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Keyboard DAS keyboard 4 vs CODE keyboard

7 points by mattwritescode ↗ HN
So I am needing a new keyboard for work. I have been struggling along with a plastic piece of for too long and I am starting to get aches and pains.

So I have rounded down my choices to either the DAS Keyboard 4 or the CODE Keyboard.

Both are around the same price.

I would be interested in knowing which one you have used and like?

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SamReidHughes
The Das Keyboard and the CODE keyboard are not answers to having aches and pains!

What kind of aches and pains are you having?

mattwritescode
Only from the sharp edges of my current keyboard, and the fact the keys are a little squished.
jetsnoc
I am currently using the WASD code keyboard. I like the green switches.
Phlarp
Be aware that the Das (even with brown switches) will be significantly louder than a code keyboard with green switches (the code keyboard also comes with sound dampening O-rings. installed and they make a huge difference)

I have a das professional with blue switches at home and a code keyboard with greens at the office and I would caution heavily against trying to use either Das in an office setting, particularly if you don't have an office with a door that closes. Or incredibly tolerant co-workers.

The code keyboard isn't much louder than a rubber dome based board.

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