Hello all. I've been using a Corsair K95 Platinum with Cherry MX Browns for the past few years and while it's okay, it's not great. I'm looking to upgrade. Especially with all the new switches that have come out over the past few years.

Budget: $150 to $200 range (give or take)
Purpose: Gaming and heavy typing.
Layout: 100% ANSI (numpad for life!)

Ideally I'd like many of the features the K95 had but it seems 100% layouts are super unpopular. No, I will not go 75% or 60%. I have an 85% RK and a 60% RK and while the 85% isn't too bad, the 60% is an absolute nightmare to type on. The lack of numpad and function keys and having to hit keyboard combinations that I can never remember - just no. Only 100% for me, please.

So anyway, I know that there is the Keychron Q6 Max that should fit the bill. Any other choices. Here's what I'm thinking:

Hot swappable
South-facing RGB (I like the lights on the K95)
100% ANSI layout as stated
QMK/Via support (I know Keychron has their own fork so that would probably be fine)
Volume control (though with a 108 and QMK, could I remap some of the 4 above the numpad to volume?)
I like the idea of tri-mode, but this keeb is likely not going to travel at all. I do have a rare use case that it might come in handy for, though - as a dumb KVM. I can keep the dongle in a server I have and can switch back and forth between modes to use the same keyboard for both of them. Anyway, that's on the nice to have list, not need.

I think Varmilo had 1 single VA100 or something that has most of those checked off. Maybe also the Monsgeek M5? But I think that one had no media controls at all.

Basically I need a sanity check to see if there's anything I'm missing. TIA!

Hi! I'm currently in a search for the perfect mechanical keyboard for me, but unfortunately I can't find anything that matches all my requirements. If anyone can suggest some good options, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!

Here is a list of requirements I'm interested in:

1. 100% format (must-have)

2. Wireless work capability on multiple devices (Windows + MacOS) at the same time (must-have). Ideally the keyboard should work via Bluetooth + Wireless 2.4 + Wire, but there seem to be almost no such keyboards. The only one I could find was the Razer Blade Pro Type Ultra, but I don't want to buy a Razer keyboard.

3. Hot Swap (highly preferred).

4. Good build and design

5. Modding possibility

6. Price up to $200

7. Includes a wrist rest or can be purchased separately (desirable)

I'm considering both ready-made options and custom ones that I need to build myself (I've never done it, but I'd like to try)

So far, the keyboard that fits most of my criteria is the Keychron K10 (Aluminium frame, Hot Swap, Gateron Brown). But it has a few issues: no 2.4 operation, not the best design, no wrist rest, probably not the best build.

If anyone knows of other good options - please advise! Thanks!