Mechanical Keyboard Size Guide from Smallest to Largest

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Mechanical Keyboard Size Guide from Smallest to Largest
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Chapters:
0-00-0:25 Intro
0:26-1:25 Macropad
1:27-2:02 Numpad
2:03-3:55 40%
3:56-5:16 60%
5:15-6:18 65%
6:19-6:50 75%
6:50-7:59 TKL or 80%
8:00-8:52 100% or Full-sized
9:24-10:23 Conclusion and Outro
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@huunhanle3809 4 года назад

My favorite one is 75% layout :D. Good enough for both working and gaming, also lighter and more convenience for travelling or sitting on a small table with narrow space just enough to fit a laptop and the keyboard. From my personal opinion and experience :D

@mathmatucla 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial I'm a Mac user so having the function row is pretty important for feature parity. Just preordered the IDOBAO ID80V2 75%, love the small spacing they added between the number row and the function row.

@bogdanshyker4712 3 года назад

which keyboard do you have? can't find anything but keychrone

@huunhanle3809 3 года назад

@@bogdanshyker4712 Back when I wrote this comment, I was using a Akko 3084 Ocean Star keyboard. There are few more option I can recommend for you: Epomaker EP84, Vortex Tab 75/ Vortexgear Race 3, KBT 75% Race 2.

@bogdanshyker4712 3 года назад

@@huunhanle3809 Thanks!

@qxwt 2 года назад

mine is a tkl and full size

@joshallis0n Год назад

Oh man you've grown so much. It's crazy seeing an older video like this and how much more subdued your personality was. It's really nice to see you open up and get comfortable being yourself on the channel for us!

@SwitchandClickOfficial Год назад

Thank you so much!

@jgould30 Год назад

or maybe this is more who she is when NOT making youtube videos...like a number of streamers/youtubers that do the same thing.

@sakekasi 4 года назад

It’d be super cool to see a blog post or video doing a deep dive into different types of 65% (or just non standard layouts) in general! Love the video!

@SpeedTyping 4 года назад

This covered everything thank you! Great tips about the different sizes. I believe I have a 60% keyboard and I am very happy with it.

@annabelle7123 3 года назад

It was a good choice to buy TKL for my first mechanical keyboard. I also got full layout but workplace but perhaps I might get 65% and get myself accustomed to it... I like the design and size ;) thanks for the nice video!

4 года назад

Very informative video as usual. Thanks, Betty.

@jimmynguyen973 4 года назад

Nice job covering all the sizes! 65% is also my favorite, can't live without arrow keys.

@johnstjohn4705 4 года назад

Very nice rundown of keyboard sizes and layouts. I have loved using 60% boards, but I'm moving up to 65%. I really need dedicated arrow and delete keys. For me, 65% is the sweet spot. No matter what keyboard I do most of my typing on, I always have a Keychron K4 right under my. iMac screen. It's the mothership with all the keys.

@ampersandru 4 года назад

The 1800 layout! Best layout IMO for productivity + gaming without having to get a separate numpad. Just got my Drop Shift and Im a fan after using the Corsair k70 for years.

@scutch2904 3 года назад

perfect straight to the point, also found out cool size too ty !

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks so much

@dazebeats1084 3 года назад

2:22 "They dont have arrow keys." Me: Staring at arrow keys.

@redrebel__ 2 года назад

thanks for the description video. i just learned there's more out there then a "standard" keyboard. and with having short fingers for one i've always had to reach for keys like the F row and its not really comfortable when trying to reach the ctrl key so im looking at trying to find either a smaller kb or find a ergo type keyboard as i feel like that might be better.

@Puzzlie 2 года назад

Thank you! I was definitely thinking of 100% keyboard, full on board with it, but reading the tip about using a number pad with the left hand and using the arrows with the right has completely turned me around. Will now be looking into TKL for the future.

@rereality7760 2 года назад

I like the 60% mk, because it looks minimalist, aesthetic and also easy to clean, and as far as I remember I've never used Arrow, Numpad, or Functions keys

@tejassumriya567 4 года назад

I love your videos. Please keep up the good work and the discord is working fine

@sweerier3461 3 года назад

A discord server?

@Sventra 4 года назад

The thumbnail tho. Also, you're really close to having 6969 subscribers... Coincidence?

@winchester9432 3 года назад

Very informative video. Do you think you might be able to do a comparison video on the various black switches out there. I'm going to be purchasing my first keyboard with Gateron black switches later today. I believe I have settled on the Durgod Hades 68 in the aluminum case.

@alexindiongco3339 3 года назад

My first custom mechanical is a Daisy 40% and I love it!!!

@countduckula9977 4 года назад

Hi Betty, I've watched this video again and the 40% keyboard looks interesting. It'll join the TKL and my fave 100%. Although I have seen 100% keyboard with the numpad on the left. Amazing amount of information in you video description box. Thank you for doing these video guides and I value your opinions and insightful suggestions. CD

@countduckula9977 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial And that is what you are Betty; "Wonderful".

@countduckula9977 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial Betty, you are most welcome.

@scharkalvin Год назад

I find that I very rarely use the number keypad, and the F# keys. The "function" keys were introduced by IBM in the models F and M for the PC, the intent was to provide dedicated hot keys that could be assigned by application software for fast access to menu items. These keys are also used by the OS (usually with the CTL or ALT keys, leaving the unshifted and shifted function keys to the user application). I could adjust to having to press the Fn key along with a top row number key to access the function keys for the few times I need to use them. However, I DO use the arrow keys often. So I like the 65% layout that moves the arrow cluster into the main key mass with the insert though page down (6 keys) on the right side vertically. Perhaps squeeze the delete key next to the back space, or even shift the delete function onto a lower layer of the backspace. THAT would be my ideal layout. For now, I'm using an old IBM TKL model M, but it's almost as large or larger than some mechanical full size keyboards (such as the Corsair K70, and I have a used one of those on order from ebay with Cherry Blues). A "compressed" TKL would also be a good compromise, just enough space on my desktop for something that large if necessary.

@gca_22 9 месяцев назад

My first mk was a cheap TKL. I thought I'd miss the numpad, but seeing as my work laptop didn't have one as well I got used to it fairly quickly. Now that said TKL started to fail (problems with the board) I bought a higher quality 75%. It's the sweet spot for me, i couldn't go any smaller. It's fairly compact and works perfectly for my needs.

@countduckula9977 4 года назад

Hi Betty, Brilliant video; you guided me through the labyrinth of mechanical keyboard sizes describing the benefits and pitfalls of each. Bravo!

@countduckula9977 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial Hi Betty, You are most welcome. 😃

@bogdanshyker4712 3 года назад

Could you please recommend some more 75 percent keyboards like Keychrone with great battery life?

@richasong 4 года назад

Hey! Do you plan on reviewing the new K1 Keychron?

@claudiamiranda2630 3 года назад

I have a full size gaming keyboard and since I have long arms, I am very happy with it

@user-ft2md2gd4s 4 года назад

1800 compact is my max size to use with a mouse aside. I wish i had known this years ago before buying my huge 100%.

@manfredsong1486 4 года назад

I just find a new havit 89 keys layout on Amazon. A tkl size keyboard with numpad. It’s also really cheap with pbt keycaps and red switches. Will you review this keyboard?

@HowToADU 3 года назад

The card at 0:11 is missing for the link to clicky vs linear vs tactile :(

@kurokamei 4 года назад

I frequently use arrow keys as part of shortcuts to switch desktops, tabs etc. How hard is it to perform that kind of shortcuts using 60% keyboards?

@MrZdrojek 3 года назад

this 60% keyboard at 2 minutes , 20 second and this TKL at 7 min 10 seconds - what brand / model they are ? :)

@OldBoy-USA Год назад

If you have 1 pick only, which size is for you?

@SigalDa 2 года назад

i have full size and i preferrd it over tkl or other ones, i love it have all the keys that i nead.

@johndenveraurelio4995 2 года назад

There's a 70% Keyboard from Keychron. The K14 and I'm waiting for reviews for it before finalizing what size I will buy

@TheRealFenwick 6 месяцев назад

Thinking of going 65% as my first build. I need insert so i will map it to the windows key

@MpSniperM1911 4 года назад

i like the 75% because it's the first layout that i really used because it is the layout that came with my notebook. I also wanna know if the function key is dictated by the "keyboard" itself or it is some option in the OS?? (you already answered in the video lol)

@MpSniperM1911 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial i can't remember when to add a time stamp, but you answered for the keyboards you were showing and own

@ricemonsterr124 3 года назад

Anyone know what the one at 4:46 is? I love the keycaps

@InvincibleUnderHeaven Год назад

The thumbnail threw me off guard 🌚🌚🌚🌚

@srireviews2599 4 года назад

I love 60 percent becuase i am minimalistic and i play with my keybowrd tilted snd my office keyboard is a full size

@fresh-avocado 2 года назад

Can someone tell which keyboard is this at 8:30

@tae912 3 года назад

I work off of my laptop. So fullsize keyboard on my laptop for productivity and my invested 60% keyboard for gaming.

@pamesc14 4 года назад

@Switch and Click could you recommend the best wireless mechanical keyboard for working from home - mainly for typing and light gaming? Thank you.

@pamesc14 4 года назад

Switch and Click Awesome! Thank you for the quick reply!!!

@pamesc14 4 года назад

Switch and Click have you ever tried the Drevo calibur v2 pro wireless?

@Donbros 4 года назад

Size matters XD of course we talk about keyboard! I would compare tkl more to 1800, because they are almost same size and 1800 is much more functional I sometimes not a fan of 75% at that point I think tkl is better. I love vertical real estate too. 65>60~1800 ~ tkl>75 for me. I would like to get 1800 without function row

@Donbros 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial I use two keyboard on same desk sometimes and it is much easier to grab and change keyboard, you don't need to be that careful

@doomnationalist 3 года назад

Always good to see more girls in the tech community. Awesome video by the way!

@zshinko9617 4 года назад

I'm more into TKL but I'm getting used to 60% with the snowfox.

@zshinko9617 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial well I usually just game on it and I'm using it more because I can carry it around, I'm thinking about building my own tkl but I don't have the confidence to do yet

@onemanshow4116 2 года назад

4:43 what keyboard is that?

@brandormedina5067 2 года назад

i can't find a tkl or 75%, white-rgb-red Switch

@davis3419 3 года назад

I'm trying to find a keyboard with all the function keys, insert, delete, home, etc. I don't really want or need the number pad and I've only found the keyboard I'm looking for on laptops, not keyboards. Does anyone know of a keyboard like that?

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

75%keyboard

@mau2316 2 года назад

I like tkl and 75%

@julius743 4 года назад

I have a reddragon tkl board it's good for a beginner and the lyout is also very Nice because you have the F-keys and the Arrow Keys (perfect for me) 👍😂

@julius743 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial that's super Nice that they have a 60% board but if i had to take a cheap TKL board i would go now with the techware Phantom 87 because that board has super smooth OUTEMU reds for u resenable price

@julius743 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial yessir :)

@sigurdnorris2056 3 года назад

Exploded 75% for me.

@itzgrapez694 3 года назад

U got any recommendations? I rlly want a 75% and I haven’t found any but like budget friendly lol cuz I am poor

@sigurdnorris2056 3 года назад

@@itzgrapez694 Gmmk pro is my choice, since i can get it in iso

@danlesternisperos527 3 года назад

i ordered a 75% mechanical keyboard for only $20 its a steal it looks a little bit weird but its good i didnt spend $20 more for a 60% i just used that $20 for a good mouse 😁👍

@GNew0 3 года назад

i like the TKL but i need a numeric pad, it is important to me, i use a lot, thats sad

@kinga1925 2 года назад

buy a seperate numpad

@anisafza9493 2 года назад

i dont know if i should buy tkl or 96%. tkl doesnt have a numpad (i play gta so flying needs numpad and i dont like messing up the keybinds). 96% is so expensive and over my budget

@mr.mangekyo3487 2 года назад

i LOVE 60% people say im crazy but its just comfortable with the free space

@stevethea5250 6 месяцев назад

no 96%//100keys ?

@gmo2981 2 года назад

I always use full sized because I think it looks cooler

@gmo2981 2 года назад

My keyboard is a full size with an extra 9 button along the top right

@techgum9743 3 года назад

65% for the win.

@kcharles8857 Год назад

100% Or nothing! I want it all.

@razorgarf 3 года назад

Can't use anything but TKL and/or full-size, simply too used to them

@MemerDad 3 года назад

how can you live without numpad?

@bartsi7325 3 года назад

@@MemerDad i am not a number cruncher so i use 65% lol

@MemerDad 3 года назад

@@bartsi7325 that's a good reason I guess

@joshe2420 3 года назад

Wkl 65% and macro pad for me is endgame

@RamonOchoaMusic 4 года назад

Unicomp PC-122 user here!

@RamonOchoaMusic 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial You would hate it as it eats up desk space for breakfast! www.pckeyboard.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/BLKpc122Front600.jpg

@mbahmarijan789 3 года назад

75 is the best

@MichaNovako 4 года назад

I had that 40% board for so long, I loved it so much but in the end the layout was just too compact for my needs. 60% is the absolute best imo

@MichaNovako 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial I stuck with it for about a year. Or at least long enough that I still hit space thinking it's the right shift key. Awesome board, just too little for what I need in a daily driver.

@MichaNovako 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial Just got the DK61, oddly noisy but I am enjoying it.

@MichaNovako 4 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial I very much agree! just gotta look into some mods, maybe a new plate so it is a little more solid and personal.

@ImKindaPanda 2 года назад

“next one”

@dabee.473 4 года назад

Yes it does 😔

@pthomasgarcia 4 года назад

Friendship ended with TKL. Now 65% is my best friend

@mikhail6289 3 года назад

Where 1800?

@dhoffnun 4 года назад

[ sees blinds ] You have a cat, don't you. ;) 1.) What's that last macro pad at 0:45 ? I'm an absolute sucker for needless windows on my mechanical dodads... 2.) I started this vid thinking "they'll probably leave out 40's and 1800's" - ha, that was a silly thought. 3.) *65% 4 LYF*