Without a reliable and high-end keyboard, how else can you battle your way across galaxies, misty mountains, and dark city streets? The unsung hero of any gaming setup is your keyboard. If your setup lacks a powerful keyboard, you won’t have all the tools you need to fight your enemies.
Here at Overclockers UK we love every bit of gaming tech and are always on the lookout for brand-new, innovative products that help to enhance the way we game. That’s why the CharaChorder caught our eye. The CharaChorder keyboard has been expertly engineered to enhance the speed at which you type, create, and game.
What is the CharaChorder Keyboard?
Originally designed to help assist those who are non-verbal or who are disabled, founder Riley Keen experienced first-hand how they have difficulty communicating freely.
Keen wanted to simply reduce how much movement was required with 3D text entry. However, he soon realised that a device that combined chorded and character entry could revolutionise the way we interact with computers. Offering freedom and incredible typing speed to any user, regardless of mobility.
How is the CharaChorder Different?
With a standard QWERTY keyboard, you can have up to 2 to 4 fingers typing simultaneously. However, with the CharaChorder you can use all ten fingers whilst typing.
The average person types at 40wpm. The CharaChorder keyboard aims to elevate this to 250wpm, or the ‘speed of thought’.
With this keyboard, you can type in both character and chorded text modes.
Character entry is where you press each letter individually. Whereas chorded entry allows you to press all the letters of a word simultaneously.
By combining these two entry modes, the CharaChorder now automatically arranges the letters on your PC, tablet, or even your mobile device, in ultra-fast real-time speed.
Innovative Technology:
The CharaChorder has been intelligently engineered to suit everyone.
- Typists: Character and chorded entry modes that are controlled by the keyboard’s internal processor
- Gamers: The individual 3D sticks feature a 5-way tactile layout and are multi-directional for ultra-fast response times, quicker reaction speeds, and an optimised gaming experience.
- Coders: The CharaChorder features over 17 billion customisable combinations per profile that you can tailor to suit your needs. Freely create new chords and macros on the fly without any specialised software or interrupting your workflow.
- Creators: Featuring an intelligent ambidextrous throw-over feature, the CharaChorder allows you to freely switch between one-handed typing and drawing. As a result, you can draw, create, and manage all your other tasks and workflow simultaneously.
Along with all of this, the CharaChorder, is completely ambidextrous and can be used alongside a mouse, joystick, and many other peripherals effortlessly to take your performance to the next level.
CharaChorder or Mechanical?
Whilst the CharaChorder keyboard offers unique 3D multidirectional gameplay, traditional mechanical gaming keyboards have been specifically designed for high precision gaming.
Most modern mechanical keyboards include features such as;
- Plethora of different key switches each with its own characteristics designed to enhance your performance
- Certain modern mechanical gaming keyboards feature the ability to hot swap switches and keycaps for a unique setup that you can tailor to suit your exact needs.
- Anti-Ghosting: ensures no input lag and that every keypress is registered, no matter how fast you type.
- N-Key Rollover: intelligently scans each individual key press, instead of your PC doing it. Ensures every press is registered, even if you are pressing multiple keys simultaneously.
- Classy RGB per-key backlighting: adding a splash of colour and flair to any battle station, per-key RGB backlighting illuminates your keyboard and adds a unique touch to your setup that can be customised and synchronised with other compatible hardware.
It’s no wonder that they are the top choice for those who enjoy PC gaming.
For an in-depth look at mechanical keyboards, why not check out our dedicated blog post?
Overclockers UK Top Mechanical Gaming Keyboards:
If you are a hardcore fan of traditional mechanical gaming keyboards, OcUK has got a plethora of options for you. From completely barebones, different sizes, customisable keycaps, and even RGB lighting, there is a keyboard here for everyone.
I’ve included some of our favourite keyboards to tempt you further into upgrading.
Ducky One3 Matcha USB Mechanical Keyboard (DKON2108-SUKPDMAEGGC1):
- Features all-new Quacky Mechanics
- UK ISO layout
- Full-sized mechanical keyboard
- PBT double-shot keycaps
- This model uses Cherry MX Silent Red switches
Corsair Gaming White K70 MK2 23 USB Mechanical Keyboard (CH-9109114-UK):
- Full-sized mechanical keyboard
- Detachable palm and wrist rest
- Compatible with Corsair iCUE software
- PBT double-shot keycaps
- Cherry MX Speed Silver key switches
Glorious GMMK Full-Size Barebones ISO Keyboard (GMMK-RGB-ISO):
- Full-sized modular keyboard
- Barebones – no key switches
- ISO layout
- Per-key RGB backlighting
- Key switches SOLD separately
To go with the Glorious GMMK Full Size Barebones ISO Keyboard, I’ve selected an example of some of the range of incredible key switches that we have on offer.
Glorious Panda Mechanical Key Switches (GLO-SWT-PANDA):
- 36 pieces
- 67g actuation force
- Classic ‘clicky’ audible feedback
- Not pre-lubricated
Your Thoughts?
What are your thoughts on the CharaChorder keyboard? Will you be purchasing one? Do you think it could be better for gaming than the traditional mechanical keyboard?
Let us know in the comment section below!
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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