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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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[–] varsock@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago

I tried Logitech's wave keys at the store and I fell in love with them. I have several custom keyboards (including a HHKB with topre keys and WASD Code keeyboard) and this puts them to shame, unfortunetly. Can pick it up for $56 USD.

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/wave-keys.html

  • The shape is not those crazy ergo keyboards but the keys are very easy to reach, and you will not have to adjust to a new layout if you are comfortable with laptop keys.
  • The keys have more travel than laptop keys but less than mech keyboards (on average).
  • The Keys are also effortless to press but offer resistance.
  • Bluetooth and if you use wireless Logitech mouse you can use the same BT receiver.
  • They have them at Staples and Best Buy, so you can go and try it out.

As for programming, I found the WASD Code keyboard to be pretty customizable with their hardware switches. I can flip a switch and boom, my Caps Lock is now another Ctrl, etc. But you can do that in the OS as well. They go around $99 and you can pick different keys. Not sure if they have any wireless ones

https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/code-v3-87-key-mechanical-keyboard-cherry-mx-blue.html