75% format keyboards (compact TKL, without Num-block)

75% (compact TKL, without Num-block)

— "Almost TKL," where all the main keys are within reach, but the case is a few centimeters shorter due to the compact "staggered" arrangement of the arrow and navigation keys. Compared to the 80%, the distance between your hands and the mouse is reduced, improving ergonomics during long periods of work. Relative to the 100% and 96%, you only lose the numeric keypad, gaining more space for the mouse and a more neutral shoulder posture. This format is chosen for IDEs and design packages, FPS and MOBA, mobile setups with a narrow desk, when numbers are entered irregularly or covered by an external NumPad. Note the nuance: 75% often have non-standard sizes in the right block and individual keys, which is important when selecting keycaps and stabilizers.