Which one to choose?
Which one to choose?
Certainly, here are some alternative options you could consider.
I agree with this. Mech keyboards have become fairly widespread now, offering many reliable brands that use premium components. I’ve experienced good results with my Bloody B840. At regular pricing these are around $65, but they can be purchased for $35 or less during sales (Amazon currently lists them at $35).
These models feature box-style switches where the switch shaft slides into a plastic casing, which helps prevent dust and spills while reducing key wobble. The keys have a short 3mm throw and are activated using laser light. TechPowerUp evaluated them as having the quickest actuation times. They also offer very user-friendly software, complete with features for macro setups and specific key disabling.
An additional advantage is that the keys are well spaced and rounded at the bottom corners, making it less likely to accidentally trigger a key or press the wrong one. The lower row of keys is slightly reduced, so I rarely hit Ctrl while using Shift.
It’s worth noting this keyboard is a "Clicky" style and comes with an unusual orange backlight color. Although it doesn’t produce as loud a click as many clicky keyboards, the color seems comfortable on the eyes after prolonged use.
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Bloody also offers a TKL RGB mech KB available on Amazon for $40. It appears to share the same base and key design as my model, so I’m confident it will be equally durable.
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Bloody B840 Keyboard Review
Bloody is a newly launched gaming peripheral brand by A4Tech. Today we examine their latest B840 keyboard with the updated optical Bloody LK2 switch. It claims long-lasting performance, rapid response times, and a distinct clicky feel—something unique for optical switches.
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As previously noted, some top brands are more likely to fail. I purchased a Corsair mech KB that had poorly made key caps, one of which failed, prompting a return for a refund.