Laptop Keyboard Types: What Is This Keyboard and How to Identify It

When someone asks what is this keyboard, they usually need to identify its layout, connection or special features before buying.

Common types

  • Membrane keyboards are affordable and quiet.
  • Mechanical keyboards use individual switches.
  • Chiclet keyboards are common on laptops.
  • Backlit keyboards are useful in low light.

How to identify a replacement

Check the laptop model, language layout, connector, number of pins, frame shape and backlight. The same laptop family may use different keyboard parts, so match the exact part number and photos.

US and UK layouts can differ in Enter, Shift and symbol keys. Take a clear photo of your existing keyboard before ordering. Browse our keyboards and mice collection.

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