Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate : Cherry MX Blue Clicky US Layout (DASK4ULTMBLU)

This keyboard is not cheap, but its build quality and sleek minimalist design justify this in my opinion. I now have one for the office, one for home and am about to gift one to my father - I hope he enjoys his das keyboard as much as I do.That having been said, the only thing I can think of that could be improved is the footbar. I like this idea over individual fold out feet because it is more robust, though I think some kind of rubber/non-slip coating on it would improve its utility.If you're thinking you like this keyboard, get it! Mechanical keyboards can last for decades and are worth their higher initial price. The ultimate version with blank keys is the most stylish peripheral I've ever owned and the feel and sound of the keys is so satisfying!

The best keyboard I’ve ever used - Solid quality, minimalistic design. Highly recommended!

Using it at the office as a replacement for the standard rubber dome keyboard. It's surprisingly less noisy than I was expecting. No complaints from coworkers about the sound and it gets even better once you get used to the keyboard and start touch typing.

Used this keyboard for 16 months before writing this reviewPros- No drivers or firmware to worry about. Fully compatible on GNU/Linux.- Very sleek minimalistic design. Blank key caps look cool. No glossy surfaces to attract fingerprints.- Keyboard feels very solid with top metal plate. The magnetic ruler is unlikely to ever break unlike keyboards with leg stands. Volume knob feels very nice witch notches for each adjustment.- Cherry MX Blues are very satisfying to type on.- Blank key caps will force you to learn touch typing and will make you a better typist. But they are sometimes challenging when looking for that symbol you rarely use.Cons:- Quality Control is not great. Some of my keys feel different, 1 key is mushy and doesn't even feel like a mechanical key.

Great keyboard. It's has everything I need and nothing more. The mx blue keys are awesome, it feels weird to type on something else.

Honestly, one of the best keyboard, i have ever seen.

I was a bit scared that the keyboard will be too loud but fortunately it's not that bad (MX Blue), even my wife likes it.I'm using it with my rMBP 2012 and it works like a charm. I didn't have to install anything extra to get the media buttons and USB working.So if you are a programmer, you shouldn't get definitely one of these :)

Very good looking and solid build quality.The volume control feels very smooth, although I don't really use it as the mouse already has such function.The only thing I am not very happy with it is I can't find any firmware for updating. Maybe "Firmware updatable" should be removed from the feature list if the company never release any firmware.

Tastiera che fa il suo dovere e con pochissimi fronzoli. La qualità costruttiva è ottima, tranne che per i tasti. Dopo poco più di due mesi di utilizzo si vedono già i segni delle dita e la stampa inizia a sbiadire. Ciò dà fastidio visto il prezzo pagato, per il resto la consiglio

Este teclado claramente va orientado hacia un publico serio, el cual se dedique a estar largas jornadas sobre un ordenador. Que busca ese equilibrio entre elegancia y funcionalidad. Dejando de lado todas esas luces brillantes.Pros:- Sobrio- Sin Layout- Robusto- Materiales premium- Huele rico- ¿Qué más puedo decir? Es un Das KeyboardContras:- No viene con extractor de teclas. (No lo veo como desventaja, pero, hubiera sido bueno)

La tastiera è ben fatta, strutturalmente impeccabile. Ho riscontrato un difetto su due tasti, ed il venditore si è reso irreperibile non dandomi la possibilità di fornirmi alcuna indicazione su rimborsi o sostituzione. Sono davvero inorridito da questo atteggiamento, che mi porta a dare una sola stella al prodotto.

This keyboard is a fine keyboard indeed! very impressed with it. It arrived just this morning but I do have some really good first impressions. I have been hopping from keyboard to keyboard lately trying to find something that really fit my needs long term. I am a typist that spends work as well as down time typing out documents and spreadsheets. I have tried so many keyboards over the last month and was beginning to lose hope. The Das keyboard revived my hope.Typing:First of all this is the best typing experience I have had in a long time. The strokes are clean and light. Lighter than most blue switch key boards I have been trying which surprised me. I suspect this has something to do with the keycap quality. I feel fluid and just as fast typing on the Das as I would on any of my other preferred keyboards. Something I hold to a high regard is the acoustics of the board when I am typing. Many keyboards that I keep trying, often over 130 dollars and "built like a tank" sound dreadful. Notably the Razer black widow and the Code 104, both of which I wanted to love. But again their over the top hefty construction of plastic made it sound like you were hitting wood against Nerf Guns with each keystroke. Often times it would just completely drown out the sound of the clicky keys themselves which was infuriating. Again the keystrokes on the Das are crisp and the sound it makes is satisfying and not obnoxious at all, at least to a person who likes mechanical keyboard sounds.Appearance:The Das keyboard looks amazing. I went with the ultimate version with the blank keycaps and the black lettering in the top right corner. Man is it clean and professional. The aluminum front plate is super clean and sharp. Doesn't reflect a bunch of light and still has the nice cold and textured touch. Super lovely choice on their part. Again, I love the blacked out look of the keyboard. I dont mind the red accents on the volume knob and the ruler either. Subtle and slick. A part of me wishes those accents came in something more neutral like gray but again, its so subtle that it would never compete with a set up up that had a theme to it.Materials:The keycaps are very nice. While they are still ABS plastic they have to be some of the best ABS caps I have every used. Sturdy and slightly textured as well as being kinda light too. I love them honestly. The plastic and aluminum body is super nice. It's got heft but it's light by comparison to other boards that strive to be built well. The cord is a thick rubber cable. I hear a lot of reviews wishing it was a braided cable and I can vouch for that desire but I really dont think its worth docking any points for something like that. especially because a lot of braided cables I've had, especially with Logitech, which unravel, fray, and start looking gross after a while. This rubber cord is sturdy and will look the same throughout its shelf life so I am happy with it.Functionality:On top of all the great things I can say about the board from a minimalist and professional use standpoint, it actually has some of the best feature sets for me. The volume knob and media controls is fantastic and super well done. The knob is tactile and gives you some clicky feedback when you turn it which is a pleasure to use. The ruler on the back is something I might use? The addition of the ruler is not a con whatsoever in my opinion. It's implementation does not interfere with the experience of the board at all and its there if you need it. Some have said that they wish it lifted the board up a bit more. I understand where they are coming from but for me it's actually perfect. The Das also has 2 USB passthroughs which is a luxury I have been living without since my old Black Widow days back in 2012. I am very happy to have that again.Other biased pros:Fits perfectly with my favorite wrist rest which is a HUGE plus for me. It doesn't take up a ton of room on my desk which is niceCons:I do have just one small complaint. The keyboard had some blemishes right on the box which kind of upset me a bit at first. Theres a scuff on the aluminum on the right side of the board as well as on the long + key on the same side. They are small enough to where I will live with it because you cant notice unless you really look but again that's a little upsetting. For 165 dollars I just think that is pretty sloppy and unacceptable.All in all I love this keyboard and I think finally my hunt for a keyboard can finally be put aside for awhile as I will most certainly be using this keyboard out of the rest of mine going forward.Update: 6/4/2018So I've had this keyboard for a bit now and it's still a daily driver. I do swap it back and forth between my Filco and that will most likely continue to happen just because I like hopping from board to board. But this thing is such a beautiful beast. I HIGHLY recommend getting a new set of quality keycaps for it though. It was a huge game changer. I bought some ninja font thick PBT keycaps for it and wow does it sound and feel amazing compared to the stock caps which were cheap by comparison but still pretty good for stock caps. Anyway get some fancy caps for this thing as the mileage from the upgrade will be more worth it than other keyboard in my opinion.

I'll admit that I'm rather new to the mechanical keyboard world. So far, I've only tried about three mechanical keyboards, but I must say this is definitely "the one", right off the bat. Build quality is great, key caps feel good and have a nice texture. The Cherry MX Blue switches feel super responsive, although I don't think this keyboard would be suitable for an open office type setup given the amount of sound the key switches make. I only really mention this as the name "professional" might imply this product is suitable for office use, but I really don't see that being possible with any keyboard that sports Cherry MX Blue key switches unless you have your own office or work in an area secluded from others.If you're somewhat unsure about the sound these things make, I'd recommend passing by a Canada Computers or a Best Buy as there is a good chance that they have a floor model on display that you can try out.The volume knob is very responsive and ticks as the volume increases, which I personally prefer to that linear feel. The two USB 3.0 ports located on the side of the keyboard are well positioned and convenient -- they are no longer placed on the side like the old model, meaning that there is no possibility that the attachments will obstruct your mouse movements.One thing to note, unlike most of the other mechanical keyboards I've owned, the cable to plug the keyboard into the computer is not detachable. The wire itself is also very thick, probably due to the two USB 3.0 ports. I've included a picture in the review which showcases the wire's attachment to the keyboard (just ignore the key caps, I switched the defaults caps for my own.) This is not an issue at all for me though, as the wire seems sturdy and unlikely to break. To be honest, besides being able to route the wire to different sides of the keyboard, I never understood why the detachable cable is such a selling point.Overall, this is a fantastic keyboard, one looking for a quality build need look no further!