I’m looking to upgrade soon and thought I might finally try a mechanical keyboard. I’d prefer to not disturb those around me, and I value being able to move my keyboard around freely.
I previously used Logitech and I like their software, and specifically the ability to switch devices was really nice for swapping work to home device. That’s what I started exploring with, but I don’t think I can swap around parts if I go with the MX MECHANICAL. On the other hand, maybe that’s a good thing, since I always hear the line about this being an expensive rabbit hole. If I’m stuck, then maybe I won’t go exploring…
I’ve seen other cool things I liked (numpads, backlights, knobs for volume, subtle dark colors, USB-c), but I’m open to exploring. Wireless + quiet are the only important requirements
There are switches that are specifically designed to be silent. Getting them used to mean building a custom keyboard (which can be much easier than it sounds with hot swap boards) but I think they are more common now. You can check drop.com for a couple builds that should have silent switches and hopefully be wireless.
I found my holy grail in the HHKB Pro 2 Type S. It is not cheap by any means, uses a different switch type called topre and has a non standard layout that people love or hate. Fwiw I originally hated it because it didn’t have dedicated have arrow keys, but the fn layer arrow keys became muscle memory within a couple of weeks.
It’s wireless and pairs to multiple devices but it’s not for everyone. I haven’t bought another mechanical keyboard since.
I’d recommend against drop keyboards, they are bad value and their support is said to be terrible, just like their QC.
Keychron is the way to go for wireless boards.
This is probably the case. The only keyboard I’ve bought and will buy from drop nowadays are the Tokyo60s. Otherwise I use it for key caps or accessories.