Best keyboard for about £40-60?

Nexus18 said:
Think it is about time I retire my 5+ year old saitek eclipse II as the keys are wearing out a bit plus sometimes it doesn't seem to respond to a key press :(


So, requirements/preferences:

- must be durable i.e. last for at least 2/3 years i.e. key paint or whatever not wearing out (this will be getting A LOT of use)
- I quite like backlit keys, however, don't like keyboards were the back lighting shines through the gaps, the most annoying problem with my current KB! :mad:
- must be pretty quite to type on
- don't necessarily care about extra macro keys and all that other stuff

Would quite like wireless this time round, however, I am having a hard time finding a wireless backlit keyboard for my sort of price range....

Would like something that isn't massive, looks pretty minimal i.e. not full on gamer look like the cyborg keyboards

keys must feel nice to touch and preferably using some sort of finish that doesn't get grubby (find that with the eclipse II keys, they can get a sticky grubby look/feel after a week of use), need someone to confirm this for the below keyboards?

Uses; gaming (mainly FPS online i.e. BF4) + typing

So far the only keyboards I can see that I like the look of are:

Logitech K750 - have read reports that the solar charging/battery is pretty shocking and the keyboards don't seem to last very long (but not an issue due to logitech's superb CC), only complaint with it is the lack of back lighting

Razer deathstalker essential - like the look of this keyboard a lot and currently the one that I am leaning towards the most

Microsoft SideWinder X4 - this seems to get great reviews all round especially for the price

or possibly the Logitech G110 if it is "really" worth it over the other ones?

Anything else around that price range that I should be looking at? Don't want to go above £60/65
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I was going to recommend the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 too but noticed you've already listed it. I did a ton of research, as I'm very picky and I have to say, that aside from the orange/red coloured backlighting the keyboard is excellent. The keys are also a third smaller than standard keys so it is ideal for gaming. The integrated palm rest isn't cheap or flimsy, it is actually a part of the board which is great.

However, it being gaming oriented, it isn't quiet but it is great for FPS games (which I primarily play, CSGO, BF4, etc). You can nab one of these for as little as £35 in some places, if you're lucky. I think I paid £38 for mine and I'm really pleased - the build quality is exceptional.

Razer are overpriced and seem to have a following like Apple, for some strange reason. Their software is stupid as well. I'll give them credit where it is due, their Deathadders are good, but beyond that I don't see what all of the fuss is about. You might as well save a bit of cash and get something which works and is well built.
 
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