INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
If your keyboard is getting old, dirty and grimy, it may be time to go out and shop for one of the best keyboards you can buy today
Even in you don’t have a keyboard that looks like a prop out of a horror film – the benefits to speed and efficiency you can gain with
the best keyboards make the price of entry totally worth it.Once you lay your fingers on one of the best keyboards, you’ll never go back
– the advantages you gain to speed and reliability are just out of this world
Regardless of the kind of work you’re trying to do – whether it’s gaming, programming or even just writing like us – the best
keyboards will make your life easier and less of a headache
Plus, if you’re looking for the best gaming keyboards, we have you covered with some of the best MLG typewriters in all of their RGB
glory.So, whether you’re trying to get some work done or just trying to connect with some friends on Facebook, you should look for a
keyboard that will satisfy all of your needs
And we’re here to help you do exactly that, as we’ve created this list of the best keyboards that we’ve tested, reviewed and used
in-house here at TheIndianSubcontinent
Every single keyboard here has earned our seal of approval, so you can be confident that you won’t find any lemons here.While many of the
best keyboards below have not been given full reviews by TheIndianSubcontinent, please know that each one has undergone extensive testing
prior to its inclusion on this list.While many of the best keyboards below have not been given full reviews by TheIndianSubcontinent, please
know that each one has undergone extensive testing prior to its inclusion on this list. 1
Topre Realforce 87U TenkeylessA low-profile speed machine Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: No | Switches: Topre electrostatic
capacitive (30/45/55 grams variable, 45 grams, 55 grams)Incredible typing feelHigh-quality PBT keycapsBulky chassisAwkward cable
positionMade by the Japanese Topre Corporation, the Realforce is, as its name suggests, a force of nature in the keyboard world
It's all down to the Topre switches inside, which in contrast to Cherry's MX switches, are super smooth to type on and are often compared to
playing weighted piano keys
The RealForce comes in both 45- and 55-gram configurations, though which one you buy depends on the importance of key weight
Oh, and we should probably mention that neither come cheap.This product is only available in the US at the time of this writing
UK and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the HyperX Alloy Elite 2
Topre Realforce 104UBS Silent variableFor a quieter Topre experience Interface: Wired | Switches: Topre electrostatic capacitive silenced
(30, 45 and 50 grams)Smooth typing actionVery quietTyping can feel 'sandy'ExpensiveSo long as you don't mind losing some of the "thock"
sound associated with a regular Realforce keyboard, opting for a silenced model like the 104 UBS lets you reap real benefits
Hitting the 104 UBS's keys produces sound on a par with membrane keyboards, so it's perfect for busy offices or shared bedrooms
The "dampened" feel of Topre's silenced switches can feel a little bit like typing on sandpaper compared to non-silenced Topre, but we found
that it's worth the trade-off if you want a much quieter keyboard.This product is only available in the US and UK
Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Razer Blackwidow Chroma V2.3
Filco Majestouch-2 TenkeylessBuilt like a tank and compact Interface: Wired | Switches: Cherry MX (Brown, Blue, Black, Red)Solid build
qualityCompactNo media functionsFilco's keyboards tend to be built like tanks, and the Majestouch TKL is no different
This space-saving mechanical keyboard features a compact tenkeyless design that has less than 1cm of space between the edge of the keys and
Its durability doesn't simply allow it to stand up well to knocks and scrapes – it has a positive impact on its typing feel too
You can hammer away on it at speed, even bottoming out to your heart's content, and the Majestouch 2 will take every bit of punishment.4
PFU Happy Hacking Professional 2 (HHKB2)A coder's dream and typist's treasure Interface: Wired | Switches: Topre electrostatic capacitive
(45 grams)Incredibly portableLightweightKey layout not for everybodyNo arrow keysSomewhat legendary in keyboard circles, the PFU Happy
Hacking Professional 2 (or HHKB2 as it's usually referred to) is that rare beast - a 60% Topre keyboard
Aimed at coders but fantastic for document warriors too, it foregoes traditional arrow keys, instead making use of function keys and key
combinations to provide such functionality
It only takes a short while to get used to, once you've got there the huge benefit is that the HHKB2 is small and light enough to take
anywhere, giving you access to that sweet Topre "thock" sound and feel anywhere, anytime.This product is only available in the US and UK at
Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Das Keyboard Prime 135
Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint IDInterface: Bluetooth | Keyboard backlighting: NoFlawless styleFingerprint
scanner Expensive You need only look at Microsoft’s Surface devices to know that they’re kind of killing it when it comes to style,
and the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID takes it to another level
This is one of the best keyboards you can buy today if you’re running Windows 10, and especially if you’re into the Surface aesthetic
Not only does this keyboard feel amazing to type on, but it also features biometric security, by including a discrete fingerprint scanner
right next to the right “Alt” key
Sure, it’s expensive, but as with everything Microsoft, you can be sure you’re getting what you pay for.Read the full review: Microsoft
Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID 6
Leopold Fc660cHas just enough keys to be useful Interface: Wired | Switches: Topre electrostatic capacitive (45 grams)Compact, but with
arrow keysSatisfying typing feelHeavier than HHKB2Leopold's Fc660c is more portable than the Realforce 87u, but less so than the lighter and
However, the Fc660c benefits from its extra heft and feels like the more solid board
Despite having the same 45 gram actuation force as the HHKB2, the Leopold's keys feel slightly weightier - somewhere nearer to 50 grams
It results one of the most satisfying "thock" sounds on a Topre board.This product is only available in the US at the time of this writing
UK and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the HyperX Alloy Elite 7
Unicomp Classic 104The ultimate keyboard for typing nostalgia Interface: Wired | Switches: Buckling springSnappy buckling spring switchRetro
designCan lead to tired fingersBig and bulkyRemember those old IBM Model M keyboards Well, that’s what the Unicomp Classic 104 seeks to
Available in both USB and PS/2 versions, it uses a buckling spring switch that takes more effort to press than just about every other modern
You’re rewarded for this hard pressing with a tactile response that feels like the classic mechanical keyboards of old, along with a noise
that will drive everyone around you mad. 8
Das Keyboard Prime 13Mixing minimalistic style with premium quality Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: White | Switch type: Cherry MX
Red or Brown switchesCherry MX switchesSolid, minimalistic designPriceyNo volume rockerSome keyboards just ooze class, and the Das Keyboard
Its features a solid aluminum top panel for added rigidity and a very minimalistic look
With Cherry's MX Red or Brown switches under the keycaps, you're given a choice between linear and non-linear offerings with a range of
actuation points.It's a great option for media enthusiasts thanks to side lit media control and the inclusion of white backlighting is
It's not the most affordable keyboard on our list, but if you're looking for something a little bit more premium, Das is the way to go.9
Logitech K780A great option for mobile device owners Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: NoPairs to three devicesCradle holds
smartphones and tabletsAA, rather than rechargeable batteryAccording to a government survey, the average British household owned 7.4
internet-connected devices in 2015
Logitech is targeting smartphone and tablet owners who prefer to see their device's display while sat at a computer with its latest
If you liked its predecessor, the K380, there's more to love here
(Literally thanks to its added numberpad.)The K780 can still pair with up to three devices using Bluetooth or wireless, allowing you to chop
and change between them, and it features the same comfortable rounded keycaps that remain a pleasure to type on
The star of the show, however, is the keyboard's base, which can hold mobile devices up to 11.3mm thick in an upright position
This places them within arms' reach to make anything from replying to WhatsApp messages or reading a digital magazine easy as pie.10
Microsoft Universal Foldable KeyboardA compact, Surface-like keyboard Interface: Bluetooth | Features: Compact, USB charging, works with
Android, Windows Phone and iOSCompactComfortable keysUnsuitable for lapsLike a Surface Pro 3 Type Cover that can convert to a tent,
Microsoft's Universal Foldable Keyboard is among the most "fun-sized" on our list
Fold it closed and you have one of the most travel-friendly Bluetooth keyboards around, barely larger than a pack of cards.Also reminiscent
of the Type Cover, the Universal Foldable Keyboard is equally uncomfortable for typing on your lap (then again, most keyboards are)
Nevertheless, USB charging and simple Bluetooth syncing makes the Universal Foldable Keyboard a preferred option over touchscreen display
inputs – so long as you have a flat surface handy. How to determine the best keyboard for you It goes without saying that if you
demand the look and feel only mechanical switches can provide, rather than those that are slim and stealthy, we suggest perusing our best
gaming keyboards round-up instead.Gamers prioritize the actuation that clicky feeling mechanical keyboards bring, whereas traditional home
and office users are more about practicality
That said, the sheer magnitude of sound produced by a lot of mechanical keyboards is offputting to some
For those folks, we have some membrane keyboards to recommend as well.Gabe Carey has also contributed to this
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