[Recommend] Good 60% or 68% Mechanical Keyboard

[Seifer28]

I have limited space available on my desk.....

Any good 60% or 68% Mechanical Keyboard to recommend?

Connectivity options not the biggest consideration here since im likely to go wired coz i've had bad experiences with BT and 2.4ghz having intermittent connections

 

[poooooo]

Keychron Q2, +switches of your choice.

 

[SEvsNK]

Depends if you wanna just buy off the shelf kind or go down the rabbit hole of building your own keyboard

 

[Seifer28]

Depends if you wanna just buy off the shelf kind or go down the rabbit hole of building your own keyboard

off the shelf pls =)

 

[SEvsNK]

If you're willing to splurge abit, u can consider going for the keychrons Q series like what pooo mentioned




Or u can go for something like this below , they allow u to swap switches in the future. Else its just plug and play without any hassle. I believe the pros at the mechanical KB thread can give u more recommendations

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9GGR51?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
https://www.amazon.com/SKYLOONG-Cus...1649833486&sprefix=skyloo,aps,348&sr=8-6&th=1

 

[Seifer28]

This just launched yesterday at USD139.99
For the price, this actually seems pretty good?

 

[poooooo]

This just launched yesterday at USD139.99
For the price, this actually seems pretty good?

Don't know about the local pricing, if imports need to also consider shipping fees and the warranty. If the saving is substantial compared to a local Q2 can really consider getting Everest 60.



Don't have first-hand experience with Everest 60, but from the review, there are a lot of factors I will pick Q2 over Everest 60 If the pricing is about the same. Most are subjective, so it may not bother you.

• Build - Q2 is full metal vs E60 top housing metal bottom plastic.
• Knobs.
• The exploded layout of Q2 just feels more comfortable for me. I went from compact 75% to exploded 75%.
• Aesthetically really love the space grey Q2.
• Q2 is South-facing RGB led lights, while E60 seems North-facing, which might cause interference with the cherry profile next time when you buy replacement keycaps.

 

[Meanie]

Royal Kludge RK61

 

[Seifer28]

Don't know about the local pricing, if imports need to also consider shipping fees and the warranty. If the saving is substantial compared to a local Q2 can really consider getting Everest 60.



Don't have first-hand experience with Everest 60, but from the review, there are a lot of factors I will pick Q2 over Everest 60 If the pricing is about the same. Most are subjective, so it may not bother you.

• Build - Q2 is full metal vs E60 top housing metal bottom plastic.
• Knobs.
• The exploded layout of Q2 just feels more comfortable for me. I went from compact 75% to exploded 75%.
• Aesthetically really love the space grey Q2.
• Q2 is South-facing RGB led lights, while E60 seems North-facing, which might cause interference with the cherry profile next time when you buy replacement keycaps.

Thanks for the advice
But Q2 abit over the budget for me
Don't really intend to spend >$200 unless its super justified
I have Iqunix and Shurikey on the wishlist too.... guess i'll just gotta pick one at the end of the day =)

 

[hyperfuse]

i have just ordered the Keychron k8 pro on kickstarter.. hope its good.

the sound on the keyboard in stock seems to sound very nice due to the silicone sound dampener. looks like a keyboard for those who looking for a good prebuilt keyboard without any extra mods. Have that "thock" sound when typing on it.

Wired or wireless with bluetooth v5.1 and can connect up to 3 device simultaneosly
Southfacing per key RGB
Screw in stablisers
PBT OSA keycaps
Plate and Case dampener
VIA and QMK compatible to reprogram any keys on the keyboard (first wireless keyboard to have this feature)

 

[ragnarok95]

Just get a RK61 from shopee/lazada. Settled. Do you need the extra keys? If yes, then RK68.

 

[Seifer28]

Just get a RK61 from shopee/lazada. Settled. Do you need the extra keys? If yes, then RK68.

Thanks for the recommendation
But don't think i'll go with these ultra low end options:
1) if they are hot swap, i'll end up paying more to change out switches than to just buy a decent keyboard (double job + waste money)
2) if they are not hot swap, i think i'll have to stick to crappy switches until the keyboard dies or i cannot tahan and change out to another keyboard (another round of waste money)

 

[Goodshot]

My $80+ Cooler master red switch been using for 4 yrs still good . Better than crappy $179 Razor black widow use few mths key spoil liao

 

[Seifer28]

My $80+ Cooler master red switch been using for 4 yrs still good . Better than crappy $179 Razor black widow use few mths key spoil liao

Thats why im not gonna considering Razer =P

 

[ragnarok95]

Thanks for the recommendation
But don't think i'll go with these ultra low end options:
1) if they are hot swap, i'll end up paying more to change out switches than to just buy a decent keyboard (double job + waste money)
2) if they are not hot swap, i think i'll have to stick to crappy switches until the keyboard dies or i cannot tahan and change out to another keyboard (another round of waste money)

What you describe also will happen to high end keyboard. All are the same.

 

[poooooo]

Thanks for the recommendation
But don't think i'll go with these ultra low end options:
1) if they are hot swap, i'll end up paying more to change out switches than to just buy a decent keyboard (double job + waste money)
2) if they are not hot swap, i think i'll have to stick to crappy switches until the keyboard dies or i cannot tahan and change out to another keyboard (another round of waste money)

Follow us into the rabbit hole, time to slowly lube and build your own kit
the best one is always the one you built.

 

[imurbbgurl98]

Thanks for the recommendation
But don't think i'll go with these ultra low end options:
1) if they are hot swap, i'll end up paying more to change out switches than to just buy a decent keyboard (double job + waste money)
2) if they are not hot swap, i think i'll have to stick to crappy switches until the keyboard dies or i cannot tahan and change out to another keyboard (another round of waste money)

I use RK100 and I have to say I do agree with you. Got the base board for about 89 or so, then my switches were like $70 or so for not even the full board and after typing for a while... I'm unhappy and want an upgrade to an aluminum or heavier base alr gg... haha because RK no matter what switch you use... it makes it sound very very hollow even after foaming and taping my board :")

just go straight for the good stuff bro

 

[hyperfuse]

I use RK100 and I have to say I do agree with you. Got the base board for about 89 or so, then my switches were like $70 or so for not even the full board and after typing for a while... I'm unhappy and want an upgrade to an aluminum or heavier base alr gg... haha because RK no matter what switch you use... it makes it sound very very hollow even after foaming and taping my board :")

just go straight for the good stuff bro

k8 pro considered ok?

i saw youtube reviews that the sound is good due to silicone dampener inside. was actually thinking of k8 pro or Q3.

But Q3 out of the box sound not that nice, still need to mod here and there. prefer prebuilt out of the box ready to use right away.

I currently using Drevo Blademaster Pro. just changed my keycaps from the default ABS caps to a XDA PBT keycaps. The sound actually quite nice already. Blademaster pro is has a aluminium body weighing about 1.4kg and has 3 connectivity modes, wired, 2.4ghz wireless and bluetooth. Keyboard still working fine just that abit itchy wanna change keyboard.

 

[Seifer28]

I use RK100 and I have to say I do agree with you. Got the base board for about 89 or so, then my switches were like $70 or so for not even the full board and after typing for a while... I'm unhappy and want an upgrade to an aluminum or heavier base alr gg... haha because RK no matter what switch you use... it makes it sound very very hollow even after foaming and taping my board :")

just go straight for the good stuff bro

Thats why im very tempted by this =P

 

[poooooo]

Thats why im very tempted by this =P

Features look good, just need to mod the spacebar stabs and it's good, sounds really rattly stock.