PC Magazine - USA (2020-07)

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hile many enthusiasts shop for large, fancy keyboards packed with
features and RGB glow, others want the most streamlined, subtle
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camp: It’s a high-quality but no-fuss mechanical keyboard. The main draws are
its minimalist tenkeyless design, Cherry MX Brown key switches, and premium
aluminum top panel. Extras such as USB passthrough and super-durable PBT
keycaps make the 4C TKL an appealing choice for those who don’t need a
number pad, but a somewhat high price for the feature set and a few small
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Choice laurels.

SIMPLICITY IS KING
From design to use, everything about the 4C is streamlined. The keyboard is
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than that, you can set it and forget it. After dealing with many other keyboards’
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to not need one.

Das Keyboard 4C TKL:


Streamlined and Subtle


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