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Hades

Hades

Hades

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Unfortunately my absolutely beloved Realforce Topre TKL has met an early grave (cat threw up on it, multiple keys not working after drying it out). It's impossible now to get a UK layout Topre keyboard. So I need to look for my first new keyboard in about 10 years and am out of touch.

My previous keyboard before the Realforce Topre was a Razer Blackwidow with blue switches. A great keyboard and fantstic switches but too loud. So I am looking for recommendations.

TKL - I don't want or need a number pad but do need separate cursor, home key , etc.
Wired or wireles (but must be good wireless so not bluetooth)
I'm not bothered about flashy RGB but if it's black it needs to be backlit. I don't need backlighting on a white keyboard.
I spend 80% of my time typing and 20% gaming.
I may consider blue switches but I'm cautious about the noise of them.
The topre switches in my dead Realforce are quite liner but with a soft bump at the start.

What are opinions on
* Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid (wired)
* Logitech G Pro X TKL (wireless lightsped) with tactile switches
* Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid (wired) with magnetic(?) switches

Thank you.
 
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Do you definitely want UK layout, I actually have a Realforce TKL (Black, 45g) spare which I could sell if you’re interested?

I agree, they are fantastic to type on.
 
R4z0r said:
Do you definitely want UK layout, I actually have a Realforce TKL (Black, 45g) spare which I could sell if you’re interested?

I agree, they are fantastic to type on.
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Thanks. I am trying a couple of keyboards this week and will let you know if none work out.
 
I've settled on a Razer Huntsman 2 TKL with red switches. It's not as good a my old topre switches for general typing but the overall feel is similar with a very linear feel. But it was on offer and works well for games. I'll use this until something better comes along.

@R4z0r Thanks but I'll stick with this keyboard as your Realforce is the US format and also black. Mine was UK and white which I preferred for visibility when in a dark room. A black US format is just a little too much of a compromise for me. But thank you.
 
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Hades said:
I've settled on a Razer Huntsman 2 TKL with red switches. It's not as good a my old topre swiutches for general typing. But it was on offer and works well for games. I'll use this until something better comes along.

@R4z0r Thanks but I'll stickl with this keyboard as your Realforce is the US format and also black. Mine was UK and white which I preferred for visibility when in a dark room. A black US format is just a little too much of a compromise for me. But thank you.
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No worries, fully agree on the legibility of the keys in the dark!
 
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