System76 Launch review: Linux-friendly keyboard with a USB hub

System76 Launch with RGB

Enlarge / System76 Launch mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding)

Specs at a glance: System76 Launch
Switches Kailh Box Jade or Kailh Box Royal
Keycaps PBT plastic
Connectivity options USB-A or USB-C cable
Backlighting Per-key RGB
Size 12.17×5.35×1.3 inches
(309×136×33 mm)
Weight 2.09 lbs (948 g)
Warranty 1 year
Price (MSRP) $285
Other perks Integrated USB hub, keycap/switch puller,  17x extra keycaps

The Launch is System76's first mechanical keyboard, but it could be the last keyboard you need. With hot-swappable mechanical switches, legends that won't fade, a durable build, and a pair of detachable cables, this tenkeyless board can evolve with you.

It's also open source—from its chassis to its PCB and firmware—allowing for deeper tinkering. There are even some extra keycaps for when you want a new look. And in true System76 style, the board favors Linux users.

At $285, though, the Launch is a big investment, and many won't like how hard it is to press the keys. The clicky mechanical switches are so tactile that they'll tire some fingers out.

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