Mechanical keyboard recommendations

[MoonlightSylv]

So my current Razer BlackWidow 2014 is starting to get old, some of the keys have lost their clickyness and it kinda bothers me.

 

What I want:

• Blue switches
• RGB preferred but not required
• Under $100 USD if possible
• Preferably has numpad but not required
• Something that will last a decent amount of time

 

Thanks in advance!

[PorkishPig]

4 minutes ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

So my current Razer BlackWidow 2014 is starting to get old, some of the keys have lost their clickyness and it kinda bothers me.

 

What I want:

• Blue switches
• RGB preferred but not required
• Under $100 USD if possible
• Preferably has numpad but not required
• Something that will last a decent amount of time

 

Thanks in advance!

2

I'd suggest taking a look at the Corsair STRAFE or Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L.

[MoonlightSylv]

4 minutes ago, Homeless Pineapple said:

I'd suggest taking a look at the Corsair STRAFE or Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L.

Is there anything a little cheaper you would recommend?

[Wolther]

Corsair has a refurbished section on their website. Maybe I got lucky with mine, but my k70 I picked up for like $70 is still working perfectly and came looking and feeling brand new. I know people don’t like that route but it’s a good budget route imo

[PorkishPig]

5 minutes ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

Is there anything a little cheaper you would recommend?

I've really only looked at premium mechanical keyboards ($120+) as of late. I've tried both these keyboards at my local Micro Center when shopping for my Corsair K70, so I can personally vouch for them. Any other keyboards I could list I've never actually used. By the way, a non-RGB Corsair STRAFE costs around $86.99.

[Bananasplit_00]

Get something used and use the saved money on new key caps or whatever. I haven't found it too hard to find pretty un used ones for ~€50

[Dogsparky]

11 minutes ago, Homeless Pineapple said:

I've really only looked at premium mechanical keyboards ($120+) as of late. I've tried both these keyboards at my local Micro Center when shopping for my Corsair K70, so I can personally vouch for them. Any other keyboards I could list I've never actually used. By the way, a non-RGB Corsair STRAFE costs around $86.99.

70 dollars on bestbuy.com too

[LienusLateTips]

Corsair Refurb (on their website), G. Skill KM 780, Masterkeys Pro M/L, there are some Tesoro/Rosewill ones too I think.

[Bcat00]

Lol, i love how there's no mention of a razor keyboard.

Just had mine die 4 weeks ago after 5 months of use so stay away!!

[Noyu]

Try to see if you can find the Rantopad MXX RGB.

• Blue switches - you CAN get them in Gateron Blues
• RGB preferred but not required - is RGB
• Under $100 USD if possible - should be around 80$ or less
• Preferably has numpad but not required - sadly it's TKL
• Something that will last a decent amount of time - eh haha

[Jessop]

Razer Blackwidow V2 - Brilliant keyboard !- Way better key switches than the 2014 version and quality is up there with the best  - you cannot go wrong with the new

Razer Blackwidow V2

I own both the 2014 Blackwidow with Green Switches ( Khail )and the new Blackwidow V2 - Green switches ( Greetech )

the new V2 is worth every cent - Absolutely loving the new Green switches - it's taken the keyboard right up there with the best !

 

Also recommend having a look at the Corsair K70 Lux RBG - Great keyboard all round

[HumdrumPenguin]

Take a look at Cooler Master Masterkeys Pro. They have in different sizes, with RGB, and use MX switches only (blue included as you asked for). Check their website for all models. Unfortunately, the price and what you want do not match. You either have to give up on RGB or mechanical switches.