I've just upgraded my setup and I think it's time to upgrade from my old CM Storm (non-rgb :( ) mechanical keyboard.
Budget: Anything below 130~
I've seen that kogan has some kogan branded ones for $50, however after researching - they don't seem too good.
I was thinking maybe this:
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/cooler-master-ck530-rgb-tkl…
Last time I bought a keyboard I got it from Eb Games near Christmas (honestly, mad sale this time around).
Thoughts on a TKL keyboard?
Tenkeyless? not for me personally. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Umart have the G613 for $125. I haven't used it myself but it gets alright reviews.
Do you ever use a numpad? If you're like me and never touch it, TKL is fine.
Cannot fault the G613 except for its lack of RGB.
The Logitech G915 Lightspeed is over $300 and not worth the premium.
The Coolermaster looks like a branded version of one of those $50-and-under Chinese Kogan keyboards.
I've got one of the Chinese ones still in the box, unused, as I really enjoy using my G613 on my lap in bed with my PC right next to me.
For that price Corsair TKL is pretty nice.
Floating design (=you can clean it properly when removing keys), the keys float on an aluminium slab which is very solid. Cherry MX switches.
Kogan one has been going strong for a year now for me. I'd recommend it.
I was looking at that, but some reviews turned me off. What do you like about it?
Responsive keys that aren't too loud, minimal branding/design and was $39. Haven't had any issues so far except for the springs which softly "ring" a bit - would say it's built quite well. (Just checked the reviews, it's pretty much what i've said)
I've got a TKL brown Kogan I use too (for travel), yes, it's not my Model M but I still was impressed for the price
I got a tecware phantom for $70. Seems pretty decent and solid. Customisable RGB & other key functions, has software to program them. I got the browns, but I'd probably get the reds next time as I thought the browns would be quieter. Uses Outemu switches. Comes in 87 and 104 keys.
I'll look it up!
Where did you snag it from?
Ebay. I think it was from mwave.
wish u cud get the 96 key in aus :(
Logitech G512 or G413 used to be below 130 before COVID (even below 100). I got my 512 for 110 about 3 months ago and pretty happy. They are around 150 now in MWave (https://www.mwave.com.au/searchresult?button=go&w=Logitech+G…).
check out
https://old.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_gui…
I've purchased one for work and replaced the keys, both from Aliexpress. Decent for a budget keyboard and better than the work one.
The logitech mechanical keyboard is in your budget when on sale
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/Logitech%20G613