best $150 AUD keyboard?

[mcle]

Hi, i've decided that it is about time for a new keyboard coughcoughdogatetheoldoneyesterdaycoughcough. I live in Australia and mainly game, i'm wondering what i can get for the $150ish range.

 

[RockyPlays]

A fairly basic but well made mechanical keyboard https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22484&cPath=257&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed#googlebase
Or if you like LEDs here is an RGB keyboard https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=33039&cPath=257&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed#googlebase

 

[mcle]

A fairly basic but well made mechanical keyboard https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22484&cPath=257&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed#googlebase
Or if you like LEDs here is an RGB keyboard https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=33039&cPath=257&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed#googlebase

I can't find those at my local store. Are any of these much better than the others
http://www.centrecom.com.au/razer-blackwidow-tournament-ed-essential-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-v2
http://www.centrecom.com.au/corsair-vengeance-k70-brushed-aluminum-keyboard-with-cherry-mx-brown
http://www.centrecom.com.au/razer-blackwidow-chroma-tournament-edition-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-green-switches
http://www.centrecom.com.au/corsair-gaming-k70-mechanical-keyboard-cherry-blue
http://www.centrecom.com.au/corsair-gaming-strafe-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-mx-red-switches

 

[RockyPlays]

The Corsair K70 with Brown switches is what I have and I love it. But if you like RGB lighting than that Razer Blackwidow RGB is the way to go. Any of these are good keyboards and will work well. Make sure you know what size you want, TKL or Tournament is smaller than the others.

 

[Hyboria]

So I have experience playing with both the K70 and Blackwidow keyboards.

[strike]K70[/strike] Strafe - Keyboard is pretty nice, comes with some additional keys (replacing WASD or QWER depending on what games you play). In terms of the action on the keys, they don't feel like they have any weight/resistance to them (very easy to press). The keys on this keyboard are quieter than the blackwidow.

Blackwidow - Unless they changed the package contents, the blackwidow doesn't come with spare keys. The keys feel weightier than the [strike]K70[/strike] Strafe's keys, but this is partially due to the keys being louder. It's still pretty easy to use though, I used mine for a solid two years with no complaints.

If I had to re-buy one, I'd probably go for the [strike]K70[/strike] Strafe. I like the fact that they come with the bonus keys - helps you feel your way around the keyboard better without looking.

Edit: Actually it might have been the Strafe not the K70. From the images (of the replacement keys) it might have been the Strafe.

Edit2: Yeah my bad it was the strafe not the K70. Get the Strafe!

 

[mcle]

The Corsair K70 with Brown switches is what I have and I love it. But if you like RGB lighting than that Razer Blackwidow RGB is the way to go. Any of these are good keyboards and will work well. Make sure you know what size you want, TKL or Tournament is smaller than the others.

So I have experience playing with both the K70 and Blackwidow keyboards.

[strike]K70[/strike] Strafe - Keyboard is pretty nice, comes with some additional keys (replacing WASD or QWER depending on what games you play). In terms of the action on the keys, they don't feel like they have any weight/resistance to them (very easy to press). The keys on this keyboard are quieter than the blackwidow.


Blackwidow - Unless they changed the package contents, the blackwidow doesn't come with spare keys. The keys feel weightier than the [strike]K70[/strike] Strafe's keys, but this is partially due to the keys being louder. It's still pretty easy to use though, I used mine for a solid two years with no complaints.

If I had to re-buy one, I'd probably go for the [strike]K70[/strike] Strafe. I like the fact that they come with the bonus keys - helps you feel your way around the keyboard better without looking.

Edit: Actually it might have been the Strafe not the K70. From the images (of the replacement keys) it might have been the Strafe.

Edit2: Yeah my bad it was the strafe not the K70. Get the Strafe!

I've narrowed it down to the corsair --- k70 non RGB -- k65 RGB -- Strafe RGB. Could you recommend any in particular

 

[Hyboria]

What games are you playing?

 

[mcle]

What games are you playing?

mainly FPS games, i don't play MMOs like LOL and DOTA

 

[RockyPlays]

RGB is always nice to have. It comes down to whether you want the full-size keyboard or the tenkeyless one? Which one are you used to?

 

[mcle]

RGB is always nice to have. It comes down to whether you want the full-size keyboard or the tenkeyless one? Which one are you used to?

Is there any difference in quality between the Strafe RGB and the k70?

 

[RockyPlays]

The Strafe is mostly plastic, while the K70 is brushed aluminum. Both are nice and the strafe has better software. The K70 has media buttons.

 

[RockyPlays]

If it were me choosing, I would take the K65 RGB because the smaller size makes it easier for gaming, at least for some, and the RGB is awesome. It is also good quality. If you don't like the idea of a smaller keyboard though, then either of the other two would work quite well.

 

[mcle]

The Strafe is mostly plastic, while the K70 is brushed aluminum. Both are nice and the strafe has better software. The K70 has media buttons.

thanks guys, i think i'll go for the K65 RGB

 

[RockyPlays]

Okay, good choice. Enjoy