Metal keyboards

Metal body

— keyboards whose body or certain elements are made of metal. This can be either the entire body or its parts – for example, a metal plate as a base for keys. Note that when it comes to the metal construction of the keyboard, the latter option is more common.

Compared to plastic — the most common material for keyboard cases — metal is much more durable, reliable, and long lasting. It has significant weight, but in this case this can also be considered an advantage – the massiveness contributes to stability and reduces the likelihood that the keyboard will “fidget” under your fingers. In addition, metal cases look stylish and solid. On the other hand, they are noticeably more expensive than plastic ones, and the mentioned advantages are not so much practical as psychological. Therefore, this feature is found mainly in advanced gaming models (see “Suitable for”), for which a solid appearance is no less important than functionality.