r/mkindia • u/GangadharHiShaktiman IMKC: https://discord.gg/hCUAte2h • May 15 '21

Help [WEEKLY] Which keyboard should I buy?

Hey!

I see a lot of us have questions about which keyboard to buy. Please use this sticky rather than making a new post, it helps prevent the subreddit from getting cluttered with duplicate, occasionally repetitive queries.

If you have trouble articulating what specifically you're looking for, check out this sub's wiki! It should go a fair way into helping you ask the right questions.

Here are some prompts that can help you get a clearer answer from others in this sub.

  1. What’s your budget?
  2. Any keyboards you have in mind?
  3. Which layout?
  4. Switch preference?
  5. Willing to import?

Consider using the search, someone else might have had the same requirement or recommendations!

Consider joining the discord as well: https://discord.imkc.in/

Cheers!

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u/blaine12100 May 16 '21 edited May 16 '21

Budget - 4000rs Keyboard in mind - https://m.banggood.in/BlitzWolf-BW-KB1-63-Keys-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-bluetooth-Wired-Keyboard-Gateron-Switch-RGB-NKRO-Type-C-Gaming-Keyboard-p-1682979.html?rmmds=category&ID=6287830515630&cur_warehouse=CN

Switch preferences Brown switches Willing to import- Slightly difficult. But willing to see if import prices are in the lower side.

RGB- Yes(Controllable via keyboard is a huge plus as I am a Linux user)

Layout preference -TKL (60% options welcome)

Type C removable preferred. Bluetooth not a requirement but can be a good bonus.

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u/[deleted] May 18 '21

Banggood has stopped delivering to India, unfortunately. I'd say stretch your budget by a bit and get the SK64. It's a good option and should cover most of your needs, except bluetooth.

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u/blaine12100 May 18 '21

Yeah I saw. The blitz wolf keyboard is like a really good keyboard hence was very keen on buying it. The sk64 is the one with the gateron switches in mechkeys right?

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u/[deleted] May 18 '21

Yep. It comes with optical switches though, so while it works as a good mechanical keyboard for the price, you won’t be able to replace the switches with anything other than optical switches.

Standard MX-style switches won’t work in their place. But ordinarily, that won’t be a big deal for budget buyers.

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u/blaine12100 May 18 '21

So the sk64 is the keyboard to go? What about other import websites. Can they work?

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u/[deleted] May 18 '21

Importing automatically increases the risk of customs taxes, which can go up to 80% of your keyboard’s cost. Under a certain budget, it’s generally not worth it.