Decent Full Size or TKL Mechnical Keyboard under $60

LSid2121 on 24/09/2021 - 19:27
Last edited 24/09/2021 - 19:34 by 1 other user

Hey guys, I am recently in the market for a new mechanical keyboard, as my old Corsair K55 has (always) been stiff and slow in terms of response times. I want a decent mechanical keyboard that will last me ~2 or more years, and under 70 dollars. I am currently thinking of getting the K225W-RGB if it goes on sale (or not), as it seems good with the RGB and other things. Please suggest to me any other options and bargains which are available at the moment. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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  • LlamaFace on 24/09/2021 - 19:45
    +1

    Have used one of these every day for several years. Currently $75 but often reduced.

    VELOCIFIRE TKL02 87, and LED Backlit for Copywriters, Typists and Programmers https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07DFBKYT5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_gltā€¦

    • Sid2121 on 25/09/2021 - 14:35

      Hello, thank you for the suggestion. The keyboard is a good choice and it seems good as well, I have kept it on my watchlist to see if it is under any discount or not. Thanks a lot šŸ˜

  • mcvic2k on 24/09/2021 - 20:54
    +1

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07K1XB8Y5

    Razer BlackWidow Elite
    its a full size keyboard
    i bought it last time at $149 (orange switch)

    highly recommend this keyboard .. i like it so much that i have 2 (one for home & one for office)

    what colour switch colour? thats your preference

    PRO: the volume dial on the right hand side top corner is a big PLUS for me

    wait until black friday sale .. 6 - 7 weeks from now and u'll probably get it under $150

    dont buy cheap no brands .. useless

  • RCMD11 on 24/09/2021 - 23:11

    Currently K552 is $55.99 on Amazon which seems like a good price https://www.amazon.com.au/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanicalā€¦
    Outemu blue switches. It's backlit with red lights, not RGB, depends if that is important to you.

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 24/09/2021 - 23:18
    +1

    Slightly over budget but Razer BlackWidow V3 RGB Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for $95.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/255033785303

    • Sid2121 on 25/09/2021 - 14:45

      Looks good, I'll put it in my watchlist to see if it gets discounted. Thank you.

  • Void on 24/09/2021 - 23:24
    +2

    Tecware Phantom (TKL/Full) is just my blanket recommendation for any keyboard under $100. The switches are hotswappable so if one key dies you don't have to replace the whole board or go through a lot of trouble to fix it, it has a good build and it doesn't look gamery at all. It also doesn't need any crappy software, and the software that it does have available is super lightweight.

    • iridiumstem on 24/09/2021 - 23:28

      I did enjoy their low profile blue switch ones. It was different from Cherry MX Blue, so it's worth trying for the novelty factor alone imo.

    • Sid2121 on 25/09/2021 - 14:43

      Thanks for the suggestion. I really like this keyboard, but does it have any cons, this seems good for the price and has all the things I am looking for at a cheap price, seems like there would be a catch but everything seems to be good. Does the keyboard have any cons which would be good to know?

      • Void on 25/09/2021 - 16:57

        It pings a little bit and it doesn't have dedicated media keys or a passthrough. The switches can only be swapped with other Outemu switches unless you use pliers to thin the pins on the other branded switches.

        • Sid2121 on 25/09/2021 - 19:20

          The ping is fine, media and passthrough is not a matter as I have a lot of port on my pc and for the switches, I'll just swap them with Outemu if they break. Seems good!

          • Void on 25/09/2021 - 19:46

            @Sid2121: Mine came with 4 extra switches which is pretty neat too.

      • iridiumstem on 25/09/2021 - 17:22

        I think it being an Outemu switch might put some people off (Outemu is at the cheaper end of the switches). You might have some switches fail, though it being an hotswappable keyboard would make the replacement procedure so much easier. I have heard that Outemu boards' hotswappability actually came to be for repairs purposes (hence why their hotswappable board only accepts Outemu switches), not sure how credible the reasoning behind the hotswappability is though.

        • Sid2121 on 25/09/2021 - 19:21

          Yeah, many of the budget keyboards have the Outemus and at least 5 reviews say how they stop working. It's great you can replace them though.

          • iridiumstem on 25/09/2021 - 19:24

            @Sid2121: Just remember that a lot of these Outemu boards are very limited in their compatiability. Something like Cherry, Gateron and Kailh switches won't fit from what I understand.

            You might have to source the spare switches from China, via AliExpress or eBay.

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 26/09/2021 - 11:29

    REDRAGON K579 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Wired RGB LED Backlit Mechanical Gamers Keyboard Macro Keys 104 Keys Computer PC Laptop Fast Clicky Cherry Blue Switches Equivalent

    https://www.amazon.com.au/REDRAGON-Mechanical-Keyboard-Compuā€¦

    $72 after coupon.

  • sanrs on 27/09/2021 - 09:34

    there seems not many decent choice under $70
    $79 https://www.mwave.com.au/product/ikbc-typeman-w200-wireless-ā€¦
    IKBC, decent quality with Cherry switches and less fancy setup.
    had a wired C87 TKL since 2 years ago, reasonable.

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