Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Mechanical Keyboard

£150

Every week I spend hours typing at my computer whether for work or for fun, and so I’ve started to narrow down what makes my ideal keyboard, and the Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Mechanical Keyboard has become a quick favourite. We were lucky enough to be sent the keyboard by The Keyboard Company who are specialists in providing the best of the best of keyboard and mouse requirements. The company has the largest stocks in the UK and is ready to find the keyboard perfect for your every need.

Straight out of the box, I was immediately impressed with how premium the 5QS Smart Keyboard feels with its weighty anodized aluminium casing and soft touch keys. However, the real beauty of the keyboard comes to life when you plug it into your PC as the RGB lighting begins to glow. The lighting has been designed so that daylight does not wash it out, so whether you have a bright office or a dark gaming room, your keyboard will glow with each keystroke.

The entire keyboard is covered with RGB lighting, which can be fully customized to suit your needs to show notifications, or essential communications for increased productivity. The keyboard achieves this through its Smart Q software, which allows you to transform your keyboard configure notifications and even preview messages using the keyboard alone. Through the software, you can drag and drop applets, which help you program the keyboard to show you notifications, your workflow, or even urgent correspondence super easily. A big draw for this is also the Q-volume button which, as the name suggests, can be used to control volume, but it can also be used to preview notifications to see their urgency whilst you’re getting work done.

As I use a keyboard for my job every day, I need a keyboard that is comfortable to type on, and the Das Key 5QS Smart Keyboard doesn’t disappoint. Each key has been developed with Gamma Zulu mechanical switches which ensures you can type fast, whilst each key has a soft-yet tactile click. I personally love the feel of the keys, with each one having a satisfying click without being too noisy in the process – a problem I’ve had with other premium keyboards with key clicks that are too noisy for use in a quiet office. However, the comfortability of the keyboard doesn’t end there, as the keyboard comes with a detachable palm rest that magnetizes to the keyboard. This is a game changer, as I often buy a wrist rest to use with my other keyboards, so having a palm rest that spans the entire length of the keyboard and firmly magnetises to it for added stability was a great addition.

Overall, the entire keyboard feels premium, looks great and provides next-level functionality to make your life a little easier and even more productive! The keyboard really is smart and would make an excellent present for yourself if you’re looking to step up your office set-up, or for a loved one who works from home or loves to game.

Check out the Das Keyboard 5QS The Smart RGB Mechanical Keyboard and many other great models, and accessories for the ultimate office or gaming set-up from The Keyboard Company!

Pros:

• Premium aluminium feels with tactile keys and bright RGB lighting
• Programmable to view notifications and workflows with just a few clicks
• Comfortable design with added palm rest for added support

Cons:

• My only comment would be that the keyboard is wired, so may not be ideal for someone who prefers a wireless keyboard instead