The best laptop keyboards 2018

When buying a laptop, people will consider the specifications such as CPU, storage capacity and screen resolution. Very few people care about computer keyboards but do you know you spend more time using the keyboard than other parts of the laptop? If you have good keyboards, your productivity will be faster, less error-prone. While a bad keyboard can cause you to have finger and wrist pain.

1. To avoid wrist pain when working long with the computer

It is not possible to determine the keyboard quality from the spec sheet, so below are the laptops with the best keyboards that have been tested to make it easier to choose.

When evaluating a laptop keyboard, consider the following:

1. There is no feeling of pressing the key to the bottom of the bottom (bottom out) : The most important thing is when you use the keyboard, you don't have the feeling of pressing your finger on the bottom of the key or using a lot of force when typing. This will make your finger hurt.
2. Good feedback : A good keyboard is not too hard, quickly pops up when typing.
3. Deep travel : A typical laptop has a distance of 1.5 to 2mm, with thin computers this distance is even smaller.
4. Actuation force (the force required for the keyboard to receive keys and the system will display on the screen): This force is commonly between 60 and 70 grams.

1. Keyboard Lenovo ThinkPad T470 laptop

Lenovo's ThinkPads are known for their excellent keyboards, but when compared to the ThinkPad T470's 'brother', the T470 stands out for its typing experience. The keyboard with deep travel is 2mm (an average of 1.5 to 2mm) and the Actuation force is 70 grams, providing really flexible feedback. The gently curved key caps make it easy to perceive letters and symbols without looking. Using TrackPoint also increases typing experience because you can navigate while moving your finger on the home row.

In addition to owning a world-class keyboard, this 14-inch notebook also offers incredible battery life, up to 17 hours. The T470 also has a durable case designed to withstand impact, extreme temperatures and vibration.

Advantages: Long battery life, high speed PCIe SSD, durable design, charging Thunderbolt 3

Cons : The screen is relatively blurry, the sound is small

Key parameters : 14.1-inch screen, screen resolution up to 1920 x 1080, Core i7 CPU, weighing 3.48 pounds / 3.88 pounds (6-cell battery)

2. MSI GT75VR Titan Pro laptop keyboard

From vivid, vibrant RGB backlighting to solid feedback, MSI GT75VR Titan Pro is one of the best keyboards for gaming laptops. This laptop has ultra-thin mechanical switches but the point that makes Titan Pro in the forefront is the palm-lift design that makes typing more comfortable.

In addition to the top keyboard in gaming laptops, the GT75VR Titan Pro features a vivid 17-inch screen, powerful graphics performance and multiple ports.

Advantages: Excellent graphics performance, good temperature, good overall performance

Cons : Heavy, lower battery life

Key parameters : 17-inch screen up to 4K, Core i7-7700HQ CPU, 1080 GTX graphics, 10.1 pound weight

3. Laptop keyboard Asus Chromebook Flip C213SA

This 2 in 1 Chromebook is manufactured for children, so it is not expected to serve typists. However, the Asus Chromebook Flip C213SA provides a superior typing experience, with strong feedback and no flexibility. The keys with deep travel are 1.95mm.

This 11.6-inch Chromebook is practically indestructible. Even if you drop it from 3.9 feet height to concrete surface, it still survives with just some light scratches. The Chromebook Flip C213SA has a battery life of over 11 hours on a single charge.

Advantages : Almost indestructible, running Android applications, long battery life

Disadvantages : Poor camera, average performance

Main parameters : 11.6-inch screen, 1366 x 768 resolution, 4GB RAM, 2.81 pounds heavy

4. HP Envy 13t laptop keyboard

A great choice for students, the Envy 13t light provides really powerful tactile feedback with quick feedback keys when pressed down. Although these keys have deep travel of 1.2 mm modestly, the feedback gives you no sense of bottom out and speeds up typing.

The Envy 13t is highly rated for its beautiful aluminum appearance, sharp screen and powerful Intel Core Gen Core processor. This 2.93-pound system also lasts nearly 10 hours of use.

Advantages : Light design, good battery, strong performance

Disadvantages: Expensive, small sound

Key parameters : 14-inch screen, 2560 x 1440 resolution, Core i7 CPU, Dual Dual Thunderbolt 3 port, weighing 2.49 pounds

5. Alienware laptop keyboard 17

Unlike other laptops, which use mostly chiclet-style keyboards, the Alienware follows a traditional style, with no gap between the keys. The switches provide good, flexible feedback with the palm-lift design, making the typing experience more comfortable.

Advantages : Sharp screen, long battery life on cheaper models, strong gaming performance

Cons : The matte screen in boot mode, SSD is slower than the competition

Main parameters : 17-inch to 4K display, GTX 1080 GPU, Core i7-7820HK CPU, weighing 9.6 pounds

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