I need a new keyboard for the office but would like something that won't drive my coworkers mad with the clicks. Any recommendations for around $100. What key caps should I be looking for when I do my search. I want something with maybe some RGB

I can't stand membrane keyboards, and I would love to have a mechanical keyboard for work. The main issue is I cant seem to find that many keyboards that aren't flashy / multi colored / etc. Im looking for a flat black with num pad no macro keys etc no backlight and ultimately needs to be quiet so i dont disturb anyone. The only thing i've found that some what fits the need is the Logitech - K840 but im not sure about the Romer-G mechanical switches. How do they compare to other switches I've used MX reds/blues and i prefer reds.

I'm about to start a job where I will be working on a computer a lot and I figure picking up a nice mechanical keyboard to switch out with be cool since I'll be on it a lot.

I've owned a DAS before that I really liked but it died on me a bit ago.

Any suggestions/tips/tricks?

TL;DR: Neo Ergo leads with 94% positive sentiment. Matias Tactile Pro and Mountain MacroPad round out the podium. Full rankings below.

Built a tool that analyzes Reddit sentiment at scale. Pulled 52,436 threads from r/MechanicalKeyboards, ran sentiment analysis on 381,571 comments.

Results that surprised me:

• Neo Ergo takes #1 - the ergo crowd is small but VERY happy

• Matias Tactile Pro at #2 with 2,770 mentions - Alps switch loyalists are passionate

• Keychron appears 7 times in top 25 but tops out at B+ tier - the default rec, not the endgame

• iKBC CD87 v2 has huge volume (2,147 neutral mentions) but only A- - reliable workhorse, rarely exciting

How scoring works:

• Sentiment model: Fine-tuned RoBERTa, ~96% accuracy on 38k training samples

• Comments where someone says they own the board weighted higher than "I heard X is good"

• Bayesian scoring (like IMDB Top 250) - needs volume AND consistent positive sentiment to rank

• Hidden Gems filter uses Wilson score for under-the-radar picks

Limitations: Doesn't capture switch preference nuance, sarcasm slips through, older boards have survivorship bias.

Full methodology and rankings here: dharm.is/computing/mechanical-keyboards

I broke my current keyboard so I need a replacement. My budget is around £200. I like clicky keys like Cherry MX Blues or Model M buckling springs keyboards.

Price: Less than $500. I just want a keyboard that'll last and avoid chattering keys. Don't care about macro keys, if they have them then whatever. Only really care about build quality. Would be nice if instead of cheap plastic they used high performance polymers, but i'm guessing these don't exist.

On why no logitech: The reason why i'm done with logitech is simple. I've gone through 2 G910s in the last 2 years. Each time they get chattering keys. Oh yes i've cleaned them out (never eat at my desk), updated drivers, recently i dropped small drops of 99% iso alch into the actual key components(forget the name) then let them dry over a few days, yet still chattering keys and no a software fix to chattering keys is not a proper solution.

why not wireless: i'm an tech boomer and believe in the glory of wired machines.

I am at my computer (on and off) from 5am until 11pm. I need the backlit keys to see when I turn the lights off, but I don't need a light show. Apex 7 lights up the room at night. I want mechanical keys with switches I can change in case one goes bad as it did on my Apex 7. What are others using as their best work keyboard?

After so long using a Logitech g413, I can finally say I've officially joined the community. Really satisfied with this Keychron K10 Max with super brown switches. Romer-G's ain't got nothin on these bad boys!

(Please ignore the mess in the second image. Also the fact that I took the last 3 photos on my bed.)

I don’t have much experience with mechanical keyboards; the only one I have owned is the Logitech g613. I’ve been looking to get my first custom mechanical keyboard that is full size, has dedicated media buttons, is wireless via usb receiver, has some rgb for when I turn my lights off, and is not low profile.

I have narrowed it down to 3 options - the Keychron V6 max, Ajazz AK35i V2 Tri-Mode Mechanical Keyboard, and the Redragon Vata k580 pro. The Keychron and Ajazz look like they’re better quality and more customizable than the Redragon, but the Redragon already coming with shine through key caps would save me the trouble of having to order south facing shine through key caps with the Keychron or Ajazz. Which keyboard should I get?

Hi everyone,

I see lots of posts everywhere showing keyboards which are dedicated for gaming usage. But in my case I use them for programming/office only. I love the touch and feel when I press a key whereas a rubber dome cannot give you (the only exception I accept is the keyboard of an Apple MacBook Pro).

What about you? Do you use your board(s) for gaming only or for office use or programming? Lets talk a little bit about it. Would be happy to see your opinion here, for example, which keyboard you prefer for non-gaming usage. You can also post an image, if you like.

Regards, Thomas

Honestly speaking, this year was probably one of my worst in the hobby, as I barely got time to work on stuff. Still, there were some keyboards that impressed me to the fullest. This includes both prebuilt and custom boards, in no particular order.

Akko Mineral 01: The best keyboard Akko has released in recent times, and in my opinion, the best keyboard under 120 dollars. Beautiful design and great acoustics, along with a tried-and-tested mounting style, made it one of my favorites. It is also available in barebones, so custom lovers would dig it.

Monsgeek M2 V5 VIA: Basically the M1 V5’s 1800 counterpart. The best part about it is the Akko Cilantro switches.

Mechlands Vibe75: One of the most pleasing and creamy-sounding 75 percent boards out there. The hot-swap knob and display were chef’s kiss.

Chilkey ND TKL: An almost perfect TKL at 100 dollars, with all the best things from the keyboard scene. A nicely designed case, Tsangan bottom row, aluminum plate, 1.6 mm PCB, and dual mounting. What more can you ask for? Only if it had top mount.

Weikav WK87: Without a doubt, the best budget keyboard on the market and the best value keyboard of 2025. It has everything, from great switches to a nice build, solid wireless connectivity, and QMK/VIA. Yes, the cheapest board with QMK/VIA.

Ajazz QS87 Series: A super underrated entry this year. This board has four mounting styles, solid switches, and good build quality. The Max variant has a hot-swap display. Only if it had QMK/VIA.

Lofree Flow Lite: I never thought I would daily drive a low-profile keyboard at the workplace. The reason is simple: great switches with good acoustics and crazy good battery life. Plus, it has tactile switch options too. One of the few low-profile boards to offer that.

8BitDo TKL: The Xbox variant is actually breathtaking. I finally daily drove a clicky switch board after ages.

Lingbao MK75: A breath of fresh air amidst all those same-design 75 percent boards. It ticks all the boxes and has one of the best-feeling tactile knobs.

Aula F65 Pro: The Aula F75 in a more refined form with a hot-swap knob. Only if it had VIA.

Weikav WK68: A very welcome addition in the sub BDT 4,000 or 40 USD range. While it has everything a good board should have, including good switches and a knob, the best thing about it is the colorful shine-through keycaps.

Neo75Cu: My favorite custom board in my collection. From design to mounting to sound, everything is pitch perfect. Loved the isolated bottom mount.

Neo80: Neo boards are solid. This TKL just blew my mind. The hybrid mounting, along with the sleek finish, made this a worthwhile addition to my collection.

GDK Lab DK1 60%: My first HHKB-style board. It has one of the most unique Marbelano finishes with great acoustics.

So yeah, these are my picks. Hoping for a more eventful 2026 in terms of keyboards and content creation as a whole.

Recently got a Keychron Q5 HE and quite happy with it so far after a bit of modding. I've replaced stock Gateron Nebula (40g) switches with Dawn (30g) ones and lubed the space bar stabiliser to eliminate the subtle rattling noise. Other stabilisers were totally fine from the factory.

Opted for side-printed OSA keycaps, they match the case colour perfectly unlike stock white/green keycaps where white keys were different shade from the case. Key legends look decent with both backlight off and on.

I've been out of touch with the latest MCH Keyboards advances and want to get a new keyboard for around $100. The reason why I say that it gets bonus points if it's easy to find for sale is cause I'm a brazilian abroad on the US, so I have a limited time here to buy stuff.

I've been reading into it and just from what I read, I'd guess my type of switch would be the Brown switches for a balance between working and gaming. I've preferred blues in the past due to the clickiness but I've grown past that now, and would prefer something less noisy.

Anyways, what are your recommendations? I saw a G512 Carbon in a Sam's Club these days for 90 bucks and it seemed pretty good. Anything better than that in the $100 price range?

Hello

I don't really have a fixed budget, as I'm saving up for it as I'll buy one in the summer, but I don't want to go over £200. I looking forward to being able to customise it and easily program macros. I have a number of features I am fixed on and a few criteria for it. I don't want to have to really ever buy another keyboard.

Features I need/want:

• Easy software, and it functioning with accessibility tools and monitor scaling (logitech software doesn't work great, I currently have a mouse and headset from Corsair as there software does work for me) Allows the reprogramming of any key

• Full size, do a lot of CAD so need the number pad

• Hot-swappable, switches and keys

• Backlight: Preferably configurable RGB, but don't mind that much as long as it's got a configurable backlight.

I would love some suggests and advice on what to get

Hi guys!

I have finally ordered my PC after long days of research and help from fellow redditors (thanks again!)

Now it’s time to buy a gaming mechanical keyboard, and as per usual, I’m having trouble picking the ideal one for me.

I will play mostly FPS games, and I’ve read so much about all the types of switches, response times, Cherry MX red, blue, etc etc etc, that my brain is fried.

To put it simply, I’d like something that is very responsive and somewhat durable, wired or wireless, good for FPS games, and preferably white, but I suppose the colour would be the least important aspect. I saw the Razer Huntsman Mini have good reviews, any other suggestions?

Edit: budget up to 150 euro

Thank you

I previously swore by Das Keyboard for the past 10 years but after my latest purchase where the keys just fly right off the keyboard with slight pressure (pulling the key "towards me" ) I've sworn off the brand.

What is everyone recommending these days? Bonus if not made in China (I know..DK is made in Taiwan.. at least mine was )

This subreddit was the first one that got me set on mechanical keyboards, and I've used mainstream ones as well as gone down the rabbit hole to build my own custom mechanical keyboard. I think many new builders here may also be getting their first mechanical keyboard from their build, just like I was. Here is my experience, taken from my post into the mechanical keyboard subreddit:

Hello everyone, my first dive into mechanical keyboards was a good few years ago when I purchased the Asus Strix Tactic Pro. I was curious about different kinds of mechanical keyboards and have recently spent $500 on mech keyboards and building them. I want to share with you a bit of my experience. I currently own three mechanical keyboards with excess of spare parts and keycaps.

They are:

Asus Strix Tactic Pro w/ Cherry MX Blues: https://dlcdnimgs.asus.com/websites/global/products/orAtqb5bPNiapuWg/img/hp/everything_under_control.png

DZ60RGB w/ Kailh Box Jade: https://i.imgur.com/mzeouXY.jpg

DZ65RG w/ Gateron Milky Yellow: https://i.imgur.com/9fUGO4t.jpg

I also own gateron browns.

Review of the ASUS:

• Controversial aesthetic but objectively very functional.

• Has macro keys in easy to reach spots which I can use to launch programs as well as to instantly type long sentences or functions, such as when I'm taking notes or when I'm coding.

• More ergonomic than the other 2 keyboards I have

• ?ABS keycaps dampen the cherry mx blue sound. When I switched the keycaps for pudding PBT keycaps, the clicky sound became louder and clearer, which was subjectively less pleasant, so I stuck with the original keycaps.

• keycaps had good grip (fingers would slide around less)

• Dedicated media keys

• mx blue switches were pleasant to type upon, but were unfortunately loud. I am a medical student and I take lots of notes, and I cannot hear lectures and type at the same time. This was what prompted me to look into other mechanical keyboards.

• However, all around a no compromises solution objectively

Gateron browns:

• I used these switches for my first custom build keyboard and they were horrible, leading me to switch them to gateron milky yellows.

• perhaps I am just averse to a linear switch with a bump, which made it feel mushy

• seems to be a common opinion that these switches are bad

DZ60RGB w/ kailh box jade:

• less travel distance than cherry blues, giving the feeling of precision, because it is actuated as soon as you press it.

• higher pitched vs cherry blue

• the dz60 form factor is popular as I understand, but personally I found the lack of keys a little constraining. With note-taking I often skip between lines and go back and forth, and not having access to pg up down or arrow keys without pressing another function button took some points away for me personally.

• However, very light and easily transportable. Perhaps I could use bring this to the hospital to use - but the doctors would not like me very much

DZ65RGB w/ gateron milky yellows:

• good form factor. A nice balance between function and size, I feel. However, this case is really heavy. I will not be transporting this anywhere.

• gateron milky yellows are linear and comparatively more quiet than the other clicky switches. Bottoming out is still loud though, and I will be hesitant to use this one in public.

• Is this a good switch? I like clickier switches for typing, and I don't buy that linear switches are better for gaming. But for sure, this is better than gateron browns

• with this one I can hear the lecture while I am typing

• force required to press key seems a little heavier at the end stroke

• does not give feedback (no bump or click) for actuation. This is a con in my eyes. But it is more quiet.

Final Words and Conclusion:

It's hard to say which switch is the best, and I've learned that the keycap on the switch affects the feel and sound of the key presses. My thesis is that the PBT keycaps are thicker compared to the ABS my asus keyboard had, which meant that there was less empty space for the sound to vibrate in, resulting in a higher pitched, more true, less muffled sounds.

I think this will conclude my journey into the foray of mech keyboards. Throughout this experience I have actually come to appreciate my Asus Strix Tactic Pro more, a conclusion which may irk some of you.

If you can't stand clicky, you have to go for the gateron brown or gateron yellow, and you already know I despise the gateron brown, which leaves you with gateron yellow.

If you don't mind sound and enjoy the clicky feedback like I do, both the cherry mx blue and the kailh box jade are viable. In the end, I must admit I prefer the cherry blue just a little more. Because it requires a greater depression for actuation, I am able to toy with a key before committing to it, and it adds to the fun. Cherry blue also feel easier to bottom out. I am a classical trained pianist and it feels like I'm playing a piece of music, and the keyboard is smooth and not stiff. The cherry mx blue feels like I'm playing on a grand piano, while the kailh box jade feels like I'm hitting an electronic piano keyboard with no velocity sensitivity.

In summary, I have to say the Asus strix tactic pro is most dear to me, and cost less than half of the other individual keyboards. For those low on money out there but want the mechanical experience, you may be justified by going with these more mainstream brands, which actually offer great keyboards in my opinion for a smidgen of the money it costs to build your own.

Edit: I was actually impressed with my housemate's razer keyboard, a brand i was taught here to hate and I enjoyed my other friend's corsair mechanical keyboard. So don't be afraid to go against the grain here. The mechanical keyboard community, conversely, I found to be very condescending towards those who prefer to not spend a disproportionate amount of money on something that is not better, but merely different.