| Width | 345 mm (415 mm with the numeric section) |
| Depth | 137 mm |
| Height | 30 mm |
| Programmable | 32-bit Master MCU + 8M Onboard Storage |
| Version | Windows & Mac |
| Key layout | QWERTY (ANSI US int.) |
| Connection | Wired (USB-C) |
| Switches | Gateron mechanical switches |
"This is the keyboard that people deserve and need. So we will chase it, because everyone wants to have it. It is a silent guardian, a watchful protector... It is a Dark Knight!". Thank you Christopher Nolan, we could not have said it better ourselves.
The frame of the Knight is made of aluminium, which makes it a sturdy unit. The Gateron switches type lightly, respond quickly and last a long time (100 million clicks). You can also remove the keycaps and switches with the supplied tools. In addition, the keys are programmable. So you can set up the keyboard entirely to your liking.
The X-Bows has a compact format. The popular 75% layout has all the keys you need. The keyboard comes with a numeric section. This is not attached to the keyboard, however. With a second USB-C cable you can use it separately from the keyboard. Both the keyboard and the numeric keypad also have magnetic strips on the left and right, which allow the two to be attached to each other. This also supplies the numeric section with power straightaway, so you only have to connect the keyboard.
The Knight is also set up as a split keyboard, but is held together by extra keys. You can now operate these frequently used keys in the middle with your thumb or index finger. This relieves the weaker little finger. The keys curve along with the fingers for optimal relaxation.
X-Bows has developed a wrist rest especially for its keyboards. It fits the keyboards perfectly and sets your wrists at the right height to use the keyboard. This benefits relaxation in the fingers, hand, wrists and arm. Please note: the width of the wrist rest matches the width of the keyboard. The Numpad falls outside this.
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 put a strain on your wrists, shoulders, back and neck. A good keyboard can help you with this. The Knight keyboard from X-Bows, for example, has a compact and split design. The keys are easy to press and respond quickly. All of this is intended to minimise strain on the muscles, which can help to prevent or reduce injuries.
With the No-Key-Rollover (NKRO) programmable driver you can also add macros. This lets you make whole sentences appear with a simple key combination. The keyboard also has backlighting. Here you can choose from 16.8 million (!) different settings.
The keys of the Knight are ortholinear. This means that the keys are positioned directly above each other instead of the usual staggered arrangement. The ergonomic reasoning is that it is easier for your fingers to move straight up and down instead of diagonally. It will take some getting used to, but it is worth it!
Four magnetic rubber caps are also supplied. You can attach these to the underside of the keyboard and numeric section to raise the back a little higher. We advise against this for ergonomic reasons, however.
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Ergonomic design | |
| Plug & Play | |
| Colour | Black |
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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) | Tactile | Clicky |
| 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 | 55 g | 60 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 | – | – |
| 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 | 2.3 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. | 50 million | 50 million | 50 million | 50 million |
| Sound:Indication for normal typing. Even a silent switch makes noise if you bottom out the key. | Quiet | Silent | Quiet | Audible click |
| Item number | ERGO-XBOWSKNPBR | ERGO-XBOWSKNPR |
| Manufacturer's item number | X-Bows Knight Plus Brown/Red Silent |
| 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 | USB-C wired |
| Type of keys | Mechanical |
| Numeric keypad | Yes, loose or fixed |
| 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 | 345/415 mm x 137 mm x 30 mm |
| Product weight | 650 grams (without numpad) |
