Performance

The Durgod x HK Venus supports N-key rollover USB out of the box, which tested successfully using Aqua's test. Switch Hitter confirmed no chatter with these keys either, and seen above are all the functions that get a dedicated key in the default layer.



The key-assignment options in the software drivers allow for users to also go with layouts other than QWERTY, and here, I used the source code from an older keyboard review in a layout tester (courtesy of Patrick Gillespie). The results above indicate that QWERTY is not even close to the most efficient layout for me, and very likely you as well. If you are willing, try out Colemak or Dvorak as they will result in lower finger travel and fatigue overall. As such, the driver offers a significant functional tool if you are willing to devote some time to adopting either Colemak or Dvorak. Here is the link to the full results if you are interested, including a detailed analysis on key presses and distances moved.

There is not much else to say here given this is the more basic version of the Taurus K320 with no backlighting support. The pre-programmed functions tied to the Fn key row are handy for quick volume and media controls, and the front-facing legends help identify them as well. You can also switch profiles via a hotkey action on the keyboard, but creating and editing profiles with associated key mapping is done in the software driver. The availability of different switches is nice too, and typing on the Taurus K320 can be a varying experience depending on which switches you have. The Cherry MX Brown in my sample is fairly ubiquitous as a tactile mechanical switch, and the stock keycap sets with the different color options add to the customization available here.


As always, the sound of a keyboard is based on more than just the switch type. So when comparing sound clips, consider the keyboard as a whole. In this case, I have provided above an example sound clip of me typing on the Durgod Taurus K320 sample at ~110 WPM as it comes out of the box with the Cherry MX Brown switches. For context, you can find sound clips from other keyboards here, including those with tactile switches. I did bottom out more often than not, but it is easy enough to train yourself not to do so with the tactile bump on these switches. There are also so many other available switch options that it is really hard to say what your specific typing experience will be, although the adoption of the thick PBT keycaps and ABS plastic case affect the sound profile across the board.