But as it turns out, the biggest downside of this keyboard is also the choice of materials. As quirky and fun as unsealed, raw concrete is, it’s ultimately a utilitarian material: It’s heavy, its texture is inconsistent, and it stains easily. During my tenure with this keyboard, it accumulated quite a few smudges and smudges, the origin of almost all of which was unknown to me. They might have come from cleaning spray, or from something on my hand, but I honestly have no idea. Depending on your perspective, this could be a drawback or a bonus. What some people consider dirty, others will see as “patina”. But as someone who likes to keep his electronics clean as long as possible, this is definitely a bit of a hassle for me.
(To be concrete, I will admit that there are dozens of ways to remove almost any stain from this keyboard, such as a power washer or a can of brake cleaner. However, I haven’t had the courage to try it myself, and as such, I can’t guarantee that it’s possible.)
gaming on granite
Despite my many complaints about the Keychron’s all-ceramic keyboard, I was still fond of the Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) switches inside. They were innovative, functional and innovative with notable advantages over standard Hall Effect (HE) switches. Because of that, I was surprised to see this keyboard going back to standard HE switches. Of course, they’re still great switches, but going back to an inferior option for an equally unique keyboard just doesn’t make sense to me.
Regardless, these switches are still impressive by any other standard of comparison. They feel smooth, have a reasonable weight, and bounce back quickly when pressed. This keyboard feels good to type on, and is responsive enough for gaming, especially with the 1,000Hz polling rate.
Photograph: Henry Robbins
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