Mechanical keyboard under $35?

[Hamface55]

Hello,

 

I am looking for a good mechanical keyboard for under $35. Any recommendations? I was thinking about getting one of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DKWQB1B/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A31EB2346J2IX0&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DGBRGDV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A5DH81C821W8U&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GLCYGFY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2YG2WVMMD1BTL&psc=1

[jiyeon]

Out of the three, I suggest the E-Element one. I've used an E-Element Z-88 keyboard before, I bought it for like £40 off Amazon, came with Outemu Blue switches which are cloned Cherry MX blue switches, it was a solid keyboard for the price.

 

I do want to note however, that spending this little on a mechanical keyboard is going to become an issue for long-term usage, as my E-Element Z-88 ran into key registering issues and inconsistencies in key presses, so I ditched it. It was fun to use to get into mechanical keyboards though.

[Princess Luna]

"Good/Mechanical" and "Cheap" don't really go along well with each other.

 

At this price point either 3 of them are much the same thing, and I personally wouldn't waste my 35 bucks on them, I'd wait having 100 and get an actual decent mechanical keyboard that will last for years while providing superior experience.

[r2724r16]

No point in wasting money on a cheap/fake mechanical keyboard, save up another $30 and get a decent keyboard with real Cherry MX switches. 

[shapeshiftinglizard]

If you're in the US, they you can get a used IBM Model M, which is very good for typing, but some gamers don't like it (hysteresis, only 2-key rollover, etc). You can also buy other used boards, especially if you're willing to do some maintenance work. I don't recommend buying a busted-up Alps board, unless you're willing to spend even more on new switches by Matias (and willing to deal with the fact that Matias switches only work with SMD LEDs).

[b emoji]

None, maybe try going to the recycling centre and find some older keyboards, I've found white alps omni-keys and bigfoots in good condition. 

[b emoji]

6 hours ago, r2724r16 said:

No point in wasting money on a cheap/fake mechanical keyboard, save up another $30 and get a decent keyboard with real Cherry MX switches. 

 

Why Cherry MX, there the most overrated switch ever, get something like gaterons. 

[geo3]

39 minutes ago, b emoji said:

Why Cherry MX, there the most overrated switch ever, get something like gaterons. 

They're not bad. Pretty middle of the road. But you are right that people grossly overestimate their quality just because they're "original" and everything else are "clones"  They can get pretty good if you are willing to mod. One of my keyboard is using MX Clears that have been lubed and spring swapped. They are almost as smooth as, and noticeably more tactile than Zealios. 

 

@Hamface55

Red Dragon is probably the best ultra cheep mechanical keyboard. 

https://www.amazon.com/Keyboard-Mechanical-Redragon-Illuminated-ABS-Metal/dp/B016M91SS0/ref=sr_1_4

https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B016MAK38U/ref=sr_1_3

[DrDerp]

16 hours ago, shapeshiftinglizard said:

If you're in the US, they you can get a used IBM Model M, which is very good for typing, but some gamers don't like it (hysteresis, only 2-key rollover, etc). You can also buy other used boards, especially if you're willing to do some maintenance work. I don't recommend buying a busted-up Alps board, unless you're willing to spend even more on new switches by Matias (and willing to deal with the fact that Matias switches only work with SMD LEDs).

I wish I could find a Model M that cheap where I live. I'm in the Midwest and I can't find any anywhere, I've been looking for a nice typing keyboard for a while.