i’m not a tech person at all but my work has BAD keyboards. like they just suck so i was thinking about getting one to replace it. others have brought in their own as well so i wouldn’t be seen as a hardo.
if anyone has good options for modeling that would be appropriate for office lmk! thanks
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Based on the discussions on Wall Street Oasis, it seems that many people in the investment banking field have considered bringing their own keyboards to improve their work performance. However, there are differing opinions on this. Some users suggest that bringing your own keyboard, especially a mechanical one, might be seen as too loud or distracting in an office environment.
One user mentioned considering the Das Keyboard 4 Professional Cherry MX Brown, but another user advised against bringing your own keyboard as a Summer Analyst. Yet another user suggested Logitech models like the k840, as long as they don't have flashy lights or other distracting features.
Ultimately, the best keyboard for you would be one that helps you work best and is not disruptive in your office environment. It might be worth researching further or asking your colleagues for their recommendations.
Sources: Best Mechanical Keyboard, Best Keyboard for IB, Top WFH keyboard for IB
There’s non-clacky mechanical keyboard options. From memory, the switches ascend in noisiness from brown to red to blue. I’ve used red switches in the office for 5+ years now and it’s never been an issue, but YMMV.
At the office I bought a logitech 2 in 1 mouse and keyboard set. It was either $20 or $40. At home I have the keyboard that came attached to my macbook. Both work fine. I have never once thought about what keyboard I use.
I love the cheap Logitech 2-1. Have it in my real office and home office
Go to a store that sells them and test a few. I like mechanical keyboards, MX red switches in particular, but I also have an office so I can use it without pissing people off. Would probably avoid mechanical in the bullpen.
Good advice. They make silent reds as well. You can also buy a switch tester off Amazon and see what you like.
If you work around people, avoid “clicky” switches.
Would recommend Brown for the bullpen
Whatever keyboard is loaded with RGB lights
The more lights the less likely someone is back office
I use a Leopold FC900R in all black with MX Silent Red switches (quieter) in my home office setup but as others have pointed out your keyboard doesn't matter that much. Just don't get one with a bunch of LEDs/loud switches/no numpad or a weird layout.
Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless + MX Master 3s Mouse. Without a doubt. Make sure you reprogram the mouse buttons as well, based on your day-to-day work.
I like the tactile quiet switches since they're not louder than a normal keyboard, but still have the responsiveness of a mechanical keyboard.
I just bought this one and cannot recommend it enough. Also have tactile silent keys. Beautiful.
What did you reprogram your mouse keys to? Haven’t been too creative yet
Nothing crazy:
I like my ducky a lot. Think it’s the one 2 or 3
ikbc cd108 retro (light clicky / brown)
Are any of these ergonomic?
bump
Logitech!
Honestly the best, cleanest feeling non mechanical keyboard is the lenovo professional ultraslim. Check it out - the keys feel snappy and great but arent at all clicky like the mech keyboards
I thought they discontinued those?
Nope, I recently just got a second one for my office - I didnt like using a different keyboard at home vs office. got it from the actual lenovo site
Depends on your personal preference.
I chose mx keys and I don't have any problems so far.
As per mechanical keyboards.. there are just ton of choices and really depends on your specific taste. Be aware of the sound though.. Even silent reds are quite loud compared to normal keyboards.
If you're on a budget, a simple k120 should do the trick.
I use a GMMK full sized keyboard with Gateron Brown switches. I love the typing experience but it is much louder than my other mechanical keyboard with Gateron Optical Silver switches.
How deep do you want to go?
Logitech g915 TKL
I use the Logitech g pro x tkl keyboard and found it to be a solid one
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