Gaming keyboards provide a number of added features over conventional keyboards. They are faster, more robust, adapted for gaming purposes and differ in design, connectivity and other features. How to choose a gaming keyboard?
ContinueGaming keyboards provide a number of added features over conventional keyboards. They are faster, more robust, adapted for gaming purposes and differ in design, connectivity and other features. How to choose a gaming keyboard?
ContinueGaming keyboards are primarily divided into mechanical and classic keyboards that use a membrane.
Membrane gaming keyboards use gel switches to press the keys. They are characterised by lower cost and quieter operation. The disadvantages are significantly longer response time, shorter lifetime and may not be completely reliable. For these reasons, gamers today choose primarily mechanical gaming keyboards.
Mechanical gaming keyboards operate on the principle of mechanical switches that guarantee the fastest response for the most exciting moments where hundredths matter. They are designed for demanding users and thus have a long service life. On the other hand, mechanical gaming keyboards are noisy, and you have to pay a bit more for them.
Mechanical gaming keyboards further differ in the types of switches and their mechanisms. Keyboard brands usually use one of the following three basic types of switches with slight differences in trigger weight and distance parameters. However, some companies produce their own switches with completely unique mechanisms.
Trigger weight and distance parameters affect the sensitivity of the gaming keyboard and vary by brand. Trigger Weight determines the weight that must be applied to the key to register a press. Trigger distance indicates how far the switch must travel before the press is detected.
Gaming keyboards today connect in one of two ways, each of which has its advantages and disadvantages.
Wired gaming keyboards connect via a classic USB cable to your computer. These are generally cheaper gaming keyboards with slower response times, which is very important for optimal gaming performance. On the other hand, the disadvantage is the possible obstruction of the cable during playing.
The strengths of wireless gaming keyboards is their unrestricted mobility on the table and easy transport. Cheaper models suffer from longer response times and low battery capacity. For avid gamers, we recommend paying a bit extra and getting a higher-quality model where you won't notice any differences in response. Wireless gaming keyboards can be charged and connected in a couple of ways.
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You can often find wireless gaming keyboards for Xbox and PlayStation. They provide a convenient and smart solution for gamers who prefer using a gaming mouse and keyboard for console games.
When choosing a gaming keyboard, we recommend taking into account the layout and customisation of the keys.
Gaming mini keyboards are fast becoming a popular choice. They contain only the basic keys needed for gaming and typing and, thanks to compact dimensions, take up minimal space on your desk while being ideal for travel. An even smaller variant is the one-handed gaming keyboard, which contains half of the keys for gaming only.
Mini gaming keyboard
One-handed gaming keyboard
Gaming keyboards with a number pad make entering numbers easy. They are handy if you use your PC for other purposes and often need to type numbers quickly. Gaming keyboards without a number pad are ideal if you are looking for a full-featured keyboard but don't need to enter numbers often.
You can also look at the Enter, Shift and Backspace key shapes and choose the ones that suit you best.
RGB gaming keyboards increase clarity during use in the dark. More expensive models often offer the option to program the backlight. You can then change the brightness and colour of the gaming keyboard or even set up dynamic backlighting that responds to the game or background music.
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Gaming mice and keyboards are the foundation of PC gaming. In our Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Sets category, we offer matching computer accessories for beginners and advanced gamers.
Gaming keyboards can have useful features and technologies that come in handy during gaming and everyday activities. We'll take a look at the most common equipment you can find in a gaming keyboard.
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