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).

I prefer the base AK820 to the pro because the screen on the pro is kinf of useless, replaces actually useful keys, and is a potential failure cause itself. The Sharkoon Skiller SGK50 S3 is a compact 75% with no frills but QMK firmware. Not available in the US or I would give you a more complete review.

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

1 and 3 are the same, just different aesthetic. I'd get the AK820 Pro, though. The switches sound better.

I use the ak820 pro and it’s been sick so far, ordered custom key caps and modded the board a little bit and it’s been great over the past year ish would strongly recommend if you can get it at a good price

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

Tbh, for a budget upgrade that lasts, I'd lean towards the AK820 Pro you mentioned. The hot-swap sockets mean if a switch fails in a few years, you can just pop in a new one instead of replacing the whole board. I've had a similar budget board for about three years now with no issues. You can check the [AK820 Pro](https://metadoraffi-eng.github.io/shopit?search_keywords=AK820+Pro+keyboard) for current pricing and reviews. If you want absolute simplicity, the Royal Kludge RK84 is another reliable option around that price that's built pretty solid. The foam and lubed switches in the AK820 will feel and sound much better than the Logitech, honestly.