Epic Das Keyboard 4 Professional Mechanical Keyboard Review - @Barnacules
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I am a huge fan of Das Keyboard's I have 4 of them already in my collection so Das Keyboard was nice enough to send me this Das Keyboard 4 Professional which is their newest design that ships this month! It's rare for me to get to review something before it's available to the general public and I could not be more impressed with the keyboard. It's about as solid as you can get with a keyboard and I would feel confident using this all day long every single day. I recently reviewed a Cooler Master CMStorm Mech keyboard which was also a very nice keyboard and had some features more targeted at gamers and I did love that keyboard and use it on my edit box for the macro capabilities but given the choice I would use the Das Keyboard for day to day operations on my main machine since it just feels more solid and familiar to me and every little key click gives me a bit of joy.
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Das Keyboard 4 Professional mechanical keyboard is made of the highest-quality materials and robust construction you can feel. All of our keyboards are designed with high-performance, gold-plated mechanical key switches lasting up to 50 million keystrokes. When Germans design it, you know it has to be good.
Cherry MX mechanical key switches with gold contacts
Dedicated media control with oversized volume knob
2-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub - Up to 5Gb/s, 10x the speed of USB 2.0
Instant sleep button to save energy
Laser-etched key cap inscriptions to prevent fading
104-key US layout
Footbar to raise keyboard also functions as a ruler (you'll thank us later)
Extra long 6.5 ft (201 cm) USB cable with single USB type-A connector
Dimensions: 18 x 6.8 x .80 inches (45.72 x 17.272 x 2.032 cm)
Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
NKRO over USB for faster gaming, programming, or anything that makes you a formidable opponent in work or play
Anodized aluminium top panel
Firmware updatable
System requirements
PC Windows, Linux, ChromeOS or Mac
One USB 1.1., 2.0 or 3.0 port
No driver required
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I went and purchased this keyboard based on your review. I love the way this thing feels! I do a lot of typing and spend a lot of time in front of a computer. This has been the best keyboard I have ever owned. The keys cradle my fingers perfectly. All black keeps it professional. My model has the cherry MX blue switches, which feel great, perfect for typing.
Dat editing though! Awesome stuff Jerry. As usual, keep up the great work!
NyQuil fueled editing FTW! :P
Barnacules Nerdgasm Get well soon man!
+Barnacules Nerdgasm I just got one as a review unit waiting to buy a camera so i do a review
I just ordered this keyboard right now after watching the video. I've been doing some research on mechanical keyboards for the past few days and this one is probably the best I've seen so far. Pretty excited about it. Thanks for the review!
Barn with these keyboard reviews you've made me realize I have a keyboard addiction. I need them all I want them all. ! :D Great video btw
"Some emblem I've never seen before"
That's their logo and you own four of these...
Jerry,
Hope you feel better,
Keep up the hard work!!
I would love to see what is in that magical pc of yours!!
I know right I love his work and everything. I mean. Not only his set-up is awesome. But also just his entertainment. He reviews always interresting and awesome stuff! :D
I love your edits. Funny as hell lol. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Jerry for the informing video! Just bought my Das Keyboard off of Amazon, luckily I'm still in return policy so I can upgrade to the new design!!
This looks like the keyboard for me. Right now I have an old 90's keyboard with the grey and white keys. And while it's awesomely retro I'm definitely getting this. Looks amazing.
Wow! I rarely see excellent reviewers like you, you're doing an excellent job tx!
I think you have epic entertaining skills as you kept me watching through the entire 16 min. Keep it up!
Why am I just finding you now? WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I NEEDED YOU BEFORE!? I think I am sold on the DK4 after watching this great reviews. Keep up the good work!
Awesome review! I love the Daskeyboard, I just wish I could get this new one. I recently got the Pro S and I love it! I would trade it for the world. I had been looking for a keyboard that would do both gaming and typing for me in a decent manner and this was it!
Thanks for this review! I will be saving money and getting this one AFAP (as fast as possible)!
You rock!
I like this guy! Thanks for the thorough review.
Just got this keyboard, same configuration. Best ever keyboard experience in 47 years.
What a great review. I really like this keyboard from everything I'm seeing. I'm torn between the brown or the blue Cherry keys, but now your selling me on the blue. One guy said the brown still had as good a feel as the blue, but less clicking. Wish I could try one, but I'm so sick of cheap keyboards that give you nothing but problems. I'm probably gonna pop for this board. I love the nice looks of it too. Thanks for a really fun and informative review, and if your apologizing for typing slow on this, I'm gonna go bury my head somewhere. I'm not sure I can even do 80 wpm. Marc.
Great video. Informative and very helpful. I own two Das keyboards, but when the new Das Keyboard 4 Professional came out, after seeing this video, I purchased it right away. I work on a keyboard 24/7 for my job and want the Rolls-Royce of all keyboards, which for me is the Das. Thanks for taking the time to do this. :)
Lets just say I need a ruler on my desk for other reasons. ifyouknowwhatimean
They do come in "handy", don't they. #seewhatididthereimnotfunnycrycry
Can't wait for the next keyboard review
Awesome video Jerry!
Great review. Looks like a fantastic keyboard.
Got the das keyboard 4 for mac and i love everything about it
I like keyboard sounds. Great review.
Awesome video Barnacules.
Very nice review. I think I'm gonna get the Ultimate version soon with the blank keys. Thinking of getting the ones with the Brown keyswitches though and was wondering if you've tried them.
"das" is german and means "the". So the company name is "the keyboard"
erstmalnentee Aha. Toll
? Wollte ich nur sagen, weil die meisten die das Video hier schauen, werden das warscheinlich nur wissen.
darauf erstmal nen Tee xD
erstmalnentee THE KEYBOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL.
puhahhhhhhhh mind blown
I have a Max keyboard Nighthawk x8 and I LOVE it! I love how clicky the keys are and the orange backlight matches my Madcatz MMO 7 mouse. MECH keyboards forever!!
3:50
"Some emblem I've never seen before"
And he says he's a big fan of Das?! XD
+Auz and that is das's own logo XD
Got my 4 Ultimate w/ browns yesterday and loving the crap out of it so far. What surprised me the most right off the bat is how friggin heavy and solid it is, especially when it's being marketed as being the thinnest mkb available.
Not sure I'd recommend it at its standard price though, I'd probably be fine dropping stuff like the volume wheel and the aluminum if it meant cutting 50+ bucks off the price. When I got it it was on sale for about the same price as a ducky shine which made the little bonus features stand out a hell of a lot more.
definitely gonna pic one of these up
DasKeyboard what a beautiful peace of technology, gonna buy one!
Hey Jerry. I saw all your DAS keyboard videos. You have done a great job with your videos by the way. I have a question though for you if you want to answer it of course. Which type of keys do you prefer the most for typing text and programming? The Cherry MX Blues , the Browns, the Reds or some other type of switch (like the black ones, clear ones, grey ones, etc... or even the buckling spring if you have ever tried them) ? I am trying to figure out which suits the best for me.I don't have much finger strength and I don't mind the clicky sound no matter how loud it is.
Thank you for your time.
Really useful video Jerry. I need your advice on choosing between Cherry MX Blue and Brown switches. You mention the fact that you touch type a lot, every day. Which do you prefer? Blue or Brown? I just don't want to get Repetitive Strain Injury by using switches that might require more than a 'touch'. I'd appreciate your advice.
Great review, thanks!
this looks great. I want one!
Just watched a few of your videos - nice work here, man. Subbed for more content. Keep it up :)
Nice as always man.
Do one of those with an angled set of keys, that whole 'natural' thing, and I would so be on board for that! Just.. I'm so used to a natural style keyboard that something of that style would just hurt my hands far too much. Great review though! Keep 'em comin!
If only this exact keyboard came with RGB lighting.
I would like RGB for the times I want to play with lights. But I don't want to be limited to one color.
+Zeroplanetz Then get a Corsair keyboard :)
Chris Kreidler No. I looked into the k70 rgb. It would work but there are to many issues with it. just do a search on it. also the lighting of only being on half the keys sucks. its a total bummer. so I will remain in my search for a while to come yet.
+Zeroplanetz The RGB Corsair doesn't have issues, and all the keys are lit. It's the regular backlit version that had LED's dying with the initial versions. With that said, my k70 is brown and I'm now really considering a Das Keyboard with blues, I also wish they had an RGB version to match the rest of my rig.
Brawndo well even the RGB versions have had there fair share of issues. That being said though, most of the ones for sale are the MX red versions as well which I don't want. I just really want a solid RGB keyboard that's not gaming-ly over done that works properly.
1-Aluminum/Black or darker colored
2-Volume/Media Keys
3-RGB lighting
4-Cherry MX Blue or Brown or Black
5-Non spacey gaming (esk)
Surely it cant be hard to make one like this. Non Corsair. This Das Keyboard would be perfect if it had an optional RGB keyset.
The Gskill would be nice if I could remove those wings on it. But no one will comment on that.
Outstanding Video!
I just bought one and I love it!
I have had a lot of awesome keyboards my last two were a Filco Majestouch Ninja and a Ducky Shine 3 I think the Corsair K70 was before those but the Das simply beats all the keyboards I have owned its made so well and just happens to look amazing too. I got mine with the mx browns even though usually I am more of a Blue switch guy but I gotta say I absolutely love this keyboard.
Great video! Helped me to reach a desicion to buy it or not :) thank you
Nice Review! You might even make me considering to buy the 4th generation one. Biggest fixes: The USB-switch on the back instead of the right side and n-key rollover for usb. I was never that much of a PS/2 fanatic, since my PS/2 port has some issues.
This is a mighty fine fucking looking keyboard! Was randomly going to their site and saw it and looked for a review asap. Good review.
Nice Video as always!
very smooth reviews man, nice! keep it up :-)
Love the Pink Floyd lyrics in the first typeracer session! XD
I must have, I always wanted one since a client of mine introduced me to them in 2008. Great review and NyQuil has affected your wpm haha.
Great video!
Hi B, i actually went and purchased this keyboard, true its a hardcore built keyboard, very sturdy and you can tell from typing on it that its built well. However the only gripe that i have with it is i find that its extremely high............. what i mean by that is that i find my wrists need to be elevated off the actual table to be able to type properly. After a period of time there is no doubt my wrists will be tired. I am considering getting a wrist support gel pad, do you feel this sensation as well or do i have to just get used to it ?
Awesome review! Awesome keyboard! Your're awesome!. Keep making cool videos.
Looks like I'll be getting one of these once they're available in Canada.
I'm still rocking my Razer Black Widow 2012 with Cherry MX Blues. Probably not going to get rid of this thing anytime soon, but it's nice to see Das update their stuff. Wasn't expecting to see a dedicated media section though. Awesome.
i learn a lot from your videos
love the vid - Ordered mine on 7/2, now you can't order them b/c they are out of stock. Mine hasn't shipped yet so I'm guessing that I'm on backorder. Is there any advantage to disabling N key rollover? Personally, I do not game and type about 75 wpm so I can't imagine I will need it but, if its there - why not use it?
Been waiting for a review of this new keyboard! First on TH-cam?
The N-key rollover toggle helps when using the keyboard for BIOS navigation. Some motherboards don't support N-key rollover when entering BIOS.
I love how the first thing you had to type were the yellow submarine lyrics from the beatles
Great review! Thnx for the info ;)
If Das made backlit keyboards, I would be so happy.
+He Man yap, this one looks like another keyboard from tesco for 20$... #nohate but it's true :D
Those screens though!!! DAMN
The reason why you want to disable nkro at times is because nkro over USB has notorious compatibility issue with Mac and some motherboard and sometime will not be recognized in the bios setting.
I am so getting one of these
Hello Barnacules, I'm hoping you reply to my question. My question is do the WASD keycaps from the website perfectly fit the new Das Keyboard 4 Professional? If not have you found any that can perfectly match them? I'm wanting some red replacement keycaps for the Das Keyboard once I get my hands on it!
Thanks in advance.
You've convinced me to go Das.
Still liking my Chicony from 1991, also with mx blue switches. It came with my 386 pc and I never replaced it. My wife tried to make me throw it away multiple times, but it's still on my desk and still types awesome. Also have and IBM model M from '88 which is loads of fun to type on, but the keys on that one feel just a bit too small somehow.
Dude that keyboard looks sick man and I mean the good kind I want it but i'm happy the way my computer and keyboard is
Hey Jerry, ever considered using and making a video about an IBM Model M? Or if you would miss your Windows Key too much, and would like to have a newly produced one instead, what about the keyboards from Unicomp? Would sure love to see what you think of it.
looks sick
I'm looking to get a new keyboard, and this one looks awesome. Now I know from the video that it looks like you can type on it really well, but how does it work for a gaming keyboard? I want to know because I am really tempted to buy it, but that is one large factor.
I really like using the Corsair Strafe... It is an awesome keyboard, what are your thoughts Barnacles
Because they don't have a TenKeyless version, I bought the CM Storm Rapid-I and I couldn't be happier! :D
Very nice review. Thinking of buying one of these. Could you do a maintenance video for the keyboard? I noticed you pulling off keys with a tool. Do you regularly
vacuum under the keys with a vacuum cleaner?. What maintenance tools do you recommend? By now you must be over your bad cold. Thanks for a good solid review! If you've already done a maintenance video, could you post the link?
LOL I've never seen you before But I love your desk figures. Those are big ass monitors.
I used to know a web developer who had the original das keyboard with blank key caps, oh how he loved that thing :)
oh man thumbs up for the Pink Floyd song Echoes that you just type raced. My favorite song from them of all time.
I love it when you stick your face into the corner of the screen!! it is beautiful!! haha!!
Hey I love the video! Quick question, where did you get the Razer mousepad if you can can you send me a link or something please. Thanks
Dat fast typing though!
Alex Martigny I knew you were 12 years old you tried to backup somebody who was being insulted
+zdf46 Wow, where are you coming from? o.O . And how is helping someone mean you're 12?
I'm 31
David Abbs nobody asked
David Abbs and still here insulting kids... so sad
Everything about this is awesome. The name. The persona. I dig. Subscribed.
bought my self a filco mejestouch cherry mx blues ninja so pumped for it
It's the Das Keyboard logo on the Windows key.
Do you use caps lock or shift when you type multiple big letters like "USB"?. I'm learning touch type and it fells wierd to switch between the left and right shift key when I type words with all big letters.
this is what I like about non gaming keyboards because of the features and build quality for the price
First keyboard I've found which is tempting me to upgrade from my trusty Logitech G110 "Gaming" (kind-of) board. I don't use macros, so that's not a concern. I love the design of this Daskeyboard 4, so I am pretty sold on it - Just need to gather the coin to buy one!
Thanks for helping me find my keyboard Barnacules Nerdgasm
Wow awesome
You typed Pink Floyd's lyrics for 'Echoes'!!
This aside, awesome vid!
I've never actually owned a mechanical keyboard, and due to pricing, I won't for a while, but are they really worth the hype? I have a Steelseries Apex keyboard, and I absolutely love it. To me, membrane keys are extremely comfortable to type with. I'm just a little unsure if I would like a mechanical keyboard.
It all comes down to personal preference but I've yet to meet someone that typed on a mechanical keyboard in person and wanted to go back to membrain :D
I have tried the Cm storm quickfire tk (MX Blue), it this keyboard exclactly the the same ( besides the built quality) ? Also Are do all the Cherry keys have the same actuation force if the are the same color?
Thermaltake now has silver metal key caps to match the metal base. They ring when you type at speed.
Can the keyboard "foot" be used towards the front (bottom) of the keyboard to give it a negative tilt? Because that would be awesome.
Can u please do a review of the new sennheiser g4me zero premium headset, i want to know if i should get these or beyerdynamic mmx300, you would think beyerdynamic would have brought out an updated version as the mmx300 is a few years old now. Thanks
Whats the difference between the keys from the Das Keyboard and another keyboard with Blue switches? Arent they the same, because they have the same keys. WIll I type quicker on this even though I didnt like another Blue switch keyboard (CM Storm Quick fire tk, and Blackwidow)?
The thumbnail for this video is epic. It makes me lol everytime the video shows up on my channel.
Nice pink Floyd reference in the practice mode from the song Echoes.
I think I replayed the, "who makes this sh*t up?" line as he was competing in TypeRacer about a dozen times. That cracked me up way more than I thought it would.
Do you use the risers when you type? Personally, it hurts my wrists when I don't use them.