We put together a post of our favorite 1800 compact keyboards if you want to do further research.ġ800 compact keyboard layouts are similar to a full-sized layout except they smush together the number pad and the rest of the keyboard to save space. 1800-Compact keyboards are usually lost between the cracks, they are a great middle ground between tenkeyless and full-sized keyboards. 1800 Compact (96%) Keyboard 1800 Compact: The Lost Keyboard Sizeįinding an 1800 compact keyboard is similar to finding a unicorn, there isn’t that many being sold. It may feel strange at first, but once you get used to it you’ll notice a difference. It may not be feasible to build a custom full-size keyboard due to the cost, but it is possible to find pre-built ones for relatively cheap on Amazon.įun fact: For data entry, it’s actually more efficient to have the number pad on the left, so you can place your right hand on the arrow keys, that way you don’t need to lift your hands at all when entering data into Excel.

It’s important to keep in mind, full-size mechanical keyboards can be a bit more expensive than smaller sizes because they require lots of extra switches and keycaps to complete the build. They can offer lots of options for programmable keys and are easy to type on since none of the keys are on a lower layer, except for the standard ones. Comfortable but Bulkyįull-size keyboards are great for anyone who needs to have a versatile selection of keys at their disposal, whether it be for gaming, work, or even just browsing the internet. The number pad is typically located on the right, but some keyboards come with it on the left. The full-sized keyboards come standard with a number pad, home cluster, function keys, and arrow keys. Full-sized keyboards are standard in offices and is what most people think of when they imagine a keyboard. We’ll go more into detail about each keyboard size and show some example pictures of each layout to help you pick out the perfect size for you! Full-Sized Keyboard (100%) Razer Blackwidow Perfect for Lots of Number Entryįull-sized keyboards are the go-to for people who need to do lots of data entry and require frequent use of the number pad. As the keyboard gets smaller, the number pad, home cluster, function row, arrows keys, and numbers are removed. There are other layouts too, some of the less common keyboard sizes are the 75%, 65%, and 40%. Each size is unique with different features. The most common keyboard sizes are Full-Sized (104 key), TKL (87 key), and 60% (68 key). There a many different keyboard sizes and layouts available,īut how do you tell the difference between them all? Today we’ll talk about theĭifferent sizes and what makes each of them unique.

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