I’m looking to buy a good mechanical keyboard and was wondering if any of you had any solid recommendations. I’ve seen a couple that have some really cool key colors. Any suggestions are welcome!
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My first mechanical keyboard was a Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro S (non numpad 'tenkeyless' form factor, but did have f keys) and was only about £75, $90USD. I don't think you can find these without backlight anymore but RGB is available. Since they're mass produced they'll be easier to find and generally cheaper. They all come with macro programming - if that's what you're after, but not fully programmable (as far as I know). CM also do a low profile mechanical keyboard too if you like the 'flatness'/short key travel of laptop keyboards.
Also check massdrop periodically, they do rotate around full, TKL, 60% keyboards for pretty good prices.
You can get switch testers to see what you like the feel of most.
My first and only mechanical keyboard is a WASD 104 key with a black / grey / red colour scheme.
I can't really comment on how it stacks up against other brands (especially at that fairly hefty price point), but the build quality is good and I am still happy with it after many years.
Thanks for the summons @jess ;)
There's so many good ones out there, it really depends on your budget and what you want out of it!
How much do you want to spend?
Do you want it to be loud, quiet, smooth, or tactile?
What size do you want (like do you want a numpad? Arrow keys? Function keys?)?
Do you want to build it yourself?
Do you want it to be programmable?
I can give you some recommendations based on your answers!
Hey Cassidy, thanks for the reply!
I think my ideal keyboard would be tactile and include function and arrow keys, (don't need the numpad) and having it be programmable would be amazing. I saw the one you designed and I think it looks awesome. In regards to my budget, I'm trying to keep it under $175 if possible. I'd much appreciate any recommendations you have based on that. Thanks!
I recently reviewed the WASD Code v3, dasKeyboad Pro 4, and Matias (my focus was best for a Mac). In the end I settled on the WASD Code - scottw.com/mac-mechanical-keyboard...
I myself use Das Keyboard 4 Pro and I love it. I also heard good things about the Code keyboard. It's backlit unlike DK.
Summoning @jess here :-)
I am extremely new to this world but I just bought an Ergodox EZ (pictured above). My keyboard goals are all related to helping relieve carpal tunnel pain. So far, I haven't taken full advantage of all the features but have found some relief.
I suggest buying @cassidoo 's keyboard if it's still available!
dev.to/cassidoo/comment/2j2h
I 💓my ergodox. I didn't generally have problems with CTS but general finger fatigue/straining. try out auto shift if you haven't already, RIP shift key
auto shift?!
holding down the key for x milliseconds will send the shifted key instead of .. unshifted!
Corsair K68 => corsair.com/us/en/k68-spill-resist...
I have been using TVS Gold and its bliss to fingers ...
Vortex (aka Vortexgear) Race 3
I've picked up a couple 60%-er's with one with brown switches and one with blue. Using the browns at work since they are a tad quieter. But for the price, you can't beat it... amazon.com/gp/product/B01ABUJ2KM/