Reddit reviews CODE 104-Key Illuminated Mechanical Keyboard with White LED Backlighting - Cherry MX Clear

You pretty much described the WASD Code.

MX Clears, TLK or Full size available, Standard key layout, White backlight (which is my favorite as it highlights any customized keycaps you chose better than most other colored LEDs), and it's NKRO on USB.

$150 for the TKL, $155 for the full size from WASD's site. You can also find them on Amazon (TKL, Full) if you'd rather order from there.

I finally made the jump to mechanical keyboards and... I hate it.

If my previous keyboard was a person, it would be a freshman in high school right now. It was an old Dell keyboard from 2003 and the PS/2 (!) connector recently broke so I decided to make the switch. I initially bought the Corsair K95 RGB with Cherry mx brown switches but the keyboard was just too big and it kept disconnecting/reconnecting randomly while playing Dota. And what's worse, my WPM went from 130 WPM to around 90 WPM due to massive amounts of accidental keypresses. Apparently I'm a heavy-handed, sloppy typer and the keys are just too sensitive for me, leading to inaccuracy.

I traded in the K95 for a smaller K70 but I'm still getting intermittent USB disconnect/reconnects and my WPM is still atrocious nearly a month later. I just don't think I can adjust to how light the keypresses are.

So my questions for you all: Would clear switches be better for me? Or should I just (gasp) go back to the old-school non-mechanical keyboards that I've been typing with for literally 25 years? I'm looking at this keyboard since it's got decent reviews.

Red switches:

Ducky One TKL RGB

Masterkeys Pro S

MK Disco

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Unfortunately as far as I know RGB TKL keyboards with cherry MX clear switches pretty much don't exist (unless you build a custom keyboard).

This KBParadise V80 has clears but it's dual color blue/red LEDs and not RGB.

The WASD Code has clears but it's not RGB and it's fullsize.

There's also this newer keyboard from mechanicalkeyboards.com called the Fission but it's fullsize and the RGB is on the sides.

Clears are a more rare switch than the rest for sure, they can be hard to find on stock keyboards.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LV5P2N8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478658876&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX280_SY350_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=code+keyboard&dpPl=1&dpID=4100brb9e1L&ref=plSrch

Second the WASD:

I use a WASD CODE at work with Cherry MX Clears. Thing is an absolute tank, minimal design (which I like), and has all the features I need.

I used to use a Das Keyboard Ultimate 4 at home, with Blues, but I swapped it out for the WASD CODE equivalent after using the one at work and liking it. About the only thing I miss from the Das is the volume wheel. The CODE has volume keys as function keys but not the slick wheel that the Das had.

Every switch has it's own advantage, reds have an advantage in gaming, as they have a lower actuation force. I have a brown switch KB as well and from my experience, they are not much different as they are still one of the more weaker switches (other then the fact that browns are tacticle). I suggest you try a pair of clear switches, they're similar to browns, but have a stronger actuation force; though they are much harder to find and keyboards that feature them are generally more expensive.

Here are some to look at:

KBC Poker 3

WASD Code

WASD CODE 104-Key or Ducky Shine 4 for first mechanical keyboard?

My 2009 Logitech Illuminated Keyboard K740 is starting to break down after many years of faithful service. I figured I should replace it with my first mechanical keyboard. While doing research with the wiki and related posts in the subreddit, I picked up a WASD Cherry MX Switch Tester to help determine which switch I am most interested in. I confirmed my suspicion from reading the buying guide that I would prefer Cherry MX Clears or Greens (maybe even Light Greys). I will have to go with Clears to reduce noise but would go with Greens otherwise. It will be used at home for general typing and I am currently playing Team Fortress 2 and Battlefield 3.

Requirements:

• MX Clears
  
  
• 100% keyboard (I'm a sad panda without 10 key)
  
  
• Backlighting preferred but can live without it
  
  Not needed or wanted:
  
  
• Macro keys
  
  
• Media keys
  
  
• Volume rocker
  
  
• NKRO
  
  I can get the CODE for $155 on Amazon and use my Prime shipping. I found the Shine 4 on mechanicalkeyboards.com for $140 although the Add to Cart option is visible and says it is out of stock, so I'm not sure what's going on there.
  
  I'd like to hear any suggestions either way or another model I may have missed. Thank you!

> we process a lot of accounting work

You do a lot of heavy input and you use a laptop keyboard? Do they even supply monitors? That would be painful.

At work, we ALL have dual Thinkvision monitors and I have a DAS and Code mechanical keyboards. When I bought them, they were cheaper though, but still expensive. As good as my laptop keyboards are (T60,X220), I would not use them if I had the mechanical keyboard present.

Just something to consider.

That particular one is a mechanical Velocifire: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0QEYR4

I bought a CODE one for work, but didn't want to spend as much on another one for home: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LV5P2N8/

I got back into mechanical keyboards over the last couple of years, after many years of using cheap shitty rubber dome ones. I'm never going back.

> including shipping (to where I am) straight from WASD would be $168 for a fullsize Code with MX Clears

Amazon has them cheaper.. Someone looking for this keyboard would be so much better to pay $7 more and just get it from Amazon in two days rather than wait a few weeks for it to ship from Massdrop. Massdrop is such a joke anymore, they rarely have any worthwhile deals.

Please help me pick my first mechanical keyboard!

This sub has been a very helpful resource in guiding me towards my first mechanical keyboard. I’ve become annoyed at the mushy, loose keys on my office keyboard. Every office comes with a standard cheap keyboard, so this purchase will be out of my own pocket and I want to make sure I choose a keyboard I love.

I don’t do much data entry apart from time sheets and occasional spreadsheets, so a full size keyboard is not necessary. I don’t keep my office dark, so a backlight isn’t necessary. However, I do plan to bring my keyboard home with me on nights and weekends when I know I’ll be doing a large amount of writing, so a backlight would be nice. I also think backlit keyboards look nice. Writing is most of what I do, so I want a keyboard that I love.

I pound my keys hard. Even these cheap, loose, mushy keys make a lot of noise. There are people working in offices next to mine, as well as secretaries at desks in the hallway outside my office. I want to make sure that the noise level of my typing is considerate of these people.

I want to buy a keyboard that I will love out of the box. I want to buy online with free shipping. I don’t want to spend more than $150 and I don’t want to replace switches, so some of the less common switches that make less noise are probably out of consideration. Key caps are something I might look into down the road if I fall in love with my keyboard and want either a sturdier key cap or different colors, but for now I would like to be happy with my initial investment (although, judging by this sub, this might not be my last mechanical keyboard). From the research I’ve done, based on my hard keystrokes and consideration of making less noise, the right switches for me appear to be Cherry MX Clears.

Here are the keyboards I’m currently considering:

• KBParadise (TKL) (ABS) (backlit)
  
  
• Vortex Pok3r (TKL) (ABS) (backlit)
  
  
• Ducky Mini (TKL) (ABS) (backlit)
  
  
• WASD CODE (full) (backlit)
  
  
• KBC Poker 3 (TKL) (PBT)
  
  
• KUL ES (TKL)
  
  Is there a keyboard on this list or is there any other keyboard that you would recommend?
  
  Thanks for your input!
  
  EDIT: Just ordered the KUL ES 87! It will arrive on Sunday.

Well my friend swore by this keyboard. It is a VERY nice keyboard, however my only complaint is how far I have to stretch my thumb. Unfortunately it's a deal-breaker for a rather fine keyboard.

I tried the red o-ring and it made it feel mushy for me, i did not like it.

I have almost $300 in amazon points, plus I got a giftcard for xmas, thinking of buying this...

http://www.amazon.com/104-Key-Illuminated-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B00LV5P2N8

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00LV5P2N8

Around $150ish