Das Keyboard MacTigr review: Finally, a true Mac mechanical
Enlarge / Das Keyboard MacTigr mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding)
| Specs at a glance: Das Keyboard MacTigr | |
|---|---|
| Switches | Cherry MX Low Profile Red |
| Keycaps | PBT plastic |
| Connectivity options | USB-C cable |
| Backlighting | None |
| Size | 17.16 x 5 x 1.06 inches 436 x 127 x 27 mm |
| Weight | 2.43 pounds (1,100 g) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price (MSRP) | $219 |
| Other | 2x USB-C passthrough ports |
Mechanical keyboard manufacturers have a habit of overlooking Mac users. More often than not, mechanical keyboards come with Windows layouts and USB-A connectors, ignoring the many MacBook users with no USB-A ports and the macOS users craving Option and Command keys.
Das Keyboard, a Metadot sub-brand founded in 2005, released the MacTigr mechanical keyboard today to help balance the scales, listing macOS as the board's only supported operating system. The MacTigr doubles down with a Mac layout, USB-C cable, a pair of USB-C ports, and quality switches that will please users used to paying a premium for elevated designs.
But that's about all the MacTigr does. It lacks power features, like easy programmability or swappable mechanical switches. It's not bad, but it is fairly boring, and I expected this cat to have a more memorable roar for its $219 MSRP.