Razer brings its analog switches to a compact 60 percent keyboard

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If you were tempted by the keyboard from Razer last year but want something a little more compact, then the Huntsman MiniAnalog might be worth a look. This is the first time that theAnalog Optical Switches has been used on a keyboard with a 60 percent layout, which means it doesn't have a function row, numpad or arrow keys. The result is a very small accessory, ideal for anyone with limited desk space.

The keyboard can register a range of inputs beyond the keys being pressed or not pressed. You can assign two commands to one key, and you can also change each switch's actuation point, which is how much you have to push a key before it register.

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One example is that you can have individual keys that mimic a controller joystick in racing games. It can be a little hit-or-miss in my experience. Combining the two can be difficult since PC games are usually controlled with either a gamepad or a keyboard. If you want to learn more about the kinds of problems you can encounter with an analog keyboard, check out my review of the Wooting Two HE.

Doubleshot PBT keycaps are one of the features of the Huntsman MiniAnalog. The polling rate for a keyboard is fairly typical, but that doesn't mean the Huntsman MiniAnalog won't have the responsiveness seen on the Huntsman V2

The Huntsman Mini Analog is going to be on sale this month.