The 29 Best Mechanical Keyboards, RANKED (For 2023)

I can honestly say that my LIFE was changed forever…when I accidentally got my first mechanical keyboard. It was 2019, and I had been using my Macbook Pro’s keyboard for a decade (*shudder). I was hooked. Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to helping other people understand mechanical keyboards so THEY can have a life-changing … Read more

Keychron K12 Review & Sound Test

Below is my thorough review of the Keychron K12. To be frank, I’m just a weeeee bit of a Keychron fan… I own 5 different versions of these (in different sizes), and truthfully, they’re all dang good! 🤦‍♂️ But what about this new(ish) 60% layout? Overall thoughts: The K12 is really well built, but the … Read more

Kit Adam Keyboard Review & Sound Test (KBDcraft)

kit adam review

Below is my thorough Kit Adam keyboard review (from KBDcraft). It’s the world’s first (maybe?) LEGO KEYBOARD KIT! Not only is this a really fun thing to build (the keyboard kit comes with everything you need, almost)…but the keyboard sounds & feels legit! Kit Adam Bottom Line: This “Lego brick” keyboard is not only really … Read more

How many keys are on a 80% keyboard? (Layout Details)

How Many Keys Are on a 80% Keyboard

80% keyboards are probably the most popular mechanical keyboard size of all time. It has enough keys to be highly functional, but with a sleeker layout that saves desk space over full-sized 100% keyboards! Here’s more details 👇 How many keys are on a 80% keyboard? There are usually 87 keys on a 80% keyboard. … Read more

How Many Keys Are on a 75% Keyboard? (Layout Details)

How Many Keys Are on a 75% Keyboard

A 75% keyboard might just be the best BALANCE between size & functionality. It’s small enough to save deskspace (and look cool), but retains enough functionality and ease of use–for just about anybody! Here are more details 👇 How many keys are on a 75% keyboard? There are usually 84 keys on a 75% keyboard. … Read more

How many keys are on a 65% keyboard? (Layout Details)

How many keys are on a 65% keyboard

Out of all of the (many) keyboards that I own, the 65% is probably my favorite size! I’m literally writing this article on one 🙂 It saves desk space and looks cool–but I do love my dedicated arrow keys. Here’s more details 👇 How many keys are on a 65% keyboard? There are usually 67 … Read more

Cherry MX Black Clear Top (Nixie) Review & Sound Test

The mechanical keyboard community is funny… The Cherry Black Clear Top switches (called “nixies”) were around in the 1980s, and somehow developed a fun cult following among keyboard enthusiasts… But the old “nixies” were expensive and hard to find. Thankfully, Cherry decided to do something fun for the community and officially release the Cherry MX … Read more