15 Of The Most Expensive Keyboards & Mice Ever Made
Would you pay upwards of $20,000 each for your computer keyboard and computer mouse? Some people do and that’s why these products end up on the market. For the keyboards, it’s typically because they have such advanced functions that they really do more than just serve as a keyboard; they’re a machine in and of themselves. But for the mice, it’s really just all about the looks. Here’s a review of some of the most expensive keyboards and mice that have come to the market.
Most Expensive Keyboards
The most expensive keyboards in the world are highly specialised keyboards that serve multiple functions other than just being used for typing. However, there are also some pricey ergonomic keyboards out there to spend your money on if you’re interested in trying to stay healthy and pain-free.
Xynergi Keyboard
Xynergi [$28,000]: This keyboard is far more than just a keyboard so it’s not going to get purchased by the average person. Instead, it’s a keyboard designed to do both audio and visual desktop media production. It does, however, include a basic QWERTY keyboard so the individual interested in film and music production doesn’t need a separate keyboard because this one will suffice. As it should since it costs over $25,000.
Happy Hacking Keyboard
Happy Hacking Keyboard [$4000+]: This keyboard from Japanese manufacturer PFU Ltd. was cited as the world’s most expensive computer keyboard in 2006 and held the title until it was discontinued from production later that year. Perhaps the problem was that nobody really wants to pay over $4000 for a computer keyboard? But there were some people who bought it, so what was the appeal?
Apparently the keys were coated with a native Japanese plant substance by hand from ’skilled artisans’. Of course, you have to be really comfortable with the basic UNIX layout of those keys because there aren’t any markings on them to tell you which letter is which. Is it really any wonder that it was discontinued? The company now makes a much more affordable ‘Lite’ version of the original that’s just not the same.
Datamancer Custom Keyboards
Datamancer Custom Keyboards [$1500]: These are custom keyboards that are made with features like jewelled LED lights, chrome keys and brass frames. Since they are custom products, they vary greatly in price but the average is reportedly between $1200 and $1500; a small price to pay to have the coolest keyboard on the block.
Optimus Maximus Keyboard
Optimus Maximus Keyboard [$1200.]: This keyboard is a completely customisable keyboard that is designed to work in almost any language. Each individual key is its own little display which shows what the current function setting of that key is. Since each key is separate, they can be removed individually for replacement or cleaning.
Panel Mount Keyboards from Stealth Computer
Panel Mount Keyboards from Stealth Computer [$1200]: This company makes a series of indestructible and industrial keyboards that are designed to be long-lasting. They have price ranges varying from about $300 to around $1200. Stainless steel design, removable trackballs and panel mounting are a few of the basic keyboard features.
Optimus BAT One-Handed Keyboard
Optimus BAT One-Handed Keyboard [$450]: This is a really unique one-handed keyboard that doesn’t have the same letters or keys as a standard keyboard. Instead, you use a series of key combinations to get the results that you want on your computer. Each hand (left or right) costs about $230 but you can buy them as a set for a little bit cheaper if you really want a two-handed system.
Dual-Handed Ergonomic Maltron Keyboard
Dual-Handed Ergonomic Maltron Keyboard [$400+]: Ergonomic keyboards and special needs keyboards can supposedly do wonders for the body, especially for people who are using the computer every single day. However, they don’t come cheap (and they look a little bit wacky). The most expensive ones from this company are over $400 in price.
Most Expensive Mice
You might assume that a keyboard is always going to be more expensive than a computer mouse. Think again!
Diamond Computer Mouse
Diamond Computer Mouse [$24,000]: Yes, that’s the correct number of zeros in the price of that computer mouse and it’s not because it does anything amazingly fancy either. It’s because it’s been decked out with diamonds (choose a scattered design or a floral pattern) and it’s cast from white gold. It does function like a real mouse but wouldn’t you be just a little bit afraid of breaking it?
No-Hands Foot-Controlled Mouse
No-Hands Foot- [$350]: If you want to leave your hands free to do other things (for ergonomic reasons, of course) then you can get this hands-free, foot-operated computer mouse for PC or Mac.
Roller Mouse
Roller Mouse [$200]: Instead of using a mouse, you can use a tension-based point-and-click roller bar. It probably takes some getting used to but it’s supposed to be a lot better for your body by avoiding that whole carpal tunnel problem that people often have to worry about when over-using computers.
MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse
MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse [$150]: This wireless mouse has a sensor that lets you use it in the air. (If you’ve gotten skilled at playing the Nintendo Wii then you should have no problem getting used to this technology.) A hyper-fast scroll panel and rechargeable long-lasting batteries are additional features of this semi-affordable mouse.
Crystal Skull Mouse
Crystal Skull Mouse [$145]: A normal mouse with optical technology gets all fancied up when pirate design is added to it in coloured Swarovski crystals.
Crystal Computer Mouse from Crystal Icing
Crystal Computer Mouse from Crystal Icing [$125+]: For just $125, you can choose one of the standard diamond designs for your computer mouse. If you want something more customised then you’re going to have to pay more for your design.
Wireless Vertical Mouse
Wireless Vertical Mouse [$120]: The vertical mouse design is supposed to be a lot healthier for you to use on a regular basis than the traditional mouse is. More importantly, this one is wireless.
About the author:
Tom is a huge tech and gadget geek with a broad range of interests including travel, art and design. Much of his time is spent blogging on CreativeCloud but he also enjoys writing for other blogs in the design niche.
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