Das Keyboard 6 Professional Review

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The Das Keyboard series has been one of the gold standards for mechanical keyboards for office use. The Das Keyboard 6 takes things to the next level with a refined design with simple aesthetics, solid build quality, and a USB Type-C hub for charging devices and connecting peripherals. It also features genuine Cherry switches and a simple white backlight for typing and gaming in the dark. At $199, it’s expensive but will be a great match for users interested in trading RGB backlighting for a more elegant design, dedicated media controls, and extra connectivity options.

Das Keyboard has been making some of the best mechanical keyboards for professionals since 2006. We’ve looked at several of its models in the past and have always been impressed at the level of build quality and the typing experience they offer. They’re understated but high quality, embracing minimalism without skimping on build quality.

That’s exactly the case with its latest release, the Das Keyboard 6 Professional. Retailing for $199, this keyboard features a full 104-key layout with dedicated media controls and an oversized volume wheel for easy adjustments. Follow those media controls upward and over the edge and you’ll find a dedicated sleep button for your PC and a two-port USB Type-C port for connecting and charging devices. 

This isn’t a keyboard you turn to for flash. It’s made to blend in, to be a sleeper keyboard. Your cube-mates may not see much difference at a glance but once they go hands-on with it, they’ll immediately be able to tell how much better of a keyboard it is than the simple membrane keys they have at their own desk. 

Let’s go top down. The keycaps are a simple black with laser-etched legends. Simple white LEDs illuminate them