Ditch the mouse, save desk space and go with a beautiful, touch-based alternative with the CLVX 1. This gesture keyboard is also a physical, mechanical keyboard, so you get the best of both worlds. Regular buttons plus touch-enabled pads in designated locations. It completely changes your control game and streamlines productivity.
No self-respecting PC or desktop user would argue against the total usability of the keyboard. There’s a reason why keyboard and mouse are still the preferred control scheme for most power users. But one thing modern keyboards do lack, despite their upgrades to clicky, feel-good-feedback mechanical versions, is touch compatibility. No, you don’t want a touch-only keyboard. But it does help to include quick swipes, gestures and other controls, as they can vastly speed up your navigation and access. Luckily, Clevetura cleverly put together a functional, beautiful and accessible gesture-based touch keyboard that’s still very much mechanical. Called the CLVX 1, it’s compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, and it’s a true marvel.
For starters, this is still a physical keyboard. You get scissor-style mechanical keys that are thin but still feel great to type with. Integrated into the keyboard are touch sliders. The touchpad locations are fixed, so as you use the keyboard more and more you’ll learn exactly where they are through muscle memory. Even better, when you’re typing on the actual keys, the touchpad is blocked, preventing you from accidentally triggering a gesture function. Plus, you get per key gorgeous RGB with gesture backlights that react to your touch. Auto brightness controls adjust the lighting to the environment, so in a darker room you’ll get brighter lights. Moreover, USB-C and Bluetooth are onboard, with the latter supporting up to four wireless connections. You can use this keyboard with other devices, besides your computer, like a Steam Deck, for instance. Wink wink.
Why would you want a touch-enabled gesture keyboard like CLVX 1?
Okay, I get it. It’s a valid question. If you’re used to typing away on traditional or static mechanical keyboard, something like the CLVX 1 seems like overkill. But it definitely speeds up your workflow through the gesture functions, allowing you quick access to what you use most. Moreover, it saves space on your desk as it’s minimal and lightweight but still adds a ton of functionality to your control scheme. You can even toss the mouse and use just the keyboard — that’s what the touch functionality is for.
The anodized aluminum body feels great to touch and is durable, too. But the RGB really illuminates your space with per-key lighting that just looks absolutely fantastic in any game room, office, or creative space.
Who is it for?
Anyone that wants to conserve desk space or demands a little more out of their traditional keyboard usability. It also looks amazing, so there’s that.
Where to buy?
MSRP: $249
