Multiple Brands - Epomaker, Ajazz - AK820 Pro

epomaker once had a sub reddit but was removed due to their shady behavior toward customers. their keyboards however are valid. ajazz makes good cheap keyboards, on top of my head names like AK820 (and other variants ex pro and pro max) are all pretty good, they even have an hall effect line up if you want to try something new (beware the feeling between mechanical switches and he switches is totally different). if you really want to stick to corsair (even thou it ain't really worth its price) the corsair K65 plus is an hot swappable 75% layout keyboard with an alluminum top plate and a plastic bottom plate (just like the keyboard i'm using but it's from asus and I had to mod it).

ak820 pro(or max if you want HE) or rainy75 are my picks

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I use the ajazz ak820 pro: it costs 60 bucks from their website, it has a 75% layout, it uses linear switches, it connects via a usb c cable, bluetooth or 2.4 ghz dongle and has both a knob and a small display. I've been using it for a while now and i absolutely love it. Bonus: this keyboard is also hot swap. Only issues are that the keycaps are not shine through but you can easly get new ones like i did and the software is trash but that's expected with any budget keyboard

I have an Epomaker Ajazz AK820 pro!! I find it really cute and the sound is very nice. Trying to get used to it as I bought it kinda recently. https://preview.redd.it/c3a2e41ys9te1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7845db69bbad37ce1105de7ea792622b5558875

This, I have the Ak820 Pro, it doesn't even need any modifications as it is great out of the box already. But I did added some modifications to mine and it is perfect for me. I am also looking to get the Aula F75 as I am very curious about it due to its great reviews.

Just added 3 layers of tape mod, hand lubed the stock switches, holee mod on the stabilizers and changed the keycaps. That's it. I did not do any other case mods as the sound dampening is good already. I have several other keyboards, mostly ajazz brand as well but the AK820 Pro is my go to. I just really like the 75% layout.