Magicforce 68 vs Corsair K65 (Budget linear mech keyboard)

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Hey guys, I am looking for a budget mechanical keyboard with linear switches.
The 2 keyboards I found at my price range are the K65 and Magicforce 68(the Coolermaster rapidfire with red switches is
too expensive for me).
Thing is the Magicforce(which is for me about 30$ cheaper) has Kailh switches while the K65(none rgb) has cherry and
that worries me, I heard people saying they were inconsistant and that the quality control isn't as good, what's your opionion
about the matter and which one would you choose given the choice?
Thanks!
 
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Having never tried a Magicforce keyboard, I'd recommend the K65. Kailh switches are supposedly lower quality, using cheaper materials, but I can't confidently say that without having tried them.

That being said, Corsair's keyboards have established themselves over the years for their quality construction and sturdy materials. They've built a reputation that they now have to uphold. I use a K95 as my personal keyboard and love it. Unless budget is a serious concern, I would go with the K65 in your situation, every time. Ultimately, you get what you pay for and in my mind, a slight price premium is worth the comfort of mind that comes with purchasing from a reputable brand. I'd imagine Corsair probably has better customer support as...

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Having never tried a Magicforce keyboard, I'd recommend the K65. Kailh switches are supposedly lower quality, using cheaper materials, but I can't confidently say that without having tried them.

That being said, Corsair's keyboards have established themselves over the years for their quality construction and sturdy materials. They've built a reputation that they now have to uphold. I use a K95 as my personal keyboard and love it. Unless budget is a serious concern, I would go with the K65 in your situation, every time. Ultimately, you get what you pay for and in my mind, a slight price premium is worth the comfort of mind that comes with purchasing from a reputable brand. I'd imagine Corsair probably has better customer support as well, should anything ever go wrong.
 
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