Mechanical Keyboards @lemmy.ml sabreW4K3 @lazysoci.al 4 mo. ago

Can you advise me please

I randomly got recommended Hipyo Tech on YouTube one day and since have been watching his videos. I haven't got a clue about mechanical keyboards, but I have strong tastes in terms of aesthetics. Long story short, I kept checking shit out and stumbled across a keyboard he hasn't reviewed yet and I think I'm in love. But I don't know if it's any good or is even Linux compatible. So… is the ATK V75X a decent purchase? Or does it suck?

https://www.atk.store/products/atk-vxe-v75-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard

The look I'm interested in, is the all matte black oka Gunmetal. I don't have the foggiest about the difference between the switches.

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If the product description doesn't mention QMK/ZMK/VIA/VIAL, I would not bother. It will likely have proprietary drivers and remap tools, windows only in most cases.
- It seems to be some proprietary Windows only crap 😭
  
  Look into Keychron instead. Even their cheapest QMK/VIA options are legit.
  
  Am I going crazy or does it not mention the software here https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwtHZdz
  
  That's non via most likely. It will definitely mention QMK/VIA.
  
  Go by Keychron.com and then search for models elsewhere based on that. The K-series non-Max are likely older models.
  
  Also go for non-low-profile.
  
  Oof, looks like I'm looking at spending £110 including shipping https://www.keychron.uk/products/keychron-k1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard-iso-layout-collection
  
  Worth it.
  
  In fact I'd probably go for the Q3 (not Pro/Max). Low-profile is subpar compared to a full body aluminum board.
  
  Hmmm, what about this bad-boy/girl/them?
  
  https://www.keychron.uk/products/keychron-k8-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-uk-iso-layout?variant=41479145586858
  
  A bit dated design and no mention of QMK or VIA. You are not better off with this than the one you linked in your OP.
  
  You're killing me. I'm grateful, but crying 😂 I thought all of their keyboards came with QMK and VIA 😭
  
  Honestly, there's other options, some even might be cheaper. But the build quality might be worse as well. Keychron Q (aluminium body) and V (ABS plastic body) are known quantities.
  
  Also basically you get what you pay for. Aluminium builds will cost GBP100+ for a PCB + plate + body usually. Switches and keycaps are extra.
  
  There's a couple examples of Group Buy (glorified pre-order) or in-stock boards currently running as well:
  
  https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-tkd-cycle8-keyboard-kit
  
  https://prototypist.net/products/in-stock-neo80-keyboard-kit?_pos=1&_sid=88ebc846e&_ss=r
  
  But again, both will still need you to buy switches and keycaps in addition. Depending on those, you can easily land upwards of 200 GBP.
  
  This is chump change though. I've only spent money on cheapo keyboards and I'm easily skirting the 1000 GBP mark by now.

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