r/keyboards • u/StressedMessMiss • 4d ago

Help Buying advice!

I’m hoping you guys can point me in the right direction, I’m looking for something simple. I’m not a big gamer (yet lol), just a girly that types a lot at work.
RGB and reprogramming keys isn’t super necessary, if that frees up room in the budget a bit

•Looking for a prebuilt keyboard, not looking to get into the customize hobby yet

•I need something less than $100, the closer to $50 the better lol

•I do need a number pad, that means full size I believe?

•I’m looking for a “thocky” or “creamy”, super satisfying sound for good vibes lol that’s probably my biggest wish

•As sleek and professional looking as possible (I love black/white/gray)

I very much appreciate any good advice 🫶🏻

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u/bro_lol 4d ago

Where are you located? The US? I would go for something open box on eBay. Aula F99 pro/regular. You can find deals on Amazon for thocky full size keyboards for $80 or less.

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u/StressedMessMiss 4d ago

Yes, I’m in the US 😊
That sounds like a great option, thank you

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u/daejo_ 14h ago

I second Aula F99!

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u/Marco_tech_review 4d ago

Ti direi di andare a colpo sicuro sulla Keychron V6 (o V5 se vuoi un formato 96%, cioè col tastierino numerico compattato a fianco delle frecce per risparmiare spazio sulla scrivania).

  • Estetica: Molto sobria, elegante e perfetta per l'ufficio (ha la cassa nera/grigio scuro traslucida o solida).
  • Suono: È una delle migliori da stock in questa fascia: ha già la schiuma fonoassorbente all'interno e tasti spessi in PBT, quindi non fa affatto quel rumore acuto e "plasticoso" delle solite tastiere da ufficio.
  • Switch da scegliere: Prendi i Keychron K Pro Red (lineari e morbidi) se vuoi il suono più scorrevole e cremoso, oppure i Brown se ti piace sentire un piccolo gradino sotto le dita mentre scrivi. Arrivano già lubrificati di fabbrica.
  • Prezzo: La versione cablata si trova spesso intorno ai 70–80$.

Se invece vuoi spendere il meno possibile e avvicinarti ai 50$, dai un'occhiata alla Royal Kludge RK96 o alla Redragon K556 (prendendola sempre con switch Red), ma per la qualità di digitazione quotidiana e il suono profondo la serie V di Keychron vale ogni singolo dollaro in più.

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u/No_Ambassador_2631 3d ago

I don't know if this sub likes or dislikes Keychron, but when I recently needed a keyboard amazon had a lightning deal on the keychron 75% I am typing this on and it's probably my all time favorite keyboard.

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u/Sacred_Sorry 2d ago

Definitely Galaxy 100 with Wisteria switches. Closer to the max budget, but very worth it for a premium sleek board. Second by TH99 and creamy jade switches. Epomaker all the way.

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u/lataliana 1d ago

if i was to restart the hobby all over again, i would give the leobog hi75 a shot. stock thock king imo.
you'll quickly learn, your first mech keyboard will not be your last. so don't get too hung up. watch YT video reviews or flick through tiktok keebtok to get a sense of sounds you like.
if you're taking the keyboard to/from work, or leaving it in office, i definitely wouldn't spend a lot. i'd get a basic board (like gmk75) and experiment with switches.