This article is a comprehensive and complete keyboard purchase guide for those who want to buy the keyboard and are not very familiar with the terms and specifications on the product.
Unlike parts inside the case, the keyboard is one of the parts you work with directly and permanently. Therefore, the keyboard you choose should have both longevity and good sense when using it.
Unfortunately, some important specifications of keyboards are not mentioned in Iranian sites and stores, and therefore it is better to visit external sites after choosing the keyboard to check its full specifications.
Keyboard Buying Guide
1-Number of buttons
Each keyboard must have 104 buttons consisting of letters, numbers and main buttons. But some keyboards have fewer and more buttons in place. For example, some keyboards don't have the pad name section (numbers on the right side of the keyboards) to get smaller. In the Extra Buttons section, keyboards work differently; each model has its own set of buttons. Overload buttons do a variety of tasks, mostly used to manage media.
When purchasing a keyboard, be careful that the keyboard has the buttons to meet your needs. Also, if you need Persian letters, pay attention to carving the letters on the buttons.
2-Switch type and material
The buttons on the keyboard have a few different designs and builds, each of which has its advantage. This section is called "Switch Type", which indicates how to build keyboard buttons. In general, keyboards are divided into two types of mechanical and non-mechanical, each of which has several subcategory. In general, Mechanical keyboards have a longer lifespan, cost and sound, and for some, they are easier to use.
The material used in the construction of keyboards is also of great importance, which directly determines the strength and longevity of the keyboard.
3-Keyboard Design
Usually, keyboards are not very different in the original design and their design differences are divided into fine points. Of course, the number of keyboards that are going to offer a more comfortable experience by changing the traditional order is not low, but they have not yet reached high popularity.
One of these points is the distance between the buttons, which should not be so high that it's hard to type with, and it shouldn't be so low that you type the wrong button. Another point is the dimensions and design of the buttons themselves, which can be dented, bulging or flat. Also, some companies have put in place a section to relax the wrist in the design of the bottom side of the keyboard, which is an important feature for some users.
When buying a keyboard, the design section is more tasteful and choose any type you feel you're more comfortable with.
4-Personalization and RGB
Personalization on keyboards is divided into two categories: RGB and button function. Note that some keyboards have internal memory to store these settings so that you don't need to reapply settings when you connect to a new device.
Personalize buttons
Personalizing buttons is such that you can change the function of a button altogether, for example, if you type the letter M, you can say "N" to be registered. You might think it doesn't make much sense, and it doesn't work because it's more personalized for extra buttons, not main buttons. With this feature, you can say that when a button is pressed, an app that you specified will open, and usually the keyboards in this section will leave your hand very open.
RGB
RGB lighting is more apparent in almost every product used, but keyboards may be the only example of violations. Lighting on keyboards has a very important effect when used in low lights and helps you better distinguish buttons from each other.
Keyboards usually offer high Personalization features so that both RGB can help make keyboard use easier and create an attractive look for your keyboard. Keyboards that use RGB are priced slightly more than others. That's why some keyboards use only one color instead of using RGB completely, which costs both less and makes it easier to use at night.
When purchasing a keyboard, the personalization section of the buttons may not be useful to anyone and tastes, but it is suggested that the keyboard use a lighting system.