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What keyboard you recommend for coding? (programming.dev)
submitted 10 months ago by techconsulnerd@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev
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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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[–] techconsulnerd@programming.dev 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I like your comment. Reasonable feedback to recommend logitech K650 fits nicely into my needs. Going to explore if there are more choice just like this keyboard.

Thanks for your insight. Gonna avoid the G keys Logitech keyboard.

[–] poinck@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Actually, I have it the other way around. I bought the same keyboard I use at home for work as well. Imagine, you have to switch employers and get a new keyboard in the office. A nightmare!

I am using a Planck keyboard (40% of the keys a regular keyboard has). This is way outside your 50,- €$£ price range, but I think, it is worth it: Fully customizable key layout and different more silent switches for work.

I never would go wireless for a keyboard that is not connected to a TV. That reminds me, that I hate the mouse I have to use at work, it is wireless! I guess I buy a second G203 for work, too (without RGB). [=