I've been in the market for a new low profile mechanical keyboard. Years back I had the Logitech G815 and liked it for what it was. Switches were okay, keycaps were meh. I ended up selling it as I wanted something smaller from a full keyboard.

I recently bought the Logitech G515 in tactile and have been using it for 2 weeks now. I like the form factor, the switches, the updated keycaps to PBT. However, there has already been a double clicking problem that has developed on the space bar. I believe I read about that issue before buying it too unfortunately. It happens both in the wireless adapter mode and bluetooth. While it doesn't happen all the time. it's annoying enough that I'm considering returning it and searching for something else.

It was tough for me to choose between the Logitech G915X, Razer Deathstalker v2 pro, or the one I ended up going with the Logitech G515. While I do like the TKL format, some other keyboards I was considering is the NuPhy Air75 v2 and the Lofree Flow 84.

I currently also have a Logitech MX Mini and Keychron Q1 that I was looking to sell to consolidate into one keyboard to use for gaming (windows) and work (mac).

Anyone have any recommendations or advice on how to best proceed?

Edit: I went with the Iquinix mq80 and have really enjoyed it thus far!

I've had a mechanical keyboard for quite a while now, but there was always something about it that bothered me compared to the cheapo membrane keyboard that my parents own: The height of the keys making me have to lift my fingers more than I'd like to.

But I've recently found out that something like a "low profile" mechanical keyboard exists, which seems to be exactly what I need. However, I have trouble finding the right low-profile keyboard.

I would like a keyboard that matches these requirements (roughly in order of importance):

• Low profile

• A full keyboard with all the keys, including the TenKeys, like this, ideally with this spacing

• Mechanical or HE doesn't matter too much to me, as long as it's linear

• Backlit, but I don't mind if it's RGB or just white

• I don't care about any lighting profiles; in fact, I'd rather not have to install auxiliary software

• I also don't care about any clicky-clacky sounds and would want the keyboard as silent as possible

• Preferably black or at least a dark color

• Media and/or sound volume keys are not required, but would be nice

• Preferably a price below €300

I've been looking for a while, but my searches are surprisingly coming up short. I'm admittedly somewhat of a noob when it comes to keyboards, so maybe I just don't know where to look or what exactly to look for

If anyone could help me out with some recommendations, I'd really appreciate it!

Do you prefer normal or low profile mechanical keychron keyboards? And why?

Hi All,

I'm struggling to find a 100% low profile mechanical keyboard that isn't made by Keychron. I would prefer to avoid them if possible after reading all of the support horror stories.

The only other keyboard which I have found that seems to be an option is the Lowfree flow 100 which sadly doesn't come in a uk layout.

What I'm looking for:

Must:

Be full sized UK layout Function wired

Nice to have: Hot swappable key switches Replaceable cable Backlight

Many thanks for taking the time to read this post!

I got these low profile keycaps for my epomaker th80 se . Wondering if the ones that were already on it would be better.

I'm a programmer interested in getting a new keyboard. I want to consider low-profile options like the Keychron K3 Pro.

I've seen comments and reviews suggesting that they are great for typing.

Previous discussions about low-profile keyboards focused on their lack of customizability. I'm not interested in modding, so this is not a huge deal to me.

But I think those discussions kind of ended with that point. Are there any other reasons not to go for low-profile keyboards?

Browsing this sub and some youtube channels that talk about ergo keyboards, I see tons of low profile builds, which is a big contrast to r/mk where you see very few.

I can think of a few reasons why people focusing on ergonomics might choose a low profile keyboard but I've never actually used a low profile ergo board so I'm curious to hear from you, the people that made that decision! What drew you to a low profile build? How does it affect the ergonomics of the keyboard?

Hello! I’ve been looking for a gaming keyboard for my desk. Any recommendations, suggestions, or opinions are welcome. Thank you very much! :)

📌Minimal Requirements

• Budget: Around $200 USD (give or take)

• Full RGB support

• White keyboard (for my desk color palette)

• At least 65%, but TKL or 100% will be my best option

• Linear or tactile switch + the quieter the better (I have other people living in the house)

• USB-C port for charging/connecting

• Low profile! (duh)

✨Extra Preference

• Hot swappable switches/keys are a plus

• Weight doesn’t matter, it will be sitting on my desk 24/7

• Shine-through keycaps are a plus

• Primarily used for gaming, but great typing experience is a HUGE plus

• Having 1000Hz polling rate or more is a plus

• Wired/wireless doesn’t matter, but wireless is more preferred

• Mechanical keys preferred

🤔 My Current Options

• Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL

• ASUS Falchion RX Low Profile

• Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL

💻 (Extra Info) My Experience With Keebs

• Quite new to mechanical keyboards / custom keyboards

• Frequent laptop/apple keys user, switching to low profile keys after 9 months of high profile use (don’t like arm/wrist rests as well)

• Relatively light typist, does a lot of typing/translation work

• Causal gamer, plays various games from FPS to RPGs

• Familiar with linear switches (silent ones too), don’t prefer clicky noise

• Interested in using tactile switch (never used one before)

• Small hands, short arms

If there are also cheap alternatives that can be used with white shine-through keycaps, I’m also open for those options. I also don’t mind all the little bells and whistles (knobs, buttons etc.) as long as it fits all the preferences that are listed above.

Thanks again for your time and I look forward to hear your opinions about it! :)

I'm a super fan of low-profile keyboards and find it would be interested to me if there is a good ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard available on the market.

I noticed that Keychron planned to start one as Keychron R1: Keychron R1, and I'm sure that Nuphy will provide a better product if Nuphy is to produce one. I would be very interested in such product by Nuphy.

Hey
I don't have much knowledge in the keyboard world so I was looking for some suggestions.
Currently I am using the HP GK100F and honestly it sucks. the keys are way too loud and tall and it just gets in the way of my hands so I'm looking for something softer and rather low profile not like laptop keys but shorter than the basic gaming mechanical keyboards.
I've been eyeing the Logitech G815 but I've heard mixed opinions about it.
So do you guys have any suggestions on a good quality low profile keyboard that gives me a better experience.
also not a big fan of 60% keyboards so 100% would be ideal and I don't care if its wired or not.

I currently have the lofree 100 lite and I like the keyboard, but I constantly mistype on it and I can't find the arrow keys consistently, causing some significant frustrations. I switched the stock keycaps for some Nuphy ones, but that has still not solved the issues with mistyping and arrow key locating.

Given this, I was thinking of transitioning to a full-size keyboard with more width between the keys and an easier time finding the arrow keys. What are some good contenders for this criterion?

It seems most good keyboards are truly better and more comfortable to type on, but the thick cases and keycaps simply feel outdated unless you use a wrist pad or adjust your desk/chair to make hover-arm typing truly comfortable.

It seems most people who use tall keyboards simply resort to bending their wrists or use wrist pads, and the ones who truly "hover-arm" use both adjustable chairs and desks to make it happen. This just makes low-profile keyboards seem objectively better. Any thoughts?

Google doc for easy viewing and custom sorting: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y62AuStZCQQXOMM5keUN2KYDh1IoifZkrnJV-tLFKH4/edit?usp=sharing

Height comparison between low profile mechanical keyboards that you can buy (or cant): https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/irt8yt/height_comparison_between_low_profile_mechanical/

I compiled this list of all low profile mech keyboards that I'm aware of at the time of this post because I didn't find one while I was shopping for one and information was scattered. They are categorized by size first then sorted by price. TKL in this case is 80%.

I don't have plans right now to add kits, keycaps, switches, cases, etc, only fully assembled keyboards.

If you know of any other LP keyboards feel free to let me know and I'll add it to the list. Hopefully this helps anyone interested.

For anyone new to mechanical keyboards be aware that low profile keyboards, while slim, they lack customizability and there is a overall lack of options compared to standard high profile keycap keyboards. This is because no one is selling standardized keycaps, switches and other parts that would be interchangeable with each other. You will find it difficult to find coloured keycaps. In many prebuilts manufacturers make unique switches meaning you can't change out the switches with something else or find keycaps with stems that will fit the switches.

Edit: [group buy ended on 31/7/20]Current limited time group buy available - MorgRie RKB68 blue and white colourway with Kailh choc red, brown or white for $129

Edit 2: Added Vortex Pok3r V2, Filco Ninja Majestouch Stingray, Klim Dash, MorgRie RKB68 Blue. Added 'coloured keycaps' to notes.

Edit 3: Added Cherry G84-5500, G84-4400, G84-4100, G84-5400, G84-5200, G84-4700, Sharkoon full size, Drevo Joyeuse V1, Gamdias P3, MorgRie 17.

Edit 4: Added Keychron K3, new 75% keyboard available to pre-order.

Edit 5: Having used the Keychron K1 V4 for over a year I can't say I'd personally recommend it long term. Worked well for a year then started breaking in 10 different places.

I used to be a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, but after working in a large office with cubicles I went to a Mac Magic Keyboard and abandoned mechanicals.

I recently discovered Keychron and feel like I'd like to give mechanicals another try.

Wondering what you would recommend with these requirements?

• Wireless

• Low-Profile (I am very used to the very slim Mac Magic Keyboard)

• 100% Full-size (or close)

• VERY Quiet a strong preference

• Mac compatible

• Preferably something that has a solid feel to it, not too "plastic-y" feeling

I am not super strict on budget.

Currently leaning toward the K5 but I'm not fully clear even on the difference between K5, K5 Max, K5 Pro. Also it seems the "Mechanical Red" switches would be the most quiet.

I also saw some recommendations on buying separate Gateron silent keyboard switches, but not sure if that is overkill and what switches would work for a low-profile keyboard.

1. Type: 75% 84 key compact (alternatively barebones)

2. Profile: Low profile

3. Features: RGB lighting, Hot swap (optionally QMK/VIA)

4. Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, Wired

5. Mounting: Would be great addition if it had Gasket mount for quieter typing but it's not needed

6. Design: Frame similar to NuPhy Air75 V2 to prevent dust accumulation

7. Price: < $100

I have failed multiple times to find anything and I feel like I'd need to pay luxury just to get some decent keyboard

So it seems like to get lower than about 35g force switches you probably need to use low profile switches. What are the downsides and upsides to low profile switches/keyboards compared to cherry regular when it comes to RSI specifically. I don't care that much how they feel. Just want the most optimal thing possible.

Ive seen a couple claims A. Low profile switches actually put MORE force on fingers because of low travel time. Is this true? I have no idea. I'd have assumed it was the opposite.

And a similar claim B. is that someone said low profile switches feel about 10g more force than the equivalent force of a mx switch. So low profile 35 feels like 45... is that true?

I currently use gateron clears which are 35g I was looking at the glove 80 30g switches assuming theyd feel lighter but after doing a bit of reading Im not sure. Ideally I could find something hot swappable so I could use 20g kailh switches. Does anyone have an opinion on if the 30g or 20g low profile switches would feel significantly lighter and strain my fingers less?

Hi all,

Major update edit: cherry have a bunch, looking for feedback on these in addition to other suggestions. Thanks again to everyone!

Chasing a new keyboard, and I just... can't find anything that isn't a fully custom thing (or reddragon/RK). Need some help finding it if it exists:

Edit 2: Full layout, not "all keys but compact", not 99.99999%, how hard is it to get literally "THE STANDARD" of a thing? Low profile, Mechanical (tactile), 100% keyboard, No macro keys on the left (I can deal with inline with the f keys), Not a keychron. Edit: not corsair either, trash that breaks USB drivers.

Had a k5 se, loved it, it broke about 14 months after purchase so I had a look at why (12 month warranty............. ..) - the enter key wears away the PCB over the traces and it dies. Whelp, now I know what was happening with those dead keychron returns I saw! Hence, no more keychron.

Logitech 915/815 would be great if I could get the numpad and not the g keys, but I'm one of those freaks that locates my hand to the edge of my board, so these destroy me.

I would like to spend less than $200 Aud, but I'd it's 300-350 I'd still consider it, and anything above that would get wishlisted / ebay searched.

I can see people asking logitech for this for Luke a decade and logitech do their typical ig ore everyone thing.

Help?

Hi all!

I am a visual designer and illustrator and have pretty bad RSI in both hands. I have also had major surgeries on both forearms which also doesn't help 😅

I am looking for a nice new keyboard to help. I have a Razer Huntsman and have used it for 2 years, but the keys are just far too high. I type at half the speed and it strains my hands when I have to reach around for shortcuts.

I have my eye on the Logitech MX Mini but I'm still unsure. I really like how low the keys are, that it's quiet, tenkeyless, backlit, works with Windows and Mac (I use both), USB-C or wireless (I always use wired) and seems to have a good build quality. I have a Logitech Vertical Mouse that I love so I felt like this keyboard might be a win too.

But at hand therapy today, I got to try a GoldTouch Go!2 and I really liked the split design and ability to tent. I'm really torn on if I should get a split keyboard or not and which. Looking around, I can't seem to find many with low profile keys.

The main features I would like are: -Low profile keys -Quiet switches -Ergonomic -Backlit -USB-C -QUERTY layout -Labeled keycaps -Prebuilt

Does anyone have suggestions on which way I should go between split or not? Or any suggestions in general?

Thanks a ton!!

I'm in the process of creating my first setup for gaming and can't decide what kind of keyboard to get. Im on a tight budget and dont want to spend more than $75 on a keyboard. Does anyone have a suggestion on whether i should get a Regular Mechanical or Low Profile keyboard. Ill be using this keyboard to game about 99% of the time and playing games like Call of Duty and Fortnite. I know regular mechanical keyboards are very popular but im hesitant becasue I'm new to keyboard gaming and not sure how I would like the big bulky keys, thats why Im thinking about a more compact keyboard. Im not even sure if low profile keyboards are even good for competitive gaems like COD and frotnite. I just need some opinions. The only keyboards Ive ever used are laptop keyboards which are much different than mechanical keyboards so I just have no idea. Feel free to ask me any questions. Thanks

Hi community!
I'm a programmer and I need a comfy keyboard for work.
Which low profile -not filthy expensive- mechanical keyboard would you recommend?
I'm thinking of (cooler master sk651), what are your thoughts on cooler masters keyboards?

ps: aside from keychron-k1, as I already ordered one, but I want to order something else.