Looking for new TKL Mechanical Keyboard

[Electric_Spark]

So I'm currently shopping for a new mechanical keyboard. My current keyboard keyboard is a Redragon K578 (Cherry MX Brown Equivalent) and considering I paid $60 for it I've been very impressed, but I want something a little nicer with some more features.

 

I am looking for a keyboard with Cherry MX Brown or equivalent switches, and TKL design. Ideally is also wireless. My mouse and headset are also Logitech and I like them both, so I'm interested in maybe a Logitech keyboard.

 

I currently am looking at 2 main option, but I'm looking for suggestions/thoughts on these or other boards I may like. The Logitech G915 TKL and the Logitech PRO X. For the G915, I love that it is wireless and dedicated macro keys, as well as a volume wheel. Wireless is a big plus. The downside for me is I'm a bit hesitant of the low profile design. For the G PRO X, I would buy this keyboard in a heartbeat if it were wireless. Lack of macros and wheel I can deal with, but I'd really like wireless.

 

Any thoughts on these boards or recommendations of others? Thanks.

[MarvintheParrot]

1 minute ago, Electric_Spark said:

So I'm currently shopping for a new mechanical keyboard. My current keyboard keyboard is a Redragon K578 (Cherry MX Brown Equivalent) and considering I paid $60 for it I've been very impressed, but I want something a little nicer with some more features.

 

I am looking for a keyboard with Cherry MX Brown or equivalent switches, and TKL design. Ideally is also wireless. My mouse and headset are also Logitech and I like them both, so I'm interested in maybe a Logitech keyboard.

 

I currently am looking at 2 main option, but I'm looking for suggestions/thoughts on these or other boards I may like. The Logitech G915 TKL and the Logitech PRO X. For the G915, I love that it is wireless and dedicated macro keys, as well as a volume wheel. Wireless is a big plus. The downside for me is I'm a bit hesitant of the low profile design. For the G PRO X, I would buy this keyboard in a heartbeat if it were wireless. Lack of macros and wheel I can deal with, but I'd really like wireless.

 

Any thoughts on these boards or recommendations of others? Thanks.

I suggest the G.skill km360. It's not from Logitech, but its still great. LTT+ Tech source made reviews of it and its only $50. However, its not wireless.

[Electric_Spark]

2 minutes ago, jsugarman2005 said:

I suggest the G.skill km360. It's not from Logitech, but its still great. LTT+ Tech source made reviews of it and its only $50. However, its not wireless.

Not a bad choice. My bad though, I forgot to mention I would like RGB.

 

[ProBottler]

7 hours ago, Electric_Spark said:

So I'm currently shopping for a new mechanical keyboard. My current keyboard keyboard is a Redragon K578 (Cherry MX Brown Equivalent) and considering I paid $60 for it I've been very impressed, but I want something a little nicer with some more features.

 

I am looking for a keyboard with Cherry MX Brown or equivalent switches, and TKL design. Ideally is also wireless. My mouse and headset are also Logitech and I like them both, so I'm interested in maybe a Logitech keyboard.

 

I currently am looking at 2 main option, but I'm looking for suggestions/thoughts on these or other boards I may like. The Logitech G915 TKL and the Logitech PRO X. For the G915, I love that it is wireless and dedicated macro keys, as well as a volume wheel. Wireless is a big plus. The downside for me is I'm a bit hesitant of the low profile design. For the G PRO X, I would buy this keyboard in a heartbeat if it were wireless. Lack of macros and wheel I can deal with, but I'd really like wireless.

 

Any thoughts on these boards or recommendations of others? Thanks.

Where are you going to buy the keyboard from and what is your budget?
Also do you want to try something that has more tactility than Cherry MX Brown?

 

[MarvintheParrot]

10 hours ago, Electric_Spark said:

Not a bad choice. My bad though, I forgot to mention I would like RGB.

 

Ah yes, the RGB. The G915 is a great choice, the only thing is that it has low profile switches. So if you want a real mechanical keyboard feel then you may want to look somewhere else. Also I'm not sure if Logitech makes their own switches so I would just watch some reviews on it and make sure that it's actually a good keyboard. From what I've seen, it is. The G Pro is a great keyboard I think.

[ProBottler]

16 minutes ago, jsugarman2005 said:

Ah yes, the RGB. The G915 is a great choice, the only thing is that it has low profile switches. So if you want a real mechanical keyboard feel then you may want to look somewhere else. Also I'm not sure if Logitech makes their own switches so I would just watch some reviews on it and make sure that it's actually a good keyboard. From what I've seen, it is. The G Pro is a great keyboard I think.

From the top down look of the GL switches it looks like a rebadged Kailh Choc Low Profile series.

That should give you and OP more reviews.

Also those still retains the mechanical feel tbh

[Electric_Spark]

13 hours ago, jsugarman2005 said:

Ah yes, the RGB. The G915 is a great choice, the only thing is that it has low profile switches. So if you want a real mechanical keyboard feel then you may want to look somewhere else. Also I'm not sure if Logitech makes their own switches so I would just watch some reviews on it and make sure that it's actually a good keyboard. From what I've seen, it is. The G Pro is a great keyboard I think.

So as someone who hates membrane and laptop keyboards would you you not recommend the g915? I saw the LTT review and he said it was nearly the same as a mechical keyboard as far as feel.

[ProBottler]

6 hours ago, Electric_Spark said:

So as someone who hates membrane and laptop keyboards would you you not recommend the g915? I saw the LTT review and he said it was nearly the same as a mechical keyboard as far as feel.

I would not recommend the G915 based on the fact that you can get the Keychron K8 with hotswappable switch capabilities but cheaper than the G915: https://www.keychron.com/collections/keyboard/products/keychron-k8-tenkeyless-wireless-mechanical-keyboard?variant=32018252824665.

There is also the Drop CTRL for 160 usd and it comes with a better tactile switch options than the G915, although it doesnt have a wireless option: https://drop.com/buy/drop-ctrl-mechanical-keyboard.

For a solidly built Cherry MX only board you can look at options from Varmillo and Durgod. Here is an example, the Durgod K320: https://www.amazon.com/DURGOD-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-Interface/dp/B078H3WPHM

I don't think that the G915's low profile Kailh Choc rebadge switches will feel "less mechanical" than your typical full size Cherry MX Brown for example

Edited November 26, 2020 by ProBottler
Forgot to actually answer the question

[MarvintheParrot]

15 hours ago, Electric_Spark said:

So as someone who hates membrane and laptop keyboards would you you not recommend the g915? I saw the LTT review and he said it was nearly the same as a mechical keyboard as far as feel.

Yes, but the g915 is not TKL and its $250 USD!!! For that you can probably get one of the best TKL keyboards out there, the DROP CTRL, I have it (I got it used) and its MSRP is $200. Its insane in all areas and just a good pick for anyone for any occasion. Plus its has lots of RGB.

[seon123]

1 hour ago, jsugarman2005 said:

$250 USD!!! For that you can probably get one of the best TKL keyboards out there, the DROP CTRL

Well..... no. I see you haven't entered the rabbit hole yet :3 Prices extend way further up, and the keyboards get nicer as well

[MarvintheParrot]

4 hours ago, seon123 said:

Well..... no. I see you haven't entered the rabbit hole yet :3 Prices extend way further up, and the keyboards get nicer as well

Yeah I know they get farther up, but your right, Im just entering the rabbit hole, but for a pre-build mechanical keyboard, the DROP CTRL is really nice. Plus it's hot swap-able.