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Dell Multimedia Keyboard (German) KB522

Name: Dell Multimedia Keyboard (German) KB522, Standard, Wired, USB, 0KB522-BK-GER (KB522, Standard, Wired, USB, QWERTZ, Black)
Brand: Dell
SKU: B01MY6MH4P

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Bottom line: The Dell Multimedia Keyboard KB522: Wired USB plug-and-play, no batteries or dongle; main trade-off: QWERTZ only, awkward for QWERTY typists.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Wired USB plug-and-play, no batteries or dongle
✓ German QWERTZ layout with dedicated umlaut keys
✓ Multimedia hotkeys for volume and playback
✓ Full-size standard layout, no driver install

Cons

✗ QWERTZ only, awkward for QWERTY typists
✗ Wired USB limits desk placement and cable routing
✗ No wireless or Bluetooth option
✗ No backlighting for low-light typing

Manufacturer description

KB522, Standard, Wired, USB, QWERTZ, Black

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Dell Multimedia Keyboard KB522 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Dell's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Full Specifications

ASIN	B01MY6MH4P
Brand	Dell
Color	Black
Style	Modern
Material	Plastic
Item Weight	1.3 pounds
Manufacturer	Dell
Model Number	KB522-BK-GER
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Item model number	KB522-BK-GER
Number of Buttons	104
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Product Dimensions	18.43 x 6.89 x 1.77 inches
Included Components	Multimedia Keyboard
Date First Available	May 17, 2018
Keyboard Description	Multimedia
Connectivity Technology	USB, USB-A
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Full listing title	Dell Multimedia Keyboard (German) KB522, Standard, Wired, USB, 0KB522-BK-GER (KB522, Standard, Wired, USB, QWERTZ, Black)

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