EK68

I like the Epomaker EK68k - With Banana Split linear switches (Oh, oh my... sex for the finger tips!). And, currently, GMK (KBDiy - thus, clones) Red Samurai (to be replaced, when they arrive, with 8008 - the red/pink ones) PBT Keycaps - cheap as chips from AliExpress! 65% - with arrow keys, pg up/down and del key.... Thats all I need... The small form factor saves space (Great for gaming - in that it keeps the mouse closer to your body and this is sp much more comfortable. It may not seem much of a difference vs a full keyboard, and even less vs TKL.. but in practice, its feels so much smaller and compact. + so much better!! The difference is huge, and outside of having a second monitor... the best improvement you can make to your setup. Also, for FPS... more inches to swipe with, so lower sens == better accuracy)... I don't miss numpad, nor F keys... Your mileage may vary. Also use it for typing... again, space/comfort > keys I never use (and, in the case of the F keys... can Fn+numbers), Stabs are nice. , sounds thocky/good and feels very nice.. But... the banana split switches (its hotswap) are 75% of the excellent feel! 2.4ghz wireless, and bluetooth... alongwith wired. RGB. Keycaps that come with it are more than usable, and PBT. Switches... not my thing, but people like them... Espec the linear flamingos. But as its host swap, they can be changed! Best bit of it all..? I paid £40 for it on Amazon... Apparently, its £30 atm - though only 1 in stock. It is such amazing value its untrue... I remember paying £170 for a Vortex Race 3 a few years ago, and its missing most of what the Epomaker has... wild! Has software thats okay... just make sure to download the ISO one if you have ISO keyboard, and ANSI for ANSI (obvs...) otherwise it won't work, and its not super helpful in giving you a hint P.S. Has a rotary knob for volume control! This is very, very handy!

I stand by the EK68. It's by far the best budget keyboard around, especially for its current incredibly low price. It's £39.99 new on Amazon UK right now.

I have a K580... It sounds alright now, but it was a lot of work. First I did tape and foam, then I lubed the switches, then silicone orings, then top gasket(from AliE, even more work), and in the end hear shrink wrapped my stabs. It's decent now, but doesn't compare to my Ek68. It's my home work keyboard, so it's seen a looooot of use... Like so much so that I've had about 5 switches die. I use my shortcuts a lot as well though, like almost more than my mouse, so don't let that deter you. Anyways, I'm this idiot: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/s/qOXPqJ41s9

goated suggestions dude , even i would've recommended the same.

MageGee is a budget brand on Amazon. I just saw a cute pastel-y 104 for $20. I have one from them, one from epomaker, and another from redragon. All affordable brands. I've never tried anything over like $60 so I don't have anything else to compare to but they've all been good to me. Only issue is with redragon's logo being a lil... Out of place for the rest of my stuff. That's the one I use at work though so idc too much I use 75% at home but bought a 100% for work because I didn't like the membrane keyboard they provided.