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!

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!

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

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?

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

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! :)

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

I wanna buy nuphy air 75 v2 but it is not shipping to india. Is there any place in india to try mechanical keyboards?

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.

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?

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.

Nuphy Air75 V3. It feels premium!

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?

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?

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, Keyboard Enthusiast !

It's time for another serious interest check on the most demanding topic:

"Enabling more options on low-profile mechanical keyboards in India."

According to our insights, below are the features that should be a must on these keyboards to be deemed best buys.

1. Solid build quality (plastic or metal)

2. Smooth switches from popular brands (may include a lube option; your preference, please)

3. Great software (QMK/VIA will be best).

4. Manufactured by a known brand

5. Size preference (most users prefer 65, 75, 80, or 100%, let us know your preference).

6. PBT keycaps (double-shot would be best)

7. Wireless is a great plus (Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz). With good battery backup.

8. Pocket/budget friendly

9. Supports Hot-swaps (switches) (P.S u/debopriyo-basu)

Kindly share your thoughts or suggestions on which feature is most important to you and if any features are missing from the above list, along with the brand & keyboard you would like to see on MECKEYS.

We are open to enabling more brands in India and manufacturing customized products based on user interest ! 🤗

Let's Go Go Go !!!

Thanks,

I'm used to low keys on a laptop and want something similar for gaming on a Windows PC. RTINGS recommends the NuPhy Air75 V2. Any suggestions?