Das Keyboard MacTigr vs Das Keyboard Prime 13
The Das Keyboard MacTigr and the Das Keyboard Prime 13 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Das Keyboard Prime 13 is the cheaper of the two at $159 versus $219; stock, the Das Keyboard MacTigr sounds low-profile clack and the Das Keyboard Prime 13 quiet, minimalist tone from cherry mx2a switches; the silent red option further dampens bottom-out noise..
- Lower priceDas Keyboard Prime 13$159 versus $219
Choose the Das Keyboard MacTigr if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Choose the Das Keyboard Prime 13 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($159).
Das Keyboard MacTigr vs Das Keyboard Prime 13, spec by spec
| Das Keyboard MacTigr | Das Keyboard Prime 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Low profile | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | Laser-etched low-profile | Laser-etched keycaps, standard Cherry MX stem compatible |
| Case | Titanium and aluminum | anodized aluminum top panel |
| Mount | Tray | n/a |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $219 | $159 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | low-profile clack | Quiet, minimalist tone from Cherry MX2A switches; the Silent Red option further dampens bottom-out noise. |
| Released | 2022 | n/a |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
82% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Das Keyboard MacTigr; 64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Das Keyboard Prime 13.
Where to buy the Das Keyboard MacTigr
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