I’m not going to get into the debate about QWERTY key layout versus other ways of laying out keys.
It does make a difference to me what types of keys I type on. Broadly, there are membrane and mechanical keys. I like mechanical keys, although I’m not familiar enough with the different types of mechanical keys to know which of those I like. I know I tend to be one of those jerks who like the clacky keys which irritate everyone else, but there’s probably some silent keys I can live with too.
Aside from QWERTY and the types of keys, there’s also variations in how the keyboard is laid out: small keys, big keys, keys in horizontal rows, keyboard split in the middle so your hands don’t change but your shoulders and elbows and wrists do, and keyboards that let you change the position of your hands.
Here are a couple of sites I’ve found, there’s lots others out there. I’m not sponsored by either and I’m not an expert on sites, so maybe there’s better out there. But here’s two I’ve started with:
Yes, mechanical keyboards can get pricey. Sore hands and wrists aren’t cheap.