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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

Das Keyboard X50Q vs Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Das Keyboard X50Q
Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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Das Keyboard X50Q Picture
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Picture

Variants

  • X50Q (Black)
  • 4 Professional (Clicky)
  • 4 Professional (Soft Tactile)

Our Verdict

Das Keyboard X50Q

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

The Das Keyboard X50Q is much better than the Das Keyboard 4 Professional. The X50Q has better build quality, customizable backlighting, and programmable keys. It also has software support and includes a wrist rest. The X50Q's Gamma Zulu switches are very similar to the Cherry MX Browns on the 4 Professional, but they have a shorter pre-travel distance and a lighter actuation force, resulting in a lighter and more responsive typing experience. The X50Q is only available with the Gamma Zulu switches, while the 4 Professional is available with Cherry MX Browns or Blues.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.0
6.3

Backlighting 
 

9.6
0.0

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
No

Software & Programming 
 

5.2
0.0

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.1 mm

Latency 
 

8.5
7.4

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Top Picture
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)

Width  

17.8" (45.3 cm)
18.0" (45.8 cm)

Depth 
 

6.7" (17.0 cm)
6.8" (17.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.2" (23.3 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Das Keyboard X50Q Build Quality Close Up
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.5
6.5

Side Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Side Picture
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

2.3°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Wrist Rest  

Detachable
No

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Backlighting 
 

9.6
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Backlighting Picture
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Das Keyboard X50Q White Shot
Das Keyboard 4 Professional White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Das Keyboard X50Q Brightness Max
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Das Keyboard X50Q Brightness Min
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
No

Color 
 

RGB
No Backlighting

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
No

Color Mixing 
 

Poor
No Backlighting

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Programmable 
 

Yes
No

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.7 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Das Keyboard X50Q Extra Features
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
No

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

Yes
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Bundle Picture
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Key Switches 
 

Gamma Zulu
Cherry MX Brown

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
53 gf

Actuation Force 
 

39 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.6 mm
4.1 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Loud

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Latency 
 

8.5
7.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

6.8 ms
11.0 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

5.2
0.0

Software Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Software Picture
Das Keyboard 4 Professional Software Picture

Software Name  

Das Keyboard Q
No Software

Account Required 
 

Yes
No Software

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Cloud Sync 
 

No
No

Macro Programming 
 

Onboard
No

Ease Of Use 
 

Okay
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
7.6

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Full

Android  

No
No

iOS  

No
No

iPadOS  

No
No

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