Some benefits of a smaller keyboard are obvious, but I realized that the greatest impact only comes after you've used one for a while. A total game-changer.

It gets more and more minimal from there. The smallest popular layout is the 60 percent keyboard, which removes the arrow keys, function row, numpad and navigation cluster.

The Huntsman is Razer's speed-focused line, but the Mini does also benefit from the brand's analog optical switches. These ...