[Recommend] Good Mechanical Keyboard

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After days of researching I'm still a bit confused. What's a good brand and model? In terms of keys, I am more or less confirmed on brown plus 0.4mm o-rings (if I can get them). Basically I need the quietest with tactile feedback.

Keys: Brown + 0.4mm o-rings
Format: XT or TK
Media keys: Preferred but not necessary
LED blings: Not necessary
Palm rest: Needed
Usage: 90% work, 10% gaming
Connection: Wireless if there is. Currently only Filco has Bluetooth 3.0 (Taiwan made) but not sure how good is it.

Models that I have shortlisted
- CM Ultimate XT
- Corsair K70
- DAS Ultimate
- Filco Majestouch Bluetooth (?)
- Type Heaven Topre (?)
 
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brown/red switches ftw...
 

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For those with no palm rest, I don't mind getting a gel from those OEM shops.

Looking into topfre at the moment but the design is a bit -.-
 

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I also prefer brown switch. Follow by black :)

Personally using k70 rgb.. Damn blink blink but I scared way too much the led will spoil :(
 

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U just want a mechanical KB to type then just get a filco. It is not cheap but it is a very solid kb. Next up will be ducky.

You want got design got dragon got tiger one then go for corsair or CM or razer.
 

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Thanks but no Razer or Logitech for me. I am using their K800 which is legendary but the past 10-15 years with them have been more misses than hits.

I am quite keen on Clear keys but not sure where I can test one.

Filco prices seems closer towards Type Heaven Topre. Any comments on that one?
 

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Filco and type heaven using diff type of switches. You might need to try both out.
 

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I also prefer brown switch. Follow by black :)

Personally using k70 rgb.. Damn blink blink but I scared way too much the led will spoil :(

It looks nice. If I get K70, it'd be the non-rgb one. I prefer the palm rest than the blings blings lol.
 

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Cmstorm trigger z has detachable palmrest. Cmstorm mech has integrated palm wrest.
 

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how abt for gaming with macro keys and multi media volume switch etc?
 

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I've narrowed it down to
- Corsair K70
- Filco Convertible 2

Need to try Topre if it suits my typing style.
 

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I've narrowed it down to
- Corsair K70
- Filco Convertible 2

Need to try Topre if it suits my typing style.

What is the lowest price for both?

I guess either both, you will take a bit of time to used to it from your typing style.
 
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Am using a das ultimate but blue switch. The most disappointing part I would say is the footbar. Not a very wise solution for inclined keyboards.

Otherwise, the body is made of aluminum but sandblasted. Very solid and heavy. Aesthetically it is very clean, must go if you like blank keycaps (though some keys can be annoying because have to guess). Just sad that only has two USB 3.0 ports which I used to plug my blue snowball and Razer abyssus and no microphone/headphone jack.

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K95 has a full set of macros... only problem is the software not user friendly at all.
 

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I've narrowed it down to
- Corsair K70
- Filco Convertible 2

Need to try Topre if it suits my typing style.

Filco Convertible 2 - Enthusiasts in Geek hack and Deskthority have been praising it alot. User bases in Singapore is too little for you to rely on.
 
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