How We Test Keyboards and Touchpads
We assess key travel, layout, backlighting, and typing comfort, plus touchpad size, tracking, and click quality.
What We Measure
- Key travel and feedback
- Layout and backlight
- Touchpad size and material
- Tracking accuracy and click quality
How We Test It
A reviewer completes a standardized typing test and notes layout issues.
We measure key travel and test touchpad tracking with repeated gestures.
How It Affects Scores
Keyboard scores weight typing comfort and accuracy; touchpad quality is folded into the same category.
Equipment
- Typing test
- Calipers for key travel