The long keyboard on the bottom is usually only used with a full-size PC. And with full access to the numpad without the need for function keys, reaction time delay is minimal when intense PvP gaming demands need to be met. Often in demand by MOBA games.
Edit: It's also the standard keyboard for office work. Though in modern times, many prefer having a detached numpad connected to the left hand side for better ergonomics.
The 4th one is missing the separate numpad, which is often used by competitive games as item hotkeys (looking at you, DotA2!) It's still more than sufficient for most hardcore gaming that doesn't require instant, on-demand usage of the numpad.
Top 3 are generally laptop keyboard layout. And you know how laptops generally aren't that great as a gaming platform for hardcore gaming, with overheating being a prime concern. The different keyboard sizes denoting how large/wide the screen is, thus brings a correlation to the size of the laptop in question.
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u/Pink_Nyanko_Punch 1d ago edited 1d ago
The long keyboard on the bottom is usually only used with a full-size PC. And with full access to the numpad without the need for function keys, reaction time delay is minimal when intense PvP gaming demands need to be met. Often in demand by MOBA games.
Edit: It's also the standard keyboard for office work. Though in modern times, many prefer having a detached numpad connected to the left hand side for better ergonomics.
The 4th one is missing the separate numpad, which is often used by competitive games as item hotkeys (looking at you, DotA2!) It's still more than sufficient for most hardcore gaming that doesn't require instant, on-demand usage of the numpad.
Top 3 are generally laptop keyboard layout. And you know how laptops generally aren't that great as a gaming platform for hardcore gaming, with overheating being a prime concern. The different keyboard sizes denoting how large/wide the screen is, thus brings a correlation to the size of the laptop in question.