We don’t know about you, but we just can’t settle on just one keyboard. Ever restless, we keep searching for the next best thing, trying out everything we can find, from mechanical classics to your usual suspects. Feels like each year, the market for keyboards becomes more varied and, well, weird. In this article, we’ll recommend Mac keyboards for those ready to experiment, as well as those prioritizing practicality.
Logitech MX Keys S
We’ll start with the obvious. If you’re not feeling adventurous but want the best typing experience out there, you can’t go wrong with the MX Keys S. We’ve long been fans of the series, appreciating it for its convenience, speed of typing, and customization options. And thanks to the Logi Options+ app, you can rebind most of the keys, and great battery life and build quality mean that it will serve you for a long time. Mechanical keyboards are great and all, but when it comes to sheer speed and accuracy, few keyboards can match the MX Keys.
And if you still feel that mechanical is the way to go, you can give Logitech MX Mechanical a try. It’s pleasant to type on and comes with all the perks of a Logitech product.
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- Read also: Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Keyboard For Mac review: Finally, Mechanical Keyboard Designed for Mac
Matias Mini Tactile Pro
Time to go back in time. No wireless capabilities or a thin frame: the Mini Tactile Pro is a bulky beast — and it’s LOUD. The keyboard uses unique ALPS clicky keyswitch technology — the same used in Apple’s original Extended Keyboard. It gives the Mini Tactile Pro a unique sound that distinguishes it from its contemporary counterparts. It’s unapologetically retro, and it feels and looks unlike anything else we’ve tried.
Tactile Pro is not about convenience — for connection it uses the Micro-USB port (it comes with Type-C adaptors though!). But if you’re after that feel of classic keyboards, there’s no better brand.
HHKB Studio
Now for something really different. If you haven’t seen an HHKB keyboard before, the HHKB Studio might come as a bit of a shock. There’s no Caps Lock key, no arrow keys, and Control is in a completely unexpected place. The HHKB Studio forces you to completely relearn how to type, which takes time and effort. But if you succeed, you might discover a new and possibly way more ergonomic way to type (some hate it, some love it).
The 45g-actuation linear mechanical switches feel wonderful — it’s probably the best-feeling keyboard of 2023. Add to all of that a ThinkPad-like trackpoint and four touch-sensitive gesture pads, and you might understand why this beast is so expensive. Is it worth it? It’s for you to decide. But it’s definitely one of a kind.
- Buy on the official website
- Read also: HHKB Studio review: Forget everything you knew about keyboards
KiiBOOM Phantom 68
All the previous keyboards we mentioned share a strict businesslike design. They don’t have RBG lights or striking designs. The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 is very much the opposite: this mechanical keyboard has a completely see-through design that still looks somewhat appropriate in an office.
But turn on those RBG lights, and it’s time for a party: the transparent caps look gorgeous, and even the bottom has lights. What’s more, it’s a joy to type on. Its only downside is software: while you can download the app for Mac, it’s limited and not very fluid.
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- Buy on the official website
- Read also: KiiBOOM Phantom 68 review: Fantastic performance and some minor issues
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
And now for something very boring and yet… still good. The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID offers something very few do: a fingerprint scanner. That alone makes it very convenient in an office. It also feels amazing to type on and has a great battery life.
Sure, the price is high, but it’s one of the best-looking keyboards on the market and a perfect companion for a Mac computer.