TKL/60-75% mechanical keyboard recommendations

InfiniteNoise

InfiniteNoise

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I'm so tired of my Razer keyboard double tapping on common keys and it's getting so bad to the point where it's kinda unusable.

So I'm looking for a recommendation, but I have few requirements

- blue or brown switches (I'm open to non Cherry switches that are similar)
- adjustable RGB, either per zone or per key
- TKL or smaller
- must be supported by software like OpenRGB
- most or all features working without needing to install manufacturer's software
- non Razer product, seriously, I've had few Razer products and none of them made it past 6 months without running into issues
- and most importantly, settings that can be saved to the keyboard

This is probably too specific, if there's a 75% type keyboard with above features, that'd be cool, but not required.

Budget of around 100, I can stretch it to 150 but ideally I'd like to keep it 100 or under.

I've been eyeing Steelseries Apex 7 TKL, seems decent and ticks most boxes but I'm looking for more options before I decide on a keyboard.
 
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I'm waiting for the Ducky One 3 SF to come out should be January/February time, should cover most of what you're looking for. Really looking forward to it as it will be the first hotswap keyboard i've owned for less than £150!

There will be a Ducky One 3 mini 60%/SF/TKL and full sized i think.
 
I'm aware, but it doesn't seem to support or detect everything listed (in the wiki or in the software), also the wiki is quite outdated if you're using latest builds, there are a lot more devices that's supported but not listed there, my current keyboard Razer BlackWidow V3 TKL is listed in the software but it doesn't detect it at all even after trying multiple methods (reinstalling drivers, rebooting, replugging the keyboard in different ports, using different builds, etc), though I'm using the latest build so there are bound to be issues, hopefully it'll be resolved by the time 0.7 releases.

I've been looking at GMMK keyboards, they seem decent and they appear to be supported by OpenRGB (though they show up as something else), modular switches seem nice, so I can just replace the problematic switches, how are people's experience with their keyboards? Especially the compact or 75% model.
 
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GMMKs sound to be yourr best bet if youre willing to add a tiny bit more to your budget, on the plus side for it to be hot swappable too.
 
Yeah, base GMMK (compact or TKL) with modular switches is just a bit over £100 and I have a full set of keycaps ready to go, probably my best option since I could really use a new keyboard asap.
 
Yup, the pro is also a nice shout if you’re looking for a premium feel but if you’re really just looking for a decent keyboard the base one does the trick. Switches sort of make up around 50-70% of a keyboard’s experience
 
Went for GMMK compact & gateron brown switches, still deciding on keycaps set, saw one I liked but OCUK doesn't have it in UK ISO layout. Ended up going for GMMK TKL /w Gateron Brown switches and keycaps pre-installed and it came in cheaper than getting all these stuff separately, I quite like the keyboard and not having to use manufacturer's software to control the lighting is a huge plus.

Also, does anyone know where I can find a full keycaps set for KBT Pure Pro with UK ISO layout? Extra bonus if 4.5u size spacebar is part of the set, or at least point me in the right direction, I've searched everywhere and it doesn't seem to exist anymore.
 
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I'm using a GMMK TKL but I'm looking to change to the Keychron Q2 when it releases early next year.

Great thing about TKL is standard keycap sizes.
 
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