Das Keyboard X50Q

The Das Keyboard X50Q is an excellent gaming keyboard. It feels extremely responsive due to the switches' low pre-travel distance, and the low actuation force won't tire you out during long gaming sessions. Its RGB backlighting is great for gaming in the dark, but MMO players may be disappointed with the lack of dedicated macro keys. Sadly, its customization software doesn't allow profile saving, so all profiles need to be saved on the keyboard's onboard memory.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
Das Keyboard X50Q 1

Product details

  • MADE FOR MASTER PROFESSIONALS AND MASTER GAMERS - Essential productivity tool that keeps professionals focused on creativity and operating at the highest level of concentration. No more unwanted interruptions. Instead of relying on snooze-able, momentary alerts from different devices, the X50Q displays notifications in color directly on its RGB keys. Named best crossover (work/ play) keyboard by Mashable.
  • FULLY PROGRAMMABLE RGB KEYS- If your website is down or you have been assigned a new task, or if the software build fails, the Das Keyboard X50Q will let you know by changing colors on the keys. Want to know when your favorite Twitch user is online? No problem, the X50Q can do that. Enhanced brightness and modern switch design, the X50Q delivers the super bright and intense RGB color settings. It’s 2 times brighter with 16.8 million colors.
  • UP TO 100 MILLION KEYSTROKES - The X50Q sports the fastest and most reliable mechanical Gamma Zulu soft tactile switches, giving your new mechanical keyboard life up to 100 million keystrokes.. You rely on twitch reflexes and split-second decision making and the X50Q will be your weapon to win. Game on!
  • FULL N-KEY ROLLOVER - Fast typists, productive professionals and gamers will appreciate that Das Keyboard X50Q mechanical keyboard supports full NKRO over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Full n-key rollover (NKRO) scans each button press individually - every key press is recorded, even if you press a bunch of keys simultaneously. Plus anti-ghosting.
  • PRE-BUILT Q APPLETS AND MORE - The Q Software uses downloadable applets from Q marketplace to light up the X50Q smart keyboard with user-defined notifications—all color-coded and displayed right on the keyboard. Ergonomic detachable wrist rest has a comfortable soft touch surface to help typists rest their wrist comfortably. Included WASD gaming textured WASD keycap upgrade kit gives your most important keys a look and tactile feel that will give you a tactical advantage.

PROS

+ Great typing experience.
+ Great build quality.
+ Dedicated media controls

CONS

- Bad software support.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on March 03, 2020
The Das Keyboard X50Q is an excellent gaming keyboard. It feels extremely responsive due to the switches' low pre-travel distance, and the low actuation force won't tire you out during long gaming sessions. Its RGB backlighting is great for gaming in the dark, but MMO players may be disappointed with the lack of dedicated macro keys. Sadly, its customization software doesn't allow profile saving, so all profiles need to be saved on the keyboard's onboard memory.
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