I’m coming from a Logitech G815.

What I liked:

  • low profile keycaps and body;
  • aluminum body;
  • USB port to plug my mouse into it instead of into the PC;
  • backlit;

What I disliked:

  • switches (presses would register way before feedback);
  • proprietary app for macros, and other configs;

What I’m looking for:

  • mechanical tactile/clicky;
  • backlighting (through the keycap, as I need to see the keys I’m pressing);
  • smaller form factor but with tenkey;
  • shipped to and from EU;
  • wired;
  • US international layout;

What I’d like on top, but I can compromise:

  • low profile keycaps and body;
  • RGB backlighting;
  • aluminum body;
  • adult/sleek design;

Usage will be gaming (no competitive) and a lot of typing. Budget is the main problem, as I’d like to spend no more than 100-125€ but can stretch it to 150€ if it means having more criteria met.

What I looked at so far: Logitech, but the prices aren’t quite there and I wasn’t happy with the G815’s switches; Keychron, but most of them don’t seem to have lighting that goes through the keycaps?; Akko, seem to have the same “issue”; Monsgeek, seems to be more niche stuff and I can’t find a small + 10key form factor.

Thanks in advance!

  • borari@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    3·
    8 hours ago

    I have a keychron. Idk if all their keyboards have hot swappable switches but get one that does, and get the barebones version. They have a section on their store where you can order switches separately, so just place an order for the barebones keyboard and whatever switches you want.

    Then also buy a set of keycaps that are printed with symbols that allow the backlight to be seen through them from wherever you want.

    • mumei@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      8 hours ago

      thanks, that could work! I missed that section, I went straight for the ready-to-use KB!