Das Keyboard X50Q

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Das Keyboard X50Q mechanical keyboard
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The Das Keyboard X50Q is a 104-key full-size keyboard with Omron-made Gamma Zulu soft-tactile switches, per-key RGB with programmable Q Applet system and notification alerts, and a detachable palm rest. It launched at a $199 MSRP in 2018, is wired only, and is now sold mainly as certified-refurbished stock.

Best for: gaming, office, enthusiast.

Das Keyboard X50Q specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap n/a
Stock switches Omron Gamma Zulu Soft Tactile
Keycaps ABS keycaps, includes a gaming-textured WASD upgrade kit
Case aluminum top panel
Mount n/a
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $99
Sound (stock) Soft tactile bump with a crisp, muted sound from the shorter-travel Gamma Zulu switches.
Released 2018

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