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#1) they are not using standard layout. (same goes to the other famous brand names that is not using standard layout such as Corsair, Logitech, Steelseries..)

#2) the quality build is not on par with the money you are paying. (though it's a bit subjective on this, despite them using cheaper quality stuff, they find ways to make it look or feel quality.)

#3) they use cheap products (eg, using Kailh switch maker for their new series, Kailh previously has notorious reputation of inconsistency and stem breaking issue.) and market them as top quality products and all the FANBOYS worships it.

#4) because of the FANBOYS and #1, there's fragmentation among mkb users with standard layout and non-standard layout, group buys for keycaps are a tad difficult to reach MOQ or reach high volume for cheaper cost.

Standard Layout and Non-Standard Layout

Standard Layout


Standard Winkeyless or WKL layout


"Gaming" or Non-standard layout


Example of a keycaps groupbuy


Most of the newer keycaps set from groupbuys will allow a non-standard layout to change all the keys except for the spacebar.
still waiting for the day where 6.5u and 6u spacebars are included in every groupbuy.

however, do note that this is only important to those who likes to change keycaps. if you won't get bored with the same original keycaps even after the wasd's font fades away, or don't mind changing a keycaps set with an unmatching spacebar, or don't mind using the universal black translucent keycaps from maxkeyboard.com. (i haven't update myself on the availability of universal keycaps, this is the only company i know who sells a full universal aftermarket keycaps set.)

IMHO, if razer uses standard layout for their keyboards, you'll see more razer mkb users here.
that will be true for me, because if razer actually uses standard layout, my first mkb would've been a razer and not ducky shine 2.  #ConfessionOfAMKBUser
this is my own opinion towards why i didn't choose/like razer's keyboard (or any other gaming keyboard), it may or may not be the same for others.

i did manage to try razer bw chroma with razer's green switch aka razer new clicky switch. i was actually quite excited to try it out when i was handed that board for cable repair.
there's still inconsistency across the whole board but that's not too bad. only thing that bothers me is the mushy clickiness, but i think that's a sacrifice in order for a lower actuation point.
having said all that, i'm still eager to try out razer's orange switch