
Wooting
80HE
Elite gaming performance, deep customization, but divisive typing feel.

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I'm pretty new to the custom keyboard hobby, but had I known how much nicer a quality keyboard was to use, I would have gotten one a long time ago. These days, you can get a really nice keyboard for cheap. You don't have to go deep into custom land. Something like one of these will blow you mind how much nicer they are to type on. ;) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPWX3WTL?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_3&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPWX3WTL?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBPXNY9Z?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBPXNY9Z?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2) [https://www.amazon.com/EPOMAKER-Mechanical-Swappable-Five-Layer-Bluetooth/dp/B0CW96HFFY](https://www.amazon.com/EPOMAKER-Mechanical-Swappable-Five-Layer-Bluetooth/dp/B0CW96HFFY) [https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R65-Mechanical/dp/B0CNP4P4X3](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R65-Mechanical/dp/B0CNP4P4X3) Mice are a similar situation. A good Logitech mouse is a sweet thing to have! ;) \[Imgur\](https://i.imgur.com/pg7QzQ9.jpg)
Mouse: [ATK Dragonfly R1 S](http://amazon.com/ATK-Dragonfly-R1-Lightweight-Adjustable/dp/B0GHRVGJ9Y) $20 mouse that's on par with the performance of $150 mice from just a few years ago. "Only" 1k polling rate, but the high end 8k polling rate options out there end up actually being worse than 1k because the significant CPU overhead 8k polling requires affects game performance. Keyboard: [Aula F75 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/F75-Pro/dp/B0D14N2QZF?th=1) $70 keyboard with good mechanical switches and very low latency. It's a 75% compact layout though. There's also the similarly priced F87 Pro that's a TKL option, and F99 Pro that's a 95% keyboard. Or you can go with something like a Keychron K series if you want low profile keys. The K3 is a 65% and k5 is a full size keyboard. [https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Programmable-Shine-Through/dp/B0FG2MWXCJ](https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Programmable-Shine-Through/dp/B0FG2MWXCJ)
Wooting 80he is the best keyboard on the market, but it’s a bit expensive. My friend just got this one and loves it if you’re trying to save a little money https://a.co/d/1ROpodI
if you rly want an all black, the aula f75 pro ([link](http://amazon.com/AULA-Mechanical-Swappable-Pre-lubed-Reaper/dp/B0D14N2QZF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=13WL20HRMIP8A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OSLBe9KRUZqjv3sBIVzdH5QjF3i8oHnuRb8x8JnpGNQ6JADy4j-RABt2IcO9RMWw83-C2wat2RxhS78jJ_ZGqEJhxlOI2u5M1c7iz_XjSR3_oXbLSunrQkATPPW0gPbv-dKMU54eNVkd-ug56bo77zbw0DJJPrlJYS2LIJkR3LAQuzwofraub4IRJWHRwCnPbYYfZqq2Z5l9RPTk9IU4_FdmI4sziB81MhIMgUp2dmI.lXDawUhPP7-fCga4Z9GMikQEyZwFUhmNXAM8Pouo3Qc&dib_tag=se&keywords=75%25+keyboard&qid=1769572941&sprefix=75%25+keyboar%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-3)) is pretty good. i just got the non pro version ([link](https://www.amazon.com/EPOMAKER-Mechanical-Swappable-Five-Layer-Bluetooth/dp/B0CW96HFFY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=13WL20HRMIP8A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OSLBe9KRUZqjv3sBIVzdH5QjF3i8oHnuRb8x8JnpGNQ6JADy4j-RABt2IcO9RMWw83-C2wat2RxhS78jJ_ZGqEJhxlOI2u5M1c7iz_XjSR3_oXbLSunrQkATPPW0gPbv-dKMU54eNVkd-ug56bo77zbw0DJJPrlJYS2LIJkR3LAQuzwofraub4IRJWHRwCnPbYYfZqq2Z5l9RPTk9IU4_FdmI4sziB81MhIMgUp2dmI.lXDawUhPP7-fCga4Z9GMikQEyZwFUhmNXAM8Pouo3Qc&dib_tag=se&keywords=75%25%2Bkeyboard&qid=1769572941&sprefix=75%25%2Bkeyboar%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-4&th=1)) but it doesnt come in all black exactly. the pro just has the font on the side of the keycap which really makes it all black but isn't for everyone. Everything is solid for the budget with wired/bt/2.4ghz
if you rly want an all black, the aula f75 pro ([link](http://amazon.com/AULA-Mechanical-Swappable-Pre-lubed-Reaper/dp/B0D14N2QZF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=13WL20HRMIP8A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OSLBe9KRUZqjv3sBIVzdH5QjF3i8oHnuRb8x8JnpGNQ6JADy4j-RABt2IcO9RMWw83-C2wat2RxhS78jJ_ZGqEJhxlOI2u5M1c7iz_XjSR3_oXbLSunrQkATPPW0gPbv-dKMU54eNVkd-ug56bo77zbw0DJJPrlJYS2LIJkR3LAQuzwofraub4IRJWHRwCnPbYYfZqq2Z5l9RPTk9IU4_FdmI4sziB81MhIMgUp2dmI.lXDawUhPP7-fCga4Z9GMikQEyZwFUhmNXAM8Pouo3Qc&dib_tag=se&keywords=75%25+keyboard&qid=1769572941&sprefix=75%25+keyboar%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-3)) is pretty good. i just got the non pro version ([link](https://www.amazon.com/EPOMAKER-Mechanical-Swappable-Five-Layer-Bluetooth/dp/B0CW96HFFY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=13WL20HRMIP8A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OSLBe9KRUZqjv3sBIVzdH5QjF3i8oHnuRb8x8JnpGNQ6JADy4j-RABt2IcO9RMWw83-C2wat2RxhS78jJ_ZGqEJhxlOI2u5M1c7iz_XjSR3_oXbLSunrQkATPPW0gPbv-dKMU54eNVkd-ug56bo77zbw0DJJPrlJYS2LIJkR3LAQuzwofraub4IRJWHRwCnPbYYfZqq2Z5l9RPTk9IU4_FdmI4sziB81MhIMgUp2dmI.lXDawUhPP7-fCga4Z9GMikQEyZwFUhmNXAM8Pouo3Qc&dib_tag=se&keywords=75%25%2Bkeyboard&qid=1769572941&sprefix=75%25%2Bkeyboar%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-4&th=1)) but it doesnt come in all black exactly. the pro just has the font on the side of the keycap which really makes it all black but isn't for everyone. Everything is solid for the budget with wired/bt/2.4ghz
[https://uk.whatgeek.com/products/aula-f75-wireless-mechanical-keyboard](https://uk.whatgeek.com/products/aula-f75-wireless-mechanical-keyboard) This one might interest you, I personally use one and it's pretty great wired or wireless.
I got an attack shark X66, volume knob was DOA. Spent ages trying to fix it but problem couldn't be explained as software fault. The sensor that detects knob twists was sending (+) outputs both clockwise and anticlockwise. Returned it that weekend, went for the Epomaker X Aula F75 with crescent switches. It's been quite nice.

Wooting
80HE
Elite gaming performance, deep customization, but divisive typing feel.

AULA
F75
Budget king for thocky sound, but layout and software flawed.

AULA
F75 Max
F75 value with screen, but wireless and key layout issues.

AULA
F99 Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Value full-size with numpad, great typing, but poor software.

Keychron
K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard
Affordable HE with premium feel, but limited switch options.

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Wooting - 80HE

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NuPhy - Air60 HE Magnetic Switch Gaming Keyboard

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Logitech - G19 Programmable Gaming Keyboard with Color Display

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Keychron - K10 Version 2 Full Size 104 Keys Bluetooth Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard