Mechanical Keyboard recommendations

olegnewman · 20 Jun 2021 at 13:25

Hi Guys,

Planning to replace my 2016 Corsair K70 Lux Cherry MX Brown for something else.

I am looking at 3 sizes, compact, short and full. Would appreciate any recommendations for each.

RGB not needed. Price up to £200. Switches: Brown.

Thanks!

EsaT · 20 Jun 2021 at 14:08

What areas you would like to change, or do you want exactly similar behaving keyboard?

For example if you would like lower noise and don't need full height bulk, Logitech G815 (tactile) would improve that.

Gulosity · 21 Jun 2021 at 20:55

Im using the Corsair k70 RGB keyboard, its been a good trusty keyboard

MatsyLR · 21 Jun 2021 at 21:32

Been using the Logitech G915 TKL Brown Switch for a few weeks now.
It's expensive but the low profile nature is very nice to type on and nice to not have a thick wire in the way. Upgraded from a old and trusted K70.
Got mine brand new from ********** for £135.00

jonneymendoza · 22 Jun 2021 at 10:57

RK84. Hands down the best keyboard i have ever purchased.

I would seriously avoid corsair etc and invest in a keyboard that you can hot swap the switched like my RK84 can.

That way you can tinker and tweak it to suit your needs

foster grant · 22 Jun 2021 at 15:04

Any Corsair KB I got ended up in the bin they dont last at all....so now I go with DuckyShine

baldmonk · 12 Jul 2021 at 13:50

steelseries apex 7

amazing kb

TheRandomGuy7 · 14 Jul 2021 at 15:16

Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja (Tenkeyless or full-size)

kingy10 · 3 Aug 2021 at 01:20

I would stay away from Razer if you have X570 . They freeze windows taskbar and Razer refuses to do anything about it.

magpie1966 · 27 Aug 2021 at 20:59

Keep away from Roccat, mine has got worse, put a ticket in 6 months ago in warrenty and completely ignored, I think it is software. it was only the letter h at the time. but now the a is on the blink. It is going to go in the bin. when my steel series arrives. it took me 5 attemps to write this.

midweek · 28 Aug 2021 at 00:29

I have a Logitech G513 which is ok but I keep smacking my mouse off it so I've pre-ordered a Keychron Q1 75%. I'll stick up a review when it arrives. Hoping this doesn't drag me down the diy keyboard rabbit hole!

Kautya · 30 Aug 2021 at 11:28

Been using HyperX Alloy Elite (although think they are reds and not brown switches) for the last year or so. Had a Steelseries 7G before that. Was interested in the Apex Pro before buying the HyperX.

philo-sofa · 1 Sep 2021 at 15:45

My K70 RBG Mk.2 has everything I want: media controls, silent(ish) mechanical keys, a windows lock key, numpad and a big volume control roller. RGB can be turned off, but I guess you're still paying for it.

Zeebedy · 3 Sep 2021 at 16:09

I use a Corsair K70 TKL Champion Series keyboard, and as philo said, it has everything on this model too (apart from the numpad), and its great to use, and very good quality.

Jenz · 7 Sep 2021 at 10:03

TKL 915 here, works flawlessly and love it.

Wulfster · 7 Sep 2021 at 10:53

Drop CTRL (tkl) or ALT (60%) barebones or GMMK TKL or Pro (75%) with whatever switches you want (hot swappable).

Great boards with lots of longevity to change as you wish. Great build quality too, depends whether you want something you can mod versus something just off the shelf.

Wulf