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What keyboard you recommend for coding? (self.programming)
submitted 11 months ago by techconsulnerd to c/programming
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Most keyboard reviews are about gaming. Can any of you recommend a good keyboard for coding/programming?

Here's some criteria for selecting the keyboard:

  • Comfortable keys, easy to click and write coding quickly
  • Must be a bluetooth keyboard
  • Prefer using replaceable batteries instead of charging port
  • Full keyboard keys including function keys, arrow keys and numpad
  • Size can be compact or full-sized
  • Doesn't matter if back-lit or not
  • Doesn't matter if loud or quiet clicks
  • Budget around USD 50
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Budget's about half what it should be, but Keychron makes really great mech keyboards, you can pick a range of switches (I use Gateron Red, clicky but not too stiff; YMMV).

You should reconsider bluetooth if you can, there is lag in it, and sometimes just random disconnects if there's interference. USB's the way to stay fast & stable.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You should reconsider bluetooth if you can, there is lag in it, and sometimes just random disconnects if there's interference. USB's the way to stay fast & stable.

That totally depends on usage. We have a K12 wireless and we never had any issues with input lag/disconects/interference.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

My k3 pro is a personal bluetooth jammer. If it is on bluetooth nobody in the room is able to do anything else if it connects with bluetooth. I already updated the firmware.

It is still a great wired keyboard.