Kensington has released its latest computer peripheral, the MK7500F QuietType Pro Silent Wireless Mechanical Keyboard with Meeting Controls.
Ideal for those who work from home or in offices that are noise-sensitive, the keyboard provides a business-class yet also ultra-quiet typing experience. It is purportedly quieter, sturdier, and more tactile than typical membrane office keyboards. Keystroke noise is reduced, which can be useful for not only those who work in shared environments, both at the office and home, as well as those who need to type while attending online meetings.
Built-in meeting controls provide camera and audio controls to simplify and optimize the virtual meeting experience when using popular conferencing applications like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
A recipient of a 2023 Red Dot Design Award for product design, the MK7500F is IPX4-rated for water resistance, features a full-size ergonomic extruded aluminum frame, a diamond edge bezel, and high polish.
With keys that are engineered with Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile Switches and sound dampening pads, the keyboard includes n-key roll over (NKRO), and offers universal compatibility with both Windows and macOS.
It also employs an ergonomic design, including dual-position feet and a gel wrist rest. Equipped with an aluminum frame, laser-etched ABS keycaps, and a sealed IPX4-certified spill-proof design, the keyboard meets MIL-STD-810H Method 504.3 Contamination by Fluids. This means you can wipe down the keyboard with common household disinfectants without worrying about degrading the appearance or impacting the use of the keyboard.
Connect up to five active devices to the keyboard, including three via Bluetooth, one using the included 2.4GHz USB receiver for a connection up to 32 feet away, and one using the included USB-A cable to use and charge the keyboard at the same time. Government-grade 128-bit AES encryption prevents keystrokes from being intercepted.
Compatible with popular video conferencing applications like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, the keyboard features dedicated meeting keys that enable you to automatically bring virtual meeting software to the foreground and instantly toggle between talk/mute and video on/off. Four reprogrammable hot keys offer quick access to additional shortcuts for Windows and macOS, and optional Kensington Konnect software allows for programming additional keys, creating macros, adjusting key mappings, managing profiles, and more.
“While virtual meetings have ushered in new levels of efficiency and convenience in the workplace, they have also driven the requirement to spend more time on the computer both in the office and at home,” says Lisa Schuiteboer, Global Marketing Manager of Product Marketing at Kensington. “Unlike quality ‘silent’ mechanical keyboards from gaming brands, our new keyboard is designed specifically to address the needs of business professionals. The MK7500F features a design that is suitable for a professional work environment, and enhances productivity with a solution that is more comfortable, convenient, durable, and accurate, than traditional keyboards.”
The Kensington MK7500F QuietType Pro Silent Mechanical Keyboard (K72201) is covered by a three-year limited warranty and professional support, and is available now.