SeekerDas Keyboard 4 Professional
The Das Keyboard 4 Professional is decent for office use. Its Cherry MX Brown switches provide a light typing experience with good tactile feedback, but they might cause too much noise for a quiet office environment. It comes with a 'footbar' that attaches to the keyboard magnetically, giving you a 4-degree incline, and it can also be used as a ruler. It doesn't feel tiring to type on for long periods, but some people might need a wrist rest, and there isn't one included in the box. Compatibility is good with various operating systems, and there's also a dedicated macOS variant if you prefer.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- 4 PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL KEYBOARD - The thinnest mechanical keyboard in the world! 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.
- PREMIUM SOFT TACTILE EXPERIENCE - Best-in-class Cherry MX Brown mechanical key switches provide tactile and audio feedback so accurate it allows you to execute every keystroke with lightning-fast precision. Factory lubricated stabilizers on large keys for smooth typing with bumps on the F and J keys. The Soft Pressure Point switch technology makes the mechanical keyboard less clicky while providing an awesome tactile experience.
- UP TO 50 MILLION KEYSTROKES - Laser-etched keycaps for maximum durability are paired with Cherry MX Brown switches, giving your new mechanical keyboard life up to 50 million keystrokes. High-performance, gold-plated switches provide the best contact and typing experience because, unlike other metals, gold does not rust, increasing the lifespan of the switch.
- FULL N-KEY ROLLOVER - Fast typists, productive professionals and gamers will appreciate that Das Keyboard 4 supports full NKRO over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Just press shift + mute to toggle to NKRO (works with both Windows and Linux).
- 2 PORT USB 3.0 HUB & MORE - The convenience to charge USB devices & simultaneously upload content through USB is right at your fingertips. A blazing fast 2- port USB 3.0 hub to transfer music, high resolution pics & large videos at up to 5Gb/second. That’s 10x faster than USB 2.0. Extra long 6.5ft(201cm) USB cable w/ single USB A connector. Dedicated media controls w/ LARGE VOLUME KNOB & instant sleep button. Magnetically detachable footbar ruler to raise the keyboard to an optimal 4-degrees.
PROS
+ Good typing quality.
+ Well-built.
+ Good compatibility with various OS.
CONS
- No backlighting.
- No software for customization.
- Wired-only.
- Mediocre ergonomics.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on February 23, 2021
The Das Keyboard 4 Professional is decent for office use. Its Cherry MX Brown switches provide a light typing experience with good tactile feedback, but they might cause too much noise for a quiet office environment. It comes with a 'footbar' that attaches to the keyboard magnetically, giving you a 4-degree incline, and it can also be used as a ruler. It doesn't feel tiring to type on for long periods, but some people might need a wrist rest, and there isn't one included in the box. Compatibility is good with various operating systems, and there's also a dedicated macOS variant if you prefer.
71
By PCMag on March 25, 2014
A superb typing experience and excellent new features characterize the mechanical Das Keyboard 4, but those benefits don't come cheap.
80
By TechRadar on April 24, 2014
An uncompromising, no-frills board with an impeccable build, even if it lacks the macros some gamers need.
80
By IGN on October 24, 2017
Ultimately, the Das Keyboard 4 Professional is an exceptionally constructed mechanical keyboard. But calling it a “gaming” keyboard would be a bit of a stretch. You'll miss out on features like backlighting and macro keys, which is a shame given its price. Still, if you're in the market for a great mechanical keyboard without the flash, it's a high quality option.
80