Personal/gaming/work setup at home for a bit now, originally with KC Super Brown and decided to switch over to the Gateron's. Also my first TKL, for my use very enjoyable.

Hello All,

I've noticed a bit of a discrepancy in reviews of Keychron products on Amazon and subs on reddit versus "professional" reviews. Rtings, NYT Wirecutter, and Keeb-finder- to name a few- give these boards glowing reviews and high scores. Whereas when I look at Amazon reviews and ones on here, it's far more mixed.

Is the discrepancy based on initial thoughts versus longer-term use?

TIA!

I didn’t know anything about keyboard 3 months ago but kept trying new boards until I landed with this one. Kudos to the forum for all the great advice.

Running on a very tight budget 😞

I saw this cool keyboard just for 1099 and am planning to buy it, any suggestions.

Hello, i want a new keyboard and I've got a bunch of options, my most important trait that i want is longevity.

The keyboards are:

1- keychron k10 he standard used for 65$

2- ajazz ak820 v2 he for 55$ - 60$

3- VGN a75 he for 65$

4- attack shark r85 he for 62$

5- Irok mars75 pro for 65$ (but its from shein and it might take a while to be delivered or even sometimes rejected but it can be delivered)

6- madlions mad 68 R for 54$

There is also a mchose mix 87 for 70$ but it has an rgb issue where the rgb flickers randomly

Suggest me a good Mechanical Keyboard for Macbook which should last minimum 2 - 3 years

Preferably 75% or TKL (Can consider FullSize)

Purpose -Video Editing (Davinci Resolve and FCP) and Coding

Budget - 10K.

Should Have - Not Too Loud, Sturdy Build and Good Customer Support

Must Haves - QMK/VIA, Long Battery Life

Currently Considering -

URX Core75 (Don't like the small 4000 mAh battery and translucent design)

NUT65 (Too small and Seeing lots of battery issues)

OPEN TO OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS !!

I come at a time of great need - my trusty old Corsair K50 has finally given up and I’m in the market for an upgrade, the wiki/guide is a little out of date for specific suggestions and links, and I’m so out of the loop nowadays:

Requirements:
Size - 100%
Layout - UK / ISO
Media keys*
Quieter switches (85% work use, 15% gaming)
Wrist rest
Wired
£150 top budget?

So far, the Razer BlackWidow V4 was at the forefront but only comes with clicky greens in the UK, or the huntsman v3 pro.

However, I’m conscious of all the advice and to stay away from the brand.. but it’s all I can find to fit the brief that’s full layout and media buttons.

Any suggestions?

This keyboard is for gaming “cs2, valorant, fps games”

Heard some people talking about everglide having issues with the usb c port.

Which one would be best regarding software, performance, build quality, reliability?

Would get yaoguang for the ever glide and for the ev63 id get x ultra switches I assume

I have been trying to stop buying canned air for dog hair and dust around my keyboard, and Wolfbox came up while I was looking at rechargeable dusters, but I am still skeptical about whether these actually get into the gaps or just move loose dust around the desk. The part I care about is not a big dramatic blast, it is whether the airflow is focused enough to clear around switches, stabilizers, and the spacebar area without turning the whole workbench into a dust cloud. For anyone using one regularly, does it actually replace cans for keyboard cleaning, or do you still pull keycaps and use a brush for anything stuck deeper?

Hey everyone! Pretty new to the sub and looking to buy my very first mechanical keyboard.

I wfh 5 days a week and do some light gaming on the side. I’ve personally tested the NuPhy Halo75 and absolutely loved the premium, heavy build quality and how it sounded and felt (raspberry switches).

However, on this sub, I've noticed NuPhy and Keychron get a fair bit of criticism, which has me second-guessing myself.

I’m looking for alternative recommendations that fit this criteria:

Layout: 75% normal profile, prebuilt. Gasket mounted.

Sound/Feel: Thocky or deeper sound profile with smooth, pre-lubed switches (definitely want to avoid anything overly loud, harsh or clacky).

Build Quality: Premium, hefty, and solid feel (similar to or better than the Halo75).

Quality of life and common sense features are a must. For example, I want to avoid quirks like the Rainy75's power switch hidden underneath the keycaps. I also don't care whether it has a knob or not.

Would love to hear your suggestions! Thanks in advance!!

Edit: forgot to mention preferably linear switches.

The only place I can find HMX Mango Pudding switches is on LumeKeebs' website. Im aware they're sold out but if i calculate shipping costs for other available switches, it comes to about £20-25, which is a bit too much for me. I'm just wondering if there's any EU/UK suppliers of these switches anywhere. It's fine if not, I understand that these switches are unique and popular and rarely available. Thank you

Looking for a reliable keyboard that is in the $100-$150 range, is cute/aesthetically pleasing, bluetooth, and will last more than 2 years minimum.

I had the epomaker TH80X wired/wireless and it was horrible, would disconnect all the time, couldn’t get bluetooth working after and wouldn’t get recognized on my laptop.

Or Wallhack but Bigly?

A bit of a silly fun one here.

A while back someone asked about the existance of a board that had a similar look to the Wallhack K0001 and whilst I couldn't think of one I did suggest sticking the Wallhack switches on something and since it had north facing LEDS I thought the Mix87 might work.

Of course that got my brain ticking over so I decided to just go ahead and try myself.

The results are mixed: It's close but there is some light spillage, most of which actually seems to be reflection from the underside of the keycaps and getting the Mix87 to give a more white light is an issue, even at 0,0,0 RGB its LEDs are very blue.

The KS-TR light switches are nice with a creamy pop and a bit quieter than the Mount Tais but they do have a bit more stem wobble. On reflection I think I should have gone with the KS-TR mediums but the light still does the job.

Sound tests:

As factory with Mount Tais:

https://youtu.be/J4qWNcQA5Ck

With the KS-TR lights fitted:

https://youtu.be/yBQt50PoLps

Hello guys, I have a good deal for these two keyboards, in your personal opinion which one would be a better choice?

I am looking to buy a thocky/creamy 60% prebuilt. My budget is around $150 preferably on the lower side of that. Maybe an aluminum case. Anyone have any suggestions?

I’ve had 2 wooting keyboards in the last week, both with qc issues. A 60he v2 with a comma key posting multiple times and my new 80he+ with a spacebar stabilizer qc issue.

Kinda done with wooting at this point especially when people say there’s better cheaper options.

Out of these 3 what would you say is best for gaming, reliability, sound, feel, performance, software, aesthetic ect.

Mostly care about gaming performance

Willing to spend up to 260$ after tax and shipping.

SU75 pro v2

SU66 max

Flash 75he extreme

IQUNIX EV63

Need help with switches.

I liked the default medium lekken wooting switches on the 80he+ and 60hev2 and my previous keyboard had cherry mx reds so something similar ideally.

Also I’m the USA, what website is best?

Hi guys, as the title says my logitech g915 is out of the door, and i need a replacement. I really like watching these custom keyboard videos and hearing the sound tests, and as you called it "thocky".

Budget: 100$, i want something clean but that sounds thocky, and creamy.

Style: Preferably black with white/pink accents.

Size: 80%, i require the arrow keys.

Please leave you recommendations down below as i am desperate.

Been in the custom mechanical scene for a while but never really sought out a HE keyboard. However, I'm back into competitive FPS games so I thought why not?

The things I care about most are aesthetics and acoustics, I know it's hard to make a magnetic keyboard sound great but I've heard a few that actually sound decent.

So far I have my eyes on the Lofree Hyzen and the Wallhack k001 but I prefer having an F key row.

Any suggestions for premium HE or TMR keyboards would be helpful.

- Full Aluminum

- Knob preferably

- 75% or TKL (will consider a 65% if the board really wows me)

- Obtainable in the US

- Barebones kits are okay as well.

Budget: $400

Why there is not keyboard with the stream controller on the left side? am i the only one will prefer it like that? its always placed on the right side in all the models i find.

My wooting 80he+ comes today in the mail, I got it in the plastic frost white. I see a lot of people disliking wooting here and it makes me question if I made the right choice, I plan on having this keyboard for the next 5-7 years so I want to make the right decision with my keyboard purchase, I have a 30 day return policy with wooting so I can get a refund and order something else.

Keyboards on my radar besides the 80HE+ are SU75 pro v2, su66max and the iqunix ev63.

I strictly only play competitive FPS Games like cs2, Valorant, cod, battle royals and other first person shooters.

I’m not particularly a fan of having a plastic case with wooting, of course a metal case would be better. I could in theory upgrade my 80he+ to something else more premium but spend another 80-120$.

Sound wise and feel wise, are the other keyboard much better sounding and feeling when playing / typing over the wooting 80he+? A good typing sound is always nice

Performance wise wooting probably is a step behind the Everglides and ev63 on paper but from my knowledge it’s something a human wouldn’t be able to perceive. Has anyone actually noticed the better specs between them, does it even make a difference with counter strafing or in game feel?

Wooting does seem to have solid software in comparison to the other brands and a great warranty / support system which is a bonus.

Not sure what I should do, I’d like to keep my keyboard spending under 260$, I spent about 220$ after taxes for the 80he+.

I’m sure I’d be very happy with the 80he+, I mean it’s literally the most popular keyboard being used currently by pros in cs2 and other games at the moment so they’re doing something right. But of course I want the best for my money, would like opinions! Thanks

Anyone know if any other low profile keycaps would fit it as a replacement? I don't know how to check.

Here's a photo of it, I don't think they sell it anymore lol.

I have a Lucky65 v2 keyboard, but I am having an issue with its RGB lighting.

Only the RGB on the spacebar lights up, while the other keys do not light up at all. I have never disassembled this keyboard; it is completely stock, just like when I first bought it.

I have tried changing it using shortcut keys, the VIA app, and even resetting the keyboard, but none of it works.

Is there any other solution? Or has anyone else experienced this before?

Thank you!

so on my old keyboard my usbc plug in spot got loose and it would constantly disconnect. i just got the aula f75 and was wondering if that was common and how i should avoid letting this happen again. i just want to keep it in good condition so any help would be great. thank you

Hello!
I'm an accountant but when I take off the Work and got to my home and enjoy a sweet time on my Main PC (No the laptop keyboard haha); The one thing I most use is my keyboard

Right now I have a VSG Quasar it had Outemu Blue Switches but I hated at the end of my day the action force for those switches and the sound, then I bought on Aliexpress a bunch of Outemu Silvers and are my Switches until this day

My keyboard has ABS Keycaps that honestly, looks and feels BAD, the paint is washed off, the light greasy sensation even if you clean it, and I'm not a fan of the layout is a TKL lik the ones that have the Arrow Keys on another place, I'm not a fan of it haha I kinda want my arrow key more closer (I'm used to the layout of my Older Laptop on that case)

Now I'm working so a little self gift is okay but I think my worries are a 140$+ Keyboard and the shipment lost it haha so I think if is below 140$ I'm okay with it

Aesthethics are a bit tricky haha I think I want to go for a darker keyboard, my brother had a Razer Keyboard before and it was HUGE but the feeling was so nice but he keep it dirty haha later he bought a Redragon one I think it was the Draconic or something like that I was more a fan of the razer he had before

Think I want:
Thocky I think? I like more this type of sound more not too much but like on that place like more thock but a bit creamy I don't know how to say this like something that sound well but

my most important thing is the feeling on my fingers haha like a good spacebar, a good alt and tab, a good arrows

Layout something like this?
I think is 70% or 75% I don't have a problem with smaller sizes only is the FN Shortcuts are there, but as I work as an accountat I like my F row

And thank you so much for taking time of your day to give a recommendation, i hope you are having a nice day

I currently have irok nd63 pro. I've had it for around 2 years. It's a pretty good keyboard, but I miss my function keys so I want to buy a 75% keyboard.

My budget is 80€
Here are the keyboards I have found so far:
Akko Tac75 HE Glare Switches - 54€ (from amazon)
Akko Tac75 Pro HE Hakutaku Switches - 63€ (from aliexpress)
Aula F75 HE Black King/Emperor Switches - 70€ (+2 year warranty)
MCHOSE Jet75 HE Kailh Magnetic God Switches - 80€ (+2 year warranty)

You can also recommend me a keyboard that's in budget and has free delivery to Europe