Mechanical Numeric Keypad GATERON Brown Switch Wired Ice Blue Backlit Gaming Keypad 21 keys Mini Numpad Portable Keypad Extended layout Black Magicforce by Qisan

I would recommend this keypad to most people who need to use a keypad for high-volume number entry. While its portable for sure, its quite a bit bigger than the more compact options out there. This is necessary compromise for its mechanical switch design which offers superior usability and ergonomics over membrane keys that require you to press down firmly to actuate the key.These GATERON switches feel very, very close the Cherry MX brown switches I am used to so its no issue to work with. For those that don't know switches are color-coded according to their internal design and you pick what color you want based on what feel you want out of your keys. Brown-style switches have a tiny bump in their mechanism to make a tactile bump sensation as you type on them. They also have lighter pressure to actuation making touch typing all the easier, it also means at the end of a long day of accounts receivable posting my finger joints don't hurt from being slammed into a keypad with force for thousands of strikes per day.I also really like that this expanded keypad decided to keep the standard keypad layout and only add new buttons at the top. I've seen too many mess with that layout and I don't need to go around screwing with my muscle memory as I switch computers. What is even better is the functions are actually useful adding escape, tab, and backspace. I've seen other models have silly decisions like a calculator key as the normal press and tab as the modified FN + key press. Sorry when I am using Excel, I'm pressing tab a literal 2500 times for every time I might need to call up the calculator.The back light is actually pretty darn bright, visible in a lit room even at the lowest setting before off. This could be a pro or con depending on your taste. I also really, really, really like that the back-light for numlock goes out when you turn it off. If you are like me and rocking a 60% keyboard and a separate keypad you have no other visual indicator if numlock is on or not.Lets see, its got that slight incline nearly all keyboards have, so again it won't mess with your muscle memory, and the base is a nice sturdy aluminum with a classy looking polished section. With ample rubber on the bottom it also doesn't move around my desk while working. All this for quite an affordable price over other mechanical keypads. Now if only it came in wireless...

Pros:The backlight is good and has some cool modes. Built in calculator hotkey is awesome! Love the one handed function keys for everything number related. Pairs well with a TKL keyboard! Has gateron brown switches which are decent, less scratchy but smaller bump than cherry MX browns. I think it has an aluminum top plate and the whole thing is constructed fairly well. Has an adjustable foot too.Cons:Only has 2-key rollover and seems to be somewhere around 60-125hz input polling rate. Definitely not for gaming or even financial work. Seems ok for casual use for typing numbers/calculations. There's a tiny bit of LED PWM flicker but it's not bad at all - it doesn't even show up on my slowmo phone camera so that's a sign that it's good enough.

The layout of this keypad is outstanding, unlike some that are less than "standard". The lighting options are acceptable and functional, and easy to use or change. The additional keys on the top are excellent, easy to use, and a good selection of functionality. All-in-all, I love this keypad, except...the key touch for the numeric keys is perfect, but the ENTER key (and the double-height + key) is very soft, and it is difficult to know when the keypress has actually engaged. In fact, it is almost impossible to even tell it is a mechanical switch!Much as I really like everything else about this keypad, I'm still debating whether it is going back for a replacement. A couple more days should tell the story. A good ENTER key would earn a solid 5-star rating.UPDATE: Looks nice, but the mechanical switches are junk. Some are soft, some are hard, all are inconsistent. Very disappointing after previous high expectations.

This keyboard does not record your keystrokes accurately. It will double your keystrokes if you enter the numbers “too fast” (i.e. at a normal typing speed). For example, if you enter “78” it will type “778. This is VERY BAD.I wanted to love it, and it's otherwise exactly what I want. The extra keys are useful and the switches themselves are nice.However, when I enter student grades, I can't risk accidentally typing a 778%.

I bought a dedicated gaming keyboard with silent mechanical switches and no 10 key because I just don't have space. However, I began missing my 10-key, so I bought this as it had great ratings and also mechanical switches. It works wonderfully. My wife, who is in AP, has borrowed it and loves it. If an accounts payable person loves this 10 key, and I, a test engineer and casual game love the 10 key, it has to be good. Thanks for reading.