Cherry WhisperKey Economy Keyboard Black - 104 Keys - JK-0800EU-2

This Cherry brand keyboard is great. Please keep in mind that these product reviews are just a user's opinion. Your mileage may vary! Background: I purchased a (DKON1808-_USPDZHBS) Ducky One 2 Skyline Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard - Switches: Cherry MX Silent Black - $117.77 with tax. I kept it less than a week before returning it as defective. The backspace key was not silent. It was the noisiest key on the darn thing. As one would expect, there was no trouble found on the keyboard. You see, I am a terrible typist. The most used key on any keyboard that I use is backspace. It is embarrassing when others can hear ONLY that key. I have probably written and backspaced two novels in my lifetime. WhisperKey is more than branding. It is actually how this keyboard works. All keys, including backspace are quiet. I like both the look and feel of this keyboard. The USB cable is plenty long enough for nice routing from the computer to the chosen desk location. Here is something that I don't like. The LEDs for the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock are centered on the keyboard. That makes the bright blue LEDs directly in the line of site and distracting. Cherry should move 'em to the right to be less of a distraction PITA. Above the number key pad seems to be the normal location. It's certainly the better location. I think you will be surprised at the quality and workmanship in this budget level keyboard. I know I was. My expectations were low after spending almost 10 TIMES this much for a POS. I am happy with this one. It's now my backspace go to. Read more

I generally prefer a clicky keyboard with definite tactile feedback on keypresses. However, that kind of keyboard is very loud, and my wife is about ready to break my fingers when I really get cruising on a writing project. We both work from home, and because we are temporarily living in a 500 sf house, we are sitting about five feet away from each other with a cloth divider between our desks. She hears every keypress! So, that's where this keyboard came in. It is unquestionably the quietest I've ever owned. It is surprisingly tactile given the short keystroke and soft touch, but I suspect that's because it's a Cherry and the components are better than most cheapo keyboards. I didn't have any trouble transitioning to it from my spendy DAS keyboard. I'm quite happy with it so far, partly because it was so inexpensive. Best of all, my wife no longer has to wear earplugs plus noise-cancelling headphones! Read more

Cherry WhisperKey Economy Keyboard, Black - 104 Keys - JK-0800EU-2, USA Excellent quality, quiet, responsive short stroke keys. Good all round full size keyboard with dedicated calculator, home, email and sleep keys. Read more

Works and is ergonomic—the keys are a good size and it’s easy to type. The keys are also relatively quiet. The only real problem is the feel of the keys. They are mushy. It’s not really a pleasant feeling to type on this keyboard. I know this is just personal preference, but it’s a dealbreaker for me. Bottom line: I’d probably not get this keyboard again, but if you need a cheap second or travel keyboard, and don’t mind the key-feel, this one isn’t a bad choice. Read more

This is not silent. It is not quiet. It is not a chiclet keyboard, which I assumed because it said it was whisper quiet. It clicks like anything, however, and in fact has a treble/high click sound in it that I'd say is even more noticeable than my old keyboard. My job is to take notes in meetings and this still distracts. On the positives, it is responsive, has a light touch and you can type super fast with it, which I appreciate. Perfectly great keyboard and great price. I will keep looking for a silent one. Not worth returning for this nicely low price. Try, try again.... Read more

I was looking for a keyboard at home with the flat type keys without all the bells and whistles. Just give me a nice keyboard for daily use. Well I was so happy with this keyboard that I purchased a second for work. I love the feel, the flat keys and it's not a loud as some have mentioned (IMHO). If you are looking for a nice wired keyboard for your daily use but has a great feel and makes typing smooth then this is the one for you (or two if you are me heh). Read more

I can't stand raised key keyboards because I have small fingers. This is the perfect keyboard for me. It has a satisfying click, but the click is very muted and overall the keyboard is incredibly quiet. I type a bit aggressively and normally my own typing drives me crazy, but not on this keyboard. I wouldn't say that this keyboard is gray however. I think it is more of an off white color, but it hasn't stained or faded in any way. I also love that this keyboard has cute function keys for email and calculator. For as inexpensive as it is, this is a really great option for a home office! Read more

Just bought this keyboard because my Razer Blackwidow was too loud to use at night even with the o-rings attached. So much quieter that people in the other room definitely can't hear late into the night let alone during the daytime when the doors are closed and everyone is working and having meetings etc. Keys feel very nice (semi-rough texture that won't grease up as much/leave sweat marks) and responsive. I also like the fact that the keys are more leveled without being so low that it feels like a laptop keyboard. Speaking of laptops, compared to keyboards like the Macbook Air it has a lower frequency so it registers into the ears less annoyingly (more bass-y and less treble-y). Even though I love the feel of mechanical keyboards this is such a good and super cheap keyboard to have especially if you need to be courteous of other people. I'd also like to add that this keyboard doesn't pick up on the mics like the Razer green mechanical keys does so it'll be perfect for people who need to have an alternate keyboard when playing games or streaming with a mic like a Yeti etc. Very satisfied with my purchase. Read more