ROCCAT SOVA Gaming Lapboard USB Keyboard English Layout - for PC

The Corsair K63+ Lapboard and the Roccat Sova are the only two serious couch keyboards on the market. I own both, having first purchased the Roccat Sova and later the K63. Both keyboards sell for similar prices ( the Sova is available with both a membrane keyboard and a mechanical keyboard, and the mechanical keyboard is usually a bit more expensive, but I've listed it for less than the K63). I ended up getting the K63 combo after spilling a glass of water on the Sova (tried to save it...keys 6 and 0 are totally dead. All other keys work, but the back- lights went out on several). I originally went with the Sova because I've always been an advocate for wired devices. a charged battery. I also liked that the Sova acted as a USB hub, where I could easily plug in my mouse and receiver for an Xbox controller. For the most part, I was very happy with the Sova. Really, my only complaint was the wire, which turned out to be more troublesome than I expected. I didn't want a giant keyboard sitting around all the time. time in my living room, and having to deal with the cable every time I put it away was a pain. I also really hate devices with breakage cables. I understand their purpose, but I still don't like them. accidentally frequently. After damaging the Sova I decided to put my skepticism aside and go the wireless route. I'm glad I did. I set up a powered USB docking station to manage the receivers of the keyboard, mouse, and controller, and all three work well with the docking station thrown behind my entertainment stand. I had no disconnection or lag issues. The wireless setup is so much easier, I turn it off and I tuck it under the couch and it's out of the way without leaving a mess. As a keyboard both are fine. I don't believe the mechanical Sova uses cherry switches, but it does use switches that are supposed to be comparable to red. Both feel good, I could take either .Similarly, the mousepad area on both is equally good.I find Corsair's lapboard to be more comfortable, however. on the back. The Sova was a bit more wobbly on my lap (which often meant it wasn't as flat, which meant my mouse was slipping). I also like the rubberized wrist rest of the Corsair than the plastic of the Sova. The only complaint I have with the K63 is that it uses an internal battery. I would have much preferred to be able to use rechargeable AAs. That way, if the battery ran out while I was using it, I I could just replace the charged batteries and keep playing. The internal battery means when it dies I'm either attached or I'm done playing. Also like anything with a rechargeable battery, it means when this battery is starting to wear out, I have no option to replace it. This is a major inconvenience, especially on a large device like a keyboard where the space could definitely have been made for a pair of AAs. if you understand their limitations. Make your choice based on whether you want a thread or not, either way you get a solid product.