Mechanical keyboards are beneficial for those who type for long periods, providing comfort and durability. Different layouts, such as full-size, tenkeyless (TKL), 75-percent, and 60-percent, cater to various preferences and space limitations. Full-size keyboards include everything needed but are bulkier, while compact options maximize desk space, especially for gaming. Ergonomic designs improve wrist comfort, and although minimalistic layouts appeal visually, they may sacrifice functionality. When choosing a keyboard, consider the size and layout that best fits your typing habits and workspace requirements.
The first thing to decide with any keyboard is what size and layout you want. Full-size layouts have all the keys you'd ever need - a number pad, a full function row, arrow keys, etc. - but they also have the largest physical footprint.
Even more compact options exist beyond that. These can be adorable, but they usually involve removing the number row, which is a step too far for most people.
It gets more and more minimal from there. The smallest popular layout is the 60 percent keyboard, which removes the arrow keys, function row, numpad and navigation cluster.
A 96-percent or "1800" keyboard is similar, but crunches the navigation cluster (Page Up, Home, etc.), numpad and arrow keys closer together to save space.
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