Need Recommendation Keyboard - (with macro & media keys)

[idi99]

My membrane saitek keyboard is finnally going to be replaced, but i'm unsure what mechanical keyboard to go for, as I want a board with macro keys on the left of the board and ideally media keys.

I do a combo of genral typing and gaming, with a preference for quieter smoother key press, so im guessing MX browns are the compromise, but im a noob when it comes to mechanical switches so i'm open to suggestions!

I would have prefered a razer to match my naga mouse but they dont have a board that ticks all the boxes.

Ive come up with a short list of options, but would appreciate any advise/experience and recommendations.

Short list:

• K95 RGB PLATINUM - MX Brown
• Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum RGB - Romer-G (no other key otpion)
• Cooler Master MK850 - MX red (no other key otpion)
• ROG Horus GK2000 - MX red (no other key otpion) - (BUT; it looks like a reject cut from a transformer movie)

Kinda ruled out as doesnt have media keys, but might get over that?:

• Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 - Razer Yellow (silent Linear)

Kinda ruled out as it doesnt have a wrist rest and not hearing great things about it so far

• OMEN Sequencer RGB - Optical-mechanical Blue

Want, but have to rule out as they dont have macro keys:

• Steelseries Apex Pro
• Razer BlackWidow Elite
• Vulcan 120 AIMO RGB

Cheers in advance

 

[idi99]

So non-linear switch combining some resistance before actuation point and comfortable bottoming force is the safest choise without own personal testing.
That leaves MX Brown and Logitech's Romer-G.
Romer-G is actually even closer to membrane with wider force bump starting pretty much instantly when you start pressing the key.
(have used both)

Thanks for the insight, based on this I guess it's a choice between the K95 RGB PLATINUM (MX Brown) or the Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum RGB (Romer-G ).

Both boards have some mixed reviews, largely postive though, but I think I'm leaning towards the K95 at this point as it has 6 macro keys on left and looks to be a bit more subtle with aluminium deck, and has more on board memory. Although there are a few negative review about the icue software.