Been using a Keychron K2 for like 2 years now and it's solid for that price range. 75% layout with hot-swappable switches if you ever wanna mess around with different ones later. Ducky One 2 SF is another good option if you can find it in stock - their build quality is pretty decent for the money.
Why not just swap out your switches and caps? I think the K2 is a good layout with the F row being compact.
FTW I love Gateron Baby Kangaroos and don’t like any silent switch as they feel like mush.
If you want feels premium, I can recommend Lemokey P1 Pro, you can check the HE (hall effect) version but more expensive. Another option without a knob but has hall effect, Keychron K2 HE special edition.
If you want budget keyboard, you can check Aula F75. I can also recommend Rainy 75 Pro, this is aluminum build but the switches for on and off can be found under capslock. Both thocky and creamy sound.
If you want low profile keyvoard and lightweight, might bring it at school, you can check Nuphy Air75 V3.
For TMR version (for gaming and I think more durable), you can check Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR (there are two version and make sure it is the TMR one). What I don't like here is the switches can be found under capslock so a bit hassle. This one has a knob. Another option is Womier Sk75 TMR but without a knob, if you dont like knob.
The ones with HE and TMR (latest tech than HE but not necessary obsolete) are into gaming focus. Same goes for P1 Pro, a custom keyboard for gaming but non-HE and non-TMR.
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