Choosing the right keyboard for you will depend whether you're a gamer, a number cruncher, or just looking to save space, this guide highlights top models and their strengths to help you find your ideal match.
Typing in Style: Our Favorite Keyboards of 2024
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axiomatic13
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At work I have the full sized MX Mechanical with linear switches, and it has been quite a joy to type on compared to everything else I've used in the workplace. I might actually like how it feels more than the G915 I have at home which also is full sized and with linear switches. The keys on the MX mechanical are less sensitive to accidental double tapping/retriggering, the keycaps are easier to take off and put back on, and the overall build feels more solid and premium (absolutely no sagging, curling, or flexing compared to the G915).
I would miss the macro keys on the G915 if I switched at home, as well as the dedicated media keys and the volume wheel... but I'd be getting easy-switch, Logitech Flow, and I'd also be getting USB-C for charging compared to the shockingly embarrassing micro USB included on the $250 MSRP gaming keyboard.
I would miss the macro keys on the G915 if I switched at home, as well as the dedicated media keys and the volume wheel... but I'd be getting easy-switch, Logitech Flow, and I'd also be getting USB-C for charging compared to the shockingly embarrassing micro USB included on the $250 MSRP gaming keyboard.
LetTheWookieWin
Posts: 178 +369
I bought a Redragon tenkeyless mechanical keyboard at Best Buy a few years ago for $35, and it has been excellent. Mine has red backlit keys, but the RGB version can be purchased now for $44:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/redrag...gb-backlighting-black/6458719.p?skuId=6458719
My father has a Corsair mechanical keyboard that he paid $120 for and he’s had to replace multiple keycaps that have broken during typing - no drops or abuse. Hard for me to see paying double or triple the price when this one has been a workhorse for three years now.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/redrag...gb-backlighting-black/6458719.p?skuId=6458719
My father has a Corsair mechanical keyboard that he paid $120 for and he’s had to replace multiple keycaps that have broken during typing - no drops or abuse. Hard for me to see paying double or triple the price when this one has been a workhorse for three years now.
Got a Glorious GMMK 2 RGB Mechanical 96% Gaming Keyboard in White. It's only $100 now at MC.
I never had prelubed keys before. Feels amazing typing and gaming. Also got their D2 wired mouse. Really great hardware. Unfortunately if you're a constant RGB tweaker, the software doesn't work. I just set my lights to what I wanted and uninstalled the software.
I never had prelubed keys before. Feels amazing typing and gaming. Also got their D2 wired mouse. Really great hardware. Unfortunately if you're a constant RGB tweaker, the software doesn't work. I just set my lights to what I wanted and uninstalled the software.
Endymio
Posts: 3,326 +3,244
I've been eying that one myself ... but the typing sensation with the Romer-G switches on my Logitech Carbon seems pretty much impossible to beat.
MrPractical
Posts: 8 +11
Since getting used to the Truly Ergonomic Cleave Keyboard, every other keyboard feels antiquated and awkward to me. The typical staggered key layout of most boards is a century-and-a-half old convention from the days of mechanical typewriters that's only stuck around because everyone is used to it.
Using a board where the keys are actually aligned to the human hand is a revelation. Yes, they're expensive, but they do go on sale from time to time, and are absolutely worth the cost and effort to adjust to if you're going to spend a significant amount of time over your lifetime typing.
Using a board where the keys are actually aligned to the human hand is a revelation. Yes, they're expensive, but they do go on sale from time to time, and are absolutely worth the cost and effort to adjust to if you're going to spend a significant amount of time over your lifetime typing.
I love my Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB, the software is a little funky but it gets the job done.
AnilD
Posts: 110 +157
I used to rock a Das. In fact I owned three different models in the last decade and used to love them. Then I tried a Keychron and it takes that hefty clicky concept to a whole new level.
Same as above. Keychron high end models are nothing short of IBM’s old school hefty feel of the Model M. I have to assume that’s why they are getting the recommendations here.
such horrible reviews on amazon.com
MrPractical
Posts: 8 +11
News to me - I just looked, and most of the complaints seem to be about customer service or specific technical issues. I can only report that I and someone else I recommended it to both love it.
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