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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Iecape on Fri, 09 July 2021, 07:05:28

Title: 65% keyboard reccomendations
Post by: Iecape on Fri, 09 July 2021, 07:05:28

I'm kind of new to the keyboard world and want to get a 65 or 68% keyboard as my first one. I plan on doing a custom one with an aluminum frame. Some things that would be cool is underglow. I really like the look of exploded 65% as well. Any advice/reccomendations are appreciated! Also, should I get zealios v2 switches or glorious pandas?

Title: Re: 65% keyboard reccomendations
Post by: Leopard223 on Fri, 09 July 2021, 12:06:02

Well I can't speak for exploded metal boards, but for entry I could recommend the KBD67 Lite, Ikki68 Aurora ​and the Portico.
One advantage for the KBD67 Lite is the metal case upgrade you coul purchase separately.

As for switches, while I havn't used them so take what I type with a grain of saly , the Zeal switches nowdays are considered very overpriced. 
For big tactiles, Holy Panda style tactiles I'd recommend the Boba U4T, aside for it's great tactility it's a phenomenal switch, feels very high quality.

Title: Re: 65% keyboard reccomendations
Post by: Iecape on Fri, 09 July 2021, 14:56:48

Thank you! will definitely check those out