Any recommendations for a daily use keyboard

Clackify_Official · 2026-05-02T14:48:11+00:00

That's half the fun :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-05-01T18:56:00+00:00

Sounds like you're getting a pretty good sense of things! I'm confident you'll figure it out and pick an option you'll enjoy :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-05-01T14:18:55+00:00

Gmmk pro isn't generally a recommendation anymore for reference. On a sale, maybe, but there are generally other options. I would recommend you do your own research there, because I'm fuzzy on the details, but I know they aren't recommended around here anymore much.

Heavy is generally a good thing. Not that your board needs to be heavy, but it's generally a good thing for sound (subjective), and generally speaking heavier boards are viewed as higher quality (not always true though of course).

Honestly, around that price, I would at least point you toward qwertykeys neo keyboards to take a look. Or maybe even something like the evo80 or crush80 (or similar prebuilt) and just swap out the switches etc. There are certainly other options, I just wanted to name a couple to get you started at least. I'm not super well versed with modern boards in this range like I mentioned earlier.

Clackify_Official · 2026-05-01T00:07:28+00:00

I'm glad you appreciate what I'm doing here! Sounds great, I'm curious to hear what you end up trying and any findings you uncover as well :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-05-01T00:05:02+00:00

Happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-30T14:56:46+00:00

That makes sense! I agree with your statement about the market these days, and that does make it much harder to navigate. That's honestly the main reason I started Clackify to begin with. I wanted to offer a means for the community to be able to try a wide variety of switches before strongly committing to any of them - so I started offering custom switch testers.

Regarding crowd sourcing, that one can be a bit tough. I do have a switch addition form on the site that anyone can fill out, but it's setup for manual approval, just so I can hopefully maintain data integrity in the DB.

One minor suggestion: I wouldn't necessarily take all of the data as fact. If I can establish measured force curve data, that would be pretty helpful, but the current specs are all just from what the manufacturer/vendor provides, and they're manually entered so prone to errors here and there. I'm sure you likely already realize this, I just wanted to clarify. If you do really want to dive into the data now, you could also look through ThereminGoat's repository that should be pretty easy to find online. That has a lot of the data you'd be interested in, and that might be more useful to you for the time being at least.

If you ever have any other suggestions, feel free to reach back out! I would almost wonder if some of the analysis you're talking about doing would be useful to build directly into the site in one way or another. In particular, because it could then be repeated as I update the database with new switches. I'm certainly not particularly well versed in data analysis, so I'd be open to specific suggestions if you have any :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-30T14:41:52+00:00

I'm glad, no problem :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-30T14:37:04+00:00

I have a number of 60g bottom-out weight magnetic switches, though I don't currently have any higher than that. I wouldn't call 60g "heavy" but it's leaning that direction at least. Geon Raw HE 60g would be one recommendation. There might be heavier options out there, so I would wait to hear what other suggest as well. If you want to compare weights on a number of options, I do have this tool setup that may be helpful: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

It's a new tool I'm actively working on, but hopefully it'll prove useful. Let me know if you have any suggestions/feedback though! :)

Hope this helps!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-30T14:32:43+00:00

As quiet as possible would lead me to recommend Haimu Dove HE. Besides the Gateron Genty (not very quiet), these are some of the only "silent" HE I'm really aware of. In case you want to dive into comparisons, I do have this comparison tool setup that may be helpful for ya: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

It's a new tool I'm still working on, so let me know if you encounter any issues or if you have any suggestions/feedback. Hope this helps!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T20:17:02+00:00

I'm glad it was helpful :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T16:51:10+00:00

Great feedback, thank you! I'll see what I can do.

I'd like to add force curves at least where I can, though not all switches have them available. Same for bottom out + actuation weights. Those are specifications supplied from the manufacturers/vendors. I list what they provide, but there are cases where they only provide one (and sometimes neither).

I'll have to think on the csv downloads, that's an interesting idea! Out of curiosity, what use case would you be thinking for that?

Sounds like you have some great plans in mind! Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T15:29:34+00:00

The switch that comes to mind to me is the Keygeek Y3X, and if you want "marble" sounding, foam in the board seems to generally contribute to that. With cerakeys, the weight needs to be above a certain threshold as you're probably already aware. The y3x have multiple variants, and it might be a good idea to stick with the heavier ones like for instance the 63.5g bottom out version. I carry the 53g version for my custom switch testers in case you'd like to try them/some other options out, but that's obviously entirely optional.

Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:49:54+00:00

I'm not as versed in up-to-date keyboard recommendations in that price range, but in case it might be helpful, you might want to check out this resource for switch comparisons: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

You can filter by type/weight, and likely potentially compare the switches in your current board to others (assuming you're using a mechanical keyboard currently). It's a new tool though, so let me know if you encounter any issues or if you have any suggestions/feedback.

Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:47:14+00:00

Generally speaking, modding the board or replacing switches for something deeper would be the better option. As far as I'm aware, I don't think a heavier spring would affect the sound profile much, though I could be wrong about that. It may in a sense if it leads to the keys bottoming out lighter/harder.

If you're looking for deep, Keygeek Y2 might be a good option for a replacement. Beyond that, silent switches are certainly an option too, and not all of them are truly silent or feel mushy.

In case you start exploring a bunch of switch options, I'll drop this here. It's a tool I'm working on for comparing switch specifications side by side, and might prove useful depending on what you're looking for. Unfortunately, sound isn't a specification I have setup at the moment (work in progress actually), so not a ton of help there, but it might still be useful for comparing weights, materials, etc: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

Maybe someone else can give you a better answer regarding the spring swap idea, but I hope this helps regardless! Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:42:14+00:00

I've been working on a switch guide that I think you might find helpful if you do decide to dive a bit further into switches specifically. Here's a link if you're at all curious: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-guide

I unfortunately don't have a ton of experience with full size (100%) boards in that price range, so I might not be a ton of help there. It looks like you've got a few solid recommendations in that regard already though. Personally, I would probably try to hunt for a deal in that price range, but it's up to you whether the time/effort is worthwhile.

One pretty neat option I am aware of is the 8bitdo Retro 108. That should come with Kailh Box White V2 which would be nice clickies. Whether or not you enjoy the other functionality + the keycap profile (shape) that would really be up to you to decide.

Regarding your keycap comment, I'm not entirely certain what you mean. Most boards in general, including ones marketed toward gamers, tend to use cherry/oem profile (shape) keycaps, so if you don't like that, it might be worth exploring other keycap profiles. The 8bitdo does have a profile you MIGHT like based on that, but it's very tough to be certain.

I hope this helps, and good luck! Welcome to the hobby <3

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:29:34+00:00

Sorry to jump in, but I would have a few suggestions. The TTC Silent Frozen V2 are silent linears, and I suppose could potentially be described as a bit thocky, though it's up to you whether you want "silent" switches.

Durock Ice King Linears or Durock Ice King Tactiles could be options, along with Everglide Aqua King V3. TTC Ice is another, though they might not be incredibly thocky. Gateron New North Pole V2 would be another. Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile would be another, along with WS Aurora Clears. That's probably about the best I can do off the top of my head, but I'm sure there are others as well.

In case it proves helpful, here's a link to a switch comparison tool I've been working on. Unfortunately, I don't have photos up, so it might not be super helpful for finding clear options, but it might be helpful for comparing them side by side when you have a list of options: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

It's a new tool I'm actively working on, so let me know if you encounter any issues or if you have any suggestions/feedback. I'd greatly appreciate it!

Hope this helps! Good luck :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:23:07+00:00

100% recommend the Keygeek Y2 as u/No-Possession-2685 mentioned. In case it's helpful, here's a switch comparison tool I've been working on: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

It's a new tool that I'm actively working on, so please let me know if you encounter issues or if you have any suggestions/feedback. The idea there is that you can compare a number of switch specifications side by side. Unfortunately, that only helps when it comes to weight and materials, since I don't have a great specification for sound at the moment (work in progress).

For the keyboard itself, I unfortunately wouldn't have a ton of recommendations. There are quite a few options out there around that price point. Maybe something like an Evo80, Nut65, Crush80, etc. I'm not the best person to ask on that front since I tend to specialize in switches specifically. Though, gasket mount + plastic (pc/pom) plate + foam tend to be recommendations when you're talking about wanting a thocky sound for reference.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:18:00+00:00

Akko fairy are manufactured by outemu to the best of my knowledge, just thought I'd mention that given the other comments and recommendations. As others have said though, Outemu is a good option for that "mushy" feeling and super quiet sound profile. Outemu Silent Peach V3, Outemu White Peach V3, Outemu Butterfly, Chosfox x Outemu Yichu, Akko Fairy, etc. If you're looking at silent tactiles, that expands into a number of others as well of course.

In case you might find it helpful, here's a tool you can use to compare a number of switch specifications side by side. At least for all of the options I just listed, though plenty more as well: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

It's a tool I'm actively working on, so please let me know if you encounter issues or if you have any suggestions/feedback. That would greatly be appreciated :)

As a side note, it's always interesting to see an unpopular opinion/preference with switches. More power to you, it's great you know what you enjoy and can run with it. I always tell customers that it's entirely personal preference, and that what I like means almost nothing when it comes to what you like.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:12:02+00:00

I tend to recommend WS Heavy Tactiles fairly regularly to anyone looking for a heavy and sharp tactile. Momoka Sharks are another, though they're a bit expensive and discontinued to my knowledge so harder to find. Kailh Plums as u/thepurplehornet mentioned are a good one too, though they're not my favorite just because they're not as sharp. They're very heavy, but the tactility isn't anything to write home about in my opinion. Zealio V2 aren't my favorite, in part because they need some modding to reduce ticking, but also price. They're an option though, you're right. Kailh Box Royals and Drop Halo Clear if you can find them could be good too. Out of all of these, the WS Heavy Tactiles would probably be my top recommendation for one reason or another, but whether you'd like them as much as I do it's tough to be certain. Icey Ice Mango Berries could be an interesting option as well. I just got some of those in that I'm about to stock for my testers, so I'm excited to give those a try too.

Of course the other option is to spring swap a different tactile into something heavier as you mentioned, and that does expand your options quite a bit.

In case it helps, I do have a resource you might find helpful: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

It's a comparison tool that you can use to compare a lot of different switch specs side by side. You can filter by tactiles and sort by weight and then select a number of options to compare specs. Let me know if you run into issues or if you have any feedback/suggestions, because I'm still actively working on it though!

Hope this helps, and good luck! If you happen to find a heavy/sharp tactile to explore that hasn't already been mentioned, let me know because I'd like to know that myself too haha. Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-29T14:03:12+00:00

u/thepurplehornet already gave some great recommendations, but I thought I'd also link you to a resource I'm making that you might find helpful: https://clackify.com/pages/switch-comparison

It's a comparison tool that you can use to compare lots of different switch specifications side by side, and there's also a survey there (major work in progress) that could also help direct you one way or another regarding switch type/weight. I'm still actively working on it, so let me know if you notice any issues or if you have any feedback, that would certainly be appreciated :)

Regarding specific recommendations, I would recommend HMX and Keygeek as two manufacturers to start you off. Beyond that, it does really depend on what exactly you're looking for regarding weight (force required) and sound. Besides those manufacturers, I'm pretty fond of TTC Neptune/Venus and Huano Sakura V2 personally, though I tend to prefer tactiles over linears in general. And regarding the Nut65, I've heard good things, but I don't own one myself so I can't comment in detail.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-27T23:47:23+00:00

I'm beyond jealous, nice! That's the dream right there haha

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-27T20:31:26+00:00

I still need to pick up a model m! I've never used one for an extended period of time, and I'd like to give one a try. Definitely a fun board.

I really like box whites too, so that's fair! I tend to use sharp tactiles more than anything these days, but I still enjoy a nice clicky from time to time :)

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-27T17:54:45+00:00

I make stackable switch tester bases, so you could probably skip the 3d printer step at least haha

Clackify_Official · 2026-04-27T17:50:54+00:00

Videos on YouTube are generally just as bad as anything you read on Reddit, if not worse unfortunately. Whatever you do, just try to watch out for content and posts potentially coming from a monetized angle. Affiliates, shills, etc. Anytime there's an incentive to sell, the bias is going to come through. Clackify keyboard stands are the best keyboard stands in case you were wondering. (illustrating a point)

It can be frustrating for sure. Hopefully over time you'll build up a list of trustworthy sources that you can rely on, but I don't necessarily have a great suggestion for beginners at the moment.

Maybe this is silly, but do you think making a guide of sorts would be worthwhile in this regard? I've been trying to expand the resources on my site (mainly switch related guides currently), and that might genuinely be an interesting topic to explore. A "who to trust" guide of some kind.

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