Asus ProArt KD300 Wins ZDNET Praise at $165 as 5-Device Keyboard Targets Mac and PC Users
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 7
Asus ProArt KD300 Wins ZDNET Praise at $165 as 5-Device Keyboard Targets Mac and PC Users
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 7
Summary
$165 ProArt KD300 earned a positive ZDNET review for its premium build, tactile low-profile keys and compact 65% design aimed at creators and professionals.
Five-device connectivity is the keyboard's standout feature, pairing 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, wired support and a physical PC/Mac switch for quick swapping between platforms.
Gear Link, Asus' browser-based control panel, adds extensive macro, hotkey and RGB customization, while the touch panel can be remapped for volume, scrolling and media controls.
Trade-offs center on the 12-inch layout: no number pad, a slightly cramped feel, some Fn-dependent symbols and a touch panel the reviewer found responsive but imprecise.
Battery life is rated at up to 16 months per charge, though the review said real-world use with lighting enabled will likely deliver far less.