Input & Connectivity
Das Keyboard 4 Professional
By Nick Miles ยท Updated 2026-05-09 ยท 10 expert sources
Pros
- +Cherry MX Brown or Blue at purchase โ the established professional switch choice with 20 years of manufacturing reliability
- +Anodized aluminum top panel eliminates flex and vibration under sustained heavy typing
- +USB-A passthrough reduces dock cable count โ practical under a full programmer workstation load
- +Zero software required โ no driver install, no configuration app, no firmware management overhead
- +N-key rollover handles any realistic simultaneous key combination during coding sessions
Cons
- โFull-size only โ the numpad occupies permanent desk real estate whether or not you use it
- โWired only โ no Bluetooth or multi-device switching
- โNo QMK/VIA and no hot-swap โ switch and layout you buy is what you type on for the life of the board
- โCherry MX Brown feels dated next to modern gasket-mounted or lubed tactile switches at comparable price tiers
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus8.4
- Effectiveness8.5
- Build safety9.2
- Durability9.0
- Value7.5