RK100 V2 Wireless

Hive 98 v2 is probably the the best option as it even comes with tactile switches, but it's 'kreo'. You can check redragon trundle but it only comes with linear switches or eisa pro but it's in black and also comes with linear switches only. I also have a rk100 v1 in white colour with hand lubed tactile switches, let me know if you don't mind getting a pre-owned keyboard.

MKs are a very deep rabbit hole and your confusion is genuine, as even after having 25 MKs, 35+ switches and a lot of different Keycaps, even I haven't experienced a lot of stuff. If you're ok with 75% check [r75](https://meckeys.com/shop/keyboard/75-keyboard/royal-kludge-rk-r75/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23015596244&gbraid=0AAAAAC4dMgNEhRc5DGzVsXw8C2u_oXFhz&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy_fOBhC6ARIsAHKFB78HOesZubpcB9SzKUbeqQDvXyQ_G2XBFW5c5NnumDTa1UF3KaRoBQUaAg0UEALw_wcB) with brown switches. There are a lot of other options which could be better but most comes with linear switches only.

This should be decent, but this doesn't have shine through Keycaps. I forget that you mentioned good rgb when I suggested r75, as it also has opaque keycaps. But I think you should go with hive 98 v2 as it can fulfill most of your needs. Only dive deeper if you really like the mk experience and left with an itch to explore more. Hive 98 is hotswappable so you can change switches very easily and Keycaps too if you want.

Yeah RK100 v2 is my recommendation too.

Keychron V6 Max (or Q6 Max if budget allows) Monsgeek M5 Asus ROG Strix Scope 2 RX NZXT Function 2 (Full-size) Royal Kludge RK100 V2

You could go for the Aula S98 Pro. It has pretty creamy switches and it's almost a full-sized keyboard with a few keys not there but numpad is included. You could also go for the RK100 if you want just plain red or blue switches but I'd recommend the S98 more honestly. Got better support and quality and sounds nice while typing aswell. Up to you tho.

I'm a nerd so : Sofle split ergo ZMK keyboard with Outemu Yellow Jade silent switches. Closer to full size I have Royal Kludge RK100 with Outemu Cream Yellow silent switches. Mouse is a Logitech G502 Lightspeed.

I've been using a Royal Kludge RK100 for almost a year. I like it a lot. It's very compact but still has a full number pad, which was a requirement for me. I see a bunch of negative comments about Royal Kludge, mostly durability beyond 2-3 years, so I'll see how it holds up until then and maybe splurge on a Keychron or Nuphy. [https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Mechanical-Connectable/dp/B08JD1KV7K?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Mechanical-Connectable/dp/B08JD1KV7K?th=1)

If you want numpad, get Royal Kludge I've tried almost all medium priced keyboards e.g Nuphy etc and this RK is the only full sized keyboard I like.

I had similar thoughts when I built my PC, ended up with a royal kludge and haven't looked back, first one died on me, drink spilled on it not by me. Immediately ordered a second one it is worth the $80 and I don't see any reason to spend more for a full mechanical keyboard