We haven’t had a brand-new Das Keyboard on our desk in a while. The manufacturer of mechanical keyboards played a significant role in the recent resurrection of mechanical models and is renowned for being the first to provide keyboards with blank keycaps for proficient touch typists. And over the years, Das has produced products that have been successful, such the Das Keyboard 4C TKL. also you will learn our article on Das Keyboard MacTigr review. Although its most recent model was designed with the Mac in mind, anyone can enjoy the opulent Das Keyboard MacTigr, a full-size, low-profile keyboard with Cherry MX key switches. With the exception of its stingy $219 price, it would surely delight any Apple power user. Without a doubt, the MacTigr is a high-quality keyboard, but in comparison to less expensive Mac keyboard options like the Logitech MX Mechanical, the value argument isn’t as compelling.
Design
Das Keyboard MacTigr mechanical keyboard offers a durable and well-crafted design. An aluminum unibody and stainless steel top make up the chassis. The stainless steel top fits snugly under the aluminum shell, and the MacTigr is quite heavy (weighing in at an impressive 1.1 kilograms or 2.43 pounds), in part due to its all-metal design. Consumers seeking a mechanical keyboard of this kind should already be assuming a fair amount of weight, but there are no surprises here. Underneath every key on the MacTigr keyboard is a Cherry MX Red switch. The result is a key design that is extremely durable and able to withstand heavy use. The Cherry MX Red switches, manufactured by Cherry of Germany, are said to be able to withstand 100 million keystrokes. The MacTigr keyboard’s standard 104-key layout combines a numeric keypad with a typical Apple keyboard; the MacTigr has built-in low-profile Doubleshot PBT keycaps that resist heavy wear. It has three media control buttons: forward, play/pause, and advance, as well as a volume dial and a sleep function button. The MacTigr’s keyboard has a standard 104-key layout, combined with a numeric keypad and a common Apple keyboard. It also has three media control buttons: forward, play/pause, and advance, as well as a volume dial and a sleep function button. On the back of the keyboard is a two-port USB-C hub and a USB-C connection cable. There are no movable keyboard feet to lift the back of the keyboard, limiting it to a horizontal typing angle. the USB-C connection cable is just under 72 inches long, more than enough for most workstation layouts. using USB-C technology, the computing devices can receive data quickly. The MacTigr does not have built-in keyboard lighting, so you cannot use the Das Keyboard’s dedicated lighting software, Q. Many Das Keyboard keyboards do not have backlighting, but this is not a major concern. For a wired keyboard where battery life is not a concern, it would have been nice to have backlighting and RGB integration on the MacTigr.
Das Keyboard MacTigr review: Keys
We used the MacTigr to type this entire article, and we can’t wait to switch back to our regular keyboard. For typing, we typically prefer tactile switches, but in some instances, like with the Vissles V84 and its VS II switch, we’ve come around to linear switches. The Cherry Low Profile Reds from the MacTigr, however, do not excite us. They have a soft, unappealing feel about them. Despite the switch having a 45 g actuation force, typing feels awkward. Perhaps the 3.2mm travel is what bothers me. Nevertheless, we do not like these switches, and the MacTigr does not allow you to replace them with something else. This device suffers from the absence of hot-swap compatibility. Meanwhile, we find the low profile keycaps to be annoying. They have a flimsy, cheap feel, and they easily snap off their switches. In actuality, three or four of the caps were missing when the keyboard was delivered. Even after pushing every cap to make sure they were firmly fastened to their switches, one even came away as we were typing. The MacTigr’s keycaps are very plain black with white legends because it lacks a backlight. Although that is a matter of opinion, we don’t find them particularly exciting.
Software
This is important because many peripherals these days are plug-and-play for both PCs and Macs, but compatibility is often an issue; the biggest advantage of the MacTigr is that you can just plug it into your Mac and it “works”. However, the Das Keyboard does not offer any associated software to configure, remap keys, or adjust RGB (in fact, there is no RGB), so you’ll have to hope this keyboard works for you. Considering that the majority of expensive mechanical keyboards made for gaming and productivity offer simple customization options, it would be great if anything. you can read our article on Das Keyboard MacTigr review.
Das Keyboard MacTigr review: Features
The MacTigr doesn’t have many unique features. It’s not specifically designed for gamers, but rather for Mac-using professionals who require a full-size keyboard. There isn’t much to speak of in terms of RGB or backlighting, sophisticated profiles, or anything else. N-key rollover, or NKRO, is one of Das Keyboard’s most prominent features, and it’s available on the MacTigr. This enables the keyboard to record multiple inputs simultaneously. Technically, you could, for instance, configure your keyboard to record five keystrokes simultaneously because the n stands for an integer. You won’t have to worry about your keyboard missing an input if you type extremely quickly, thanks to this feature. In actuality, though, this is a specialised feature. In the instance of the MacTigr, we can see how it can be advantageous for quick typists, for example, when performing numpad data entry chores. Other than that, we don’t think most people will ever need NKRO, and despite being cool, it can’t make up for the MacTigr’s drawbacks or high price.
Performance
Apple consumers will ultimately judge the Das Keyboard MacTigr keyboard on performance and comfort rather than a lack of fancy features, and the MacTigr stands out in that regard. If your workspace has an ideal typing angle, the MacTigr will be a pleasure to use. With about 50 grams of pressure, every keystroke registers correctly. Pre-travel is 1.2 mm and total travel is 3.2 mm. The result is a perfectly registered key action that provides the user with a lot of tactile input with little finger pressure. Compared to optical keyboards or membrane keyboards with scissor switches, keyboards with tactile feedback are more intuitive to type on. The difference is that when typing quickly, there is no need to guess or check the keyboard to see if a key is fully pressed; the resistance and feedback informs the brain that a key has been pressed. The result is enhanced biofeedback between the fingertips and the brain when typing. This allows skilled typists to work and type more quickly, and even non-professional typists will find the Das Keyboard MacTigr easy to use anyway. While typing, you will hear a very small sound, but it is quite mild and never bothersome, and the MacTigr’s signature “N-key” rollover (NKRO) is helpful for fast typing. No matter how many keys are pressed at the same time, NKRO can detect every keystroke.According to recent studies and literature, 10-key rollover is more than sufficient for every user, with the exception of those who are playing specific video games, and that NKRO is ineffective. However, NKRO does function as promised, and it is a convenient feature to have. Last but not least, the MacTigr keyboard features real plug-and-play technology. There are no drivers to download, and every computer to which the MacTigr is connected ought to instantly recognise it. Although this keyboard is not intended for Windows PCs, as previously mentioned, it connected to our Windows devices without any problems at all.
Price and availability
Intensely targeted at Apple customers, the Das Keyboard MacTigr Mechanical Keyboard is a niche product. It sells for $219 at retail in the US, which is about £190 or AU$340. Das Keyboard is about as high-end as mechanical keyboards come, but some people are willing to pay this price for them. Although the MacTigr lacks some of the features of other mechanical keyboards in the $200 price range, many of its rivals in this market make some sort of compromise. For instance, the $159.99 Razer Pro Type Ultra mechanical keyboard has wireless connectivity and backlighting. However, instead of using Apple-specific keys, its keyboard layout uses Windows-specific ones (such as the “CTRL” key, the Windows key, etc.). The ProType Ultra is not a perfect fit, but if you can get past the Windows keycaps (you can remap keys as necessary for MacOS use), it is a good value. also You will check our article on Das Keyboard MacTigr review.
Das Keyboard MacTigr review: Conclusion
Manufacturers of mechanical keyboards tend to ignore Mac users. Mechanical keyboards are often Windows layouts with USB-A connectors, leaving unnoticed the many MacBook users who do not have USB-A ports and macOS users who yearn for Option and Command keys. founded in 2005. Das Keyboard, a subsidiary of Metadot, has decided to level the playing field by announcing today the MacTigr mechanical keyboard and making it clear that it is only compatible with macOS. the MacTigr features a Mac layout, a USB-C cable, two USB-C ports, and high-quality switches to appeal to customers accustomed to paying more for superior design.
