[Recommend] Good Mechanical Keyboard

[dawntime]

Thanks! I just realized the green switches are similar to the blue ones.

I'm actually looking at one that is lighter than blue switches.
So far I'm deciding between Leopold and KUL.

Anyone has recommendations on alternatives or the best one to get?

lighter switches, clicky or tactile or linear?

clicky = similar to ball point pen
tactile = minor bump when pressed
linear = totally smooth

sorry, not well-versed with those brands mentioned.
however, primary concern should be switches.

 

[Kilrach]

After doing some research, I think I'm leaning towards the Gateron Clear switch. Or just the Reds and linear in general

 

[timothy]

Already placed order, thanks for your info

The one in the link has diameter 8mm (radius 4mm) and height 1.5mm.

Sent from Samsung SM-G955F using GAGT

 

[addictzz]

hi guys, can suggest a mech keyboard for me? I have been looking in the range of logitech and razer but none of them really interest me. I prefer compact-sized keyboard with some programmability. Something like 65% or 75% keyboard, or 60% with arrow keys. No HHKB or topre cos they are definitely out of my budget range.

 

[purpleberry]

hi guys, can suggest a mech keyboard for me? I have been looking in the range of logitech and razer but none of them really interest me. I prefer compact-sized keyboard with some programmability. Something like 65% or 75% keyboard, or 60% with arrow keys. No HHKB or topre cos they are definitely out of my budget range.

If you want programmability, I think Logitech would be a reasonable choice. Have a look at http://www.pcgamer.com/the-best-gaming-keyboards/ for more options.

For compact, I strongly recommend Filco but no program functions. Just basic, excellent build and a joy to type.

 

[phrozact]

Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can find affordable key caps for a black HHKB Pro 2? Would like something with more visible legends on the key caps.

 

[Lucky_Farmer]

Grateful for some recommendations - keyboard for typing (not gaming - will be used in an office).

For typing,
Can be noisy,
Wireless
No lighting,
Less than sgd 200

 

[converse2010]

Grateful for some recommendations - keyboard for typing (not gaming - will be used in an office).

For typing,
Can be noisy,
Wireless
No lighting,
Less than sgd 200

Looking for mech kb for myself too, similar to above but preferably quiet but clicky.

 

[FatalityV]

Grateful for some recommendations - keyboard for typing (not gaming - will be used in an office).

For typing,
Can be noisy,
Wireless
No lighting,
Less than sgd 200

for office, have you considered 60% kb? office desk might be space restricted, and I find using 60% for work way more productive

 

[Soserious]

Vortex Race 3

 

[Lucky_Farmer]

Any other recommendations guys? Or is Vortex race 3 the best option? I don't mind the 60% kb but grateful for some specific model/names.

 

[lexmarq]

Grateful for some recommendations - keyboard for typing (not gaming - will be used in an office).

For typing,
Can be noisy,
Wireless
No lighting,
Less than sgd 200

Any other recommendations guys? Or is Vortex race 3 the best option? I don't mind the 60% kb but grateful for some specific model/names.

Can consider Anne Pro 60% keyboard if you don't mind.
Can be noisy : Can choose blue, brown or red switches (Gateron or Cherry)
Wireless: It has bluetooth 4.0 (it comes with a bluetooth dongle as well if you don't have any)
No lighting: There is RGB for the Anne pro, but you can disable the backlight. This will increase the battery life to 2 - 4 weeks
Less than SGD 200: Got mine from taobao at a total of ~82 SGD.

Hope this helps

 

[converse2010]

Can consider Anne Pro 60% keyboard if you don't mind.
Can be noisy : Can choose blue, brown or red switches (Gateron or Cherry)
Wireless: It has bluetooth 4.0 (it comes with a bluetooth dongle as well if you don't have any)
No lighting: There is RGB for the Anne pro, but you can disable the backlight. This will increase the battery life to 2 - 4 weeks
Less than SGD 200: Got mine from taobao at a total of ~82 SGD.

Hope this helps

Sorry to hijack, possibly to have similar price range like Anne Pro but standard 104 keys?

I did google up Anne Pro, don't seems to have the 104key version.

 

[lexmarq]

Sorry to hijack, possibly to have similar price range like Anne Pro but standard 104 keys?

I did google up Anne Pro, don't seems to have the 104key version.

Not that I know of. There are not many bluetooth mechanical keyboards to begin with. The only full 104 key bluetooth mechanical keyboard I know of is the Filco Majestouch convertible 2, but the price range is way higher that the anne pro.

 

[Lucky_Farmer]

Not that I know of. There are not many bluetooth mechanical keyboards to begin with. The only full 104 key bluetooth mechanical keyboard I know of is the Filco Majestouch convertible 2, but the price range is way higher that the anne pro.

Thanks Lexmarq. What if I give up the 200 cap - what would you suggest? I have to type a lot and the Logitech one I have at the moment keeps losing signal every few minutes so I am looking for a replacement.

 

[FatalityV]

Any other recommendations guys? Or is Vortex race 3 the best option? I don't mind the 60% kb but grateful for some specific model/names.

carousell have a new seller selling a 60% GH 60 Satan kit for about 74 bucks diy kit with gateron switches, 90+ with cherry switches. 10$ more for soldering (He help you solder the switches to the board). Can check him out. I almost bought my kb from him, but because there's a lead time and I need it urgently, bought from another seller instead

 

[Lucky_Farmer]

I looked for certain options today. It seems that there are not many bluetooth mechnical keyboard so I will have to either pay a very high price or settle for the wired option.

What is a "good value for money" options for the wired/wireless keyboard?

what are people's experience with Magicforce or Poker? It seems they are better options than Vortex because I am not using my kb for gaming (only use it for a lot of typing - 2000 words/day).

 

[FatalityV]

I looked for certain options today. It seems that there are not many bluetooth mechnical keyboard so I will have to either pay a very high price or settle for the wired option.

What is a "good value for money" options for the wired/wireless keyboard?

what are people's experience with Magicforce or Poker? It seems they are better options than Vortex because I am not using my kb for gaming (only use it for a lot of typing - 2000 words/day).

I used a poker and I loved it

After awhile, I felt that it's way more efficient to use a 60% than a full sized or even a tkl keyboard, because of the arrow keys. No need to move completely off the main row.
Didnt even notice this until someone pointed it out to me a few days ago!

It does take some time to get used to, but once you get used to it it's pretty hard to go back

 

[Lucky_Farmer]

I used a poker and I loved it

After awhile, I felt that it's way more efficient to use a 60% than a full sized or even a tkl keyboard, because of the arrow keys. No need to move completely off the main row.
Didnt even notice this until someone pointed it out to me a few days ago!

It does take some time to get used to, but once you get used to it it's pretty hard to go back

Would you mind sharing how? The arrow keys is the main reason why I still wonder if I should use the 60% kb.

Which poker kb you used btw? And what kb you are using now?

 

[lexmarq]

Would you mind sharing how? The arrow keys is the main reason why I still wonder if I should use the 60% kb.

Which poker kb you used btw? And what kb you are using now?

Not sure about pok3r, but for my 60% keyboard, it's fn + w, a, s, or d for the arrow keys function. I would be inclined to believe that the pok3r keyboard have a similar option to trigger the arrow keys.