New Mechanical Keyboard

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 08:42

Hi,
This is my first post.Been a lurker for a while though.
I am looking for a new keyboard that is mechanical with a price range of £10-£150.
The requirements are that they need to have backlit keys/RGB
Brown Switches
Razer Green or Orange Switches.

Thanks

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Oct 2018 at 11:25

I'd not rule out Logitech and the Romer G key switches, I used to always have cherry MX, but I find the Romer G's much nicer plus they are quieter and lit through the keycaps, so no light bleed underneath the keys.

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 11:39

I want something like the blues but quieter

KungFuSpaghetti said:
I'd not rule out Logitech and the Romer G key switches, I used to always have cherry MX, but I find the Romer G's much nicer plus they are quieter and lit through the keycaps, so no light bleed underneath the keys.

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Oct 2018 at 11:41

Omega_ said:
I want something like the blues but quieter

Go into PC world or somewhere similar and try the Logitech KB's then, the Romer-G keys are a lot quieter than blues, as that's what I've had historically, MX blacks, Reds and Blues. Logitech keys are more like a hybrid of mechanical and membrane. Best I've used.

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 11:46

KungFuSpaghetti said:
Go into PC world or somewhere similar and try the Logitech KB's then, the Romer-G keys are a lot quieter than blues, as that's what I've had historically, MX blacks, Reds and Blues. Logitech keys are more like a hybrid of mechanical and membrane. Best I've used.

Alright will do. Thanks. also what is your opinion on the razer chroma?

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Oct 2018 at 11:53

Never used the Razor keyboards, I've only ever had actual genuine Cherry keyboards historically... but, if it's anything like any of the Razer mice I've owned, then it will likely break just outside of the warranty period! lol

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 11:56

KungFuSpaghetti said:
Never used the Razor keyboards, I've only ever had actual genuine Cherry keyboards historically... but, if it's anything like any of the Razer mice I've owned, then it will likely break just outside of the warranty period! lol

Loool! i was also looking at the fnatic rush keyboard. For the price it look pretty good. all the reviews are good too.

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Oct 2018 at 12:24

Omega_ said:
Loool! i was also looking at the fnatic rush keyboard. For the price it look pretty good. all the reviews are good too.

They could well be awesome and the most reliable keyboards out there, I honestly don't know lol. I'm just going off my experience of paying Razer £120 for the last mouse I got from them, having had 2 prior and all three died, so made a point to never buy anything from Razer again lol.

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 12:37

KungFuSpaghetti said:
They could well be awesome and the most reliable keyboards out there, I honestly don't know lol. I'm just going off my experience of paying Razer £120 for the last mouse I got from them, having had 2 prior and all three died, so made a point to never buy anything from Razer again lol.

Lmao maybe you are just unlucky. Although i think we all agree that razer products are overpriced.

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Oct 2018 at 12:40

Omega_ said:
Lmao maybe you are just unlucky. Although i think we all agree that razer products are overpriced.

Deffo unlucky... but also a bit of a dumba$$ for falling for it 3 times!

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 12:42

KungFuSpaghetti said:
Deffo unlucky... but also a bit of a dumba$$ for falling for it 3 times!

Lol maybe. Doesnt help with all the hype around it making you want to buy it more.'Maybe this time it wont break' Third time lucky. Nope Haha

Apone70 · 8 Oct 2018 at 13:14

Hyper X alloy FPS or Elite would be my choice. Think they do an RGB version now as well rather than just red LED's. Both have a choice of red blue or brown switches

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 13:21

Apone70 said:
Hyper X alloy FPS or Elite would be my choice. Think they do an RGB version now as well rather than just red LED's. Both have a choice of red blue or brown switches

I really like the FPS

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Oct 2018 at 14:30

Omega_ said:
Lol maybe. Doesnt help with all the hype around it making you want to buy it more.'Maybe this time it wont break' Third time lucky. Nope Haha

Yeah, think I must just be a bit slow on the uptake at times!

I would honestly go into a large store like PC world though and just have a test of the display models, I did this as I was looking at going for something with MX Reds or Silvers, but after trying the Logitech, it felt more like a membrane but had a more solid and tactile feel of a mechanical. You do feel the bump, but not immediately as it's so subtle. Took no time to get used to and the lighting in the key caps themselves I think looks a lot neater.

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 14:37

KungFuSpaghetti said:
Yeah, think I must just be a bit slow on the uptake at times!

I would honestly go into a large store like PC world though and just have a test of the display models, I did this as I was looking at going for something with MX Reds or Silvers, but after trying the Logitech, it felt more like a membrane but had a more solid and tactile feel of a mechanical. You do feel the bump, but not immediately as it's so subtle. Took no time to get used to and the lighting in the key caps themselves I think looks a lot neater.

Ok will do. Thanks Man!

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Oct 2018 at 14:40

Omega_ said:
Ok will do. Thanks Man!

No worries, let us know how you get on mate, be keen to hear what tickled your fancy!

I'm quietly confident you end up with a Logitech G810 or G910 Orion Spectrum

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 14:43

KungFuSpaghetti said:
No worries, let us know how you get on mate, be keen to hear what tickled your fancy!

I'm quietly confident you end up with a Logitech G810 or G910 Orion Spectrum

I will for sure. I will probaly go looking tonight or tomorrow night. lets see if your right

EsaT · 8 Oct 2018 at 15:29

Omega_ said:
I will for sure. I will probaly go looking tonight or tomorrow night. lets see if your right

Remember to test switches with every finger.
Outside non-linear switches MX Black has some feel/resistance to not start going down so easily just from resting fingers on keys.
(unlike MX Red)
But thanks to linearly increasing force it would be more tiring to keep some crouching/running key pressed down in gaming with weakest finger, pinky.

And unless liking idea of up to mechanical typewriter level ruckus, forget "clicky" switches.
Standard mechanical switches already keep good amount of noise, when hard plastic parts hit each others both in down and upstroke.
With that upstroke, when switch stem hits it head to roof of switch frame/housing causing rattle of keycap resulting that sharp "clacketyness".

Razer Orange is again somewhat odditity.
It has quite long very light linear (MX Red like) initial travel and relatively narrow force bump with actuation point in the middle of that bump, instead of after it like usual.

Space Monkey · 8 Oct 2018 at 16:09

KungFuSpaghetti said:
I'd not rule out Logitech and the Romer G key switches, I used to always have cherry MX, but I find the Romer G's much nicer plus they are quieter and lit through the keycaps, so no light bleed underneath the keys.

To echo what KungFuSpaghetti said, I've always been a Cherry MX Blue man myself, and lately loving the MX Blacks, but I recently paid a visit to a physical store and had a play around on the Logitech G910 & G513 Tactile, and I was pleasantly surprised, they felt really nice and solid to type on, and the backlight illumination is great as well, lights up the whole key so even the symbols are lit well, I personally would keep these in my list of boards to get

Omega_ · 8 Oct 2018 at 17:03

Space Monkey said:
To echo what KungFuSpaghetti said, I've always been a Cherry MX Blue man myself, and lately loving the MX Blacks, but I recently paid a visit to a physical store and had a play around on the Logitech G910 & G513 Tactile, and I was pleasantly surprised, they felt really nice and solid to type on, and the backlight illumination is great as well, lights up the whole key so even the symbols are lit well, I personally would keep these in my list of boards to get

Ok Thanks