FAQs What’s the difference between mechanical and ‘ordinary’ membrane keyboards? ![]() All of these things could be factored into your buying decision. Some have backlighting, that can help you find the right keys in a dimly lit office late at night. Some are programmable, allowing you to assign buttons to do complex tasks in your business apps. Some keyboards have built-in shortcut keys that make it simple to mute your mic on Zoom calls or open frequently used apps. The final consideration is what we’d label the “extras”. If you’re constantly on the move or switching between computers, on the other hand, you might prefer a slender compact keyboard that can easily slip into a laptop bag. Certain professions will want a full numeric keyboard on the right-hand side, to make punching numbers into Excel a lot less painful, for example. The keyboard size and layout is another critical factor. The notable downside to mechanical keyboards in a busy office environment is they are noisy, although some of the mechanical keyboards we review here have dampened switches that might avoid the daggers from colleagues. ![]() They have that satisfying clacky noise and tactile feedback that strong touch typists will love. ![]() Mechanical boards are the purists’ choice. Then you need to give serious thought to the type of keyboard you want. At the very least, you may need an adapter - if not a full-blown hub or docking solution. That’s not a given, especially on modern business laptops, which often don’t have USB-A sockets these days. If you’re opting for a wired keyboard, just make sure you’ve got a spare USB port of the right type on your computer. Wired boards are more reliable: key presses won’t go missing in the ether, they won’t need to be recharged every so often, and they’re not at the whim of wireless interference in the office. The first (ahem) key consideration when you’re looking for a business keyboard is whether to go wired or wireless. Read on to find out what to look for when buying a keyboard and our reviews of seven of the leading business keyboards on the market. ![]() The keyboard is an oft-overlooked part of the computer setup, but getting the right model can really light the afterburners on your productivity. The good news is we’ve got all the options covered here, so no matter how you answered the questions above, we’ve got strong picks to cover all office scenarios.
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