As Hall effect keyboards improve, they inch closer toward custom-built mechanical keyboards : Metal cases, gasket-mounting, and acoustic engineering are becoming far more common , even in relatively affordable options. Now, cosmetic details like badges, weights, and engravings are appearing in mass-produced Hall effect keyboards.

All of these details not only make a keyboard feel better to use, but also make it a statement piece on your desk. Much like how mechanical keyboards are not only functional, but personal and expressive, the same extends to Hall effect keyboards. The $140 Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE is a Hall effect keyboard with a 65% layout, an aluminum case, and a gasket-mount assembly. It uses Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro linear switches, and it finds a great middle ground:

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