Tech site The Verge's staff reveal which keyboards they use every day

The team at US technology news site The Verge has published a roundup in which staff describe the keyboards they actually use. The author set out to learn what colleagues type on and found a wide spread: some prioritise ergonomics and function, others focus on feel, sound, layout and looks, and a few simply use whatever is in front of them.

NuPhy and Keychron models came up often. Apple's wireless keyboard has loyal users, and the split Kinesis Freestyle is unexpectedly well represented.

Ergonomics and everyday comfort

Senior reporter Jay Peters uses a Kinesis Freestyle Pro. After wrist pain in the late 2010s he tried many ergonomic keyboards, and he says this one feels best. Product manager Danielle Steussy has used Apple keyboards for more than 20 years, while editor at large David Pierce moved from Logitech's MX Keys S to an Apple Magic Keyboard because he wanted a Touch ID button for the 1Password password manager.

Mechanical and custom builds

Executive editor Jacob Kastrenakes built a keyboard with a Boop Redux case, GMK Dots keycaps and silent switches. He admits it is a practical downgrade from his earlier Apple keyboard, but says he likes how it looks. Laptop reviewer Antonio G. Di Benedetto still keeps his TM680 kit, bought from AliExpress in 2021, which he modified by lubricating the switches and adding foam inside the case.

Senior reviews editor Nathan Edwards alternates between a Leopold FC660C with Topre switches and two Omnitype Bauer Lite boards. News writer Stevie Bonifield has used a NuPhy Halo75 V2 for a year, and transportation editor Andrew J. Hawkins uses a NuPhy Air75.

The Keychron K2, Logitech G713 and Corsair K55 RGB Pro are also mentioned. Former senior editor TC Sottek settled on cheaper models after spilling water on expensive keyboards three times.