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APPEARANCE
The color scheme is a bit industrial. It's not meant to be cute or shown off. It doesn't have a visible logo on the face and has no RGB (LED backlight). There are white lights beneath the number pad and the caps lock button, but they're not brilliant and honestly serve no purpose. It feels like they were just thrown in for brownie points, but the boys at havit will get no brownies from me. Or maybe they will, but they'll be stale if they're used to celebrate the lighting.
This keyboard isn't too heavy or too light; it's not moving around while you type, even if you do so aggressively. There are latches on the back to keep it elevated at an angle and well-placed rubber stops to help keep it in place. The durable threaded cord is long enough for most set ups and no software is required for use. Just plug in and go.
KEYS/SOUND
The keys are pretty tall and super sensitive, so depending on your proficiency as a typist you may have an adjustment period where you'll accidentally hit two keys at the same time before getting used to it.
There's no flex whatsoever in the body, I don't care how much force you use while typing. This keyboard feels solid, and for the price, I'm definitely impressed.
The keys respond with what feels and sounds like tactile switches, but I'll admit I'm not educated enough about switches to say for sure. What I can say is that you don't need to fully compress them. A soft tap is all that's needed to register, which can lead to a problem with the sensitivity I mentioned above.
The sound is like a dull clacking; it's definitely not subtle, but not the kind of whiny clacking you might get from lighter keyboards that felt like they were made in a toy factory.
VERDICT
Overall (and especially considering its price), this keyboard has great value, despite the fact it's not high-end or made of the finest materials the industry has to offer. If you can look past its aesthetic shortcomings, its lack of wireless and RGB features, and the sensitivity of the keys, you won't be disappointed. This product does exactly what it's supposed to do, which is offer you a consistent, solid, and responsive piece of hardware.
Edit: I'm sure the switches under the keys are linear, and not tactile like I suspected. They're just way too sensitive and lack the noticeable pressure you'd feel from tactile or clicky variants. The good thing with sensitive keys is that you'll have to learn to be more accurate, but if you don't care about that expect many errors when the tips or sides of your fingers accidentally brush against other keys.
| Brand | havit |
|---|---|
| Series | HV-KB487L |
| Item model number | KB487L-US |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Linux, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 2000, Windows 10 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14.17 x 5.12 x 1.57 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.17 x 5.12 x 1.57 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Manufacturer | havit |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B085ZDXGZW |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | March 17, 2020 |
