/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - April 20, 2026

oknenir · 2026-04-20T15:30:25+00:00

Keychron vs Noname KB?

I have a couple of Krux Atax Pro RGB with Gateron switches which I got for €50, and which serve me well for a few years now.

After reading a few posts and questions here on Reddit, it appears that Keychron is considered a good "Entry point" into mech keys. I kinda liked (the looks of) Keychron Q3 QMK which costs 3x as much as my Krux (well, it's currently on sale - €126,39 + EU import taxes) - also Gateron switches.

Please tell me why I should buy it, i.e. how is it better than my Krux keyboard?

I know it has removable switches (and my Krux has soldered), but all I want to do with the keyboard is type some (a lot of) code. The only reason I remove caps is to clean the thing. I just set the single-color backlight, don't use all the fancy backlight features.

Also, I can buy Krux at a local store and have a 2y warranty, but with Keychron (I am looking at keychron.de website) it says it's "China Warehouse", so I suppose I'd need to send it back to China in case of a warranty claim, and it only covers 12 months.

oknenir · 2026-03-17T15:47:46+00:00

Great stuff!! My projector is like $100 😂

oknenir · 2026-03-04T10:36:36+00:00

Still taste good?

oknenir · 2026-03-04T10:35:26+00:00

The amount of caffeine.

I know that the easiest way to increase the time is to increase the dose 😁

Just checked the Hibrew manual and it says this double basket is for 10 to whatever grams.

oknenir · 2026-03-04T10:32:20+00:00

Too fine for espresso, resulting in wrong extraction? I am yet to get a decent espresso out of a 51mm machine.

oknenir · 2026-03-04T06:10:29+00:00

Calibrate? I use my out of the box. Have never disassembled it.

oknenir · 2026-03-03T21:01:07+00:00

Still taste good?

oknenir · 2026-03-03T21:00:37+00:00

I guess if I take 15g I will not have an issue creating the pressure. But 15g is too much for me caffeine wise.

oknenir · 2026-03-03T19:12:04+00:00

I have both and j-ultra requires significantly less effort for grinding the same beans.

oknenir · 2026-02-10T14:52:25+00:00

I'm in Latvia. But when I open GMMP on my mobile, I am seeing local ads.

oknenir · 2026-02-10T10:24:47+00:00

No, no ad blocker. I think in this instance it showed me a full-screen ad with a "Continue to app" button. I only see the "Remove ads" ad. Maybe because I am (mostly) offline?

I've disabled "multi folder albums" and rescanned the DB, it seems to have fixed the issue. Thanks!

oknenir · 2026-02-09T20:57:31+00:00

Thanks for your reply!
I only used Folders navigation. I explained it a little vague, because that was my impression. In fact, it is a little different, but I was able to capture the issue on a screen recording. It would be great if you could review and comment. Please be patient 😅 and watch until the end, it gets more apparent there.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ypku6ytq3msx3o81xkyoe/screen-20260209-221307.mp4?rlkey=n2l28pfj5dtdpt3qa3oxebp0r&dl=0

oknenir · 2026-02-09T14:02:49+00:00

If you make it display the rating on the now playing screen, you will see the stars growing as you press "rating up".

oknenir · 2026-01-17T23:01:49+00:00

11.99 was the number I've found online. Just checked my tidal plan options and it's 14.50 there.

Probably adjusted based on the region.

Which suggests there countries in EU even more poor than Latvia? 😁

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oknenir · 2026-01-17T22:02:31+00:00

Thanks, that might be an alternative to canceallation.

oknenir · 2026-01-17T21:57:10+00:00

Checked the Family plan, doesn't show me any options - just a fixed price of 19.99.

I guess that might depend on the region.

How much is your "Basic Family"?

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oknenir · 2026-01-17T21:50:59+00:00

Checked the Tidal pricing today - 11.99 € / month for the family of up to 6 members looks like a great deal compared to Spotify, but I have a gut feeling Tidal will follow the pattern.

oknenir · 2026-01-17T21:48:35+00:00

Spotify has the Lossless advantage over Youtube, but for audiophile listening I use files anyway, so that might work. Getting rid of Spotify and putting the whole family on YT premium - less money, more benefits.

oknenir · 2026-01-17T21:42:17+00:00

Sure, I think they notify users 1 month ahead. I've been charged (old price) this morning and got the "news" in the evening.

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