TKL) Keyboard Durgod Taurus K320 TKL TKL: The Perfect Keyboard Size for Most People Many people find this keyboard to be their “sweet spot” for that reason. If you enjoy using a number pad and can’t live without one, the 1800 compact layout is the smallest size keyboard you can go without getting rid of it. A lot of times these are made through group-buys although there are a few available online for order. Be careful when buying one of these and make sure all the keys you want are there. Slightly Different Layoutsĭepending on the specific keyboard layout, some keyboards may drop the home cluster keys and others may keep them, it just depends on the specific layout design. Additionally, the compact full-sized layouts doesn’t drop any of the keys, making it extremely easy and comfortable to type on. This makes the keyboard easier to pack up and take with you. These are keyboards are slightly more narrow, so they are slightly smaller and more compact. We put together a post of our favorite 1800 compact keyboards if you want to do further research.ġ800 compact keyboard layouts are similar to a full-sized layout except they smush together the number pad and the rest of the keyboard to save space. 1800-Compact keyboards are usually lost between the cracks, they are a great middle ground between tenkeyless and full-sized keyboards. 1800 Compact (96%) Keyboard 1800 Compact: The Lost Keyboard Sizeįinding an 1800 compact keyboard is similar to finding a unicorn, there isn’t that many being sold. It may feel strange at first, but once you get used to it you’ll notice a difference. It may not be feasible to build a custom full-size keyboard due to the cost, but it is possible to find pre-built ones for relatively cheap on Amazon.įun fact: For data entry, it’s actually more efficient to have the number pad on the left, so you can place your right hand on the arrow keys, that way you don’t need to lift your hands at all when entering data into Excel. It’s important to keep in mind, full-size mechanical keyboards can be a bit more expensive than smaller sizes because they require lots of extra switches and keycaps to complete the build. They can offer lots of options for programmable keys and are easy to type on since none of the keys are on a lower layer, except for the standard ones. Comfortable but Bulkyįull-size keyboards are great for anyone who needs to have a versatile selection of keys at their disposal, whether it be for gaming, work, or even just browsing the internet. The number pad is typically located on the right, but some keyboards come with it on the left. The full-sized keyboards come standard with a number pad, home cluster, function keys, and arrow keys. Full-sized keyboards are standard in offices and is what most people think of when they imagine a keyboard. Full-Sized Keyboard (100%) Razer Blackwidow Perfect for Lots of Number Entryįull-sized keyboards are the go-to for people who need to do lots of data entry and require frequent use of the number pad.
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