Ask HN: Best Keyboard for Programming in 2021?
This question has been here a while ago. Are there any new interesting keyboards? What is the best keyboard for a software engineer?
If it feels good and doesn't distract you from the task at hand, you have the right one.
If you're asking about using one in an office, I often get told my keyboard is a little too loud. it's a Das Professional with MX blues
Yup, those are loud keys, at least designed to be 'clicky'. That said finger velocity is a thing, as is keyboard and desk resonance.
I'd recommend buying a cherry mx keyboard switch tester so you can see what switches you like and then buying like a Ducky or Varmilo from mechanicalkeyboards.com. You might also want to consider how loud it is when you type on it if you are using it in a shared office space.
If you really want to go all-in look up building your own mechanical keyboard.
mechanicalkeyboards.com has a buyer's guide if you want to see what they recommend https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/keyboard_guide.php
Of course it is all about what you like. The problem I have with the keyboard tester idea is you really need to spend a few days trying a keyboard before you know if you like it. You can't know with just 6 different keys how they will work after a full day of typing. If it weren't for that I'd endorse the idea.
Aaaaand ... its good, really good - Youtube reviewers arent exaggerating, this keyboard has almost everthing You would expect from premium product for fraction of a price. And it comes in all sizes and shapes for those who do not like slim designs.
It is very ergonomic. I no longer get wrist and shoulder pain while typing. I wasn't sure I'd like the keyswitches, but those have grown on me as well. I used to get joint pain in my knuckles due to firmer Gateron Blue switches in another keyboard.
If I could change one thing I would have the shell and keycaps made of PBT instead of ABS, other than that it is by far my favorite keyboard. I can't go back. It's on the expensive side but well worth the money.
I spent hundreds playing with mechanical keyboards, used company issued ones, etc... But I'm now on my second Apple magic (on non-apple machines), and won't go back. Good tactile feedback, quiet (for my coworkers), flat (easy on my wrists), loooong battery life (no cables), light & small (to take home with my laptop).