I’m coming from a Logitech G815.
What I liked:
- low profile keycaps and body;
- aluminum body;
- USB port to plug my mouse into it instead of into the PC;
- backlit;
What I disliked:
- switches (presses would register way before feedback);
- proprietary app for macros, and other configs;
What I’m looking for:
- mechanical tactile/clicky;
- backlighting (through the keycap, as I need to see the keys I’m pressing);
- smaller form factor but with tenkey;
- shipped to and from EU;
- wired;
- US international layout;
What I’d like on top, but I can compromise:
- low profile keycaps and body;
- RGB backlighting;
- aluminum body;
- adult/sleek design;
Usage will be gaming (no competitive) and a lot of typing. Budget is the main problem, as I’d like to spend no more than 100-125€ but can stretch it to 150€ if it means having more criteria met.
What I looked at so far: Logitech, but the prices aren’t quite there and I wasn’t happy with the G815’s switches; Keychron, but most of them don’t seem to have lighting that goes through the keycaps?; Akko, seem to have the same “issue”; Monsgeek, seems to be more niche stuff and I can’t find a small + 10key form factor.
Thanks in advance!
thanks, that could work! I missed that section, I went straight for the ready-to-use KB!
I’ll second Keychron. Almost every keebs enthusiast starts there. I got the Q1 v2. Be aware that if you get any metal version, you may want to open the keyboard and put tiny little pieces of masking tape around where the bottom and top lips meet.
This is called the “force break” mod. I did this and the tempest tape mod to mine and it sounds amazing even with stock gateron brown switches. Tempest tape has the possibility of starting fires if you don’t do it right, though. Basically you cover the whole bottom of the PCB with masking tape.
The break mod alone should do wonders though.