Launch Heavy Kit
Best premium keyboard for Linux power users.
This is the ultimate playground for keyboard enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on build quality. By putting the assembly in your hands, it offers a level of tactile customization and ergonomic precision that pre-built boards simply can't match. It requires a bit of patience to assemble, but the payoff is a typing experience tailored exactly to your preferences.
$249.00
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System76
Who it's for
- Power users and developers seeking ultimate keyboard control
- Professionals and enthusiasts prioritizing long-term reliability and a premium feel
- Desk users needing extra ports for peripherals
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious consumers or casual users not needing advanced features
- Newcomers to mechanical keyboards or those preferring plug-and-play simplicity
- Mobile professionals or students who frequently transport their setup
Performance breakdown
Build Quality
Milled aluminum chassis offers a tank-like, premium feel on the desk.
Customization Depth
Open-source design allows for deep, granular control over every single key.
Switch Versatility
Hot-swappable PCB supports nearly any 3-pin or 5-pin MX switch choice.
Connectivity Hub
Integrated high-speed USB ports turn your keyboard into a functional desktop dock.
Ergonomic Adjustability
Detachable lift bar provides a stable, comfortable typing angle for long sessions.
Keycap Durability
Doubleshot PBT construction ensures legends won't fade or shine over time.
Key Specs
Chassis
System76 Open Source milled aluminum
Adjustable typing angle
15 degrees via lift bar
PCB
System76 Open Source design
Backlighting
Individually addressable RGB LED
Key Rollover
N-Key Rollover
Switch Compatibility
3-pin or 5-pin MX switches
Keycaps
Doubleshot PBT, Bobo profile
Layout
ANSI US QWERTY
Integrated Hub
2x USB-C and 2x USB-A (10 Gbps)
Weight
2.8 lbs (1315.42g)
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