I’m looking to upgrade soon and thought I might finally try a mechanical keyboard. I’d prefer to not disturb those around me, and I value being able to move my keyboard around freely.

I previously used Logitech and I like their software, and specifically the ability to switch devices was really nice for swapping work to home device. That’s what I started exploring with, but I don’t think I can swap around parts if I go with the MX MECHANICAL. On the other hand, maybe that’s a good thing, since I always hear the line about this being an expensive rabbit hole. If I’m stuck, then maybe I won’t go exploring…

I’ve seen other cool things I liked (numpads, backlights, knobs for volume, subtle dark colors, USB-c), but I’m open to exploring. Wireless + quiet are the only important requirements

  • humanplayer2@lemmy.ml
    7·
    11 months ago

    I’d say whatever else, go for hotswap with MX switches. You’ll try it, learn, and can replace your switches easily and quite cheaply.

    Switches make a huge difference. Being stuck with ones you don’t really like because you didn’t get a hotswap board would really be a shame.

    • OtterOPAEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Ok this makes sense, I think I’m going to add hotswap + MX switches as a requirement on my search as well. Thank you :)

    • HangingFruit@czech-lemmy.euEnglish
      3·
      11 months ago

      Second this, I’ve built myself a silent office k7. It has low profile optical switches (less travel more silent), and bought a pack of their mint switches. They have higher resistance so that should help with the noise, I also lubed them. Coworkers don’t even know that I have mechanical board.

  • Dudewitbow@lemmy.ml
    6·
    11 months ago

    Get a barebones keychron of yor choice and get silent switches. Bonus if you mod/lube switches youself.

    I switched from a Ducky Legend with Cherry Browns to a Keychron Q6 Pro (recently released, basically wireless tenkey w/ knob option with metal body) with hand lubed Durock Shrimp Tactiles and the noise is night and day difference.

    If you get silent linear switches over silent tactiles, itll probably be even more quiet.

    • OtterOPAEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      The keychrons look pretty cool, I see some with knobs and multidevice connectivity as well which is nice. Would you know if the sold out ones come back often, or should I plan on getting one that is in stock?

    • nottheengineer@feddit.de
      3·
      11 months ago

      I’d recommend against drop keyboards, they are bad value and their support is said to be terrible, just like their QC.

      Keychron is the way to go for wireless boards.