Apple Wired Keyboard with Numeric Keypad vs TypeMatrix 2030

The low profile is comfortable and the traveling distance is short. The keys are light to press, leading to less typing fatigue.

Thanks to its thin aluminum enclosure, this keyboard is sturdy.

Nothing really comes close to the Apple device's aesthetic flair.

Handy for device connection

Since this keyboard is mainstream, many big companies have it. So, if working at a big company, it is likely it is quickly available and for "free".

The low-profile, short-travel construction makes this keyboard more ergonomic than previous Apple keyboards and allows for fast typing because keys have only a small distance to go before registering.

This keyboard is very light and can be easily carried around.

The matrix layout reduces the travel distance of fingers. The keys feature membrane switches with double-scissor substrate, which are quite comfortable and very quiet.

This keyboard has a small footprint, only 324 by 133 mm. This not only leaves more room on the desk, but also and mainly reduces the lateral travel distance of the right hand to grab the mouse. It still offers a good numeric keypad thanks to the matrix layout.

Numerous skins are available, making it simple to keep the keyboard clean and even quieter. They also allow for multiple layouts.

This keyboard's matrix layout allows for increased typing accuracy. It gets rid of the typewriter keyboard legacy in favor of a more logical layout.

These layouts are not easy to find, especially the first one. While they don't necessarily increase the typing speed, they greatly reduce the travel distance of the fingers, and have a much better distribution of the keys than regular AZERTY or QWERTY layouts.