Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Das Keyboard 4 Professional and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Das Keyboard 4 Professional.
October 2014
(81%)
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The editors liked
Excellent Build Quality
Cherry MX Brown Switches (Soft Tactile Click/50.000.000+ Operations/Gold Plated Contacts)
2 USB 3.0 Ports (Powered Via USB 3.0)
Full N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Dedicated Media Controls
Foot Bar / Ruler
Size (For Some)
Build Quality
Glossy Finish
Simple Aesthetics
Integrated USB 2.0 Hub
High Quality Mechanical Key Switches
Available in two switch types
Clicky and tactile
Media buttons and oversized volume key work well with iTunes
Lighter
Thinner
More efficient than previous Das Keyboard model
Builtin USB 3 hub
Unique "Footbar" stand
N key rollover support
Tactile feedback rocks
Lengthy USB cord
Comes with a USB 2.0 hub
Sleek and sturdy design with a glossy black finish
A sturdy
Well constructed keyboard that offers plenty of clicking
Two USB ports and a 12-simultaneous-key-press guarantee.
Great tactile and aural feedback
Stylish design
Sturdy
Two USB 2.0 ports.
Available with Cherry MX Blue
Brown switches. Includes dedicated hardware media
Sleep controls. Sturdy construction. Integrated hub now supports USB 3.0.
Premium design
Build
Great tactile
Clicky mechanical key feel
Media-control keys and a volume knob
USB 3.0 hub
Occupies just one USB 3.0 port
Aluminum Top Panel
Great Build Quality
Media Controls
Choice Of Switch Type
Provides a nimble
Satisfying typing experience
Excellent build quality
Can be ordered with two different key switch options
Media keys and analog volume knob a welcome upgrade over older models
Moving integrated USB ports to the rear of the keyboard
Hugely satisfying to type on. Could just about be used in an office. Integrated ruler (no
Really
It's useful!).
Good typing quality
Well-built
Good compatibility with various OS
Eminently typable
Integrated USB 2.0 hub
Lightning-fast mechanical key response
Satisfying clacking noise.
Goldplated mechanical switches under the keys make a nice oldschool clatter. Fire up a cigar and pour a stiff drink — you'll be pounding out emails like Hemingway in no time. Recognizes up to six keys pressed simultaneously for your sick Warcraf...
Dedicated media buttons
Three-year warranty if purchased directly from Das Keyboard
Very nice to type on
USB ports easily accessible on site
Clicky keys that provide tactile and audible feedback
Another sturdy
Wellbuilt keyboard from Das with an allnew aluminium top panel and matte finish that's easier to keep clean. Integrated hub supports USB 3.0. Characteristic clicky tactile feedback makes it a pleasure to type on (available with Cherry MX b
Understated bad
The editors didn't like
Price (For Some)
No Backlit Illumination
Ridiculously Overpriced
Availability
Poor Warranty
Keyboard Click Novelty does wear off
Noisy and shouldn't be used in quiet environments.
Expensive
Bulky USB cable looks clunky
High price tag
No media keys
Very loud
A bit deep and pricey.Overall
If you can
Try before you buy. Otherwise
You might not want to invest in such a loud keyboard If you have noticed extra typos on the site the past month
There is a reason (and no
I have not developed especiall...
Pricey
Some users may miss multimedia commands.
Expensive. No onboard audio ports. Inconvenient footbar for angling up keyboard
Pricey for the feature set
No key backlighting
Magnetic "footbar" doesn't tilt the body as much as we'd like
No Backlighting
No Macros/Profiles
Kind Of Pricey
Media control keys not matched to the other keys on the keyboard
Sullying its aesthetics
Some media playback and control wrinkles
No backlighting
No software for customization
Wired-only
Mediocre ergonomics
Very expensive
104-key layout includes no media controls
Other special keys
No extras
Clacking noise may irritate others.
No more typing on the sly while on conference calls. Zero ergonomic features.
Mediocre stock keycaps
Only one-year warranty if purchased from an official third-party retailer
Glossy finish picks up dust and fingerprints very easily
The dedicated media keys are a nice addition but some macro keys would have been even nicer. Lack of backlighting seems like an unfair omission for a $169 keyboard. No wrist rest option.
Abstract: A couple of extra features help the keyboard integrate into an office environment. The cable that connects it to a computer is six feet long, which is a good length. Some people might ask why the keyboard isnt wireless, but having a cable makes the k...
A sturdy, well constructed keyboard that offers plenty of clicking, two USB ports and a 12-simultaneous-key-press guarantee.
Very loud, a bit deep and pricey.Overall: If you can, try before you buy. Otherwise, you might not want to invest in such a loud keyboard If you have noticed extra typos on the site the past month, there is a reason (and no, I have not developed especiall...
Tactile feedback rocks, Lengthy USB cord, Comes with a USB 2.0 hub, Sleek and sturdy design with a glossy black finish
High price tag, No media keys
Metadot says its Das Keyboards are \\\"designed to make a statement,\\\" and that they do. Whether you crave the challenge of typing on a blank keyboard or prefer having your keys labeled, both the Professional and Ultimate version will offer the same satis...
Abstract: For those of you who are heavy computer users, a high quality keyboard is an important aspect of typing. The high-end Das Keyboard Professional features high quality gold-plated mechanical key switches and a two port USB 2.0 hub. What sets this device ...
Expensive; no extras; clacking noise may irritate others.
Typing purists, gamers, and computing old schoolers will love the Das Professional Keyboard and its satisfying mechanical switch design. Most casual users, however, will balk at the $125 price for such an otherwise spare input device. Specifications: C...
Great tactile and aural feedback; stylish design; sturdy; two USB 2.0 ports.
Pricey; some users may miss multimedia commands.
If you want a typing keyboard with a lot of tactile and aural feedback, with a good looking façade to go along with it, this is the one to grab. Introduction...
Very expensive; 104-key layout includes no media controls, other special keys
We find it hard to imagine a better keyboard than the Das Keyboard Professional for grueling everyday use, though you might blanch at the cost if you cant expense it....
Abstract: If you spend a significant amount of time on the computer there is a good chance that you are a keyboard fanatic. After all, it is quite easy to become picky about your main point of physical interaction with your computer. This is why we hear people s...
You may recall earlier versions of the Das Keyboard as a wacky typing aid with blank keys. Well, the third installment of the series is on its way, and this time the focus is on comfort, not gimmicks. As with the earlier versions, if you like an IBM M...
Abstract: Metadot’s Das Keyboard is really nothing new; their totally blank mechanical keyboard for über-hackers has been on the market for a few years now, to largely positive reviews. Someone must have pointed out that not everyone has the entire QWERTY layout...
