[update] Also check out my "Top Mouse for Programmers" video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7-la6arxqzdnYk.html (This video wasn't sponsored for a fair review.) 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: techinterviewpro.com/ Check the description for links to all keyboards.
@aadeshdeshmukh52754 жыл бұрын
Make video for monitors too!
@adamya16394 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you will see this but the apex pro has customisable actuation point too. it goes down to 1 mm, it is actually the second fastest actuating keyboard in the world.
@amerdelic87104 жыл бұрын
Check out DasKeyboard 4 w/brown switches.
@hrlrl93094 жыл бұрын
WE NEED A SYNTAX COLORING REVIEW
@mrkarasyov4 жыл бұрын
Keyboard selection is very limited. In the comments people mentioned other models. We need more top PRO keyboards to compare because it is essential tool for PRO programmers.
@harrybanda4 жыл бұрын
Which one will copy code faster from Stackoverflow
@mushyclicks20284 жыл бұрын
I think u should start looking for a mouse
@michaelhoffmann28914 жыл бұрын
@@mushyclicks2028 Real Stackoverflow Copy-Pasters Don't Use Mouse. That's why they're so leet. ;)
@michaelhoffmann28914 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-qz9ji Of everything! CPU! SSD! Internet! Quantum Computing! Even Microsoft FS 2020 at Ultra! :D
@saatvik15854 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭
@lolerie4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-qz9ji remember that razer chroma is best but you will have to use some oil on middle button.
@1russoturisto3 жыл бұрын
I wish the speed of my fingers was the bottleneck in my coding ...
@bradarnett86323 жыл бұрын
I don't honestly think that the speed of my fingers was ever the bottleneck in ANYTHING I've done with a computer. None of those keyboards (except the MX keys) are boards I think I would ever want to use as a programmer. I prefer boards with a bit more utility than off the shelf gamer boards. The Logitech MX line (mouse and keyboard) are legitimately pretty amazing for the software if nothing else, but Logitech screwed up by not making it a mechanical. Pity.
@pariahchild2K3 жыл бұрын
Lol - if only I could code like they do in the movies... :D
@alicenien50153 жыл бұрын
I have never written code. But I am a very fast typist. I used to write reports for my previous companies and the keyboards I have used made all the difference.
@errvega27053 жыл бұрын
@@alicenien5015 did u use TeX?
@JohnRick3 жыл бұрын
@@bradarnett8632 have you seen Keychrons keyboards? They have best of both worlds plus loads of functionality
@darkpotato65773 жыл бұрын
*this man takes “RGB makes you faster” seriously*
@zilliq3 жыл бұрын
That's untrue, he said "RGB will inspire you", which is as dumb a take as "makes you faster" though
@pluto84043 жыл бұрын
@@zilliq humans are dumb and are drawn to shinny things, thus rgb is actually good. Would you be more motivated if your work office was in a ghetto, or on the top floor of a luxury skyscraper? In the latter, one would be more willing to get up early and head into the office increasing productivity.
@Noel30783 жыл бұрын
@@pluto8404 well in the first one you have a reason to work yourself out of there I guess :D
@pluggothesluggo55092 жыл бұрын
@@pluto8404 all i'm really taking from this comment is "just buya keyboard that you think looks good lel"
@theredturtle44712 жыл бұрын
it was satirical
@YanasChanell3 жыл бұрын
1:35 Standart Apple Magic Keyboard 2:58 Razer Huntsman 5:06 Logitech MX Keys 7:21 Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition 9:09 SteelSeries Apex Pro 12:01 Logitech G915
@Joker-jz9cn3 жыл бұрын
The Logitech G915 is loud when you're clicking
@-Jakob-2 жыл бұрын
Apple has nothing to do with art
@islamibrahim81212 жыл бұрын
Is there a version of the g915 that doesn't rattle?
@Spacemonkeymojo2 жыл бұрын
Legend.
@HARISHAANVLOGS2 жыл бұрын
ah yes the standart apple magic keyboard, fairly standart but starting off strong, have a nice day standart Yana T
@JR-mk6ow4 жыл бұрын
I'll just take the one that's tears-proof
@solidwaterslayer4 жыл бұрын
I don't get it. Tears from coding?
@kevinliu50604 жыл бұрын
@@solidwaterslayer Must be lol
@dacherx4 жыл бұрын
wrap it in saran wrap?
@simplysaycheese4 жыл бұрын
Tears from depression?
@MoonlytSonata0234 жыл бұрын
Use a keyboard with Kailh box switches. It's rated for IP58. None of your tears or maybe coffee splash will ever get inside of the switches. lol
@hanscesa56784 жыл бұрын
When a millionaire says it is expensive, it is expensive.
@judahhays1894 жыл бұрын
Although wealthy people tend to be very careful with their spending so not really...
@codingwithbobby83404 жыл бұрын
@@judahhays189 Grahpham Stephan has entered the chat
@ver_nick3 жыл бұрын
@@judahhays189 *MrBeast left the chat*
@meatyyeet36113 жыл бұрын
Lmao u obviously don't know the custom keyboard community
@harsh95583 жыл бұрын
Yeah lol
@darkpotato65773 жыл бұрын
“you can put it in your backpack and take it to the cafe” *I do not want to spill coffee on a $220 keyboard*
@nkristianschmidt3 жыл бұрын
well, maybe if it's expensive coffee
@mirandaperry52453 жыл бұрын
Right!
@lynneftw3 жыл бұрын
Don't spill your coffee ☕ then.
@Gavolak3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video about the most comfortable chair to sit in for 8 hours every day.
@HargunSV3 жыл бұрын
get a cushion for your tailbone, helps relieve a lot of pressure
@acehilm74703 жыл бұрын
herman miller
@rashadarbab27693 жыл бұрын
I wonder what those kneeling chairs are like. Surely they can’t be good for your knees.
@ferris3873 жыл бұрын
Herman Miller Aeron hands down
@FlasRoose3 жыл бұрын
@@rashadarbab2769 nah them things are no good for sitting longer than an hour a day. Also I guarantee you after a good month of using that knee chair you'll develop health problems in your legs
@leovin004 жыл бұрын
“So I can do 150 wpm with this but it’s not enough...” Me: cries in 50 wpm
@juanbalderas6124 жыл бұрын
i can only do 35wpm
@itsmimic0074 жыл бұрын
I can do only 60😭
@michaelhoffmann28914 жыл бұрын
I never even knew WPM matters when writing code. How many words does a typical Python list comprehension constitute?
@shubhamkumar-wn2gj4 жыл бұрын
mine 40wpm 😞
@styloverte11634 жыл бұрын
@michael It definitely matters. When I'm helping a coworker who's a slow typer or can't touch type, I want to throw them out of their chair and type it for them.
@gamaverse4 жыл бұрын
I use Windows 10's on-screen keyboard. It's free. No RGB, though.
@devhypercoder67724 жыл бұрын
You paid for your mouse.. haha. Or do you have a touch screen
@KeepAnOpenMind4 жыл бұрын
There are always “rgb” in pixels of your screen where your screen keyboard is
@creation72874 жыл бұрын
@@KeepAnOpenMind yep. I too love black rgb
@j177474 жыл бұрын
@@KeepAnOpenMind No those are red, green, blue subpixels. RGB is the high tech external lighting that comes on pro programmer computer hardware.
@msinha04 жыл бұрын
171 wph
@JohnWolfy3 жыл бұрын
"With great sensitivity comes great typos". - TechLead.
@gabs0r3 жыл бұрын
07:00 RGB makes you feel like a rock star programmer ;) Best remark ever on RGB lights....!
@EvertvanIngen3 жыл бұрын
1:08 "The keyboard is the way we interact with the world" I felt that one
@dannykth13 жыл бұрын
You look like Seth Rogan
@juljasmah2 жыл бұрын
@@dannykth1 you look like Lion
@andresllinas85944 жыл бұрын
Millionaire normal people: I'll buy a car and jewels Millionaire programmers: Buys a dozen fancy keyboards
@ThienPowChong4 жыл бұрын
normal ppl: show off RPM programmr: show off WPM
@martinlutherkingjr.55824 жыл бұрын
Jewels? Wtf
@DrGodzirra4 жыл бұрын
Fancy keyboards... dont look into custom mechanical keyboards then...
@thallium544 жыл бұрын
IMO those keyboards are pretty bad looking.
@dogelife79014 жыл бұрын
I can type 35 WPM with no errors on my 24K Gold Keyboard.
@codejunkie1233 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for a solid, informed review on keyboards, based around typing! Most reviews assume a keyboard is used to play games and wish to turn my desk into a disco... I found this very informative and thought out thankyou!
@CD-vb9fi Жыл бұрын
RGB is not a gimmick... If you are looking for the best "biology wise" then red backlit is best. Especially if you can get the RED in wavelengths that is near infrared because those colors are used in eye recovery therapies. Certain blue light, which white often contains will damage your eyes. Plus Red light impacts circadian rhythm far less than blue light does.
@ApexierGS4 жыл бұрын
TLDR he likes 2.5mm key travel as opposed to 4.0mm standard, 50grams of force on a switch, and a linear switch type. That is HIS perfect keyboard, you might have different preferences, so following his recommendations might be disappointing to you. That's why the market has different switch types (linear tactile or clicky), spring forces (35g - 90g), and key-travel (2.5, 3.6, 4.0mm), to match everyone's particular tastes. P.S also brands Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Otemu, Greetech (Razer), TTC (Xiaomi)
@alexklein2784 жыл бұрын
Tech lead : I have 800$ dollars worth of keyboards r/mechanicalkeyboards: .... So only one kb?
@sakurakos884 жыл бұрын
That's almost the price for just a GMK keycap set like Mizu lmao
@imoscared3 жыл бұрын
Ruben Sousa are you sure about that
@jacksmile66693 жыл бұрын
@@sakurakos88 yeah that's like way overblown (unless you're talking about the aftermarket that is)
@sakurakos883 жыл бұрын
@@jacksmile6669 yes in mechmarket
@dimedriver3 жыл бұрын
Yeah and two of them are logitech junk. The apple keyboard is not great. What no full mechanicals?
@theflyingacorn9153 жыл бұрын
I’m just now getting into mechanical keyboards. You made it really easy for me to understand some of the differences between the keyboards. 😃
@CatsAndBooksHoarder3 жыл бұрын
I love how analytical and thorough your review videos are!!!!
@jgbalboa2 жыл бұрын
NOT!
@TrueGrantsta4 жыл бұрын
What an awesome keyboard comparison. Straight to the issues that matter. As well as reporting on short term typing speeds, and long-term comfort. None of those stupid slow-pans, generic music soundtracks, and wasting time reading stuff from the spec sheets.
@rfrancois74904 жыл бұрын
7:00 "...it's late at night and you're tired and you just need that extra boost of inspiration and confidence thats' going to make you feel like a rockstar programmer " ah you're so right ! it is exactly what I look for with these keyboards !
@NomadicBrian4 жыл бұрын
You mean parsing raw data in Clojure is not inspiration enough?
@patrickgae68203 жыл бұрын
In most cases your speed is not the bottleneck in coding. It propably is the code itself especially when coding while thinking 😉
@itsmith329 ай бұрын
For sure! But when your code or your message breaks upon your uncomfortable and byggy typocal keyboard it gets clear how important this interface is.
@paulgerg68792 жыл бұрын
You really do the best reviews for Coders! Please never stop this channel.
@drewnythecompsciguy58774 жыл бұрын
*Roasts tech reviewers* .... a few days later: TechLead: "Now what we're doing today is a showdown between the top keyboards...."
@rebelprogrammer91134 жыл бұрын
exactly ...
@JaY-fs4rd4 жыл бұрын
Tech reviewers don't review keyboards.
@TamashiiDoku4 жыл бұрын
Im pretty sure it's intentional
@warkentien24 жыл бұрын
On the roast video, he said: "if tech reviewers were comparing keyboards, people would be hyped about keyboards." Basically lifestyle marketing 101.
@csvarona4 жыл бұрын
The review style is actually of good quality. Focused on actual functionality and targeted audience. IMO.
@infernoz5854 жыл бұрын
Just wait until he discovers r/mechanicalkeyboard. "How I built a Mechanical Keyboard (as a Millionaire)
@mattwaters90084 жыл бұрын
What is the appeal of mechanical keyboards? seems they are just noisier
@xander_allen4 жыл бұрын
Matt Waters you would only get noisier keyboards if you choose noisier switches. Membrane keyboards are normally louder than boards that don’t use clicky switches. You should see how quiet some people get their boards to be. The main appeal of mech keyboards besides them being a much higher quality is that you can personalize them however you like. You can choose switches that will wake up half the neighborhood, or you could go the more silent route. If you want your keystrokes to take minimal effort then you can do that, or you can choose to need a firm push in order to activate each key. The possibilities are pretty endless especially when you consider that every single key can be personalized to be completely different in a mech board. The scary part is how lost you can get in researching and customizing mech boards lol. I’ve only been talking about the switches instead of the numerous other factors including keycaps, plate material, stabilizers, and of course the almighty rgb; each of these factors and the many that I didn’t list can drastically affect the overall experience of using your mech board. I would suggest taking some time to look at r/mechanicalkeyboards to learn more and find out what you would like in a mech board.
@mattwaters90084 жыл бұрын
@@xander_allen thanks. That was pretty informative.
@xander_allen4 жыл бұрын
Matt Waters np
@timurabdurasulov74424 жыл бұрын
r/mk is for morons, r/ck is for true customs
@ronniek4539 Жыл бұрын
To offer another perspective after watching this review, I bought the Logitech and after a couple years of use, I have to say I was really struggling with it. Over long periods of writing transcriptions, my fingers get fatigued as the actuation force is quite high, and I never got used to it. I'm a woman so I have smaller hands, and that could honestly be the reason, but I would definitely discourage other people from getting the same one if they want to type for extended periods of time. Furthermore, after about a year of strenuous use, the keyboard's N key broke, and about once every five times, it would press the letter twice (or skip it entirely.)
@MilMike Жыл бұрын
thanks.... I just wanted to get this keyboard but it seems no to be as good. Maybe nowadays there are better keyboards.
@cranes2726 Жыл бұрын
curious what keyboard are you using now? thanks
@ronniek4539 Жыл бұрын
@@cranes2726 For me it was important to get a keyboard that would have a very low actuation force so that over time my hand didn't get fatigued and slow me down. Right now I'm using the Razer Hunstman mini with purple keys and I've never had issues with it.
@leowtyx Жыл бұрын
@@MilMike it depends on if you think 50g actuation force is high for your use
@primorock81413 жыл бұрын
My first TechLead video, didn't know what I got myself into but I'm glad I did😂
@CraigalFun3 жыл бұрын
He's addictive
@the_quizzler4 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for, "Top Programming Mouse Pads for 2020 (as a Millionaire)."
@dogelife79014 жыл бұрын
mousepad is the foundation of all your movement, don't go into battle unprepared.
@fabletalegames28614 жыл бұрын
Best comment
@Sm00thieK3 жыл бұрын
He isn't a millionaire.
@jfaquinojr3 жыл бұрын
Flat clicker
@opensourcerer99274 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned all of them. My daily driver is currently the MX Keys, I preordered the G915 TKL but was pretty disappointed, nothing wrong with the keyboard itself - had higher expectations, lacking USB-C etc. Not to mention, I find RGB distracting when programming so I’d personally recommend MX Keys for the average developer / user, they even released a Mac version a few weeks ago.
@aebek14132 жыл бұрын
does it make your finger tired after few weeks of working as the reviewer said
@hesipege3 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful. Thanks very much for taking the time to post this. I'm not a gamer but I am a Mac user looking for a keyboard with more "depth" or a more solid tactile feedback so to speak. And the "Rockstar" factor you mentioned is one of the more subtle, subjective areas which is really valid. I fully agree with you there. Thanks again!
@jaelee13683 жыл бұрын
I’m a little surprised by this review. As a professional programmer for years, I’ve relied on ergonomic keyboards and mice for work. Gaming keyboards are fine for gaming, but coding in an office environment needs more productivity focused keyboards.
@jillting18522 жыл бұрын
So which keyboard u use?
@kenmtb2 жыл бұрын
@@jillting1852 For non gaming, One with tactile switches, low profile. Check out Logitech K840 to start. The G815 (lit) is nice if you like a lower profile but the shifted characters are not lit.
@jmvasquez23122 жыл бұрын
@@kenmtb would you recommend k840 for excel work? Need a keyboard perfect for excel
@kenmtb2 жыл бұрын
@@jmvasquez2312 The k840 IMO is a great KB for excel or general typing. It is no nonsense with a standard layout. You can choose your key switches also. I got the cherry brown keys and liked it. I currently am testing a Das Keyboard with Brown switches. It is amazing and I feel it is even better than the 840. The drawback is some of the keys feel a bit scratchy which is surprising considering the cost. They may wear in.
@ipedros72 жыл бұрын
@@jmvasquez2312 the Logitech are great. I use wireless and went with the K520, now k540, with their M310 mouse set. The mouse is ambidextrous so can be used with either hand - I use mouse left hand. I especially like the keyboard as its got a number of multimedia keys for sound, video and web. I especially like the calculator key which I'm forever using. Decent amount of key travel, smooth and quiet enough key presses. No backlighting though (though for me, its white only I ever use in other keyboards). Price-wise its also pretty affordable. I've recommended this set and they've come back with very positive comments.
@VinhNguyen-fh8qp4 жыл бұрын
This man just said the craziest thing ive heard "Huntsman is my budget pick"
@muzk88874 жыл бұрын
“...as a millionaire”
@KiyomiTakada4 жыл бұрын
Huntsman is actually the cheapest out of his stash there...
@hampustornros3 жыл бұрын
Just wait until this guy hears about $250-350 custom keyboards being a "budget" pick.
@muzk88873 жыл бұрын
@Arturo Ochoa gateron switches just as good.
@gt79843 жыл бұрын
Got a slightly used one for 55€, pretty damn cheap
@rayll85793 жыл бұрын
I bought all the keyboards you mentioned above, I love G915 best!
@ch3m1c3 жыл бұрын
Logitech MX Keys is hands down best keyboard from my point of view :) If they would only create a TKL version of it as well.. I've used different keyboards for 25 years... stuck with Apple keyboard for the past 10+ years after I found MX keys. The biggest problem for EU programmers/gamers is actually availability of different layouts than US - we want Nordic layout!
@gradientO2 жыл бұрын
They had launched MX mini
@ch3m1c2 жыл бұрын
@@gradientO actually moved to Logitech G915 TKL (white) and loving it.. friend bought that new MX mini and likes it as well 👌
@VideoGamesExtras2 жыл бұрын
@@ch3m1c should I get the mx keys or the g915 tkl?
@ch3m1c2 жыл бұрын
@@VideoGamesExtras do you want mechanical feel or a true low profile keyboard? G915 for mech feel (tactile switch) and MX keys for less wobble and more low profile.. both are really great keyboards. MX Keys should be connected via dongle not BT for less delay. G915 Lightspeed tech is brilliant!
@dailyDesi_abhrant4 жыл бұрын
How to breathe ? TechLead - " Well as an ex-google , ex-facebook employee, let me tell you...."
@destroreact57062 жыл бұрын
RGB! your breathing must have RGB!
@dianeyoung99714 жыл бұрын
I bought my brother the Razer Huntsman Elite for Christmas all because I heard about it from you. My brother loves it. I don`t have one, but I like it too, because of the sound it makes. I thought it was a pretty cool gift. Thanks!
@debashishmitra3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful wonderful video. Only true lovers of computers, programming/coding and high quality tools know what a gem this video is. Thorough, quantitative (your tests and metrics) and at the same time sensitive (to the subtle joys of using a high quality tool). Thank you very much for this video and wish you all the best @TechLead . I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate your videos
@andrewpoloni41974 жыл бұрын
If you think your keyboard isn't important now, you'll figure out how important it is (or was) when you've been typing for 30+ years. EXCELLENT review dude ... many thanks!! That Apex Pro apparently comes in different versions with different switches to suit your taste. Are some of those keyboards expensive? Yes. Is it nice not to have carpel tunnel when you're 50+ and been banging on a keyboard your whole career? YES.
@will-wowdk19303 жыл бұрын
sooo if we use cheap keyboard what we miss? chronic finger pain lmao 😂😁
@float322 жыл бұрын
Switching to a better layout than QWERTY will help much more than changing the feeling of the buttons.
@Rubindy2 жыл бұрын
apex pro doesnt have different switches, u mean the apex 7?
@andrewpoloni41972 жыл бұрын
@@Rubindy Yeah, I'm not sure why the TKL version is called the Apex 7 vs. just the TKL version of the Pro?
@Rubindy2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewpoloni4197 the apex 7 comes in blue, brown, red and apex pro and tkl with only omni switches afaik
@solidsteal4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My team helped designed the G915 A decent budget version of this is the is the HAVIT HV-KB390L. It comes with both kailh blue and red switches. The blue switches are quite loud but offer stiffer suspension and tactile feedback to control compression. The red keys are as you suspect, linear. Additionally if you game and code as I do a very nice balance is found in the Cherry Low Profile series switches. I use the Filco Stingray TKL Ninja, because clean.
@piposanchez2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the G915 after hopelessly looking for a spanish layout blackwidow v3 pro (wireless). Everything is hyperinflated due to transport strikes, COVID, petrol prices etc xD I can type at about 135 wpm but have ADHD, so I think in the end the Logitech will be a much better choice due to the extra media keys and better bluetooth connectivity (so I can swap to mobile or tablet etc). I look forward to testing your product! :D
@luiswerner30pg2 жыл бұрын
@@piposanchez Qué tal te va con el logitech? quiero comprarlo, pero estoy dudando... existe el layout en español? no lo encuentro, soy de latam.
@caca738 Жыл бұрын
The design has one small but fatal flaw, the lack of backlight behind the secondary function keys…
@tobiasnagel27673 ай бұрын
Whow... fantastic overview. Great stuff! Thank you
@pcartisan27213 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I appreciate all of the details and hard work.
@BartekChlebek4 жыл бұрын
You can remap command and option keys under System Preferences - Keyboard - Modifier Keys. No need for Karabiner.
@TechLead4 жыл бұрын
noice, thanks for the tip!
@quorkquork3 жыл бұрын
Karabiner is useful and needed for other reasons as well.
@zacjack3 жыл бұрын
Pros: Everything Cons: Sounds like jellybeans.
@viperrius3 жыл бұрын
Not to mention it's $200.
@zacjack3 жыл бұрын
It’s not thatttt bad for something you use for 8-10 hours a day 5 days a week.
@pradeepchoudhary16273 жыл бұрын
that's why he recommended it. because it sounds like jellybeans.
@jasasul81643 жыл бұрын
@@viperrius not a problem when you're a millionaire
@bmg.7233 жыл бұрын
Real programmers confront critical bugs with a 5$ keyboard
@fcf82692 жыл бұрын
These days, a keyboard for a programmer is like a camera for a photographer or a suit for a salesman... It identify you; not what kind of work you do :P People can swear that you can code better on a 200 dollars keyboard; meanwhile their OS on desktop and mobile are made by people using 30 bucks rubber dome cheap logitech keyboards.
@miketaratuta3 жыл бұрын
G915 TKL rules them all. worth every penny, especially if you code. solid build, inspiring styling, great feel, connects instantly even on macs. this man is speaking the truth and saved the best for last. i knew he would pick the G915 as the winner as soon as he showed it on screen. previous comment is hilarious and so true.
@TheSolarium182 жыл бұрын
Yes I own a G915 TKL and a G502 Lightspeed mouse perfect combo for workflow and gaming only gets better with an occasional extra numbpad placed on the left of the keyboard and of course an Elgato Streamdeck within reach
@taklayagelensermest7 ай бұрын
Used all of them shown here? How to decide
@Cons29114 жыл бұрын
I’m also a developer, I don’t type this fast, And even if i could, my brain would probably not keep up with 150 wpm. I think I’m at 80 and that is when I’m trying, maybe 60-70 on average
@zilliq3 жыл бұрын
Agreed but I think he made a fair point with the importance of travel distance, never tried the apple keyboard but I can imagine what it feels to type against a wood board for 8 hours straight. Also the importance of the actuation force for the pinkie sitting on left shift duty all day
@Cons29113 жыл бұрын
@@zilliq I have a mech keyboard for gaming and I like typing on it vs my work keyb. It’s high profile though and wired, so I haven’t used it for work, but yeah I was not a fan until I’ve tried it. Maybe bec it’s smooth, linear
@pspimf3 жыл бұрын
@@zilliq programmers don’t spend their days typing. Not 8 hours at least.
@cea06113 жыл бұрын
@@zilliq Hi, I'm studying Software Engineering and I want a keyboard for programming and also for gaming, and I'm really insecure in what type of switch should I go for, I'm thinking about getting a keyboard with Cherry Mx Red switches or with Cherry Mx Brown switches, do you guys have any suggestions? Thanks a lot :) P.S: I'm form Mexico so please excuse me if I have any grammar mistake, saludos 🇲🇽.
@austinfinell3 жыл бұрын
@@cea0611 probably a bit late but I really like mx browns because they're just a tad less sensitive than reds. Good for typing
@mountainrules29824 жыл бұрын
Wow, you are the first one I've encountered that also shares the fear I experience when using a keyboard with overly sensitive actuation! I'm not alone!
@goldenpiece70874 жыл бұрын
yeah, I do have left hands pinky issues because of "tab", "shift" and "ctrl".
@oxey_3 жыл бұрын
It's why I stopped using gateron clears and switched to blues. Far less fatfingering and the tactile feedback feels really nice, imo.
@ChrisHorneVL3 жыл бұрын
I got the logitech G815 based on your review, and I have to say the keyboard is awesome.. My only complaint is as a programmer the arrow keys are too far away.. I have to stretch my pinky constantly and it's annoying. That's my only gripe, and the distance to travel is slightly higher than I'd like from key to key which requires a little more dexterity but other than that, this is a sweet keyboard.
@BenjaminAMcKay3 жыл бұрын
Very thorough and detailed review!! I love it! Keep up the good work. This has helped me in my future buying/purchasing decisions. Thank you!! :)
@daveg78784 жыл бұрын
The perfect keyboard is likely not one of the mainstream offerings. There is a world of options out there.
@Aomicplane2 жыл бұрын
While there are keyboards out there that you might objectively call just plain bad and not suited for anyone, mostly it all comes down to personal preference. What might be the perfect keyboard for one person might be the worst keyboard for another...
@daveg78782 жыл бұрын
@@Aomicplane true. My point is simply that the choices are endless. The odds of a mass market offering nailing YOUR ideal preferences is slim. There are good ones but if you want something tailored to your taste, build it that way.
@billy22044 жыл бұрын
I used a $13 logitech K120 when coding for about the last six years. Just got a G815 today for gaming, and I really like it. I'll probably use it for coding too.
@jakke19754 ай бұрын
Just bought a G815, basically the same as the G915 but without wireless and bluetooth and you get an additional pass-through usb 2 slot on the keyboard. G815 was about 115€ while the G915 was well over 160€. Since I don't move my keyboard more than a few cm, I actually prefer wired because you don't have to deal with recharging. Glad I made the right call. I was kinda bumped when they didn't have the Linear switches and had to use the Tactiles, but after seeing this video I figure it is the right choice after all. Thanks!
@AlejandraStamato3 жыл бұрын
"How much are you willing to pay for inspiration and confidence?" omg
@DanielMiclos4 жыл бұрын
just got a G915 as a birthday present and so far I'm pretty happy with it
@lojadacris4 жыл бұрын
The greatest 15 minutes AD for keyboards that i ever seen. Deep.
@mrln.bllmnn4 жыл бұрын
Just go to Taeha Types, the channel is full of great keyboard videos.
@toast_volcano2 жыл бұрын
dude... motivational keyboard speaker... Not even a programmer but now I'm about to deep dive in to keyboards...
@bananaqueue782 жыл бұрын
"the linear keys just go down smoothly and tend to be quieter" *clack clack clack CLACK CLACK CLACK*
@LauriHuu4 жыл бұрын
"The keyboard is the way in which we interact with the world" Right in the feels man...
@joymae4 жыл бұрын
It's like the DJ set for Engineers
@vaniellelee25754 жыл бұрын
made me laugh more than it should
@StambeccoAllaFragola3 жыл бұрын
06:56 that's a pearl in the history of reasoning :')
@hanif82793 жыл бұрын
your typing speed was so sick bro ! i wish i can be like that oneday
@TimsDaBossMC4 жыл бұрын
TechLead: "It's not rgb" Viewer: "C'mon do you really need it? It's a gimmick." TechLead: "How much are you willing to pay for inspiration and confidence?"
@chopsthicc86734 жыл бұрын
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
@will-wowdk19303 жыл бұрын
soo are rgb keyboards better?
@will-wowdk19303 жыл бұрын
also linear keyboard?
@MattJett4 жыл бұрын
For me, I love my Logitech MX Keys paired with my MX Master 3. Since I work from home, I use Logitech's Flow feature to swiftly move from my desktop to my work laptop throughout the day. The keyboard itself is so comfortable to type on and the mouse is near perfect to me.
@done16753 жыл бұрын
Props to you for not being sponsored. I know nothing about programming/coding but I subbed just because you didn't accept any free product for this comparison/review.
@TuanTran-ct1ev2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the detailed keyboard comparison. I was going for the MX keyboard but now I am leaning toward the G915...great work and please produce more tech clips!
@zknarc4 жыл бұрын
"go out and do battle every day" lmao, this is why I TechLead
@MarkRose13374 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy my Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate with Cherry MX Blues. It's such a joy to type on that sometimes I just want to type for no reason at all.
@ApexierGS4 жыл бұрын
But have you tried Kailh BoxWhites switches?? They are clicky bliss. You could be missing out
@MarkRose13374 жыл бұрын
@@ApexierGS Nope, I haven't. To be honest, I treat keyboards like appliances: I want a pretty, functional one, and I don't want to mess around much. The Ultimate has the exact feature set I wanted, and it was money well spent. The only thing I'd change would be getting rid of the blue LEDs.
@slowshi15214 жыл бұрын
Mark Rose honestly if you are gonna treat a keyboard as an appliance then you should sell your crappy das and build your own keyboard
@ApexierGS4 жыл бұрын
@@MarkRose1337 hmmm, ok then, because I looked at DAS keyboards back in 2015 and I could not justify the price tag of $200+ for the simple keyboard with few features, and the cheap build quality which can be found on any $40 keyboard or better today. I tried hard to find the magic sauce behind the price tag, but in the end I gave up and bought a simple Tesoro fullsize keyboard with Kailh blue mx switches and blue backlight for $70. I was super happy with the purchase. I use it for my CAD workstation with all the terminal shortcuts, and all my interoffice communications. I modded it with thicker aftermarket keycaps, then the lighting from blue to white LED, and then the switches themselves. I had the urge to do little mods as stepping stones, and it opened my mind to all the mech-keyboard options. It has been a fun journey since 2015, just like building PCs or woodworking.
@rbnn4 жыл бұрын
I love my Das Keyboard too. It’s odd he didn’t try one
@miramar-1033 жыл бұрын
I have also been looking for a good keyboard recently .. I like clicky mechanical keys .. with full back-lighting ... and sure there are lots of options, until you look closely at the SHIFT- keys ... nearly always these are *not* back-lit ... which is a PITA for less skilled typists such as myself...
@sylwesteroleszek31432 жыл бұрын
You are amazing 🙂 I haven't seen so thorough and clear test and explanation 🙂
@dkastner4 жыл бұрын
This is so enlightening! Thanks for making this!
@jackalexander32464 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile, me, a virgin programmer, is writing code on MacBook’s “elevator buttons” keyboard on daily basis.
@abcdxx10594 жыл бұрын
I'm coding on my phone on leetcode website
@TimsDaBossMC4 жыл бұрын
am coding on toaster
@illegalquantity3 жыл бұрын
I was coding on a c64
@StageMan57 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Fantastic review!
@TooManyChis Жыл бұрын
Just purchased the Linear for programming. Nice to know you made this your pick! Heading over to check out your fav mouse. Thanks!
@jairoperez97884 жыл бұрын
"none of this is sponsored, I bought all of this keyboards with my own money" of course, because you're a millionaire.
@sergeimaslovskiy4 жыл бұрын
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@jairoperez97884 жыл бұрын
@@sergeimaslovskiy ;
@laurent-minimalisme4 жыл бұрын
resold on ebay with 10% more because it has been touched by the techlead himself, A penny saved is a penny earned.
@misterowl30864 жыл бұрын
But he gets money from the purchases. Look at the video's description. What a sellout.
@dogelife79014 жыл бұрын
real millionaires use other peoples money.
@hertzvador22204 жыл бұрын
Following this comprehensive review I purchased the Razer Huntsman. Great keyboard. Thanks TechLead.
@DonDregon3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I've a G915 too and I realized that the day I receive it, that speed while typing... at the beginning is a bit weird but hey, you get used in few minutes, it's amazing! Of course, tactile switches too
@kou29813 жыл бұрын
Best keyboard for programmers would be the Realforce R2 RGB/No RGB(depends on user) TLK from Topre.
@johnkhachian82544 жыл бұрын
As a keyboard enthusiast, I would personally recommend the GMMK TKL it has RGB, and hotswappable sockets, so it can be setup with any type of switch. It's in the general price range of the keyboards in this video. The Massdrop CTRL is also great for a larger budget
@onelonglizard4 жыл бұрын
I love my GMMK! I swapped the caps for Ducky low profile ones and the RGB looks incredible. Kemove makes a really decent low budget keyboard that is fully hot swappable.
@johnkhachian82544 жыл бұрын
Nice, I have a GMMK TKL as well, and I obviously really like it
@MinecraftLetstime4 жыл бұрын
I just got my G915 Clicky version a few weeks ago, absolutely amazing. It's a joy to type on, and literally makes me happy every time I see it or whenever I start typing.
@AndyS2K764 жыл бұрын
try the happy hacking hybrid type s. it's in another league for me. it'a amazing.
@maumau4673 жыл бұрын
I have ADD, and I have watched this video so many times. I learn something new everytime. :D
@trend31002 жыл бұрын
i love when he says its a exciting lineup with no reaction.
@matsudakodo4 жыл бұрын
Great roundup using experience and data. I haven't found a review like this before. Unfortunately, I am sticking to my MS Sculpt ergonomic keyboard because Logitech doesn't seem to care about our wrists. EDIT: they released a new ergonomic keyboard this year, as did MS. I think you should do a comparison.
@jimbeilaw45064 жыл бұрын
I see my guy techlead is working on that biceps 💪🏻
@1a1o4 жыл бұрын
chcpr1 lmao 🤣 he’s left handed
@ColemakDH3 жыл бұрын
the best one is a custom one so it fits all your personal needs and it's exactly what you want
@dmg041582 жыл бұрын
I really was looking for a major keyboards review on programmer's view. Thank you very much!!
@mikelongchen77234 жыл бұрын
Everyone: The Keyboard is very importante. Me: Casually using the 20 bucks keyboard I bought.
@yousafe0074 жыл бұрын
7 euros Microsoft QWERTY keyboard, beat ya!!
@Kohiku4 жыл бұрын
If you code with shitty keyboard..- what is wrong with you?
@mikelongchen77234 жыл бұрын
@@Kohiku I have chosen the path the harsh path. Or not. It is actually quite comfortable typing on the cheap keyboard.
@sayoushsubedi57564 жыл бұрын
I use like 2.5$ keyboard which is nice , I guess.
@mohitnarang22864 жыл бұрын
@@sayoushsubedi5756 I use ₹180rs keyboard same amount in dollars that you say 🤣🙄
@LuisRamirez-xu2pi4 жыл бұрын
Hey Techlead. I think the title should be, 'Top 10 Keyboards for (Millionaire) Programmers'
@a46475 Жыл бұрын
Where is it easiest to run? Tall grass or short grass? Soft ground or hard ground? Where do you expend the most energy running? Asphalt or beach? On which terrain would you move the fastest? On which terrain would you fatigue the fastest? That is my response to the key travel issue. It's really all about the lights.
@kimtaiferragamo2 жыл бұрын
thanks...that was the best analysis yet...thanks for just being straight and to the point without trying to be entertaining....
@einarbaldr31594 жыл бұрын
If what you're looking for is a low profile mechanical keyboard, you should try out the Keycrhon K1, which is a low profile keyboard with a wireless mode, with gateron low profile switches, in addition to that is almost half the price of those other keyboards in the showcase. Hope this helps a little. Greetings!
@joymae4 жыл бұрын
The keyboard is what we do to go into battle everyday LOL
@danielstony704 жыл бұрын
"Where are fortunes are made with "
@helloai.awesome4 жыл бұрын
Speaking from a true engineer he is not kidding. Trust me when you spent 12 hours a day to program
@motif57754 жыл бұрын
+Joy Mae - Millennial Money Talk Facts, that is our weapon of choice. The first Logitech he showed is prob the best one out of all the keyboards in video.
@joymae4 жыл бұрын
@@motif5775 Code is Code! You need a good keyboard to avoid mistakes
@motif57754 жыл бұрын
@@joymae I agree 👍. I didnt know how beneficial a good keyboard was until I purchased one.
@tallswede803 жыл бұрын
good review thank you very much. typing this with the g915 because of your review.
@liameneuk3 жыл бұрын
I just "code" vba as a hobby and already found that TKL is so cumbersome. Can't believe professional programmers use them.
@bren.r4 жыл бұрын
The HHKB layout is so great once you get used to it and I've gotta say, Topre switches have grown on me.
@robsinHL3 жыл бұрын
@High Plains Drafter I don't
@abyss_mk4 жыл бұрын
For $800 going full custom would allow tuning of acoustics, typing feel, and aesthetics
@Abats.kbclub4 жыл бұрын
I approve my current keyboard is 800$ for one full custom 😂
@LivE-cs6cd2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I was just searching Amazon for a better keyboard. Perfect timing, great video! 👏🏽🙏🏽
@VigneshDhakshinamoorthy3 жыл бұрын
Super comprehensive review, beautifully done! Just so expensive but if you type 9am to 5pm, and beyond, probably gotta give your fingers / health this added boost and comfort, no?
@DeviantDeveloper4 жыл бұрын
Dude, this is baby stuff. Ergodox EZ. Tented, ergo, split, fully reprogrammable keys, 32 programmable layers (think layer 2 with keypad under right hand and arrows under left, layer 3 with all coding brackets etc), user changeable switches, ortholinear, blank keys (optional pro choice), under keyboard RGB, visual configurator. It's not 'next level' it's 10 levels up. Couple with Autohotkey for even more power. You're messing with an 1890 typewriter there, literally. Like comparing horse harnesses when you could buy a Tesla.
@andrew_li4 жыл бұрын
Never mind that there's a whole community specialising in alternative keyboard layouts.
@DeviantDeveloper4 жыл бұрын
@@andrew_li Well the end game is full programmability and layers with unprinted key caps. Essentially infinitely configurable layouts (and boy, do I tweak it a lot)
@andrew_li4 жыл бұрын
The Deviant Developer IDW Podcast That's very true. I also use 2 extra layers activated by the tab key and the caps key. I also use blank keys which tbh is more for aesthetic for me :). Though it definitely doesn't hurt to invest in a layout that is overall more ergonomic and comfortable to use ^^
@DeviantDeveloper4 жыл бұрын
@@andrew_li Yeah the ortholinear works much better for the number pad too (cause it's a grid like a number pad)