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What is a good mechanical gaming keyboard that costs around $50?
Most of the stuff you would find on Amazon sold as a gaming mechanical keyboard for that cheap would be pretty crap. Keychron does have a few options on clearance for just under $50 though, like this one as long as you get it in plastic frame w/out RGB. You can get a white backlight version of this one for $55 but you'll have to decide if you're okay with a 60% form factor. As for what is "gaming" about them, for most people that means go with linear switches (in this case, Gateron Reds). Keychron is at least a real entry level enthusiast brand.
I used Womier k66. It's cheap Chinese 60% keyboard for around 60-70$. There are bad sides to it, for example a little strange keymapping (no home, end, pg up, pg down buttons, inverted volume buttons (e.g. left arrow key is volume up and right is down)) which cannot be remapped, however it works. It has Gateron switches and you can choose from blue, brown, red and yellow switches. Amazon link, and if you want, you can order it from Chinese site like Aliexpress for 10$ less. There's also arrowless version named k61 both on Amazon and Aliexpress
Hi, I am wondering if anyone had any suggestions regarding budget mechanical keyboards. I was looking at some other reddit posts about this and some of the people said to create a post listing budget price, size, etc.
I am wondering if anyone knows of anything ranging from 50-60$ (+/- $10). I don't need anything that lights up if it makes the price more. just a solid mechanical keyboard I can use for typing and what not. Don't need a num pad, f keys would be nice but not necessity.
The biggest thing I guess is a keyboard that doesnt feel too small. I tried some at best buy and something that doesnt feel like my arms are scrunched in typing, but a natural and comfortable typing experience (if thts a thing lol). Something that is spaced out and nice (doesnt need a number pad but im not sure if this is what makes it more comfortable as the keyboard is more spaced out?)
Also, does anyone know how the reddragon is? I see reviews from 2018 but not sure if its outdated in 2021. thank you
Most mechanical keyboards in the market today are similar when it comes to key spacing on the left side of the board (ie your alphanumerics, space bar, etc); the differences in layouts mostly differ on whether you want a dedicated arrow key, special function keys, and the numpad. A good starter layout would probably be a TKL, which is basically a normal full-size keyboard with the numpad removed. At that budget, I'd suggest getting something like a Redragon Kumara K552; the non-RGB hotswappable version is around 40ish usd or less in Amazon. If you stretch your budget a bit to 70usd, the Keychron C1 is also a good hotswappable option :)
RK61 is probably the best bet
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What makes Krytox 205g0 such a popular choice for switch lube? Would a mix of Super Lube grease and oil (At a desired consistency) be just as effective for lower the cost?
does any reliable / reputable "company" (person?) sell pre-built Redox keyboards? I love the layout, size, keycount of the Redox open source project board, but i don't have the time or skillset to make one for myself.
It's really crazy how an OEM keyboard can feel and sound so much better than a boutique board that is several times the price.
I know it technically can't be considered budget, but for comparison's sake, I was able to pick up a nuphy Halo96 V2 for a little over 100, because I sometimes work with numbers and a numpad option felt in order. I got it with nuphy's mint switches.
I just tried it out for the first time and it is crazy how good it feels and sounds. I honestly prefer typing on this board than I do my Cyberboard which is literally seven times the price. I didn't mod either keyboard, I've been using them stock, and I'm just so impressed.
Just goes to show how subjective this hobby is.
Hey r/MechanicalKeyboards users,
I have been using this keyboard since 2018:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/K70-RGB-MK-2-SE-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-%E2%80%94-CHERRY%C2%AE-MX-Speed/p/CH-9109114-NA
What are some good keyboards to look into? My budget is about $200-$300.
I am a Software Engineer and spend minimum 6 hours a day using this keyboard.
Thanks,
David
Leopold model of your choice. Solid build quality, Cherry switches and great keycaps.
if you don't really want to customize or jump into the rabbit hole, a prebuilt like the IQUNIX F96 seems fine.
i started looking at IQUINIX boards as well, the L80 iirc is what caught my eye and a budget of $200 USD thinking that was more than enough to replace my apple magic kb.
then a few youtube watch next videos later, the L80 started to sound "sub-par" and also began to look cheap in my eyes when compared to custom boards that sounded a lot better.
With a budget up to $300 in your case, I would check out some of the pre-assembled keyboards from KBDfans here.
Disclaimer, I'm also new to mech boards as well and have no experience with Iquinix or KBDfans but from what I've seen so far KBDfans boards should provide better bang for your buck.
Over my two years, or so of gaming one of my niche, I spent my money on was mechanical keyboards. This obsession with mechanical keyboards started to happen when I realized that there was more to keyboards than the cheap plastic membrane feels that everyone has once used in their life. However, the problem was that the mechanical keyboards, especially good quality ones cost a lot of money. Being a student in high school at the time with no source of income and saving of few hundred dollars I decided to embark on the journey of buying cheap mechanical keyboards off amazon that was most suitable in the price range and worth it for their value.
If you are like me and are trying to find a mechanical keyboard in the 50-100 dollar range these are my top 5 picks for the keywords that I used that were off amazon. I used each of these keyboards for 3 months min and I still sometimes use them today depending on how I feel. With the keyboards, I will list the pros and cons that come with these keyboards so that you'll be able to find perfect budget keyboards for you!
The ranking of this list is completely random, but I will try to organize it by the best quality and worth for its value
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Price: $49.99
Link: https://amzn.to/3VbPJSw
This keyboard has gotten a lot of attention over the past couple of years due to its cheap value, but for its quality. To me, this keyboard was personally an all-time favorite. Although the build quality seemed to be all plastic the keycaps and the switches they used were extremely worth it for their value. I got the brown switches and although quiet it was extremely satisfying to use for its smooth actuation and 60% build.Tips: If purchasing I recommend that you either get the blue or the red. Although I had brown it was a little too quiet for my liking.
Pros: The switches that are used are of extremely good quality, 60% with all f1,f2,f3 functions, wireless/wired
Cons: Not hot-squabble (expected for a cheaper build), color ranges are limited (one color only for keyboards for the cheaper ones), limited in the ability to mod the keyboard, comes with only three switch options: blue, brown, red; keycap wiggle is minimum but noticeable in the spacebar (very minimum)
2. GK61 Mechanical Keyboard Price: $49.99
Link: https://amzn.to/41MxRAc
The GK61 is an amazing keyboard that is a little bit more pricey, but worth every single dollar. Similar to the RK Royal the keyboard is 60%, but comes with a little more functionality. The GK61 is most known for its design and quality and is even recommended by Youtubers such as TechSource!
Pros: Amazing build quality and simplistic design of the keyboard, RGB in this keyboard has more variety and has customizable RGB, comes with a software which allows individuals to be able to program specific keys and use macros, crazy, but it comes with a built-in microphone feature to mute and unmutes your mic
Cons: Similar to other cheaper 60% builds the keycaps are a little bit wobbly, but it's not too noticeable to be bothered, only another problem that I noticed was the software for the keyboard in setting up macros is a little bit complcicated.
3. Dierya T63 Price: $39.99
Link: https://amzn.to/3R0cEzy
This keyboard is a little bit complicated in its usage due to its expensive price, but not an as good quality for its worth. However, overall the keyboard for gaming has a unique build to it with showing keycaps, unique keyboard switches, and a more compact and unique keyboard layout design. Personally, I have used this keyboard a lot but would not recommend the keyboard if you are looking for more quality than its usage.
Pros: The T63 comes with a compact design which allows for more keyboard functionality and less usage of space, since the keyboard comes with more key options there are a lot more keyboard shortcuts, but is not that useful in gaming, for its affordable price for $39.99 depending on the customer you are it is either a like it or hate it keyboard, switches of the keyboard are mushier but come with a click
Cons: because there are so many keys the placement of the arrows on the keys are a little bit wacky and is hard to use at times such as writing an essay or just scrolling online, key switches are a little bit cheaper so when pressing hard on the keys you will be able to hear some kind of clinking sound, but it's not that loud
4. Motospeed Wired/Wireless 3.0 Price: $34.99
Link: https://amzn.to/4j1heto
This keyboard is not talked a lot about due to its extremely cheap price of just $49.99, but upon review was really surprised by its quality and build. its sleek design and vibrant RGB colors made this keyboard one of the most appealing keyboard. For the keyboard review, the build quality was amazing and its key switches were extremely satisfying to press
Pros: Amazing light selection, keycap quality is amazing, keyboard build is great, switches depending on the reds were really fun to use, compact 60% with extra key options
Cons: f1 keys were hard to use, little wobble, and a little complication using function keys such as arrows, locks, and caps, quality although good for the price is not the best compared to others, but worth its price! A little bit of clinging
5. Redragon K52 Mechanical Keyboard Price: $48.99
Link: https://amzn.to/3HjoG1S
Overall when talking about a cheap budget mechanical keyboard this is the most popular keyboard that is talked about. With its cheap price, good quality builds, and key switches this keyboard is the most recommended for beginners and budget keyboard!
Pros: Low price, good build quality for its price (aluminum base), best switches of blues, comes with all functions keys, amazing RGB options, *says waterproof, but never tested
Cons: Switches are limited to the only blue for some reason, not hot squabble, USB cable can not be detached, keycaps are a little thin, aesthetics of the keyboard (awkward Logo placement) is not to good
If I were to put this in order of best quality I would have to give it this rating:
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 (best overall quality for its price)
GK61 Mechanical Keyboard (similar to the RK with more color options, but a little bit more expensive)
Redragon K52 Mechanical Keyboard (the best quality of blues for its cheap price!)
Motospeed Wired/Wireless 3.0 Price (not the best quality build, but for its price good aesthetic and build)
Dierya T63 (not the best compared to the rest of the keyboards on this list, but for some reason was my favorite to use)
Here is my list of the top budget keyboard to use in 2021!
Hey everyone,
As the title suggests, I'm looking into buying a new keyboard.
Over the past few days, I've been searching for a budget mechanical keyboard, but I got super overwhelmed by the options and the countless different opinions on the same keyboards. So, I decided to turn to keyboard enthusiasts (yes, you reading this) to help me deal with my indecisiveness.
Here's what I'm looking for:
Layout: 75%, TKL, or any numpad-free layout that still has F keys. I don’t need a full-size beast—just something compact but functional.
Software: Not expecting anything top-tier, just something that isn’t shady. I don’t want to install sketchy software.
Budget: My budget is around €70, with a hard max of €80 (though that’s a stretch).
Build Quality: Preferably aluminum, but I know there aren’t many options in my price range. I just want something that won’t feel flimsy after a month of use.
Switches: Linear or tactile. I can’t deal with clicky sounds anymore.
Some Options I’ve Considered:
Epomaker Aula F75
Yunzii B75 and B75 PRO
Yunzii AL75 and AL75 PRO
Royal Kludge R75
Keychron and Womier keyboards – At this point, I don’t even know which models anymore... too many techy letter-number combos to remember.
It would be great if I could buy the keyboard safely. I noticed that many of these budget keyboards are being bought on AliExpress, but I have no experience purchasing from there. I also worry about quality—am I wrong to assume AliExpress products are lower quality than buying directly from an official website? Maybe it’s just psychological...
I’m open to other suggestions or feedback on these. Does anyone know of a hidden gem that meets these criteria? Or has experience with any of the keyboards I mentioned?
Let me know what you think, and thanks in advance for your help!
Hi, I am pretty new to mechanical keyboards, so I want to know what you guys think. Which mechanical computers good to buy for less than 100 dollars? Thanks!
I'm hoping this post can save a few new people some time trying (and returning) keyboards. I set out to find the best budget keyboard in the $50 to $110 price range. I wanted something with arrow keys, but the numpad was not necessary. I chose tactile switches on most of them because that is my preference. Keep in mind switches and how they feel is very subjective. I spent weeks reading reviews before I purchased these five to try. Keep in mind I am no expert - I'm just the type of person that wants the best for my money.
The five I chose to compare were the following:
Cooler Master MK730 [TKL] ($110)
Royal Kludge RK84 [80%] ($80)
Tecware Phantom 87 [TKL] ($45)
Logitech G Pro [TKL] ($99)
Akko 3098B [90%] ($110)
Cooler Master MK730: The CM MK730 was recommended on the sidebar here so I thought I'd give it a shot. This keyboard came with Cherry MX Browns. This keyboard had extremely nice RGB that reflects off a premium looking brushed aluminum top plate. RGB can be controlled without software. The MX Browns did not feel tactile enough for me. This keyboard had the absolute worst stabilizers of the group. Even after swapping out the key ABS keycaps with premium PBT keycaps the overall sound and feel was quite rattly. This keyboard has a moderate weight - it did feel on the lighter side compared to the Akko and RK. Not hot swappable. Wired only.
Royal Kludge RK84: The RK84 came with RK Brown switches. These switches are actually pretty decent feeling. I thought they were similar to the Cherry MX Browns, but slightly smoother and slightly more tactile. The ABS keycaps that come with this keyboard are not very good - very light and cheap feeling. The RGB is very nice and bright, with a ton of patterns to choose from. RGB can be controlled without software. This keyboard has a nice premium weight to it. Second best stabilizers of the group. This would be a great option if you wanted to swap out the keycaps and possibly the switches, as it's fully hot swappable. Wired, wireless, and Bluetooth.
Tecware Phantom 87: I was very interested in trying this $45 keyboard because of all the good reviews I read. If all you have to spend is $50, it is definitely a good keyboard. It's wired only and comes with cheap feeling ABS keycaps. The Outemu Brown switches are decent, but not as tactile as I would have liked. They feel very similar to the Cherry Browns. I thought the RK Browns felt smoother than these as well. RGB is nice. Overall I was looking for something a little more premium feeling. This could be a decent keyboard if you were to swap out the switches and keycaps. The stabilizers were better than the CM MK730s, but left something to be desired behind the RK84 and Akko - which to be fair, are double the price. This one definitely punches above it's price point, but I had an extra $50 to spend to get something that felt a little more premium. Hot swappable only with Outemu and Akko switches. Wired only.
Logitech G Pro: I don't have many nice things to say about this keyboard. It felt like it was outdated compared to the rest. The Logitech Romer G Blue switches were loud and annoying. I spent over a decade typing on Cherry Blue's and it is a breath of fresh air getting away from the clickys. You don't notice it until you move to a linear or tactile switch. Stabilizers were worse than the $45 Tecware. This had a different feel from the rest, and it was not for me. RGB was not as good as the MK730 by a long shot. I only tried this one because I thought it would be nice to match my keyboard with my Logitech mouse. Overall I'd give this one a hard pass. Not hot swappable. Wired only.
Akko 3098B: I am currently typing this review on the Akko 3098B. This keyboard feels a level above the rest in terms of quality. I got this keyboard in the Akko Jelly Blue switches. These are not clicky switches, but rather one of Akko's tactile switches. They feel more tactile than all the brown variety I had tried and mentioned above. I love how they feel typing. This keyboard was also the only to come with premium PBT keycaps. The keycaps have so much more weight to them then the cheap ABS ones. The sound the Akko makes is just something else compared to the rest. The stabilizers are the best of the group, with a nice smooth press and no rattle. RGB is not as nice looking as the CM or RK, mainly because these are not shine though keycaps and you only see the RGB around the keycap. My original plan was to keep 2 of these 5 keyboards, but I am going to end up purchasing a second Akko instead. This one really is the winner by a long shot. It's fully hot swappable. Wired, wireless, and Bluetooth.
TLDR: Get the Akko. It's the best value coming with premium PBT keycaps (sold for $60 seperately) and had, for me, the best feel and sound compared to the rest.
Can be full size or compact as long as it has num pad
keychron k4 version 2 seems pretty well-reviewed, I can't really say whether it's better than the alternatives (rk100/gk96s)
this commenter found that the keychron k4 felt better than the rk100
These two both look decent. Haven’t used them, however.
PCPartPicker Part List
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Logitech G613 Wireless Standard Keyboard | $69.98 @ Amazon |
| Keyboard | EVGA Z15 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard | $54.99 @ EVGA |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $199.97 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$75.00 | |
| Total | $124.97 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-05-11 19:12 EDT-0400 |
Unsure if this post belongs here, but oh well. Have you got any recommendations on mechanical keyboards under 50 bucks, preferably under 35. I'm not asking for mutch functionality, just a decent response time and polling keyboard with ok tactile or linear switches, 75% or lower, although 75 is what I would like. No needs for aesthetics or wireless. Need it for improving a laptop setup and some light esports games.
I did watch some content around this like hippio tech's video on cheap Amazon keyboards, but I'm still undecisive. Maybe there is a better option out there now.
And any subs to post to would be appreciated. To whoever reads this, have a nice day.
Is the Ajazz AK871 TKL (blue switch) a good keyboard for 16.50$ as a starter?
Good day! I'm currently doing a full upgrade to my setup and my friend highly suggested upgrading my office keyboard to a mechanical one. I was wondering if you all could give me some suggestions on what mechanical keyboard I should get.
My budget is around 35 usd
I'm looking for something wireless but also fine with wired
Any size(?) is fine would highly prefer if it had arrow keys Thank you so much for your time!
So I’m fairly new to mechanical keyboards..but I have begun to do my research on keyboards that are on the cheaper side. I don’t want be fully disappointed when it arrives and realize I made a fucked up decision. I’m looking for a keyboard that’s primarily for gaming. I have narrowed it down to four keyboards.
Redragon K582
Tecware Phantom 87 Key
DIERYA 60%
VicTsing TenKeyless
All of them have great reviews on Amazon!! All (except the VicTsing KB) are fully RGB with red switches. If any of you have experience with these keyboards please share!! I’d love to hear reviews from actual keyboard enthusiasts.