No name mech keyboards

[partypanda64]

who here has experience with no name mechanical keyboard manufacturer's. Are they safe to buy? Are they any good? How long will they last? 

[spartaman64]

depends on what keys they have an kailh mech keyboard will last about as long as a membrane one

[partypanda64]

4 minutes ago, spartaman64 said:

depends on what keys they have an kailh mech keyboard will last about as long as a membrane one

I'm mostly talking about keyboards with cherry mx switches, but are from no name brands like this one.

[MattBoxer]

5 minutes ago, partypanda64 said:

I'm mostly talking about keyboards with cherry mx switches, but are from no name brands like this one.

They are not cherry switches, they are kalih ones.

 

EDIT: Kalih switches are knock-off / clones of cherry switches so they look exactly he same apart from the logo.

[KaminKevCrew]

Generally, the only REALLY bad Kailh switches, from what I've heard, are the Razer ones. Honestly, I'd rather buy a board with Gateron or Matias switches, over just about every other alternative out there (aside from certain, and very rare vintage alps switches.)

[Tieox]

On this topic, in the UK what retailers stock basic cheap mechanical keyboards? would not mind a basic one for when travelling about to clients.

[EslyteMedia]

On 7/12/2016 at 10:58 AM, partypanda64 said:

I'm mostly talking about keyboards with cherry mx switches, but are from no name brands like this one.

I believe that as long as the switches are of high quality they will last a long time. But a metal backplate and good keycaps can help extend the life of a mechanical keyboard. From my best guess, this device would last anywhere from 1-2 years. 

 

Thank you for consideration and have a good day.