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Maxieos
post Dec 12 2025, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(babylon52281 @ Dec 12 2025, 05:25 PM)
AULA F108 PRO
https://aulagear.com/products/aula-f108-pro
for budget option

otherwise splash ur money on GMMK, Keychron, Razer stuff
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Keychron too expensive , actually not for gaming much , just on office typing , need number pad.
The Aula F108 only 6 months warranty which I feel a bit too unpractical and base on China warranty.
At least with 1 year , logitech 3 Years even for cheap keyboard.
Heard comment on poor packing without a single bubble wrap and fail switch.If fail few switch only, I don't think they will honor an exchange.

Can recommend some non MKB full size keyboard with Bluetooth wireless even though this is MKB thread ? Sorry for asking too much , really hard to search.notworthy.gif thanks
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post Dec 13 2025, 05:12 AM

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My 4th keeb is here, Monsgeek M1 v5. Got it at discounted price below RM250.

First time using a keeb that doesn't need screws for the casing.

Will be changing out the switch and keycaps later on. Still deciding between Akko Rosewood and Vertex v1.


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post Dec 13 2025, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 12 2025, 10:51 PM)
Keychron too expensive , actually not for gaming much , just on office typing , need number pad.
The Aula F108 only 6 months warranty which I feel a bit too unpractical and base on China warranty.
At least with 1 year , logitech 3 Years even for cheap keyboard.
Heard comment on poor packing without a single bubble wrap and fail switch.If fail few switch only, I don't think they will honor an exchange.

Can recommend some non MKB full size keyboard with Bluetooth wireless even though this is MKB thread ? Sorry for asking too much , really hard to search.notworthy.gif thanks
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Yeah sorry cant make any reco for membrane type keeb, I guessing the usual brands: logitech, steel series, might have them. The benefit of mech keeb is the replacement of switches if they spoil.
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post Dec 15 2025, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(babylon52281 @ Dec 13 2025, 06:00 PM)
Yeah sorry cant make any reco for membrane type keeb, I guessing the usual brands: logitech, steel series, might have them. The benefit of mech keeb is the replacement of switches if they spoil.
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So there is not even 1 membrane keyboard out there that support Bluetooth and wireless dongle ?
But there is no mech keeb full size with prefer standard colour.

Another question is Which type of keyboard able to set Initial Pressure , Actuation Force , Bottom-Out Force on the software ?
There is a Aula keyboard also the same look prefer but I am not familiar with the key switch press.
It pre fix with this type of switch.
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Can explain a bit because what I see here I will accidentally trigger other side of the keypress because it's too sensitive.Is there a way to customize it have a 45 gf min 45±8 gf ? so it wouldn't accidentally press ? Change spring ? I don't want to spend to change the entire key switch.

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post Dec 15 2025, 01:14 PM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 15 2025, 10:38 AM)
So there is not even 1 membrane keyboard out there that support Bluetooth and wireless dongle ?
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Got, he didn't say don't have. As he said, try the usual brands. Most folks here are not interested so we wouldn't be able to recommend one to you.


QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 15 2025, 10:38 AM)
Another question is Which type of keyboard able to set Initial Pressure ,  Actuation Force , Bottom-Out Force on the software ?
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Closest thing to that would be keyboards that use magnetically-adjustable switches. Considering that you don't want to spend money replacing individual switches - it's probably a type of keyboard you would never spend your money on.

QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 15 2025, 10:38 AM)
Can explain a bit because what I see here I will accidentally trigger other side of the keypress because it's too sensitive.Is there a way to customize it have a 45 gf min 45±8 gf ? so it wouldn't accidentally press ? Change spring ? I don't want to spend to change the entire key switch.
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You need to look through reviews of springs with a force curve that suits you. Sounds like you want a spring with a slow force curve. Easy way is to just go with a switch with a heavier spring, or a stiff tactile bump, maybe even a clicky.
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QUOTE(niakulah @ Dec 15 2025, 01:14 PM)
Got, he didn't say don't have. As he said, try the usual brands. Most folks here are not interested so we wouldn't be able to recommend one to you.
Closest thing to that would be keyboards that use magnetically-adjustable switches. Considering that you don't want to spend money replacing individual switches  - it's probably a type of keyboard you would never spend your money on.
You need to look through reviews of springs with a force curve that suits you. Sounds like you want a spring with a slow force curve. Easy way is to just go with a switch with a heavier spring, or a stiff tactile bump, maybe even a clicky.
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I understand since it's a mechanical keyboard thread , asking non for membrane isn't that appropriate.
What I want is the actuation force , such as when I pressing the key , I need at lease 40% only register a keypress.The reason is sometimes I press the next key accidentally and it trigger a key especially when I press Shift , sometimes will touch the Window key , Tab will touch Q , number pad may touch the edge side.
There is no way to test a keyboard sensitivity trigger actuation force even I go MKB shop.How to test without plugging into the PC ?
In your opinion if a Pressure 28±5 gf force 36±5 gf to this 53±3 gf 58±3 gf , will it easily trigger a next button ? Never own a MKB so I can't comment much.Hope you can help a bit for me to confirm.Thanks.

How much is tactile brown switch cost per key ? Actually how many type of Brown switch there is tactile ? Really confuse when searching where there ate so many switch to choose with funny china name.Can fit into this board ?
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post Dec 16 2025, 01:00 AM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 15 2025, 10:38 AM)
So there is not even 1 membrane keyboard out there that support Bluetooth and wireless dongle ?
But there is no mech keeb full size with prefer standard colour.

Another question is Which type of keyboard able to set Initial Pressure ,  Actuation Force , Bottom-Out Force on the software ?
There is a Aula keyboard also the same look prefer but I am not familiar with the key switch press.
It pre fix with this type of switch.
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Can explain a bit because what I see here I will accidentally trigger other side of the keypress because it's too sensitive.Is there a way to customize it have a 45 gf min 45±8 gf ? so it wouldn't accidentally press ? Change spring ? I don't want to spend to change the entire key switch.
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Actually you can find plenty in shopee & laz, those China branded keebs that imitate mech keeb. Usually you can spot them if they dont say what switches these uses or underside of keypads are full RGB.
A quick search found this https://www.lazada.com.my/products/langtu-3...6901455116.html

However most of them are China brand which seems to put you off coz they do come with little to no warranty (sellers from China after all). The one I found above, Langtu, does have a good rep for their mech keeb which is quite midrange in that category, also their gaming mouse has solid rep but I cannot vouch their membrane stuff.

You want customisable setting only mech keeb can do that lar, and fully switch customise via software will have to go with magnetic HE keebs. These arent any cheap btw. Otherwise you can try to get hotswappable keeb then find the switch with the exact function profile you want.

When starting out I do find myself incompatible with linear type switches ie Red, but I also found Blues are a bit too stiff clicky & noisy, then I finally switched to Kailh Box Whites. Its all about trial & error to find which switch to your preference.

You can forgive the lack of replies to you coz this tered is about mech keeb after all and I guess switching to asking membrane keeb puts off others.
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post Dec 16 2025, 08:25 AM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 15 2025, 08:04 PM)
I understand since it's a mechanical keyboard thread , asking non for membrane isn't that appropriate.
What I want is the actuation force , such as when I pressing the key , I need at lease 40% only register a keypress.The reason is sometimes I press the next key accidentally and it trigger a key especially when I press Shift , sometimes will touch the Window key , Tab will touch Q , number pad may touch the edge side.
There is no way to test a keyboard sensitivity trigger actuation force even I go MKB shop.How to test without plugging into the PC ?
In your opinion if a Pressure 28±5 gf force 36±5 gf  to this 53±3 gf 58±3 gf , will it easily trigger a next button ? Never own a MKB so I can't comment much.Hope you can help a bit for me to confirm.Thanks.

How much is tactile brown switch cost per key ? Actually how many type of Brown switch there is tactile ? Really confuse when searching where there ate so many switch to choose with funny china name.Can fit into this board ?
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Easy is relative. No one can tell you how much is too much for you. Are you buying keyboard without switches? That is good, most prebuilts don't come with heavy switch options.

I have no idea what keyboard that is, but it looks like it uses Outemu hotswap sockets or similar. You should find out what sockets it uses, and research what switch brands fit it. There are a few combinations of switch+socket that are not compatible. Not many, but just do your research.

If you already have the keyboard, or are set on buying it, get a switch sampler pack. Something like this Pack 2 (out of stock) would be what I would recommend you start with:
https://pantheonkeys.com/products/gazzew-sw...lJChyL-gi0CVtNI

Start trying switches in your board. Use something like Switch Hitter to test:
https://ek-switch-hitter.software.informer.com/

Brown is just a colour. How many tactile switches are there? Too many.
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post Dec 16 2025, 09:57 AM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 15 2025, 08:04 PM)
I understand since it's a mechanical keyboard thread , asking non for membrane isn't that appropriate.
What I want is the actuation force , such as when I pressing the key , I need at lease 40% only register a keypress.The reason is sometimes I press the next key accidentally and it trigger a key especially when I press Shift , sometimes will touch the Window key , Tab will touch Q , number pad may touch the edge side.
There is no way to test a keyboard sensitivity trigger actuation force even I go MKB shop.How to test without plugging into the PC ?
In your opinion if a Pressure 28±5 gf force 36±5 gf  to this 53±3 gf 58±3 gf , will it easily trigger a next button ? Never own a MKB so I can't comment much.Hope you can help a bit for me to confirm.Thanks.

How much is tactile brown switch cost per key ? Actually how many type of Brown switch there is tactile ? Really confuse when searching where there ate so many switch to choose with funny china name.Can fit into this board ?
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nah, its fine to ask here. this community (at least here) not that extreme till will ignore you.
but recent year there less and less good membrane keyboard, where i looking for too.

i long ago using Steelseries Apex M800 (membrane), then i switch to Tecware Phamtom 104 (sleeve mechanical, and overall it suck), changing again to Logitech G213 (membrane).
G213 with some reason certain key need to press harder after like 8 month of use (prolly just recent year logitech quality just into the drain)
after that using monsgeek M1 wired, slightly issue with it as it will randomly skip key like: morning to monin. so i throw all switch that come with (greywoodv3) and rebuild it..now better but problem still persist so i keep it in office.

home use currently i use wave75, consider endgame keyboard for me. (no stupid knob, and it got delete key on top backspace, just its 2.4ghz wireless kinda suck, i use it with wire)
if m1 triggered me more, i will buy another wave75 and throw away m1 lol


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maybe we concluded certain keyboard kit+certain switch will be endgame, but maybe not for you as preference will be person to person.

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post Dec 16 2025, 07:35 PM

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If your still interested into portable full sized mech keeb, MSI just launched their Strike Pro Wireless which kinda fits your needs.

Read more: https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/11268/msi...ooth/index.html

Just wait for it to come our shores.
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post Jan 8 2026, 11:55 AM

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most of us in this thread have lost touch with membrane boards for a long time. even if i still use them sometimes (e.g., ibm/hp/wyse stuff in dc) they are too old to be in the current market (know that those are with hardened membranes due to age)

now i'm thankful that i put plate foams in builds that i rotate daily. it's relatively easier to do cleaning hehe

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added mmd-nova60 case:
- case material: 6063 aluminum cnc case;
- weight material: brass;
- mounting type: tray-mount;
- total weight: 1kg; brass weight is around 240g

i also found few alternatives. they should be from different vendors, i.e., slight differences in details. these cases are mainly for wooting 60-he pcbs, but it works well with common 60% pcbs in the market.

i like hefty 60% case. a long time ago, there was a 60 tray-mount case with stainless steel weight. it's until few years ago, new tray-mount cases with weight started to show up. for some reasons, most vendors do not provide weight as option to fill up the battery space in their cases. imagine we can have such an option for zt60 (bare case weight is about 1.1kg)

there is also one feature that should be adjusted in tray-mount case design: standoffs in the middle section of the case should be removed, or make them optional (there are four of them; a typical tray-mount case for 60 has 6 standoffs). optional screw-in standoffs should be provided in case the user really needs it. since many years ago, i just use two side standoffs to secure pcb. they are good enough. luckily, there are few vendors started to do this, e.g, ymdk did this in one of its light aluminum cases for a long time, i use them mainly for portability purposes. however, other old, well-known vendors are still too stubborn to make such adjustments.

tbh there is nothing wrong with tray-mount cases. in reality, with stock configurations, they do have unique shortcomings, but most can be minimized with simple mods. basically the more you play with them, the more ideas you will have to make it better for own preferences. you can always have options, and pick other mounting types if weaknesses are limited by physics.

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Is magnetic keyboard good? Which model and brand recommended?
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Is magnetic keyboard good? Which model and brand recommended?
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In 2026, magnetic (Hall Effect) keyboards have become the standard for high-performance gaming due to features like adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.

The NuPhy Field75 HE is widely recommended as the best overall choice for its balance of build quality and gaming features.

Top Performance & Enthusiast Picks

These models are prioritized by experts for their ultra-low latency and advanced software customization.

    NuPhy Field75 HE
    : Regarded as the best gaming keyboard for most users. It features Hall Effect switches with adjustable sensitivity, an 8000Hz polling rate, and dedicated macro keys. Reviewers from RTINGS praise its sturdy build and acoustic dampening.

    Wooting 80HE
    : The top recommendation for enthusiasts seeking the absolute lowest measurable latency. It offers a 4-year warranty and a best-in-class software suite for features like SOCD and true analog output.

    MonsGeek M1 V5 TMR
    : Highlighted as a standout in 2026 for using newer TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) sensor technology, which provides even more stable and sensitive input detection than traditional Hall Effect sensors.


Best Wireless & Versatile Options

For those who need a single keyboard for both professional work and competitive gaming.

    Lemokey P1 HE
    : Named the best keyboard for both work and play. It features a premium aluminum chassis, triple-mode connectivity (2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wired), and a quiet, well-dampened sound profile.

    NuPhy Air60 HE
    : The world's first low-profile magnetic switch keyboard. It is highly portable and recommended for tablet or laptop users who want high-speed gaming performance on the go.

    Keychron K10 HE
    : A top choice for users who prefer a full-size layout. It includes multi-mode wireless support and durable double-shot PBT keycaps.


Budget-Friendly Recommendations

These models provide a lower entry price while still offering core magnetic switch benefits like Rapid Trigger.

    Redragon K617 FIZZ HE
    : Frequently cited as the best budget option for FPS players. Despite its low price, it supports an 8000Hz polling rate and adjustable actuation.

    MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra
    : An enthusiast-grade wireless 60% keyboard that offers a high price-to-performance ratio, featuring an aluminum case and TMR sensor options.

    MCHOSE Jet 75
    : Recommended as a great entry-level keyboard for those on a tight budget, providing rapid trigger functionality at a very accessible price point.


this is what ai said. i wouldn't blindly follow the recommendation, but it could be a good place to start for doing your own research.

i never tried these, but from my perspective, i look at value for bang for buck and quality. if u can get something decent enough, no need to spend so much.

already you can get mkbs with lighting, double shot keycaps, mechanical switches (so many choices) for a decent price (at least compared to many years ago). so not sure that i'd spend extra. how much better is it going to be really? sweat.gif









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saw the wooting going for rm2k on shopee. that alone made me not interested already laugh.gif

if u r rich and curious go ahead. it's out of my budget. rather spend that on graphic card budget or something else more worthwhile sweat.gif

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Saw a cheap usd35 96% keyboard case on Taobao.
The SCC100. Metal Trimode case. Crazy how low prices has been.

Used the keygeek Y2 switches.
And a red on white keycaps set.
Total cost less than USD100.
I can technically get the galaxy 100 for a similar performance board… but it won’t really be personalized.

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Crazy how cheap custom keyboards have been.
I don’t need to do any mods too. Perfect after a snap build.

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QUOTE(LegendLee @ Mar 3 2026, 09:07 AM)
Saw a cheap usd35 96% keyboard case on Taobao.
The SCC100. Metal Trimode case. Crazy how low prices has been.

Used the keygeek Y2 switches.
And a red on white keycaps set.
Total cost less than USD100.
I can technically get the galaxy 100 for a similar performance board… but it won’t really be personalized.
Crazy how cheap custom keyboards have been.
I don’t need to do any mods too. Perfect after a snap build.
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Got software to control or reprogram the lighting?
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QUOTE(babylon52281 @ Mar 3 2026, 10:28 AM)
Got software to control or reprogram the lighting?
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No QMK/VIA support but they do have their own proprietary software.

I did not bother installing that though.
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any recommendation for... ?
- wired kb. I see the trend now is tri-mode but I'm afraid of spicypillows.
- silent switch. to be used in office. at home, I use yellow switch but I think it's too loud at office.
- with numpad
- less than RM150


(I had a hard time searching in shopee)

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Mar 3 2026, 05:00 PM)
any recommendation for... ?
- wired kb. I see the trend now is tri-mode but I'm afraid of spicypillows.
- silent switch. to be used in office. at home, I use yellow switch but I think it's too loud at office.
- with numpad
- less than RM150
(I had a hard time searching in shopee)
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Silent keeb isnt popular afaik only I know of bequiet dark mount silent keeb but thats way way over your budget.

I can do 3 of 4 in your list. You may consider Thunderobot K104S that I reviewed here https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=5526067&hl=

The linear red switch isnt what would be quiet but since that keeb is hotswappable you can replace with silent switches. I saw internet reco Akko Penguins
https://shopee.com.my/Akko-2-Pack-90-Pcs-Pe...719.26464439333

But that would basically double your cost so its up to you to mod or not. Great thing is you can decide on a later date when you have the money.

What you shouldnt do is replace with Kailh type switches (yes they have silent ones too) as the connector sockets arent compatible with switch pins on Kailhs.

Akko i guessing is similar to Gateron/Outemu so should be fine? Buy a small pack, put it in and tryout if the sound profile to your liking, then pull out to see if its pin compatible with the keeb.

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