Difficult Choice...

[GG_PC_Fanatic]

So im on the hunt for a solid 60% Keyboard and i narrowed it down to 3 Choices:

 

Durgod Venus

Ducky Mecha Mini

(New) Razer Huntsman Mini

 

I need:

 

60% Layout (ANSI)

Detachable USB-C

Great RGB with Puddig Caps (buying them separately)

Solid aluminium Construction and heavy board

good switches (Gateron or Kailh)

(The manufacturer of the venus told me that the venus will have hot-swap so ill wait for that)

 

So yeah thats about it.

 

If you have ideas write the down...

 

THX

 

[gloop]

2 hours ago, GG_PC_Fanatic said:

Gateron or Kailh

Ducky only comes with cherry iirc. 

The Razer comes with their own custom switches as well iirc. 
 

Have you looked at the GMMK compact?

[GG_PC_Fanatic]

1 hour ago, gloop said:

Ducky only comes with cherry iirc. 

The Razer comes with their own custom switches as well iirc. 
 

Have you looked at the GMMK compact?

Yes, but im not impressed by the build quality..... plastic base is a no go for me....

[Eschew]

Hey there. Just wanted to point some things out.

1 hour ago, GG_PC_Fanatic said:

Yes, but im not impressed by the build quality..... plastic base is a no go for me....

5 hours ago, GG_PC_Fanatic said:

Solid aluminium Construction and heavy board

Gateron or Kailh

5 hours ago, GG_PC_Fanatic said:

Durgod Venus

Ducky Mecha Mini

(New) Razer Huntsman Mini

• Durgod x HK Venus: Cherry MX, Gateron, and Kailh BOX switches for default switch options. Current boards are not hot-swappable, AFAIK. Weighs ≈816 g (≈1.8 lbs).
• Ducky Mecha Mini: Cherry MXs for default switch options. Weighs ≈827 g (≈1.8 lbs).
• Razer Huntsman Mini: Optical switches, likely only compatible with other Razer optical switches. Definitely not compatible with Gateron/Kailh mechanical switches. Aluminum faceplate, plastic base. Lightest of the bunch, at ≈450 g (≈1 lb).
• The GMMK (Compact, Customizable): Gateron and Kailh BOX switches for default switch options. Black/White Aura PBT pudding keycaps alternative keycap option. Comes with Micro USB/USB Type-C connector, but can be swapped out for a Micro USB/USB Type-C connector. Weighs ≈771 g (≈1.7 lb).

Cost-wise, I think the most effective route would be to heed @gloop's suggestion and get the GMMK. The default options available to the customizable GMMK checks off the majority of your criteria, while the other three keyboards (Durgod, Ducky, Razer) involve purchasing and replacing its switches and/or keycaps to meet your standards. As a happy owner of the GMMK (TKL), I can attest to the sturdy build quality of the board.

 

Ultimately, though, it's your money and your decision what to do with it.

[Dat Guy]

On 7/15/2020 at 2:26 PM, GG_PC_Fanatic said:

If you have ideas write the down...

https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/

[GoldenFlame3721]

On 7/15/2020 at 8:26 AM, GG_PC_Fanatic said:

So im on the hunt for a solid 60% Keyboard and i narrowed it down to 3 Choices:

 

Durgod Venus

Ducky Mecha Mini

(New) Razer Huntsman Mini

 

I need:

 

60% Layout (ANSI)

Detachable USB-C

Great RGB with Puddig Caps (buying them separately)

Solid aluminium Construction and heavy board

good switches (Gateron or Kailh)

(The manufacturer of the venus told me that the venus will have hot-swap so ill wait for that)

 

So yeah thats about it.

 

If you have ideas write the down...

 

THX

 

Durgod is coming out with a venus hotswap? That will blow the gmmk compact out of the water, I think I will wait for that to come out as well. Any idea on when it's coming out? I had the ducky mecha mini and, did not like the floating keycap design (coming from a g pro), the space key and the shift key stabilizer were wobbly as hell, the case ping was very audible, and last but certainly not least, I picked cherry mx blacks thinking they would sound like cherry vintage blacks which I now know are two almost completely different switches, the new mx blacks are scratchy and very heavy on the bottom out, which I dislike. Ended up returning the ducky and was gonna pull the trigger on a durgod venus with gat yellows and spray lube them, gmmk compact caught my eye because of the hotswap pcb. Durgod venus hotswap seems like the best of both worlds. 

[Dr0y]

I have the gmmk and got some gateron yellow ... real nice to type on ... they are smooth ... quite light but the 2mm throw is a bit long for me ...