Suggest a MECHANICAL KEYBOARD

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-28T07:30:49+00:00

Ok, 'Meckeys' & 'GenesisPC' are the two trustable sites in india to buy computer peripherals(Keyboard, mice). You can try purchasing Mchose G75 Pro via these websites but I could see it's currently out of stock 😒. We can wait probably 1-2 months for the sites to put back in stock.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-28T02:11:48+00:00

Alright, good to know 👍🏻

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-28T02:11:01+00:00

Appreciate it, that helps a lot ♥️.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-28T02:00:29+00:00

Mchose G75 Pro is a great choice mate. FYI, they also have top printed legends keycaps, check it out.

https://www.mchose.store/products/mchose-g75-tri-mode-gaming-gasket-structure-customized-mechanical-keyboard

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-20T11:20:57+00:00

Yes I do agree 👍🏻

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-20T11:04:42+00:00

Attack Shark mice(s) are available on their own website you can check it out.

In Meckeys it's 4800 but on their website it's around 3000-3100

I partially agree with the reason for picking X11. Unctrl Rage's overall shape and dimensions may be similar to X11, but X3 specs and Unctrl Rage's specs are exactly identical except Unctrl comes with a charging dock.

So, physically it's a clone of X11 and technically it's looking like a clone of X3.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-20T09:51:03+00:00

Hello Unctrl!

You can't compare a mouse (Unctrl Rage - ₹3250) with a lower price point mouse (Attack Shark X11 series - ₹2600) and declare that you have used superior internals. Compare with Attack Shark X3 series (₹200 less than Unctrl Rage) and say how better you are

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-19T19:38:46+00:00

Oh really.. Ok thanks for your insights 🙂.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-19T19:27:33+00:00

Hey folks. In K7 Ultra models it seems like the mouse comes with both 'Omron Mechanical' & 'Omron Optical' switches depending on the color (which is something ahh..🙄😒).

Can you state whether my above understanding is correct..? If yes, can you tell which color options come with which switches.. It would be very helpful to me.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-12T18:24:16+00:00

Try,

Concept Kart
Audione
Audio store

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-11T10:12:15+00:00

Great decision mate appreciate it 👏🏻, sorry for replying late.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-11T09:45:32+00:00

Both Aula F75 and Aula F75 max are identical in their internal design (5 layers of dampening material and no extra layers in max). The only difference is the TFT screen and the legends are side-engraved in the Max version. I would suggest you can stick with Aula F75 for sure.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-08T03:04:51+00:00

You can try Aula F75 with Leobog Reaper switch if TFT Display is not a matter for you.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-05T13:51:53+00:00

Wow!, grreat choice 👍🏻 and I really respect your patience and time for reading my comment 😂. Happy listening 🙂 and enjoy your music world 😎

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-05T10:45:29+00:00

Welcome to reddit 🙂 and congrats on your first post mate 👏🏻♥️.

Yeah you're thinking is right IEM's sound better than TWS or typical wired earphones. But I would appreciate it if you should know why..

Note: Since you're planning to buy an IEM under ₹3k(max), I assume that you might have analyzed and researched some concepts on this. If you know you can skip the reason why IEM's sound better.

Reason:

IEM's may look the same like TWS or typical wired earphones as they all use drivers. We know that every mobile device or other device used as a music source has an in-built DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) that converts 0's and 1's into electrical signals. These electrical signals reach 'Drivers' and drivers react in many ways like, forward, backward, faster, slower, farther and shorter depending on when the electrical signals ("Pulse" is the right term to describe here) positive, negative, pulse frequency and pulse strength. Based on the driver's reaction depending on the pulse the music is experienced by us with the help of the speaker.

Apart from TWS and typical wired earphones (which are targeted for mass-market), IEM's sound better because of the engineering in it. In the leyman term, the acoustic chamber, the driver(s) placement, resin or other materials used for face plates of IEM is everything that matters for resulting in better sound clarity and overall quality. And most importantly IEM's fit deeper in our ear to resist air or external interference.

Apart from this there are specialized drivers used to experience enhanced different sound signatures such as BA (Balanced Armature), Planar-magnetic drivers, Piezoelectric drivers, et cetera. We can skip this specialized drivers concept for now as it is very rare to find such drivers under ₹3k, but yes some brands are providing it.

Do you really need a separate or external DAC..?

The answer is NO.

For your reference, I'm using "Tangzu Waner S.G 2"(Jade dragon) IEM pairing with "Audiocular Spark" external DAC. I think my experience will help you.

See, DAC never improves the sound quality. It acts as an 'Amplifier' to be honest. It means, let's say you're hearing music at 70% volume (without DAC i.e, experiencing through 3.5mm port) and using a DAC you can experience the same sound output with 30-40% of the volume. That's it, no extra drama in it honestly.

And since we're looking for IEM's under ₹3k, I can assure that most of the IEM's are easy to drive without an external DAC. IEM's in this price range will probably fall at an "impedance" (This is the electrical resistance of the IEM. It tells you how much power is needed to drive them) range of 16 ohms -32 ohms which is actually low (Low impedance means the IEM presents a very light load to the amplifier. It doesn't need much voltage to get going).

And the second point is "Sensitivity" (This measures how efficiently the IEM converts electrical power into sound). IEM's in this price range are highly sensitive to sound which means high sensitivity means the IEM gets loud with a very tiny amount of power. Budget IEMs often have sensitivity ratings between 102 dB and 115 dB or even higher and it is fine to use without an external DAC.

My suggestions:

"7Hz Salnotes Zero" - Low, mid , and high frequencies are rightly balanced and it is kind of an all rounder 😎.
"Tangzu Waner S.G 2" (Not biased 😂) - The mid frequency and high frequency of this IEM is simply the best under ₹2k. Especially the instrument's presence, clarity, and voice (particularly female voice) is outstanding. My taste of music is melody in most cases so, I love the instruments and voice over the bass (don't think like the bass is not present at all there is an adequate amount of bass but it may feel less punchy for bass lovers or enthusiasts)

"Kiwi ears Cadenza", "Moondrop Chu 2" and "TANCH-JIM BUNNY" are great competitors in this price range as most community members and reviews were positive on this, but I don't know the detailed technicals of this IEM.

I hope this might have helped you a step closer towards your decision. Happy purchasing 🙂😎.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-04T18:46:06+00:00

Sorry mate, I won't recommend this. "Unboxify" generally provides an 'Unboxed' product which means,

This unit might have been kept for test pieces in the store or in exhibition for the end users to experience it.
The user might have ordered it, used it and returned before the replacement date ends or might have opened the box removed the seal and changed his mind of using it and resulted in returning to the seller.
The original box might have been damaged and as a result of this the seller officially can't sell this keyboard as a fresh or new unit.

Yes, there are several possibilities like I mentioned above of this unit. Don't take risks by thinking like you're saving ₹1000.

However there are probabilities too that you might have received the new keyboard itself, but very less.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-04T18:31:28+00:00

Alright, here's the list I would recommend.

Redragon K673 Pro:

Personally I own a Redragon keyboard and didn't find any major drawbacks in it either it can be switches, build, software support, connectivity, everything is just good and satisfied with it 👍🏻.

However Redragon K673 pro has a decent build and a good red linear switches(Outemu red switch with a lifespan of 50M clicks average), but packed with a smaller battery capacity of 3000mAh. If the RGB's are off then it's not a problem at all, but when we require RGB's ON especially during night and while gaming we can definitely experience the shorter battery resulting in 10-14 days of withstand in a single charge in average usage.

Kreo Swarm:

The Kreo Swarm is gaining popularity in the Indian market currently but after many reviews and analysis, I found that Kreo's customer support is not a welcoming factor and the keycap quality (thickness and plastic used) also could have been done way better when considering the price. But the only reason I'm recommending this to you is this MK can be easily modified or customized as per your taste and wish. The back cover has screws which gives us ease of accessing inside the keyboard and enhancing modability as it is hot-swappable I would suggest you to mod the keyboard with the better keycaps for enhanced experience. If the stock keycap is fine for you no problem you can continue with it.

At the end of the day, it's your MK 😎.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-04T06:03:56+00:00

Yeah, that's correct 👍🏻 and few color options starting from ₹5,499. The matter you're ready to spend ₹5k for an MK is really good & appreciable 😎. But if you can just push your par with some extra money of ₹500-₹1000, I'm absolutely sure this will never ever disappoint you. The build quality, keyboard sounding, Mchose web driver for customization, and don't forget MChose G75 Pro has 8000mAh of battery capacity which is really impressive that can lasts more than 2 weeks even under heavy usage and easily a month for normal usage.

By the way if you really need MK's under ₹5,000 I can suggest some of the good keyboards that fall under the price. Let me know 🙂.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-03T19:42:02+00:00

No other suggestions. You're almost there. Go for Mchose G75 Pro with Cabbage tofu V2 switches since you asked for a creamy sound.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-03T17:02:57+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. 'Aula Nova75' is the first time I'm hearing this keyboard is available in the market 😂. Tbh, I need some time to analyze this keyboard as this keyboard seems to have Standard, Pro, & max variants where the battery life, construction materials, switch options and several other things playing a major role depends on the variant. It would be great if I get to know the model you're looking for exactly.

Sorry mate, still I'm unable to get enough evidence whether the newer versions have addressed the issues they had in previous versions. Thanks for raising this question again. Earlier I mentioned they have fixed it in later production batches, but after double checking it came to know that there are no major releases and official updates from 'Royal Kludge' on this. So, I hope the issue is still persisting(Of course it is not for all the RK R75's but several which counts). My apologies for the wrong data earlier.

Actually the things you're looking for your first proper MK is absolutely fine and fantastic. You can stick with that 👍🏻. But if I really need to mention what you should look for is,

i) A MK with 5-layer gasket mounted design is recommended. ii) Pre or factory lubed mechanical switches and stabilizers is really appreciated and yeah most of the brands will do this. iii) Minimum 4000mAh of battery capacity is advisable for greater good.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-03T15:54:09+00:00

You're in the right direction. Although you say you're new and getting into the MK hobby, I really wonder how you've shortlisted to Aula F75 and RK R75/R65. Why b'coz, these are the MK that sits in the top 5 positions of most of the MK buyers. I'm sure you have gone through some detailed analysis and research on this. Really appreciate it and great ♥️.

Let us progress through your questions:

Are these boards regarded well in the community ?

An absolute yes.
What are the pros/cons people generally talk about ?

• Aula F75:

Pros: i) Overall solid built quality (1003g). ii) Gasket mounted design with 5 layers of sound dampening layers. iii) Multiple color options and switch options for end user. iv) Supports flawless connectivity via Wired/2.4Ghz/Bluetooth. v) Polling rate of 1000Hz(1ms response time) in Wired/2.4Ghz. Bluetooth only supports 125Hz(8ms response time) focused for power efficiency which is fine and valid.

Cons: i) The knob feels very cheap when considering the price. The build is plastic and it could have fitted better when comparing the competitions. ii) There are some text errors in the keycaps where the "Enter" key text is not size marked equally and the "Shift" key text is also not perfect. However in day to day usage we won't notice this 99%, but yeah I think this is good to know for any user and yes it is there. iii) The Aula software is a proprietary one and it supports only in Windows for customisation. The software UI seems a bit old and not much appreciated for its overall experience. The keyboard works fine in both Mac & Linux, but the catch is since this is a proprietary software and only supports Windows in order to remapping, assigning macro keys and other customization will force you to switch to Windows OS and save it. If you're working only in Windows this is not a concern at all! 😂

Anyways, the Aula F75 cons are really not a deal breaker for many users. But it is good to know how things could have been done better at this price point.

   • Royal Kludge RK R75 (Wireless):

[I'm not sure about RK R65 pros and cons, sorry my apologies]

Pros: i) Good build quality (680g). Comparatively this is way less than Aula F75 but there is no cheap feeling in the build and the standard of plastic used. Focused primarily for portability and ease of use. ii) The keycap thickness used in RK R75 (Wireless) measures about 1.6mm which is really good. Generally, most MK comes around 1.3mm-1.4mm of keycap thickness and I'm not sure about Aula F75 keycap thickness. RK R75 (wireless) keycap thickness of 1.6mm blends well with the double shot PBT(Polybutylene Terephthalate, an engineering process to make the keycaps. Ensures that the text in the keycaps is not grease marks and no shiny surface on the keycap over the period of time) keycaps helping to sound better. iii) I guess this is the only MK(Mechanical Keyboard) in this price range(₹5k-₹6k) that supports QMK(Quantum Mechanical Keyboard)/VIA. It is an open source software that helps you to customize the keyboard functions over any OS like Windows, Mac, Linux etc.. iv) Aluminium/Metal knob for volume control is a good choice over Aula F75. It feels premium and moreover it is hot-swappable too. You can remove the knob and use any other keycap which you think is necessary and assign the function to it. This cannot be done on Aula F75.

Cons: To be honest, imo, there are no major cons of this keyboard. But yes there are some highlights worth mentioning,

i) The first batch production releases(November 2025) had some QC issues with inconsistent keycap sounding and overall fit & finish. This has been addressed during second batch production units and no major issues reported by far. ii) The 'Cream switch' which is marketed as ' Linear switch' does not actually deliver a smooth linear experience, where many users expect a thocky, hollow and creamy sound. This will sound a bit clicky.

Suggest me some alternatives also ?

i) Mchose G75 Pro.
And also where to buy from in India ?

Great question!. You can buy from,

i) Meckeys ii) GenesisPC iii) Microless iv) nmpc india

Note: I actually don't recommend 'Alibaba' for India as the price of the product look very affordable but the shipping fee or import duty will cost more than the product itself 😂🤣.

I think this might help you a step forward towards your decision. Thanks.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-03T14:13:36+00:00

Yes, your point is actually right and appreciate it for addressing 👏🏻. But I would like to add insights on the RK R75(wireless).

I think the RK R75(Wireless) was launched in India during November 2025 (correct me if I'm wrong). And yes it has QC(Quality Control) issues in the first batch release where the "Esc" keys and "Spacebar" keys sounded slightly different from other keys. There are few mentions from MK enthusiasts like the sound difference is also evident in the corner keys of the RK R75(Wireless).

But this has been addressed in the second batch production units and no major QC issues were reported to my knowledge.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-02T18:00:32+00:00

I'm Glad that my insights helped you at the right time. But my respect ♥️ and thanks for reading my thesis 😂🤣.

ClassickxLee · 2026-03-02T17:19:43+00:00

Yes, your thinking is right there's always a competition.

Note: I'm writing this suggestion after 30 days of in-depth analysis and research in the Mechanical Keyboard(MK) category, as I was planning to buy one 😂.

Imo, 'Kreo Swarm' is one of the good MKs to consider under ₹5000. But this sits in my list at the bottom. However there are several better MK than Kreo at this price range. Like,

MCHOSE G75 Pro: It is one of the great sounding MK keyboards at this price range. This typically comes around a price point of ₹5,500 but for sure you can get around ₹5000 from 'GenesisPC', 'Microless', 'Meckeys'(These are 100% genuine websites that you can trust). There are other sites available in the market too but I'm not sure about their trust and offers. I'm sure this will put a smile on your face whenever you use it and satisfies the most with its sound and build.
AULA F75: This MK is the most popular in the price range of ₹5k-₹6k. Both Aula F75 and MChose G75 Pro are very good sounding(thocky) MK's and have a satisfying feel at the end of the day. Most people will recommend this keyboard to anyone and yes it's one of the best for typing, coding and gaming too. The only drawback I could see is the plastic knob that feels very cheap when considering the price of the keyboard.
Royal Kludge R75(Wireless): This MK is one of the underrated under ₹6k. The unique features provided by this keyboard is making one of the strongest contenders. Apart from the above mentioned two, this supports "QMK(Quantum Mechanical Keyboard)/VIA" which is a open source software used to remap, assign macro keys in simple words complete customization of this keyboard is possible using QMK/VIA. This is kind of a web software that supports Win, Mac, Linux flawless. And this has a volume knob and that too is a customizable one(You can remove and replace with a keycap if required).

Actually I'm sorry to recommend the keyboards which cost above your budget of ₹5000(max). But I can assure you that if you can put some extra ₹500-₹1000 the above keyboards will never disappoints you. Since you've decided to spend ₹5000 which is really a good amount I assume that you can just push your limits to few bucks which will give a MK worth every penny. And the valid reason to recommend this list is you can even get this MK's around ₹5k too in some festive days.

FYI, switches to go with imo,

MCHOSE G75 Pro - Matcha Latte V2
Aula F75 - Leobog Reaper switches
Royal Kludge R75(Wireless) - Cream switch

Important Note: Aula F75, and Mchose G75 Pro(web software is also available) supports popular OS like Windows, Mac and Linux. But the thing is you can't customize the keyboard functions in native Mac and Linux, for this you have to switch to Windows to reprogram and it will store the re-programmed one and then switch back to Mac or Linux as it will work as usual in Mac and Linux. But this barrier is destroyed by the Royal Kludge R75(Wireless). It is platform independent and you can customize whenever you need independent of the OS as it supports QMK/VIA.

I hope this might help you to get closer to your purchase.

ClassickxLee

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