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The following review is regarding my experience with the Das Keyboard Professional (w/ Cherry MX Blue switches), which I’ve owned for several months now. I also own the Cherry MX Brown version of the same keyboard.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cord Length: 6.5’
Top Panel Thickness: ~ 1 mm
Top Panel Material: Anodized aluminum (matte), though feels similar to powder-coated finish
BUILD QUALITY
The build quality of this keyboard is its strongest attribute. It’s extremely solid – there is no flexing of the keyboard at all. The keyboard is also perfectly stable on my desk as I type. After using it daily for several months now, the keyboard looks brand new. There hasn’t been any fading of the text on the key cap labels, and the black finish of the key caps hasn’t changed either. While the top panel of this keyboard is made of a solid piece of metal, the bottom is plastic (though a pretty solid feeling plastic). I suppose if the bottom of the keyboard was also made of metal that may be better, though it is possible that the plastic bottom is more effective in absorbing vibrations.
DESIGN & FEATURES
This keyboard is very well designed. The non-flashy approach looks great to me, particularly compared to so many of the mechanical keyboards that look maybe a bit over the top. The font of the key-cap labels is traditional looking, which I prefer to the extra-large stylized font found on many gaming keyboards. The media keys are, in my experience, useful and well-placed. The inclusion of a dedicated “sleep” button is also very useful to me, and many other mechanical keyboards I looked at didn’t have one. In the Windows power settings, I set the sleep key to put my display into standby rather than put my computer to sleep.
The volume knob is also useful to me, and I think the way in which it is placed (where it hangs over the right edge of the backplate slightly) makes it easy to adjust. The knob appears to be made of plastic, with a rubberized finish along the side and a red (looks like anodized) ring accenting the top. While I’d prefer to have the volume knob be entirely black, the red accent doesn’t stand out too much and I imagine some people would actually like it.
The das keyboard logo is, in my opinion, cool and it looks good on the top-right of the backplate. Just under the logo are the blue indicator lights for num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock. The indicator lights do the job and look great from a normal typing position, though they do put out quite a bit of light straight up – in a dark room my ceiling is illuminated in blue light just above the keyboard (I keep num lock on always).
The magnetic stand / ruler of this keyboard actually seems to work pretty well. It provides a nice even support across the entire keyboard, and I never have an issue with the keyboard sliding on my glass desk. I admit that I haven’t yet had a need to take the stand off and use it as a ruler, but maybe to some it would be more useful.
The USB 3.0 hub (two ports) along the top right of the keyboard is very useful to me. I have my wireless mouse adapter plugged into one of them. These USB ports are an actual hub as opposed to a pass-through, so the keyboard only requires one port on the computer.
Regarding the keyboard’s cord – it does seem to be attached to the keyboard securely, though it is pretty darn thick. It attaches right in the back-center of the keyboard. It is nice having an extra long cord – though for my particular setup I still need to use a USB extension cable with it. I would definitely prefer to have a cord that isn’t operantly attached.
Also this keyboard doesn’t have a backlight, which hasn’t been an issue for me as my monitor provides enough light to illuminate the keyboard, but for the price a plain white backlight would still be a nice option to have.
Additional features include NKRO (which does work – supposedly it is disabled by pressing shift + mute), and Das Keyboard claims this keyboard’s firmware can be updated (though not sure what could really be changed). This keyboard requires no software or drivers, which I definitely prefer compared to keyboards from many of their competitors (like Corsair, Logitech, Razer – all of which want you to have their own software always running).
CHERRY MX BLUE VERSION
I purchased the cherry MX Blue version, and this is the version that I have been using most the time since I bought it several months ago. I personally like the “crisp” feel of the blue switches, though I will admit that I worry about them being too loud at times. This worry led me to also purchase the same version of this keyboard with the brown switches.
CHERRY MX BROWN VERSION
I purchased the cherry MX Brown version of this keyboard as well, and I tried it off and on over the last few months, as well as exclusively for a few weeks. Well I did like many aspects of the brown switches; overall I have concluded that I prefer the blues. The brown switches were quieter than the blue switches, but I never got over the way they felt more “mushy” compared to the blue switches.
PRICE
So, I like the keyboard - so far, it’s the best of any mechanical keyboard I’ve owned. The price is steep, and if it perhaps had backlit keys the price would seem more reasonable. That being said, a keyboard like this should last a very long time, and I would recommend it all things considered. I would give it a 4.5 star rating if I could, but I feel that a five star rating is more appropriate than a four star one.
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Das Keyboard 4 Professional with Cherry MX Blue Switches
Uber Quality, Uber Design
The Das Keyboard 4 Professional mechanical keyboard experience is like no other. From the initial idea to every fine detail when crafting this machine, the experience we deliver to customers is what drives our team. The combination of tactile feel, the psycho-acoustic experience and incredible craftsmanship all deliver an unmatched typing experience that only Das Keyboard 4 offers. With a Das Keyboard 4, you'll type faster and longer. It feels so good, you won't want to stop.
Best-In-Class Cherry MX Switches
Das Keyboard uses best-in-class, Cherry MX mechanical key switches that provide tactile and audio feedback so accurate it allows you to execute every keystroke with lightning-fast precision. The Das Keyboard 4 Professional mechanical keyboard is available in both the Cherry MX Brown and Cherry MX Blue switches.
Product Details:
- Equipped with Clicky Cherry MX Blue switches
- Dedicated media controls with oversized volume knob
- Two-port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub - Up to 5Gb/s, 10x the speed of USB 2.0
- Laser etched key inscriptions
- Anodized aluminum top panel
- NKRO over USB for faster typing and programming
- Instant sleep button to save energy
- Extra long 6.5 ft (201 cm) USB cable with single USB type-A connector
- Removable Das Keyboard footbar can be used as a precise ruler
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Features
Cherry MX Blue mechanical key switches with gold contacts
The Cherry MX Blue switches have a 'clicky' tactile bump when the activation point is hit. This feedback helps to increase typing speed by reducing effort needed to push the keys all the way down. The Cherry MX Blue switch is the most 'clicky' of the Das Keyboard line.
Dedicated Media Controls with Oversized Volume Knob
With its large volume knob, Das Keyboard 4 Professional allows users to quickly adjust volume. The Das Keyboard 4 also provides quick access to dedicated media controls such as mute, play, pause, next and previous track.
Two-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub
Need to transfer videos to your workstation but don’t have time to wait all day for file transfers to complete? Don’t worry. Das Keyboard 4 Professional has a blazing fast two-port USB 3.0 hub to transfer music, high resolution pictures and large videos at up to 5Gb per second. That’s 10 times faster than USB 2.0. It is backwards compatible with all USB 2.0/1.1 devices and hosts so previous peripheral investments are protected.
Full N-Key Rollover
Programmers and fast typists will love to hear that Das Keyboard 4 Professional supports full n-key rollover (NKRO) over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Just press shift + mute to toggle NKRO.
Aluminum Top Panel
Featuring a stunning look, Das Keyboard 4 Professional has been designed with a slick anodized aluminum top panel.
Laser Etched Key Inscriptions
The Das Keyboard 4 Professional is equipped with laser etched key inscriptions to prevent fading and a custom key cap font to provide ease of reading. The overall result is sleek and easily readable while not drawing unnecessary attention.
Extra Long Cable
Das Keyboard 4 Professional sports a 2-meter (6.5ft) cable that goes through desk grommets to keep your workspace neat and tidy. Now equipped with only one USB cable to power the keyboard and USB hub at the same time.
Every Detail Matters
Featuring a stunning look, Das Keyboard 4 Professional has been designed with a slick anodized aluminum top panel, a resonance-free bottom enclosure, a magnetically attached ruler/footbar, and a laser-engraved aluminum bottom label all which make the design feel more amazing and the typing feel more responsive.
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| Switch Type | Omron Gamma Zulu Soft-Tactile with gold plated double cross-points | Omron Gamma Zulu Soft-Tactile with gold plated double cross-points | Cherry MX Blue (Clicky) or Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts | Cherry MX Blue (Clicky) or Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts | Cherry MX Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts | Cherry MX Blue (Clicky) or Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts |
| Switch Lifespan | 100 million | 100 million | 50 million | 50 million | 50 million | 50 million |
| Keycap Type | Double Shot | ABS Plastic | Professional: Laser-Etched | Ultimate: Blank | root: Laser-Etched | UV Hard Coat-Protected | Laser-Etched | Professional: Laser-Etched | Ultimate: Blank |
| (NKRO) N-Key Rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover (with included PS2 adapter) or 6 keys with USB |
| USB Ports | - no data | - no data | Professional | Ultimate: 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub | root: 2-Port USB 2.0 Hub | 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub | One USB 2.0 Pass-Through | 2-Port USB 2.0 Hub |
| Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Quick Access Media Controls | Quick Access Media Controls (Not available over PS2) |
| Top Panel | Wrist Rest | Black Anodized Aluminum | Black Anodized Aluminum | Black Anodized Aluminum | Black Anodized Aluminum | Black Anodized Aluminum | Glossy Black |
| Works With | Windows, Linux, Chrome | Mac OS X | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux, Chrome | Windows, Linux, Chrome |
| System Requirements | One 2.0 USB Port, Optional 3.0 USB Port for Enhanced Brightness Mode | One 2.0 USB Port, Optional 3.0 USB Port for Enhanced Brightness Mode | One 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 USB Port | One 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 USB Port | One USB Port - (optional) Second USB Port for Pass-Through | One USB Port, Optional Second USB Port for Hub |
| Key Backlighting | RGB+ with Q Notifications | RGB+ with Q Notifications | - no data | - no data | White LED Backlighting | - no data |
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Customers praise the keyboard's sturdy feel, amazing tactile and auditory feedback of the blue switches, and its ability to enable extremely fast typing. The volume knob is especially satisfying to use, and one customer notes the sharp staccato clicks of the switches. While some customers find it worth the money, others consider it pricey. The functionality receives mixed reviews, with some saying it works great for gaming while others report it doesn't work at all. The keyboard's stability is a concern, with customers noting it slides around too easily and doesn't sit flat on desks.
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227 customers mention build quality, 199 positive, 28 negative
...TL;DR: This keyboard is fantastic, great keyboard for anyone who wants a sturdy weighty keyboard. Amazon's shipping service however is not fantastic.Read more
...Its amazing. Its perfect. Its the best keyboard and probably the only keyboard I will ever own for the rest of my life so long as USB A is still...Read more
...Firstly, the volume knob is almost my favorite part about it, it is solid, has a slight click to it and just feels premium, like an apogee duet or...Read more
This keyboard is built sturdy and feels great, but this is the first time in 30 years of computing that I have had a keyboard fail after such a...Read more
89 customers mention tactile feel, 79 positive, 10 negative
Solid build, great feel once you get used to it. I only had rubber dome keyboards before this, huge difference.Read more
Just received it and am using it now. Love the feel. I thought that it was backlit - my mistake....Read more
...I finally broke down and bought it and couldn't be happier. The tactile feel and "click-clack-click-clack" sound is so satisfying....Read more
This keyboard is built sturdy and feels great, but this is the first time in 30 years of computing that I have had a keyboard fail after such a...Read more
64 customers mention clickiness, 52 positive, 12 negative
The keyboard is exactly as I thought it would be; heavy, solid, clicky, etc. I just don't feel like it's as good as the $170 asking price....Read more
The tactile feel on this thing is amazing. It's very clicky. My one problem is they're the heaviest keys and they aren't heavy enough for me....Read more
The feel....oooooohhh, the feel. Click, click, click. Springy and noisy, just like a good mattress. Das Awesome.Read more
...Has a good clicky feel, although the spacebar is a little wonky when typing fast....Read more
63 customers mention typing experience, 55 positive, 8 negative
I love the feel of a manual keyboard. It is great to use, well built, and solid....Read more
...This board delivers a world-class typing experience. Clear. Crisp. Decisive. There is no doubt what key you pressed, or if it was effective....Read more
...it's a solid keyboard, a pleasure to type on. no RGB because i need another peripheral with flashing lights like i need another hole in the head....Read more
...Spend the money, well worth it. Smooth typing, quality build.Read more
49 customers mention volume control, 45 positive, 4 negative
...Will be my go to keyboard if this ever fails on me. The volume knob, sleep button, song navigational buttons, and USB ports are all so useful....Read more
...is built solidly and it looks great, and I particularly love the volume knob which was half the reason I chose this particular model....Read more
...The volume dial, absolutely amazing. Much better than a volume rocker. It even has tactile feedback while turning it. The USB ports....Read more
...Matt Black finish (no fingerprints) Volume wheel, dedicated media controls, no function key....Read more
59 customers mention value for money, 35 positive, 24 negative
...If you are serious about your keyboard, it's worth every penny. Just do it.Read more
...It's expensive, but with some WASD blue o-rings installed this is by far the most comfortable keyboard I've ever had the pleasure of typing on....Read more
Best keyboard on the market, definitely worth the money if you care about quality and typing.Read more
This is overpriced and overhyped. The keys are deep enough, and resistant enough, that your clicks won't always register....Read more
57 customers mention functionality, 35 positive, 22 negative
...it's not an overdesigned "gamer" keyboard; it's an elegant, functional, unobtrusive but attractive tool....Read more
Loved the keyboard when it was working, but after 3 months the keyboard stopped working....Read more
Very good build quality and functionality. It travels well in my backpack. The dedicated media keys are nice....Read more
Incredible feel. Sturdy. Keys and repeat work properly. I've been typing on it daily for several months now....Read more
70 customers mention stability, 19 positive, 51 negative
...Except that it doesn't stick. Pull the keyboard towards you? Falls off. Push it back? Falls off....Read more
...The keys stick sometimes, too. Worse, there is a slight lag between a press and the character appearing....Read more
Outstanding KB for my tower PC.Read more
...This I was surprised that the some of the keys are getting stuck, especially the shift key. Very inconvenient....Read more
Very good quality, satisfying click sounds and exactly as promised
Excellent. I love this keyboard. The clicky noise is so very satisfying. In fact, I'm typing my review using the keyboard right now. I had to upgrade from my previous old keyboard that has seen some stuff. Let me tell ya. The one thing I was looking for though was a good quality keyboard that also had music controls. The daskeyboard comes with the volume wheel as well as a mute, play/pause, and forward and backward buttons. They do not click. However they are easy to press and the volume wheel works just as described. Actually, the wheel has a slight click. Overall I am very happy with it. As a side note, I have no idea why the magnetic bar that you need to put in the back of it is also a ruler. It doesn't really seem practical to remove it just to use it and put it back. I actually wish there was a way to raise the back of the keyboard another half inch or so. Without the bar, the keyboard leans down towards the back significantly. So if you are on the fence, just go for it. You won't be disappointed. It is fine quality that I can see lasting many years. EXTREMELY EASY to install. It was literally plug and play. All I did was put the USB into my tower and started typing. There is no drivers to install or anything. My grandmother could use this keyboard.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017Color: Clicky Tactile - Cherry MX Blue SwitchesStyle: Professional w/ USB 3 HubVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015Color: Clicky Tactile - Cherry MX Blue SwitchesStyle: Professional w/ USB 3 HubVerified Purchase
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EliaReviewed in Italy on November 15, 2020
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Color: Clicky Tactile - Cherry MX Blue SwitchesStyle: Professional w/ USB 3 HubVerified Purchase - Julien L.Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2016
It's good...very good!
Color: Clicky Tactile - Cherry MX Blue SwitchesStyle: Professional w/ USB 3 HubVerified Purchase
I'll admit that I'm rather new to the mechanical keyboard world. So far, I've only tried about three mechanical keyboards, but I must say this is definitely "the one", right off the bat. Build quality is great, key caps feel good and have a nice texture. The Cherry MX Blue switches feel super responsive, although I don't think this keyboard would be suitable for an open office type setup given the amount of sound the key switches make. I only really mention this as the name "professional" might imply this product is suitable for office use, but I really don't see that being possible with any keyboard that sports Cherry MX Blue key switches unless you have your own office or work in an area secluded from others.Julien L.It's good...very good!
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2016
If you're somewhat unsure about the sound these things make, I'd recommend passing by a Canada Computers or a Best Buy as there is a good chance that they have a floor model on display that you can try out.
The volume knob is very responsive and ticks as the volume increases, which I personally prefer to that linear feel. The two USB 3.0 ports located on the side of the keyboard are well positioned and convenient -- they are no longer placed on the side like the old model, meaning that there is no possibility that the attachments will obstruct your mouse movements.
One thing to note, unlike most of the other mechanical keyboards I've owned, the cable to plug the keyboard into the computer is not detachable. The wire itself is also very thick, probably due to the two USB 3.0 ports. I've included a picture in the review which showcases the wire's attachment to the keyboard (just ignore the key caps, I switched the defaults caps for my own.) This is not an issue at all for me though, as the wire seems sturdy and unlikely to break. To be honest, besides being able to route the wire to different sides of the keyboard, I never understood why the detachable cable is such a selling point.
Overall, this is a fantastic keyboard, one looking for a quality build need look no further!
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- jReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2016
Fanstastic keyboard
Color: Clicky Tactile - Cherry MX Blue SwitchesStyle: Professional w/ USB 3 HubVerified Purchase - To-ChingReviewed in Canada on June 28, 2023
Cherry MX Blue is clickity clack for me and you.
Color: Clicky Tactile - Cherry MX Blue SwitchesStyle: Professional w/ USB 3 HubVerified Purchase - GroeneveldReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2016
Good keyboard
Color: Clicky Tactile - Cherry MX Blue SwitchesStyle: Professional w/ USB 3 HubVerified Purchase
