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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

  • โˆ’Full-size only โ€” the numpad occupies permanent desk real estate whether or not you use it
  • โˆ’Wired only โ€” no Bluetooth or multi-device switching
  • โˆ’No QMK/VIA and no hot-swap โ€” switch and layout you buy is what you type on for the life of the board
  • โˆ’Cherry 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