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eggplants
post Jun 30 2020, 03:21 PM

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Hi all, a newbie here hoping to get some advice from the mechkeyboard community here. Looking to replace my stock desktop keyboard i got long ago with a new one and interested in looking for a mechanical one for a better typing experience. Usage mainly for long hours daily use on for work; not much of a gamer, but enjoy once in a while casual gaming.
With my limited research for the past week and also testing out some keyboards in some retail stores, I really like Razers keyboard such as the Huntsman Elite (for its typing, dedicated media control/knob, and comfy palmerst); however its way above my budget, so have looked at alternatives.

My preferences:
- Full-size keyboard with Numpad
- Dedicated media/extra keys, a volume knob would be a bonus
- Future switch swapping if possible (although not a must, as I'm not sure if I would get into the whole upgrading in future or not, but allowing it would be good)
- Single colour LED lighting (not a fan of multicoloured lighting)
- Budget rm300

Initially thought the Logitech G610 fit my choice and found it selling for rm300, but then i did find out about Redragon keyboards and the K586-Pro looked like a good alternative with bonuses (extra macro keys, includes palm rest, and switches can be changed in future(?), and selling for under rm300 ). Corsair keyboards also looked interesting but look like its all above my budget and Redragon looks like the cheaper version of them.

Which do you guys think would be better? Is Redragon a reliable brand as I don't see it mentioned as much here? Is there other alternatives you would recommend?

This post has been edited by eggplants: Jun 30 2020, 03:22 PM
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post Jul 1 2020, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(GRexer @ Jun 30 2020, 04:26 PM)
Redragon typically uses Outemu switches, and their "hot swap" are typically for Outemu switches only which have a smaller pin size and isn't compatible with switches of other brands. Also, Outemu switches seem to tend to develop chattering earlier than other brands, but other than that, I would say Redragon might be "better" in that you can still learn to tune your board since it's hot-swap, and it typically uses a standard ANSI layout if you want to venture down the keycap path too.

In terms of fitting your criteria, the Redragon:
thumbsup.gif  Full-size keyboard with Numpad
thumbsup.gif  Dedicated media/extra keys, a volume knob would be a bonus
thumbsup.gif  Future switch swapping if possible (although not a must, as I'm not sure if I would get into the whole upgrading in future or not, but allowing it would be good)
excl.gif Single colour LED lighting (not a fan of multicoloured lighting) [Basically because typically RGB have issues with displaying proper white lighting]
thumbsup.gif  Budget rm300

If you're looking for a reliable keyboard to use without doing anything else (coz there's really nothing much you can do other than tune the stabilisers) to it, the G610 seems like a decent choice that fits your criteria. The only issue with it is a VERY non-standard layout and getting replacement keycaps for it might be a little difficult, especially that flipping 5.75U spacebar that nobody else uses.

In terms of fitting your criteria, the Logitech:
thumbsup.gif  Full-size keyboard with Numpad
thumbsup.gif  Dedicated media/extra keys, a volume knob would be a bonus
excl.gif  Future switch swapping if possible (although not a must, as I'm not sure if I would get into the whole upgrading in future or not, but allowing it would be good)
thumbsup.gif  Single colour LED lighting (not a fan of multicoloured lighting)
thumbsup.gif  Budget rm300
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thanks! still can't quite decide, but leaning towards the redragon for now. but also still looking at others; such as Tecware Spectre Pro, Ajazz Ak60 or even the Keychron K4 (even though no media/volumne/macro, the sleek look is enticing!)

This post has been edited by eggplants: Jul 1 2020, 11:56 AM

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