What makes Filco so good?

[iri]

unfair price.

[file_id]

Filco build is nice except for the keycaps and the non detachable cable. The one thing that puts the QFR on top for me though is the media keys.

[sammsorensen]

aesthetics, weight (heavy pcb), build quality.

[TheQsanity]

When I hear people say build quality I hear "I have no idea"

Try to be more specific than just "I like it"

[PointyFox]

When I hear people say build quality I hear "I have no idea"

Try to be more specific than just "I like it"

"Build quality" means free from defects in materials, design, or workmanship such as wobbling keyboard, breaking cable connectors, failing ICs, etc.

[tauburn]

Filco is pretty overpriced if you ask me. It is similar to the Das, but looks better and costs more and way more than Leopold. Though I guess Leopold  doesn't have as much advertisement and brand name.

honestly the extra bulky plastic on the das and shiny finish is bad enough that it justifies the price of a filco.

[bisl]

"Build quality" means free from defects in materials, design, or workmanship such as wobbling keyboard, breaking cable connectors, failing ICs, etc.

Also, freedom from reverberation on impact from typing. I find my filco to be comparatively silent compared to the das in that respect. I find myself calling this "build quality" when people ask me why I have it.

[Nunez]

I find Filco to be just better quality.

Maybe not comparable to Leopold, but I can get a TKL filco for $139 AUD and a Leopold FC700R for $120. I find the $19 increase is well worth it considering the lack of hassle in getting new keycaps, and the pretty logo on the front not to mention it's costar.

[tp4tissue]

"Build quality" means free from defects in materials, design, or workmanship such as wobbling keyboard, breaking cable connectors, failing ICs, etc.

Also, freedom from reverberation on impact from typing. I find my filco to be comparatively silent compared to the das in that respect. I find myself calling this "build quality" when people ask me why I have it.

aluminum case really helps with the reverberations too.

[Hyde]

"Build quality" means free from defects in materials, design, or workmanship such as wobbling keyboard, breaking cable connectors, failing ICs, etc.

Also, freedom from reverberation on impact from typing. I find my filco to be comparatively silent compared to the das in that respect. I find myself calling this "build quality" when people ask me why I have it.

aluminum case really helps with the reverberations too.

A towel or a giant mouse pad under keyboard helps too, no joke.

Though I find it odd that people list "non-detachable cable" as a negative, in my opinion it's s plus because it will have a lower chance to break.  I honestly haven't heard anyone break the Filco cable yet.

[TheQsanity]

I like them. I get to switch my kb without having to go behind my tower.

[tp4tissue]

"Build quality" means free from defects in materials, design, or workmanship such as wobbling keyboard, breaking cable connectors, failing ICs, etc.

Also, freedom from reverberation on impact from typing. I find my filco to be comparatively silent compared to the das in that respect. I find myself calling this "build quality" when people ask me why I have it.

aluminum case really helps with the reverberations too.

A towel or a giant mouse pad under keyboard helps too, no joke.

Though I find it odd that people list "non-detachable cable" as a negative, in my opinion it's s plus because it will have a lower chance to break.  I honestly haven't heard anyone break the Filco cable yet.

the towel and mousepad alone doesn't feel anything like a heavy metal case... it's spongy vs brick wall... I'm not saying one's better, but that's the difference.

[bisl]

I like them. I get to switch my kb without having to go behind my tower.

For this reason, I wish my stock Filco had a detachable cable.