My Top 3 Gaming Keyboards for Typing
Although my desk usually has two keyboards on it thanks to the ongoing swirling vortex that is online tech reviewing — I think that’s far from ideal. I know some folks who would disagree. “Gaming and typing are two different tasks,” they might argue, “and as such require different keyboards to get the job done.”
I understand where this mentality comes from, but I don’t think it’s right for everyone, or even for most people. Yes, it’s true that different types of users demand different things, and this has led to a huge variety of switch types, key caps, designs, and marketing gimmicks all trying to get your keyboard dollars.
Gamers want fast response and instant control feedback, while typists tend to prefer a little more heft and a satisfying sound. You can find endless debates online about which switch type and design is best for each task, and stalwart diehards that defend their preferred board as the end-all-be-all…as they sit atop a pile of other backup options. If you’re not using the latest enthusiast-grade hobbyist keyboard with hard-to-find switches, you’re not doing it “right.”
These debates often ignore that gaming-marketed keyboards are the easiest type of high-end keyboard to come across. They are usually mass…
