Das Keyboard Prime 13

The Das keyboard Prime 13 is a solid option if you want a clean board with a reliable typing experience for a competitive price. Just make sure you won't miss the fancy extras like customizable lighting or USB 3.0.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • NO-NONSENSE FEATURES TO GET THE JOB DONE - The Prime 13 is a minimalist, beautiful, and rock-solid keyboard that seamlessly connects the user to the machine for maximum creativity and productivity. Focus on the task at hand and let the keyboard disappear from your mind, seamlessly connecting it to your work displayed on the monitor.
  • PREMIUM 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. Enjoy the tactile experience you love from a mechanical keyboard, with just enough sound to satisfy you - and not annoy your coworkers!
  • 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 Prime 13 mechanical keyboard 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 2.0 HUB & MORE - The convenience to charge USB devices and simultaneously upload content through USB is now right at your fingertips. Extra long 6.5 ft (201 cm) USB cable with single USB type-A connector. Dedicated Windows key disable-control for better gaming. Media and special function keys. White LED backlighting.

PROS

+ Simple, classy design
+ Well-designed keycaps to take advantage of backlighting
+ Solid construction

CONS

- Only one switch option
- No RGB
- USB pass-through is 2.0 only
- No macro

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on January 11, 2018
The Das keyboard Prime 13 is a solid option if you want a clean board with a reliable typing experience for a competitive price. Just make sure you won't miss the fancy extras like customizable lighting or USB 3.0.
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By PCMag on September 07, 2016
A strong performer with a no-frills design, the Das Keyboard Prime 13 is a fine example of a modern mechanical keyboard—though you'll have to pay quite a bit for what you get.
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