PERIBOARD-432

This Perixx PERIBOARD-332 wired backlit USB keyboard ditches the numpad, keeping the mouse close and reducing shoulder strain—perfect for people like me who have no use for stretched-out layouts. I also require the delete key to be in the most upper right position. And I chose the wired version because my desktop computer is too far from the keyboard for a wireless keyboard to work. Despite the smaller size, it has full-sized keys, all 12 function keys, and an excellent typing feel. Unlike my old mushy rubber dome keyboard that triggered letters with the lightest touch (causing endless typos), these sculpted scissor keys require a deliberate ~2 mm press with clear and quiet tactile feedback. Result: far fewer mistakes and almost no time wasted correcting. The large keycap letters are very easy to read. The backlighting has five levels (4 brightnesses and off), which is great for dimly-lit rooms. Unlike other reviews posted here, I found all rows to be backlit well. The only minor downsides for me are (a) there’s no dedicated INSERT key, but FN+F11 works just fine, and (b) the user can’t adjust the tilt of the keyboard. Bottom line: This is the best compact keyboard I’ve used for typing accuracy, readability, and ergonomics, and I recommend it highly if you can live without a numpad.

I bought the Perixx PERIBOARD-332 because I was looking to downsize from my Cherry Stream keyboard (I do not often use the number pad and found it to be a massive waste of desk space). I was torn between this and the PERIBOARD-432 (which is very similar, but not backlit), but ultimately went with this model because it had a few extra keys (Insert/Pause Break) that I use regularly that were mapped to the F1-F12 buttons; I considered the backlight a bonus. For the price, it's a nice, compact, solidly-built keyboard that lets me keep my mouse super-close to the rest of the keyboard. I love the function lock option as it makes the keyboard more versatile; if you don’t use the F1-F12 buttons, you can effectively make those buttons multimedia/extra keys. It's made of plastic so it's very light, though it does not move around while I type on it at all. I think the cord that comes with it is 5-6 feet or so, which should be long enough for the needs of most people. I’d consider it a definite candidate to be a travel keyboard it you want a wired one. The scissor switches are very nice to type on. They aren't silent, I'd say the noise they produce is about average for a scissor-switch keyboard, somewhere around the level that my Cherry Stream keyboard does. The noise level is still well within the realm of acceptability if you're using it in an office. These switches are also on the softer side, which I like (I don’t need to use as much force to push them down as I I did on my Cherry Stream). If you’re used to a laptop keyboard, you’ll feel right at home. Scissor switches in general are a HUGE improvement over the rubber dome switches one typically finds in cheaper keyboards providing a much more uniform typing experience with more feedback. If you’ll ever be using this with the backlight off, the keys are incredibly legible with it off. The keys on the keyboard are close in size to what one would find on a normal full-size keyboard, minus the smaller function key row and arrow keys. All keys except for those on the function row and bottom row are nicely contoured to the shape of your fingers and are pleasant to the touch. As for the cons, there are a few, but nothing terrible. The backlight is just OK. It’s still an asset as it does help increase legibility of the keys regardless of lighting conditions, but it doesn’t get terribly bright, particularly with the bottom row. You have the option to cycle through various brightness levels or turn the backlight off as well, but I don’t know why you’d wish to make the keys any dimmer (unless you’re turning the lighting off entirely). I’ve attached a couple of pics to this review showing the lighting on and off, both with lights on in the room and off. Because I’m close to my monitor, the large white key fonts pick up a lot of light even in low-lighting conditions, which is nice. The LEDs that power the backlight may be visible under the keys, depending on the angle you sit at (but because they’re not super-bright, they aren’t blinding). The biggest issue for me and one that really made me question making the purchase is that the tilt on the keyboard is non-adjustable. As somebody who normally uses a keyboard flat, I may end up buying a set of feet or something else to prop up the front end of the keyboard and make it flat or give it a slight negative title. Since the keyboard is so skinny to begin with, I let it slide as I can still usually keep my wrists in an OK posture. If you use a keyboard with a positive tilt anyway, you’ll likely be fine with it. If Perixx is listening, make the following changes and you’ll have created the perfect compact keyboard: 1) Make the backlight a bit brighter and angle the LEDs or adjust the keycaps so that they can’t be seen under them. 2) Make the tilt optional for people who would like to use their keyboard flat (if you want bonus points, make it so that a negative tilt is possible for even better ergonomics). 3) Make the left/right arrow keys full-size (there’s a little wasted space as-is).

This is the fourth keyboard for my PC. Others took up too much desk space, squeezing my mouse movements into a small space, or they frustrated me by not having forward Delete keys, or dedicated arrow keys, or it couldn’t be used without being plugged in (I like to chat with others during movies as I lean back taking my keyboard away from my desk), or it had very poor lighting of the characters so even when ‘lit up’ I still couldn’t see where anything was. I had to hit a number key to see what it was while keeping my other hand on the Backspace button. Despite colorful backlighting underneath the keys, the keys themselves did not have enough light. SO … FINALLY! I’m so happy to get exactly what I’ve been searching for: Small size leaving lots of mouse movement room, number keys separate from F keys, Del and Backspace both, Arrow keys in their own little spot, and large characters that really light up so you can see them in total dark - without being blinded by light from under the keys. Watch the video, where I bring in my other colorful ‘lit’ keyboard, which is even harder to use in real life without the camera’s help. This Perixx Periboard 732 (or 732B, I’m not sure) is perfect for me! The keys are quiet and have a definite tactile click-feel but without the loud clacky clacky sound. It sits up a little in the back, for better look and usefulness. As for lights timing out: (1) Unplugged, not using it, they went out after 36 seconds. (2) Unplugged, using it every 5 or 10 seconds, the light stayed on past two minutes when I figured it would stay lit as long as I was using it. (3) Plugged into the recharge cable, not using it, they went out after 36 seconds, same as when unplugged. Probably a good feature, to turn it off if you haven’t needed it for that long. Even after the light goes out, the characters are so large and so white I can see them even in very little light. I figure plugged in and using it every 30 seconds or so they would stay on forever. … I’m loving the size and extra keys and lights where they should be. It arrived in only 2 days, and that was during holiday rush (ordered Dec. 22, arrived Dec. 24) So far there is no downside to this unit. Maybe some people prefer patterned rainbow colors coming out from under the keys, but though it’s pretty, it didn’t work in low light. Believe me, it’s what you’re looking for.

Backlighted keys are very useful in low lighting if your eyesight isn't great. Good quality keyboard, feels solidly made. Backlight can be switched off or down in brightness which is better in daylight. Perfect for my needs.

従来の2.4Ghzワイヤレスより、さらに小型です。 専用ドングルである点は同じで、バックライトつきです。 バックライトの明るさ調整可との記載がありますが、おそらくON/OFFしかできないです。 他のよくある小型ワイヤレスにあるようなペラペラ感はなく、しっかりとしており、充電池内蔵でそこそこ重量もあります。 キー深度は浅いですが、MackBook Air(M1)よりは深く感じます。また、タッチはちょっと重め。 打鍵音はそれなりにします。個人差あると思いますが、底打ち音の低音と戻り時の高音があります。 キー表面は艶消しで、手脂の跡はよくわかります。 なにより嬉しいのは、文字がデカくて太いこと。あんまり見ることはないのですが、右上のブラインドタッチが怪しい場所の記号が見やすくて助かります。 持ち出し専用にと思って入手したのですが、最近、HHK Pro2 でさえキーが重いと感じるようになったので、もうこっちメインでもいいかな、と思いつつ、もう少し使い込んでみます。 私にとって大した理由ではありませんが、以下の理由により星4つとしています。 ・Bluethooth接続ではない ・バックライトは明度調整できない (2022/2/18: 追記) 書き忘れたので追記です。 本体側の充電用USB端子は、今時っぽく Type-C です。 電源ON/OFFのスイッチは裏面ではなく、右上側面にあるのは据え置きで使用する場合に良いですね。 スイッチは小さいので操作はしづらいですが、頻繁にON/OFFするものではないので許容できます。 (2023-02-11: 追記) こればっかり使ってて、約１年経過したので追記します。（満足度が高いので星は５つにしました） もうすっかりこれがメインのキーボードとなってしまいました。在宅中はもちろん、たまの出社時にも持参して一日 10 時間程度使いまくっています。 充電も週一回も行えば十分で、道具としては満足のいくものとなっています。ちなみにバックライトを使うことはありません。 パンダグラフの宿命なのか、2022-09 頃に右 Alt キートップが外れる事態に遭遇しました。キー裏爪の一本が折れてしまったようです。 Windows で AX キーの設定としているため、右 Alt で日本語/英数の切り替えとなっており、使用頻度が高いためなのか、右手親指の力が強すぎるのかわかりませんが、保証で対応してもらえるか連絡をしてみました。 Web サイトから最初の連絡を行い、翌営業日以降はメールでの対応です。（サポートを受けるにはシリアルNoが必要です） やり取りの中で、不具合箇所の拡大写真を送り、キートップだけ交換できるか提案をしてみたところ、交換可能と連絡をいただき、早速送付してもらえることになりました。 だたしこれがドイツ本国からの郵送で、到着まで 10 日程度かかったと思いますが、対応としては満足です。 今後故障して使用不能になっても、たぶん同じものを買うでしょう。（在宅率が高いので、有線でもいいかもしれない） (2024-08-31: ラスト追記) 半年くらい前に PC 本体変更後、PC の CPU 負荷が高い状況でキー打ち出し時に反応しない症状が出ることがあったため、使用を止めました。おそらくキーボード本体の問題ではなく、PC 本体と無線ドングルの相性が悪いためではないか、と思われ、対処しようもなく諦めました。それ以外は不満がなく残念だったのですが、キー打鍵抜けはストレスも高く、どうにもなりません。 同型の有線タイプ (PERIBOARD-432) なども物色してみたのですが、以前より価格が上がっており、どうも物欲が沸かない。以前使用していた HHK Pro2 を静音化して復活運用してみましたが、これもやはりキーの高さやストロークの深さがどうにも疲れてしまい、結局、現在これと同価格の PERIBOARD-416 を Order することにしました。 ということで、PERIBOARD-732 のレビュー追記はこれで終了です。続きは PERIBOARD-416 のレビューにご期待ください。

very nice keyboard. i bought this keyboard as a replacement for the standard imac keyboard. the look and feel is very nice also the keyboard is way more readable during the day and night(see photo's for comparison) The backlight is not even on every key but it does not bother that much. function keys are the same as standard keyboard. FN functions as a lock but is off by default. when off the function keys are the same as standard keyboard so you can change brightness and volume without the need of pressing function key

Despues de buscar cientos de modelos aquí... llegué a este pues buscaba que fuera de cable y que tuviera el volumen como mac.. todos los perixx a excepción de unos cuantos no me servían por las teclas de volumen.. logitech ya no fabrica con cable en este tamaño, todo lo mini es wireless y lo quería para una mac entonces me decidí. El precio fue de $670 lo cual se me hace muy elevado pero a manera de capricho me lo compré, igual y esta bonito y la iluminación esta cool. Previamente compre un logitech y me decepcionó la calidad/precio.. Pero con este fue mayor , Es mas frágil , el cable parece mas fragil que el del teclado mas generico de $100 que veas, y honestamente no se ve que rinda uso rudo o muy largo plazo... el color es otro factor que no ayuda a largo plazo. No deja de ser un teclado bonito y funcional, pero simplemente a ese precio estuvo rudo, Quiza a la mitad si le pusiera sus 5 estrellas.

Finché ha funzionato, niente da eccepire. Poi, tutto in una volta, dopo qualche mese una serie di pulsanti non ha più funzionato e ho dovuto comprare una tastiera diversa.