Looking for Quality Keyboard and Mouse

[skroderider]

I switched to the TVS Gold Prime recently. It has mechanical keys and a great tactile feel. It can be noisy - which might matter if you are in a shared office/other space.

I had the MS Ergonomic 4000 before this but it stopped working - and they don't make it anymore. The TVS is not ergonomic - it's flat.

 

[sbg]

After all these years, realized, this had become another annual subscription model purchase , and I dread anyone recommending a keyboard/mouse to me.

so , the current flavor( 2025-26 ) is HP970 creator and Logitech G213.

 

[vishalrao]

Using a FILCO mechanical keyboard which I bought on Amazon.in 4 years ago. It’s nice to type in and still going strong.

+1 to the FILCO mechanical i got one too a wired one a couple of years ago from https://stackskb.com/ for ₹12k - it's no nonsense and build like a tank.

also got a wired TVS gold prime unit (for the nostalgia) just yesterday off amazon for ₹3k because getting annoyed by unreliable key-clicks being intermittently lost on my wireless KBs.

edit: for mouse i got a couple of wired Razer Viper models - seem to be doing well - no button click issues so far.

 

[kolakkar]

I build my own mech keyboards. More of a hobby I’m currently using kailh clear keys since I like tactile keys and feedback. My latest keys are epomaker budgerigar and like them for being lighter than kailh clears ( guess I’m getting old)

 

[surfatwork]

I just bought a redragon K556 Pro. My first mechanical keyboard! Initial impressions are good. Quite solidly built - aluminium chassis with no creaks. Pretty heavy. Red Keys aren't too noisy. The backlight effects seem a bit childish, but can be turned off.

 

[Nero9]

I assume you haven't lived with the Logitech Master MX series. Once you get used to the ergonomics, convenience, horizontal scroll and infinite vertical scroll, there's simply no going back to a regular mouse. I lug it with me on my outstation trips because every other mouse or tracking device feels inadequate.

I will keep this in my mind for next mouse purchase.

 

[RT3]

Cool thread! Was just thinking about a mouse for my photo editing on a new MacBook M5 and this has been very informative. Will check out the Logitech Master Series. Thanks all!

 

[Nikhil]

I build my own mech keyboards. More of a hobby I’m currently using kailh clear keys since I like tactile keys and feedback. My latest keys are epomaker budgerigar and like them for being lighter than kailh clears ( guess I’m getting old)

This is awesome! Can you please share some pictures of your keyboards?


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[kolakkar]

This is awesome! Can you please share some pictures of your keyboards?


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Namaskar Nikhil ji - admire your stack… have been following your posts for a while now.

Please find the pic of my latest build attached. Since I touch type I tend to have my keycaps unmarked and prefer PBT keycaps over ABS. Prefer a cherry keycap profile but lately have tried DSA and like that equally or more tha cherry/oem profile. Find SA too high for my fingers.

 

[Nikhil]

Namaskar Nikhil ji - admire your stack… have been following your posts for a while now.

Please find the pic of my latest build attached. Since I touch type I tend to have my keycaps unmarked and prefer PBT keycaps over ABS. Prefer a cherry keycap profile but lately have tried DSA and like that equally or more tha cherry/oem profile. Find SA too high for my fingers.

That looks cool! Would be great if you could share some more!
I just might consider building my own keyboard if I can't find something I like.

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[kolakkar]

That looks cool! Would be great if you could share some more!
I just might consider building my own keyboard if I can't find something I like.

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Well if you can source PCBs and plates it’s pretty straightforward. I tend to use keeb.io but if you like TKL layouts it would be easier to find some local vendors here in India as well. Unless if you travel to the west I can certainly point you to more sources as well.

Some of my recent ones didn’t make sense to build but majority of these are expensive in India. They are available for cheap comparatively in the US.

 

[sound1]

I have looked up Keychron and they do make some really nice products. Any Keychron users here who can comment?
Are there any options available locally that are worth considering? All feedback would be most appreciated.

Currently looking at their Keychron K10 HE which sports a nice wooden frame.
Link: Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard

I have several mech keyboards (Ducky - Shine3 TKL, Ducky one TKL, Nuphy Air 75, Wobkey Rainy 75). The best keyboard I own, by far, is the Wobkey Rainy 75 - available here: https://www.genesispc.in/products/wobkey-rainy75-mechanical-keyboard. If you are looking for the TKL version then: https://www.genesispc.in/collections/keyboards/products/wobkey-crush-80-reboot-pro. These are built like tank (milled aluminium chassy, pre-lubed keys, etc. etc.) and much nicer than my brother's Keychrons, but these only come in Linear Switches. Never used Hall Effect ones, looks like they're only advantageous if you game a lot, otherwise you will be paying a premium. If you want near silent ones, try looking for keyboards with Topre switches (they're expensive).

I use Elecom EX-G Wireless trackball mouse and it is fine but switches give up. Today ordered a replacement - ProtoArc EM01, have to see how it works.