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by Editors of ExtremeTech.com
ExtremeTech publishes keyboard reviews on an ongoing basis, covering an average of one keyboard per month. Individual reviews conclude with a list of pros and cons and a rating, and keyboards are compared… to previously reviewed models. The review of the Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard mentions four competing keyboards with more functionality. The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 is a good choice for media center PCs. Also highly rated in the last year are the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro and Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5500 Revolution.
by Editors of DigitalTrends.com
DigitalTrends reviews a few keyboards a year. The articles are balanced, comparative and illustrated. Products are rated on a 10-point scale and reviewers are not afraid to call out underperforming… keyboards. Unfortunately, DigitalTrends limits itself primarily to Logitech and Microsoft brand products, and reveals a heavy preference for Logitech's keyboards over all others. Four Logitech models are currently as dubbed Editors' Choices. A lone Saitek keyboard, the Cyborg, receives the site's lowest rating and the comment that it should be "shunned." Another issue is that the reviews aren't sorted by date, and a handful on the first page are from 2003.
by Jeremy Atkinson
Atkinson compares three keyboards by a lesser known manufacturer, Enermax, in this comprehensive review. The Caeser, Aurora Premium and Aurora Micro offer an array of options and components that descend,… respectively, from lavish to basic, with a similar descent in price. The reviews are comprehensive and detailed, and are accompanied by several photographs of each model. Performance, construction and details such as the size of the keys are compared. It's noted that even the most bare-bones of the bunch cost too much. Atkinson also points out features that would improve performance and usability in future revisions. The Caeser is determined to be the best of the three, earning an "Approved" nod from ExtremeTech.
by Jeremy Atkinson
In this head to head, two prominent gaming keyboards, the Razer Tarantula and Ideazon MERC Stealth, are directly compared. Each is reviewed in detail, with accompanying photographs demonstrating the… keyboards' components and layout. Then the two models are compared to one another on a series of points ranging from style and features to software and common complaints. The Ideazon MERC Stealth emerges as the winner, but Atkinson tempers this finding by noting that different types of gamers have different needs and the Tarantula may be the perfect fit for another user.
by Editors of CNet.com
CNet.com reviews more keyboards than any other publication. The reviews are frequently directly comparative and often balanced. On the other hand, testing isn't well documented and the reviews lack the… detail and photographic evidence found among other reviewers. Favored keyboards are named Editors' Choice models, and all are rated on a five-point scale. Variation in ratings is minimal -- the best performers are granted four points and the worst are given 2.5. This habit of clustering ratings in the middle of the scale limits the system's value. Currently, the Logitech G15 (2007), Logitech diNovo Mini and Razer Tarantula are listed as Editors' Choice.
by Editors of HardwareLogic.com
HardwareLogic.com reviewed four keyboards in the last year, and two in the year before that. Reviews are thorough, based on practical testing and include a series of product photos and detailed "pro" and… "con" lists. HardwareLogic.com's usually comprehensive ratings are missing for this product category, however, and the reviews lack enough comparison. Hiper's Alloy 1K18A and Alloy 1S18A perform well, as does the Das Keyboard Professional. OCZ's Alchemy Elixer Gaming Keyboard receives a mixed review. The Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard is "very nice," but its accompanying mouse isn't as warmly received.
by Editors of TrustedReviews.com
TrustedReviews.com is a British site that has reviewed a total of ten currently-available keyboards, six in the last year. Reviews cover all major performance and component features. There is minimal direct… comparison to other models, though similarities and differences in feature sets are sometimes noted. Unlike other technology products on the site, which are rated in four categories as well as assigned an overall rating, keyboards receive only the single overall rating. Top-performing models are awarded Editor's Choice designations; currently the Logitech G15 Gaming (2005), Saitek Eclipse and Logitech Wave keyboards are so honored.
by Jeremy Atkinson
This roundup article pulls reviews from ExtremeTech's database of keyboard reviews and pits them against one another, finding the top performers in categories such as general, gaming and specialty… keyboards. Each summary is linked to the full review. The Saitek Eclipse II is the best general keyboard. The Wolfking Timberwolf and MERC Gaming Keyboard top the gaming keyboards. Reviews are critical and editors discuss underperforming or uncomfortable products in addition to top-rated keyboards. The article is somewhat outdated, but all top performers are still available.
by Loyd Case
This roundup is also published on the ExtremeTech.com website, and some of the results are summarized in other articles. But if you are interested mainly in spending as little as possible, this article is… interesting since none of the six tested keyboards costs more than $20. The Logitech Media Keyboard, which is rated as the best of the tested keyboards, offers good feedback, with media and Internet buttons. Although this article is now over two years old, all but one of the included keyboards are still available.
by Editors of PC Magazine
PC Magazine reviews a handful of keyboards each year. Each product is rated, but not ranked; some are tagged as an "Editors' Choice," but with a few of these earmarked reviews being over four years old and… still others now discontinued, it's hard to see that this designation holds much practical meaning. Other, more recently reviewed keyboards have been highly rated (like Enermax's Caeser and Ideazon's MERC Stealth, both rated 4.5/5, and Microsoft's Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, which earned 5/5) but are not listed as Editors' Choices.
by Editors of Geek.com
There was a time when reviewer Sal Cangeloso owned XYZComputing, and was one of the most prolific sources for high quality keyboard reviews. In the last year, however, XYZComputing was bought by Geek.com.… While Geek.com has outstanding potential, the site is unfriendly (at best) to those in need of keyboard-related information. Difficult to search and inexplicably listed under computer chips, Geek.com's keyboard reviews require a lot of clicking. The reviews are comprehensive and descriptive, though they do not rank or rate products and offer no direct comparisons. The Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard and Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 are specifically not recommended.
by Editors of Computer Shopper
Under the "Top Products" portion of ComputerShopper.com, the site lists the five "best" keyboards. An out-of-10 rating is listed for each. Not all of the reviews are original to Computer Shopper, however;… some originate from CNet.com, their previous owner. As a result, the reviews themselves are inconsistent; ComputerShopper's original reviews tend to be short and not nearly as comprehensive as those from other sites. It's also unclear how Computer Shopper editors can accurately rank the top five keyboards when they themselves have not tested all five models. Though the chart and ratings are useful, this is not a true head-to-head.
by Jeremy Atkinson
This compilation of favorite gaming keyboards doesn't quite rise to a level of critical comparison. Rather than setting different keyboards against one another to name a top performer (or two, or three),… Atkinson lists seven "favorite" gaming keyboards, with the goal of helping shoppers match a keyboard to their specific needs. Each keyboard is linked to ExtremeTech's thorough individual review. However, Atkinson's attempts to identify unique highlights of each model read as indecision instead of thoughtful consideration of different users' needs, and the overall credibility of the article is reduced by the inclusion of the poorly-rated Microsoft/Razer Reclusa.
by Gundeep Hora
CoolTechZone.com reviews a wide variety of keyboards, including those exclusively marketed for Macintosh computers. Testing is thorough and reviews are comprehensive and balanced, but rarely comparative.… Products are not rated or ranked. However, conclusions provide excellent guidance -- enough to help readers decide whether to buy a particular keyboard or look for an alternative. The Razer Tarantula and Logitech G15 are called out as outstanding gaming keyboards. Two keyboards reviewed in the last year, the Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition and Kensington SlimBlade Media Notebook Set both fare very well in performance, though Gundeep Hora is careful to note price and practicality concerns.
by Editors of Virtual-Hideout.net
Virtual-Hideout.net's reviews are uneven yet testing is often exceptional. The two new reviews completed in the past year are of outstanding quality, though they lack comparative value. Reviews are lavishly… illustrated, which is particularly useful for keyboards with unique features. Some keyboards earn a tag as Editors Choice, Recommended Gear or Approved, but these "ratings" are not explained, nor do we know why some products don't earn a designation. The Saitek Eclipse II is an Editors Choice, which we guess is the highest honor. Logitech's G15 (2007) is marked a Best Buy; the OCZ Alchemy Series Elixer receives no such designation but fares well as a more reasonably priced alternative to the Logitech.
by Editors of Techtree.com
India-based Techtree.com reviews a few keyboards a year, but not all are reviewed by the same person, so there's only a minimal basis for comparison. Perhaps that's why the reviews rarely reference… competing products. Reviews are often thorough, but focused on features, and the ultimate ratings are always similar. Some unique features are illustrated. The older Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 earns a 4.5-star rating. The Logitech Cordless Desktop S510, Logitech Ultra Flat Keyboard (not available in the US) and Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (2005) are all rated four stars.
by Editors of PC Pro
Editors at the UK-based PC Pro spent a month testing and rating computer accessories including full-sized keyboards. The Logitech Media Keyboard Elite is named the best of the five tested keyboards. Editors… say the Saitek Backlit Gaming Keyboard (now discontinued) offers better precision, and the best quality and comfort. The best budget keyboard is not available in the U.S. Editors say the Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 ergonomic keyboard requires too much adjustment. The Targus Compact Keyboard is the most portable of the bunch. These reviews are now over two years old, and PC Pro has not evaluated any new keyboards since August 2006.
by Editors of EverythingUSB.com
EverythingUSB.com was reviewing several keyboards a year up until November 2006, when they suddenly stopped covering keyboards altogether. This is a shame because their reviews are practical, detailed and… superbly illustrated with photos and screen shots. As of the last round of keyboard reviews, the editors are fondest of the first version Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (2005) and Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. The Saitek Eclipse II is recommended as a very good general-use keyboard, but other keyboards have more gaming-oriented features. The Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard is not recommended. The site has not yet reviewed the newer version of the Logitech G15 (2007).
by Eric Grevstad
HardwareCentral reviews keyboards only occasionally -- the most recent is over a year old. Products aren't compared, but overall and subcategory ratings provide distinctions. Most of each review is devoted… to describing the usage of each feature. The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser earns the maximum rating, even though keyboard performance is just above average. The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 and Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave are rated equally, just a few notches below the MX 3200; the WED 7000 fares slightly better than the Logitech on features and Logitech evens things out with slightly better performance.
by Editors of FastLaneHardware.com
FastLaneHardware.com hasn't reviewed a keyboard in over a year, though some previously reviewed models are still on the market. Reviews are balanced, and special functions are documented with photographs.… Each keyboard review concludes with a list of pros and cons and a rating. Often, the ratings are consistently much higher than the reviewer's criticisms indicate they should be; the ratings themselves are also not very prominently placed. The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser and Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3100 are both rated 9/10.
by Contributors to Newegg.com
Technology retailer Newegg.com allows visitors to review and rate products and list pros and cons. The site is popular with hobbyist computer builders, which means it attracts game players. A dozen… keyboards have more than 100 reviews, and all but a couple have four- or five-star average ratings. The sub-$10 Logitech 350 and Logitech 250 both have over 150 user reviews and a perfect average rating.
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Amazon.com customers generally have experience with too few keyboards to have a frame of reference, but they often write thoughtful reviews and reveal considerations that professional reviewers miss. Since… comfort is a personal matter, user opinions about keyboard ergonomics are helpful. Too many keyboards feature perfect ratings to make this system alone a reliable shopping guide, as it's near impossible to choose a "favorite," but the text of the reviews, particularly those with a large amount of feedback, provides valuable insight.
by Editors of Maximum PC
Maximum PC's reviews are short; they are neither comparative nor documented with illustration. Products are rated, but Maximum PC reviews keyboards too infrequently to have much of a frame of reference. The… reviews are balanced and performance-oriented. The top-rated gaming keyboard is the Steelseries 7G, which earns a score of 9/10. Microsoft's Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is top-rated for general-use keyboards, also scoring a nine, but the review dates to February 2006.
by Editors of ThinkComputers.org
ThinkComputers.org reviews more keyboards than anyone but CNet.com, but since reviews and ratings are consistently favorable, this minimizes the value of the ratings system greatly. For example, reviewer… Greg Baden skewers the Thermaltake Soprano Aluminum Keyboard, opining that Thermaltake should stop designing keyboards altogether, but then rates the keyboard an above-average seven out of ten. Another source of confusion is that the Thermaltake review is marked "unrated" on the first two pages of the text; the actual rating isn't revealed until the third page.
by Editors of TweakNews.net
by Jonathan Kwan
by Editors of Lordpercy.com
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