Summary
Small keyboards are back in fashion and for a good reason.
They’re minimalist, mobile, and free up valuable space for your mouse.
It takes the guesswork out of typing numbers.
Marcus Mears III / How-To Geek
Another use case for the number pad is games.
Arguments Against Number Pads
The mainargument against number padsis ergonomics.
Unless you work with numbers a lot, you probably rarely use the number pad.
Ismar Hrnjicevic / How-To Geek
Gamers who play first-person shooters and use low-sensitivity configs hold a special kind of hatred for number pads.
Another argument is portability.
Keyboards without number pads are significantly shorter and easier to carry around.
Small keyboards are the perfect companion for travel, and removing the number pad alone can save substantial space.
TheASUS ROG Claymore IIhas a detachable number pad that attaches on either side for easier access to macro keys.
If you work with numbers a lot or need macro keys, number pads are genuinely useful.
Once you get comfortable using it, you’ll see a significant increase in speed and productivity.
