| Width | 345 mm |
| Depth | 137 mm |
| Height | 30 mm |
| Programmable | 32-bit Master MCU + 8M Onboard Storage |
| Compatibility | Windows & Mac |
| Key layout | QWERTY (ANSI US int.) |
| Connection | Wired (USB-C) |
| Switches | Gateron G Pro 3.0 or Silent switch |
"This is the keyboard people deserve and need. So we'll hunt it down, because everyone wants it. It's a silent guardian, a watchful protector... It's a Dark Knight!". Thank you Christopher Nolan, we couldn't have said it better ourselves.
The Knight's frame is made of aluminium, making it a sturdy unit. Gateron's G Pro 3.0 switches type lightly, react quickly and last a long time (100 million clicks). Currently, only the brown switches are available. Furthermore, you can remove the keycaps and switches with the included tools. The keys are also programmable, so you can fully customise the keyboard to your liking.
The X-Bows has a compact size. The popular 75% layout has all the keys you need, but omits the numeric keypad for ergonomic reasons. This allows you to keep the mouse closer to your body and within shoulder width, which benefits relaxation in the shoulder and arm.
Furthermore, the Knight is designed as a split keyboard, but is held together by extra keys. These frequently used keys in the middle can now be operated with your thumb or index finger. This relieves the weaker little finger. The keys flex with your fingers for optimal relaxation.
X-Bows has developed a wrist rest specifically for its keyboards. This perfectly matches the keyboards and positions your wrists at the correct height for using the keyboard. This benefits relaxation in the fingers, hand, wrists, and arm.
You can add the wrist rest to your order at the top right of the page. You can read more about the X-Bows wrist rest here.
Anyone who spends a lot of time at the computer knows that this can be strenuous for your wrists, shoulders, back, and neck. A good keyboard can help with this. The X-Bows Knight keyboard, for example, has a compact and split design. The keys are easy to press and react quickly. All of this is to minimise muscle tension, thereby preventing or reducing injuries.
With the No-Key-Rollover (NKRO) programmable driver, you can also add macros. This allows you to make entire sentences appear with a simple key combination. The keyboard also features backlighting, with a choice of 16.8 million (!) different settings.
The Knight's keys are ortholinear. This means that the keys are arranged directly above each other instead of the usual "staggered" layout. The ergonomic reasoning is that it's easier for your fingers to move straight up and down rather than diagonally. It will take some getting used to, but it's worth it!
Furthermore, two magnetic rubber caps are included. These can be attached to the bottom of the keyboard to raise the back slightly. However, we advise against this for ergonomic reasons.
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Ergonomic design | |
| Plug & Play | |
| Colour | Black |
| view all specifications |
With this keyboard you choose which switches go underneath. They cost the same, so it comes down to preference. A linear switch travels smoothly with no noticeable bump; a tactile switch has one, and a clicky switch lets you hear it too.
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| Type:Linear travels evenly. Tactile has a noticeable bump. Clicky adds an audible click to that bump. | Linear | Linear (silent) | Linear | Tactile |
| Actuation force:Force:The force needed to register a keystroke. A regular rubber dome keyboard needs 55 to 60 g, so lower means lighter typing. | 45 g | 45 g | 50 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump force:Bump force:The force at the point where you clearly feel the key give way. Only tactile and clicky switches have this; a linear switch does not. A dash means the switch does have one, but the manufacturer states no figure. Technical term: pressure point force. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | – |
| Registers after:The distance the key travels before the keystroke registers. You do not have to press the key all the way down. Technical term: pre-travel or actuation point. | 2.0 mm | 2.0 mm | 2.0 mm | 2.0 mm |
| Full travel:Travel:The total distance until the key can go no further. | 4.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 4.0 mm |
| Lifespan:The number of keystrokes per key stated by the manufacturer. | 100 million | 50 million | 100 million | 100 million |
| Sound:Indication for normal typing. Even a silent switch makes noise if you bottom out the key. | Quiet | Silent | Quiet | Quiet |
| Item number | ERGO-XBOWSKN |
| Manufacturer's item number | X-Bows Knight Brown |
| Brand | X-Bows |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Type of guarantee | The Ergowerken free return guarantee service |
| Colour | Black |
| Keyboard type | Mechanically Split |
| Ergonomic design | |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY (ANSI US int.) |
| Connection | Wired USB |
| Type of keys | Mechanical |
| Numeric keypad | |
| Shortcut keys | |
| Programmable buttons | |
| Trackball/touchpad | |
| Type of power supply | Wired USB |
| Battery type | Not applicable |
| Rechargeable | Not applicable |
| Minimum system requirements | Windows / Mac |
| Plug and play | |
| Dimensions length x width x height | 345 mm x 137 mm x 30 mm |
| Product weight | 650 grams |
