Das Keyboard is a company that has been in the keyboard game for a while now. They have been known for their blank keycaps, which are perfect for touch typists. Recently, they’ve come back into the spotlight with their new Das Keyboard 4C TKL. We took the time to review it and found that it’s a great keyboard overall. ..
The Das Keyboard MacTigr is a full-size, low-profile keyboard with Cherry MX key switches. It has a $219 price tag, which is the only downside, but it is definitely worth the investment. It is a high-quality keyboard and would be perfect for any Apple power user. ..
Design
The Das Keyboard MacTigr mechanical keyboard is a durable and well-crafted design. It features an aluminum unibody and stainless steel top that makes up the chassis. The stainless steel top fits snugly under the aluminum shell, and the MacTigr is quite heavy (weighing in at an impressive 1.1 kilograms or 2.43 pounds), in part due to its all-metal design. This keyboard is perfect for consumers seeking a mechanical keyboard of this kind, as it offers a fair amount of weight without sacrificing performance or durability.
This keyboard is designed with durability in mind. The Cherry MX Red switches are said to be able to withstand 100 million keystrokes, which makes it perfect for use in professional settings.
The MacTigr keyboard is a 104-key layout that combines a numeric keypad with a typical Apple keyboard. The MacTigr has built-in low-profile Doubleshot PBT keycaps that resist heavy wear. It has three media control buttons: forward, play/pause, and advance, as well as a volume dial and a sleep function button. ..
The MacTigr’s keyboard has a standard 104-key layout, combined with a numeric keypad and a common Apple keyboard. It also has three media control buttons: forward, play/pause, and advance, as well as a volume dial and a sleep function button.
The keyboard has a two-port USB-C hub and a USB-C connection cable. The USB-C connection cable is just under 72 inches long, more than enough for most workstation layouts. The USB-C technology allows the computing devices to receive data quickly.
The MacTigr does not have built-in keyboard lighting, so you cannot use the Das Keyboard’s dedicated lighting software. This is a minor inconvenience, as many Das Keyboard keyboards do not have backlighting. For a wired keyboard where battery life is not a concern, it would have been nice to have backlighting and RGB integration on the MacTigr. ..
Das Keyboard MacTigr review: Keys
We used the MacTigr to type this entire article, and we can’t wait to switch back to our regular keyboard. For typing, we typically prefer tactile switches, but in some instances, like with the Vissles V84 and its VS II switch, we’ve come around to linear switches. The Cherry Low Profile Reds from the MacTigr do not excite us.
The MacTigr has a soft, unappealing feel about it. Despite the switch having a 45 g actuation force, typing feels awkward. Perhaps the 3.2mm travel is what bothers me. Nevertheless, we do not like these switches and the MacTigr does not allow you to replace them with something else. This device suffers from the lack of hot-swap compatibility.
The low profile keycaps on the MacTigr keyboard are cheaply made and easily snap off their switches. Three or four of the caps were missing when the keyboard was delivered, and even after pushing every cap to make sure they were firmly fastened to their switches, one even came away as we were typing. The MacTigr’s keycaps are very plain black with white legends because it lacks a backlight. Although that is a matter of opinion, we don’t find them particularly exciting. ..
Software
This is an important article because many peripherals these days are plug-and-play for both PCs and Macs, but compatibility can be a problem. The biggest advantage of the Das Keyboard is that you can just plug it into your Mac and it “works.” However, the Das Keyboard does not offer any associated software to configure, remap keys, or adjust RGB. So you’ll have to hope this keyboard works for you. Considering that the majority of expensive mechanical keyboards made for gaming and productivity offer simple customization options, it would be great if anything.
Das Keyboard MacTigr review: Features
The MacTigr is a full-size keyboard designed for Mac users who need a keyboard with more features than the standard Apple keyboard. It doesn’t have many unique features, but it has NKRO which enables the keyboard to record multiple inputs simultaneously. ..
The MacTigr is a specialised keyboard that records five keystrokes simultaneously. This feature is beneficial for quick typists, for example, when performing numpad data entry chores. Other than that, we don’t think most people will ever need NKRO.
Performance
The Das Keyboard MacTigr keyboard is designed to provide a comfortable typing experience. Its ideal typing angle makes it easy to type, and its total travel allows for accurate keystroke registration.
Tactile feedback keyboards are more intuitive to type on than optical keyboards or membrane keyboards with scissor switches. The difference is that when typing quickly, there is no need to guess or check the keyboard to see if a key is fully pressed; the resistance and feedback informs the brain that a key has been pressed. The result is enhanced biofeedback between the fingertips and the brain when typing.
This keyboard is easy to use and has NKRO, which helps you type quickly. It also has a 10-key rollover, which is more than enough for everyone. There are no drivers to download, and every computer that the keyboard is connected to should recognize it.
Price and availability
The Das Keyboard MacTigr Mechanical Keyboard is a niche product that sells for $219 at retail in the US. It is about as high-end as mechanical keyboards come, but some people are willing to pay this price for them. Although the MacTigr lacks some of the features of other mechanical keyboards in the $200 price range, many of its rivals in this market make some sort of compromise. ..
The Razer Pro Type Ultra keyboard has wireless connectivity and backlighting. However, instead of using Apple-specific keys, its keyboard layout uses Windows-specific ones (such as the “CTRL” key, the Windows key, etc.). The ProType Ultra is not a perfect fit, but if you can get past the Windows keycaps (you can remap keys as necessary for MacOS use), it is a good value.
Das Keyboard MacTigr review: Conclusion
Mechanical keyboards are often Windows layouts with USB-A connectors, leaving macOS users without the option to use their preferred keyboard layout and command keys. Das Keyboard, a subsidiary of Metadot, has decided to level the playing field by announcing today the MacTigr mechanical keyboard, which is only compatible with macOS. The MacTigr features a Mac layout, a USB-C cable, two USB-C ports, and high-quality switches to appeal to customers accustomed to paying more for superior design. ..
