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Need a new mechanical KB. Any good guides online or may I ask for help here? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) by mumei@lemmy.world to c/pcmasterrace@lemmy.world
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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!

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[–] Contramuffin@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I'm unsure what you mean by switches, since all mechanical keyboards use switches.

Regardless, if you're looking for a relatively cheap, good quality mechanical keyboard, I'd probably recommend you check out Keychron. They've got a lot of options and they're all decent quality for a decent price, so you could probably find something you want in their catalog

[–] mumei@lemmy.world 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

I meant that I disliked the switches on the G815 (GL, clicky) that would register the input before I could feel and hear the click.

As I added at the end, I looked at many KB from Keychron but none of them seem to have backlight that shines through the keycap. I don't know how to explain, but if you look up any image of the G815 you see what I mean

[–] borari@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I have a keychron. Idk if all their keyboards have hot swappable switches but get one that does, and get the barebones version. They have a section on their store where you can order switches separately, so just place an order for the barebones keyboard and whatever switches you want.

Then also buy a set of keycaps that are printed with symbols that allow the backlight to be seen through them from wherever you want.

[–] mumei@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

thanks, that could work! I missed that section, I went straight for the ready-to-use KB!