Keyboards may seem like just regular plain computer accessories that you don’t give a second thought about. But there are plenty of people out there who spend exorbitant amounts of money on their keyboards. Let us look at the most expensive keyboards out there.
9. Kirameki Pure Gold Keyboard, $360
The name gives it away. The Kirameki is made with 100% pure gold and was created by Wazakura Studious from Japan. The Kirameki Pure Gold keyboard has 86 keys and an adjustable base for a better typing experience. You can get the golden keyboard for $360, a small amount compared to the other most expensive keyboards on this list.
8. Optimus Popularis, $695
The Optimus Popularis is a compact keyboard with each key displaying a particular image. It can be programmed to display any image and function on its keys. It was made by a Russian design studio called Art. Lebedev Studio. It can come in handy for people looking to work in creative arts where people like graphic artists or musicians can use the flexibility it offers to their advantage.
7. Professional II Datahand Keyboard, $700-$1,900
At first glance, this device may not even look like a keyboard. The Professional II Datahand Keyboard was designed by Dale J Retter and is manufactured by Industrial Innovations.
The keyboard itself consists of two separate devices, one for each hand. Each of your fingers activates five buttons. By moving your fingers, you select the letter you want. It is a very unconventional keyboard but looks pretty cool, nonetheless.
The first Data Hand came out back in the 90s. So, these are very rare these days and you’ll probably find someone selling these on eBay for somewhere between $700 to $1,900.
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6. Maltron Executive Keyboard, $920
The first thing you’ll notice about our sixth most expensive keyboard is the unconventional layout. The keyboard is divided into sections and it curves toward the outside. This is because the creators of this keyboard Lilian Melt and Stephen Hobday had comfort in mind. According to Melt and Hobday, they reduce stress on fingers, wrists, and arms while typing.
You can sit and type on this keyboard all day without getting tired. The keyboard is priced at about $920.
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5. Datamancer Seafarer Keyboard, $1,200-$1,500
Datamancer is known for its custom-built keyboards. These can range from keyboards with jeweled LED lights to chrome keys and brass frames. The seafarer is covered in brass detailing with typewriter-themed keys, making it one-of-a-kind.
Since these are custom-made, they vary in price. However, if you want a Seafarer Keyboard expect to pay between $1,200 and $1,500.
4. DT-2000-IS, $2,200
The fourth most expensive keyboard on our list is straight-up hardcore military-grade hardware. Made by stealth.com, the DT-2000-IS keyboard is designed to be long-lasting and highly durable. You can take this technology to places no other keyboard has been.
This keyboard functions at temperatures of -40C to +90C. It is made with enclosed noncorrosive stainless steel with an isolated barrier that meets the NEMA 4x protection standards. You can expect to pay somewhere around $2,200 for these lines of keyboards by Stealth.
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3. Happy Hacking HP Japan, $4,440
The third most expensive keyboard on this list is the Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional by HP Japan. This keyboard is custom-made and hand-coated with Urushi Lacquer. Made by PFU Ltd Ishikawa Japan, an affiliate of Fujitsu, the keyboard is varnished with Japanese lacquer in the native Urushi art style and then coated with gold dust.
You can expect to pay $4,440 to get your hands on this keyboard.
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2. Sui President Aluminum Keyboard, $8,607
Japan has a lot of technological advancements, including our second most expensive keyboard, the Sui President Aluminum keyboard. The super thin PC keyboard comes in at $8,607 and was made by skilled Japanese artisans. The keyboard is minimalist and handcrafted so the keyboard is unique to each user, and the process takes around two months to complete.
1. Adata Golden Summoner, $10,000
Ranking number one on our most expensive keyboard list is the Adata Golden Summoner. Displayed for the first time at CES 2020, the keyboard is completely covered in 24-karat gold plating, costing $10,000. The keys are made of aluminum, making this keyboard one of the heaviest on the list.
One of Adata’s more affluent clients ordered the keyboard, with six being made in total, making this a rare technology piece for avid collectors.
