Keyboard advice.

[Gin N Rum 5454]

So I was wondering what are the important properties to look out for in a keyboard. I am slowly remaster my setup to get high end parts that are most importantly, best in functionality, and secondly, that I like aesthetically. I plan is for this setup to last a minimum of 7 years.

Anyway I am looking to upgrade my keyboard now and looking for recommendations and any advice you guys might have.

 

A few requirements:
I don't want a mechanical keyboard, gets picked up by mics easily.

I'd prefer a full length keyboard, not those mini ones that don't have a keypad.

A metal one would be nice as I like the feel of them.

I like RGB keyboards or those painted ones where, for example, most of the keys of silver but some have a nice red paint to them. If that makes sense

 

Thanks in advance for any advice and recommendations given.

Let me know if you have any questions for me or anything.

[SpookyCitrus]

What's your budget?

 

I'd honestly go custom with your requirements. Keychron has some nice options. Anything with Gateron Yellow switches and a metal base would be up your alley, while Gateron Yellows are mechanical switches they're pretty quite and some of the smoothest typing switches I've ever used.

[Gin N Rum 5454]

5 minutes ago, SpookyCitrus said:

What's your budget?

 

I'd honestly go custom with your requirements. Keychron has some nice options. Anything with Gateron Yellow switches and a metal base would be up your alley, while Gateron Yellows are mechanical switches they're pretty quite and some of the smoothest typing switches I've ever used.

£130 but I honestly don't mind saving up to get the best of the best

[Gin N Rum 5454]

6 minutes ago, SpookyCitrus said:

What's your budget?

 

I'd honestly go custom with your requirements. Keychron has some nice options. Anything with Gateron Yellow switches and a metal base would be up your alley, while Gateron Yellows are mechanical switches they're pretty quite and some of the smoothest typing switches I've ever used.

And thanks for advice, to be honest a custom keyboard never entered my mind but that sounds like a great idea.

[Gin N Rum 5454]

25 minutes ago, SpookyCitrus said:

What's your budget?

 

I'd honestly go custom with your requirements. Keychron has some nice options. Anything with Gateron Yellow switches and a metal base would be up your alley, while Gateron Yellows are mechanical switches they're pretty quite and some of the smoothest typing switches I've ever used.

Those keychron ones look plastic

[SpookyCitrus]

1 minute ago, Gin N Rum 5454 said:

Those keychron ones look plastic

They have both plastic and metal options(you need to specifically select the metal version in the options), it also depends on the type of finish/color you get. Keep in mind the pictures also do not do them justice. They're going to look different/better in person. 

[Cyberwolf]

https://steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3-tkl

I believe this is metal i daily drive one of its other versions (with the numpad)

[Gin N Rum 5454]

9 minutes ago, SpookyCitrus said:

They have both plastic and metal options(you need to specifically select the metal version in the options), it also depends on the type of finish/color you get. Keep in mind the pictures also do not do them justice. They're going to look different/better in person. 

So I just watched a video on custom built keyboard and I know a bit more about keyboards now.

I think the important thing to me is to get one that is practically already made that has "linear" switches so that it feels smooth and then just buy some metal keycaps and replace them. Are there websites that sell keycaps and maybe ones that allow you to chose what colours for the keys (kinda like how cablemod allows you to chose custom cables and what colours they are)

[Gin N Rum 5454]

7 minutes ago, Cyberwolf said:

https://steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3-tkl

I believe this is metal i daily drive one of its other versions (with the numpad)

Ooh that first image looks really nice!

[Gin N Rum 5454]

10 minutes ago, Cyberwolf said:

https://steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3-tkl

I believe this is metal i daily drive one of its other versions (with the numpad)

Could I get a steelseries keyboard and just replace the keycaps with custom ones?

[rx560]

2 minutes ago, Gin N Rum 5454 said:

Could I get a steelseries keyboard and just replace the keycaps with custom ones?

yes (as long as they dont use propietary mounted keycaps for some reason, i have only seen this on membrane or logitech keyboards tho)

[Cyberwolf]

2 minutes ago, Gin N Rum 5454 said:

Could I get a steelseries keyboard and just replace the keycaps with custom ones?

unfortunately with apex 3 no but the apex pro is pretty good it’s aluminum but is mechanical

https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-tkl-2023