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First review here on the forum, so hopefully the formatting and all isn't too rough. I might edit and try to further improve it later on. I've been using the Ducky Shine 7 for close to a month now, specifically the Gunmetal Grey variant with Cherry MX Brown switches. Throughout this time I've used it for gaming, writing and a tiny bit of coding, and my experience with it has been great so far. It retails at $159.99 in the US, and surprisingly I managed to get it at a very close price compared to MSRP, which is 150 euro. In the box, along with the keyboard you get a Ducky branded keycap remover, an extra set of coloured keycaps and stylised Chinese Zodiac spacebar, the keyboard's cable (USB-C to USB-A) and a manual. All of the keycaps are high-quality doubleshot PBT, with the exception of the stylised spacebar which is made out of ABS. It still feels good to the touch nonetheless, though with long-term use it might get kind of messy. The stabilisation on all the keys in on point, and the font is very clean and easily readable. This is actually one of the things that has made me steer clear of other gaming keyboards like Corsair's, which have a very gaudy font on the keycaps in my opinion. In fact, this "gaming" keyboard wouldn't look out of place even in an office environment at all: Along with the keycaps, what also makes the Shine 7 feel so good to type on is the solid zinc alloy plate that covers the top and sides of the keyboard, which gives it a very premium and solid feel, resulting in barely any flex whatsoever. Granted this does come at a cost, it is fairly heavy, coming in at just under 1.5kg, so portability is not exactly one of the Shine 7's strong suits. It's just too bad that the premium quality doesn't extend to the included cable, which feels cheap and is rather short. Thankfully it is removable and therefore replaceable, but this is still a little disappointing when taking into account the price of this particular keyboard. Another problem, or inconvenience rather, is the fact that the red PCB and LEDs underneath the spacebar are visible and quite distracting at certain angles. Pretty minor detail but hopefully this will get revised in a future iteration. For ergonomics, there are two separate incline settings if you're into that, and by default the keyboard is completely flat. There is no wrist rest included here, unfortunately. Typing on the Ducky Shine 7 feels excellent. After having used exclusively Cherry MX Blues for several years, I've got to say that MX Browns still have a pretty noteworthy sound when bottomed out on this particular keyboard, but aren't even close to being as loud as Blues. The switch itself feels nice and responsive, if a little mushy. These actually feel a lot more linear than I was expecting from a switch that's clearly marketed as tactile. Don't get me wrong, the tactile bump is there, but it's so slight that they're not even close to MX Blues when it comes to their tactility. If anything, this actually made me want to try out linear switches, particularly MX Blacks. Maybe that'll be my next switch of choice, who knows. Ducky's RGB software, to be frank, really needs some polishing. I mean it works, but it's not even close to being on par with how their keyboards feel physically. The software allows for full RGB control and macro programming. You can't save your settings to the cloud, but the keyboard does have onboard memory which allows for up to 6 custom profiles so that's not really an issue if you ask me. Unfortunately, the software only has support for WIndows - it's not compatible with Linux and macOS. Thankfully though, Ducky's software is not required to customise the lighting or to program macros, it just makes these things easier. Speaking of RGB, the lighting on the Shine 7 and all of Ducky's current RGB keyboards in fact is absolutely gorgeous. And while I don't have my LEDs set to rainbow puke but just plain ole white, I was surprised to see that white is actually white, and not some bluish/purpleish tint. One sort of minor complaint, and I'm not sure whether this is just an odd quirk with my particular unit or if this is present on all of them, but some keycaps make the LEDs underneath look quite shadowy/cloudy. It's not too big of a deal, especially since it's not very apparent unless you closely inspect those specific keycaps, but considering the price of this keyboard, I think it's fair to note down even the little things. I think it's most visible on this Ducky logo keycap: Here's a cookie if you made it to the end of the review. In short, if you're a fan of Cherry MX switches and are looking for a premium full-sized keyboard that doesn't scream "G A M E R", the Ducky Shine 7 is a very solid choice that you should definitely shortlist. It does have a couple quirks which hopefully will be ironed out in future versions, but still they're not major in the slightest and don't take away from the fact that Ducky has done a great job with this keyboard. 8 out of 10. The good: premium build quality and look great to type on customisable RGB and macros the extra included keycaps are a nice touch The bad: nothing The mediocre: cheap but fortunately replaceable cable software could definitely use some work some keycaps not allowing the LEDs underneath to Shine through properly (see what I did there?) I'll surely be using the Shine 7 for some time to come, but those small 60/65% keyboards, like the new Huntsman Mini or Ducky One 2 Mini/SF look damn good. I'm definitely going to keep my eyes on them, for whenever I do end up upgrading. Any feedback or questions are welcome. Thanks for reading! Full-size gallery: https://imgur.com/a/95J8XIn (well not really full-size but still better than the ones in the post here)

I recently asked about a keyboard for animation in this forum and the corsair K95 was suggested. Now the main issue is, what type of mechanical switches is advised for an average gamer, a full-time video editor, 3d animator etc. Thanks in advance.

I have to get a replacement switch for my keyboard but just getting one switch makes no sense. Does anyone have suggestions on where to buy the switch and a good/useful Cherry MX key tester?

On amazon the deathstalker tournemnt edition is £60 and the Aivia is the same price on CCL. The Aivia seems like the better pick as it's MX Browns compared to the Razer Green switches; plus the blue LED's are similar to my G502.

Pick one, and tell me why. Same price!

I currently have a steal series 6gv2 keyboard with cherry mx reds. is their anyway to change that key switch to mx brown for just some of the keys (the non-numerical ones)? this keyboard i don't think is pcb mounted as their is a red plastic cover piece in the way of the pcb

I am looking for a good backlit (would like RGB, but doesn't have to be) MX brown mechanical keyboard with nice media keys like those on the Corsair K70 RGB, but without the software everyone complains about. In Linus's review, it seemed to me like he loved everything about that keyboard EXCEPT the software, so I'm looking for something similar.

Hello, so my friend and I want to get matching mechanical keyboards (for no good reason). The requirements are that it must have red backlights, have Cherry MX Reds and Browns/Blues available, be $100 or less, and look pretty. lol. These aren't necessary, but they would be nice: macros, volume wheel (why couldn't the K70 be cheaper ;-; ), and wrist rest. Since you read that you get these. :lol: B) :angry: Thanks!

I'm currently using a membrane keyboard to type this, and I want to buy a K70 RGB (don't convince me to buy something else). The only problem is that I also want to upgrade my CPU to a Pentium G3258 and upgrade my GPU to a GTX 750 Ti. I don't know if I should drop one or buy them all. I'll decide using the results of the poll, thanks.

Hey guys I am looking for a new keyboard and would love some suggestions. I am currently using a Razer Blackwidow tournament addition (tenkeyless) with MX Blues and I am interested in MX Browns. I really like the tactile feel but I tend some times bottom out the keys and my typing can get fairly loud later in the evening while family is sleeping. I tried the reds from a friend and the feel just was not satisfying to me. So if any one can shoot some MX Brown suggestions my way i would greatly appreciate it. Looking for a 10 keyless keyboard. Backlighting is not needed but im open to suggestions Looking to spend no more than 100$ HALP MEH =]

Hello Community, i'm searching for a mechanical keyboard. I want to have Cherry MX Brown switches and (really important) media control keys (play/pause, next song, last song). My budget is around 100€ (115 - 130$). Hope there is a good and not too expensive one. Greetings

So I have been a standard Dell membrane keyboard user and gamer for over 15 years. Most of my gaming has been FPS (All iterations of CounterSrike, DOOM, Duke Nukem, etc) but I have done my share of MMORPG (Runescape, WoW) and a small bit of MOBA games (original warcraft/starcraft). I just recently took the plunge and purchased a Corsair K70 with Cherry MX Browns from NewEgg. I battled with myself internally for a LONG time trying to decide which switches to purchase and what keyboard would bring me the most "value." My initial thoughts were to go with the MX Reds but after I started (literally) poking around on my keyboard trying to quantify what I thought a linear, light switch would feel like, I came to the conclusion that 45 cN and no initial "bump" would just be far too light for what I am used to. The next logical progression was between MX Blacks (60 cN Linear) and MX Browns (~45 cN Tactile, non-clicky). Again, I felt like the 45 cN would feel just about right if there was an initial "bump" to get past and I had heard from some users of the Blacks/Greens that 60 cN was pretty stiff on some of the outside finger keys (reaching with the pinky). I knew that I didn't want the MX Blues for a few reasons. Reason absolute number 1 was the noise! I have heard streamers use their MX Blue keyboard on stream and it just seemed ungodly loud. This has no scientific basis, but it was definitely an observation I had made. The second reason was the hysteresis in the activation location. I (try to) feather the activation point in my keyboard when playing CS:GO and if the point where the key activates is different than when it de-activates, I felt that would really mess with my re-learning curve of movement. I also went back and forth on a 10keyless vs mini vs standard key setup board. The idea of a 10keyless seemed really cool at first, but when I sat down at my standard keyboard and imagined it being 3" narrower, it just seemed really cramped, so I went with a standard 104 key setup. Onto my impressions of not only the Corsair K70 but the MX Browns themselves: - The K70 is a solid keyboard. It feels extremely well built and has multiple tilt and height adjustments to fit everyone's desired feel. The elevation feet can be arranged in multiple ways and the wrist support is actually really comfortable and well designed. I had not used a wrist support before and am really happy with it. Lots of great extra functionality built into the board. All the media buttons, LED configs and brightness, volume, and the size is still reasonable. - The keys on the MX Brown seem really tall compared to a normal membrane style keyboard. There is a rather large gap between the tops of the keys in the middle row and the tops of the keys in the rows above and below. It definitely took some getting used to at first, but a few minutes and a quick online typing test gets you pretty acquainted with the heights and feels of the switches. - The MX Brown keys are NOT silent by any means! Which just reinforces my decision to stay away from the Blues, because if they are significantly louder than the Browns, I would be going insane. - The initial "bump" is hard to actually feel IMO. There is surely some initial resistance, but comparing what the switch SHOULD feel like when looking at the little .gif of the switch and what it actually feels like, the "bump" seems a little vague. This also reinforces my decision to stay away from the linear switches as if I thought this felt vague, I cant imagine how the super-light MX Reds would feel like. I will add to this if more stuff comes to mind, but please feel free to ask me any questions about the board. I know a lot of users are currently debating a mechanical keyboard and which switch to go with, so any information that I can provide can only help! -D

Hello everybody I am looking to upgrade to a mechanical keyboard. I did a little research and came to the conclusion that I wanted to go with Cherry MX Brown switches. I am looking for a keyboard with (preferably) customizable key backlighting and dedicated macro buttons. My budget is around ~€125,- but not limited to. Does anybody have suggestions? Thanks, Djallx

Hey guys! I'm a long time PC user and gamer, but I've never really gotten into the whole mechanical keyboard thing, but recently I've changed my mind. I'm looking for a good Cherry MX Brown keyboard (tactile bump, not super clicky) with backlighting (specifically blue). I really want the blue backlighting to match the rest of my build. I'm currently borrowing a friend's Corsair K70 MX Brown with Red LED backlighting, and it feels absolutely delightful. However, since the rest of my setup is some combination of black and silver with blue lights, having the glowing, red keyboard sitting there is really off putting. I've done some searching around, and there doesn't seem to be too many keyboards that fit my needs. I've considered just getting a K70 RGB, but seeing as I'd only really be using the blue backlighting for the most part, the RGB functionality would kind of be wasted (though it is true that it can adapt to match the color scheme of pretty much any setup). Some other specifications: Full 104 keys (so has arrow keys and a num pad) Regular key sizes (I don't want any shrunken keys) Preferably with a dedicated volume control (it would be nice, but it's not entirely necessary. I just really like the volume wheel on the K70) Not huge. I don't need any dedicated macro keys or anything. Just the normal array of keys. (Preferably less than 17 inches in width) Your opinions are much appreciated!

Hi Guys, I am looking for a Cherry MX Brown keyboard, but have no idea what to get. I have a price limit of £150 ($221.05), or lets say $200. I have been looking at Corsair and Logitech but don't know who else I should look at, any suggestions? I don't care at all for RGB as it's just a gimmick, I use my keyboard frequently for typing and gaming and I like plenty of tactile feedback which is why I have opted for MX Browns. If you know where I should look or just want to give me feedback on your keyboard it would all be greatly appreciated. I look forward to your helpful feedback and ideas! jimmad123

Post "http://www.tomshardware.com/news/msi-mechanical-keyboard-gaming-notebook,27991.html#xtor=RSS-998" Msi's new GT80 Titan host not only remarkable specs but a mechanical keyboard.... Yes I said mechanical. The laptop will use Cherry MX Brown switchs, to qoute Along with this awesome keyboard it will boast SteelSeries software - This laptop will feature the new Nvidia GTX 900M series of video cards, most likely(not 100%) a 980M So is this finally what you've been asking for? Sorry for the Re-post - I was half asleep :c (short night sleep + no coffee + 2 school tests + work = one tired me :c) Mods you are free to remove if deemed necessary. Enderman Gave links to the original's.

Today I just purchased the not so new keyboard because it was on sale. Rather than talking about the features and all the bells and whistles ( because you can obviously find that out on Linus's video ), I will take about my experience with the keyboard. First off, the o rings make the keyboard feel extremely mushy. They keys felt like they were membrane keys, rather than actual mechanical switches. I took out every keycap and removed the rings. These rings will never come back. Overall it feels great. To refute Beyonce, I like it but will not put a ring on it. The cherry mx brown feels amazing. They are extremely responsive and feels very light to press. The only draw back with light keys on my hand is that I might be accidentally pressing another key. I did not feel a dramatic change from the reds to browns. IDK its just me. The layout of the keyboard is nice. No sins have been committed because of the correct qwerty layout. Long shift, back and proper enter. Not sure if it is just mine but when I press shift with my ring finger , it it feels like I haven't buttomed out and that it wouldn't let me go further. The lighting on this keyboard isn't that special as it only has four brightness level. The LEDs are white but I was hoping that Logitech put blue or red rather than pure white. ( Personal preference ). The wrist rest that came with the keyboard did not help with my typing experience. I was better off without the wrist rest. It made my hand fall and slide down. Hoped it had rubber coating and bumpy surfaces like the wrist rest from the k70. On to media keys and what not. There are media keys that aren't part of the F keys. Those keys however are not mechanical though. With these keys you can press play, pause, fast forward backwards mmute and a audio scroll wheel. For the price ninety dollars after tax, I am glad to sasy that this keyboard is worth the investment. This gaming keyboard is great and unique among the other keyboards. The included o rings are a nice feature however it would've been nice if there was a seperate model that does not have any o rings included. The media keys are nice so I don't have to press function f4 f2 , etyc .

First off i know i want MX Brown switches. What i need help with is choosing the right keyboard. I have narrowed it down to two, Corsair K70 or the Ducky Shine 3 i know the ducky is kind of the obvious choice, but the K70 has a lot more value like the wrist etc. any help would be awesome.

I know it's all preference but which would you suggest for a " first mechanical keyboard " I'm really debating on getting a cooler master quick fire TK with blue or browns or even reds just wondering which feel the most delightful in gaming mostly I'd say I do 65% gaming 35% webserfing and document typing any feedback is great

Hello fellow users of this forum. My mother has been using an awful keyboard at work for quite some time and i am thinking of buying her a new one for her birthday. Would you guys please leave some suggestions of some good keyboards. The requirements are: hopefully <$100 AUD (120 AUD absolute max) Mechanical Tenkeyless with the arrow keys (basically the layout of the CM STORM Quickfire Rapid (http://gaming.coolermaster.com/en/products/keyboards/quickfirerapidred/)) Nothing fancy shmancy, just a keyboard that works (backlight, led, fancy perks are NOT NECESSARY) and is built well Cheryy MX Browns It would be EXTREMELY appreciated if you guys could leave some suggestions down below. I have done some research into the topic but I also want to hear the opinions of you guys on this matter -----ZAKWAK-----

Does anyone know where I can get a Corsair K70 with cherry MX brown switches in the UK? Im aware they've stopped manufacturing them to make way for the rgb backlit KBs but they aren't due out for at least another few months. Suggestions for other MX Brown keyboards would be appreciated if I cannot locate a K70, Thanks.

Click picture to get more information of the Ducky website. Why did I bought it? I bought this Ducky Zero for a couple of reasons. I wanted an orange backlit keyboard, MX browns, US international layout and good build quality. This one had this all and came in at a very good price. It was very hard for me to find a keyboard in the Netherlands or Belgium with all these conditions. Luckly I found 2 options. Ducky Shine 3 or the Zero. The Shine 3 was a lot more expensive. Almost double the price for me compared to the Zero. So I decided after a while to get the Zero. Packaging. I ordered this keyboard at Banggood.com. While the site has a very hilarious name, the pricing is as well very hilarious. Free shipping to Belgium, wich was a nice touch. It arrived very much on time, only 5 working days till it got here.

I would appreciate some feedback on my mouse and keyboard choices please. What I am looking for in a keyboard: Tactile but non-clicky keys (Brown, Clear) Dedicated volume and few media keys Clean look, nothing over-the-top Less Macro keys, the better Backlighting Wrist-rest would be nice Standard (With Numpad) I plan to buy: Corsair Vengeance K70 - Brown Keys What I am looking for in a mouse: Great sensor but also has a reasonable DPI Clean look (Not too many buttons/designs/logos) Palm grip compatible I plan to buy: Mionix NAOS 8200 Thanks in advance.