Does anyone use or recommend one? I'm looking for a compact keyboard to replace the Logitech G413 that i'm currently using. My purchasing criteria are...
1. UK layout, no number pad, but traditionally placed cursor and editing keys - These keyboards are generally known as 'TenKeyLess' or TKL keyboards, although only some TKL keyboards have normal cursor keys. This is an ergonomic consideration and my primary reason for replacing the G413.
2. Mechanical switches (but see below)
3. Quiet keyswitches - I mean really quiet, not just 'not clicky' - I'm drawn to the Cherry MX Silent Black switches due to the inclusion of dampening bumpers within the switches and the higher actuation force of the blacks. I really liked my old SteelSeries 7G keyboard with non-silent MX blacks until I wore the texture off the keycaps (see below). There's a good video demostrating the audible differences between various Cherry MX switches here:
(direct comparison after the 5:00 mark)
4. PBT 'doubleshot' keycaps. I don't want shiny, smooth keycaps after a few years.
5. Backlighting - I'm quite fond of the subtle red backlighting on my G413 and it looks nice in the evening, but it's not essential.
6. Useage - mainly office work for the forseable future. I don't game very much now, but enjoy a decent keyboard when I do.
7. Budget £50-£150.
I have found a Durgod keyboard on Amazon which seems to fit the bill, I just wondered if anyone else had any opinions or suggestions before I push the button (pun intended)...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084VBMGMX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AOX42M1QYZ4TV&psc=1
1. UK layout, no number pad, but traditionally placed cursor and editing keys - These keyboards are generally known as 'TenKeyLess' or TKL keyboards, although only some TKL keyboards have normal cursor keys. This is an ergonomic consideration and my primary reason for replacing the G413.
2. Mechanical switches (but see below)
3. Quiet keyswitches - I mean really quiet, not just 'not clicky' - I'm drawn to the Cherry MX Silent Black switches due to the inclusion of dampening bumpers within the switches and the higher actuation force of the blacks. I really liked my old SteelSeries 7G keyboard with non-silent MX blacks until I wore the texture off the keycaps (see below). There's a good video demostrating the audible differences between various Cherry MX switches here:
4. PBT 'doubleshot' keycaps. I don't want shiny, smooth keycaps after a few years.
5. Backlighting - I'm quite fond of the subtle red backlighting on my G413 and it looks nice in the evening, but it's not essential.
6. Useage - mainly office work for the forseable future. I don't game very much now, but enjoy a decent keyboard when I do.
7. Budget £50-£150.
I have found a Durgod keyboard on Amazon which seems to fit the bill, I just wondered if anyone else had any opinions or suggestions before I push the button (pun intended)...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084VBMGMX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AOX42M1QYZ4TV&psc=1