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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: zangaby on Sun, 10 July 2022, 03:03:18
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Hello,
I am looking for a bit of help to decide on a new keyboard that is TKL and has hot swap support.
So far I am trying to decide between SMART DUCK XS87 and Tecware Phantom 87, but I am open to other similar suggestions(within this price range).
Pros for XS 87
Detachable cable
Gateron switch support
Pros for Tecware Phantom 87
Price
Overall Build quality
Thanks !
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Have you considered the MK870? It is the quintessential budget TKL right now.
-detachable cable [3 ports?]
-supports 3 and 5-pin switches
-RGB with different modes
-south-facing PCB [usually] for Cherry-profile support
-metal plate with included foam reduces case ping and echo
-good plate-mount stabilizers that are correctly pre-lubed
-goes down to 50 USD [65 CAD] including shipping during sales
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Thank you for your reply !
MK870 is indeed a great option, and I have already bought one(https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115665.msg3101347#msg3101347), however now I would like one that has north facing LED's.
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Bit of a curveball, but if you're looking for something with a vintage style then I HIGHLY recommend the NCR80. For it's price it is surprisingly ****ing good, especially if paired with the right switches. I have mine setup with ZealPC clickiez and it sounds delicious. I've also heard it with linears and it's so nice. I'd recommend going plateless if you do get it.
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Thank you for the recommendation!
That model is looks nice but I like to have a design that is a bit more compact.
In the end I ordered a Tecware Phantom 87 as I can receive it in few days as apposed to the SMART DUCK XS87 that would take few weeks.