KeychronC3 Pro QMK/VIA Custom Gaming Keyboard, Programmable 87 Keys Compact TKL Layout Gasket Mount, Red LED Backlight Wired Mechanical Keyboard with Red Switches for Mac/Windows/Linux

I really like this keyboard. I'm not a gamer, but I do like to write a lot. I wanted a keyboard that was more responsive, where the keys physically depress without much effort -- the way keyboards used to be. I'm a horrible typist (I hunt and peck with two fingers), and I find I have a much harder time with the newer keyboards. The keys don't depress very far, which made my already-numerous typos that much worse.This keyboard is exactly what I was looking for. It has a terrific "feel" as you type. It reminds me of the keyboards from the 1980s and '90s. It makes a solid "clickety-clack" sound as you type, sort of like a typewriter. Some people may not like that, but I do. I'm not sure if it would be ideal for an office environment with irritable co-workers present, but for personal use, I love it.It works seamlessly with both Mac and Windows operating systems. In fact, there is a light telling you which system the keyboard is set to. You can easily transition between the two. For those who use Macs, the familiar "command" logo is present on the ALT key. There has been absolutely no learning curve for me to adjust to this keyboard. I can still copy and paste seamlessly using keyboard commands.On mine, the keys are black except for the ESC, SPACE and ENTER keys. However, the package comes with black alternatives if you prefer all your keys to be the same color. Personally, I like the aesthetic of having a few of the keys red.Mine also has a red backlight. By pressing two keys, you can change the backlight so that it flashes in various patterns. There are several. One moves back and forth in a wave, and there's even one that "spirals" among the keys. It's pretty cool. I'm not sure how often I'll use it, but it looks neat, especially in the dark. You also can turn off the backlight completely if you don't want it.Note, there is not a ten-key, but I personally don't need one. I think there is a model from this company that includes it, though, if you really want one.All in all, this was exactly what I was looking for. The keyboard is responsive with a solid sound and a solid feel. I make far fewer typos, because the keys actually depress when you touch them. My feeling is, if you liked keyboards from the '80s and '90s -- and even if you liked typewriters -- then you'd like this keyboard. I feel like the price is decent for what you get.

I have been using WASD for years (I will always be a fan) BUT my buddy lent me his new Keychron K8 Pro and I loved it. It had their brown switches with their modified and textured OEM profile key caps. I really wanted to try one for longer but wasn't ready to fork over another 200 bucks for a nerdy-preference-based purchase of a yet another keyboard.1. I prefer the 60% minimal keyboard (WASD VP3) but was getting frustrated that the normal mode navigation key sequence (up, down, left, right cursor keystroke) were different from my vim navigation keystrokes and I couldnt change itThat is fixed with this keyboard's VIA programming support. And now my arrow keys are for music navigation and volume.2. I am not a fan of the Cherry profile with the slick ABS key caps on my WASD. Though I did not realize that until I felt the textured modified OEM caps on my friend's Keychron K8 Pro. This keyboard has double shot shine-through legend key caps with brown switches and textured ABS (as opposed to slick ABS). They feel nice. Though I did order a set of SA profile, PBT, shine-through keycaps to swap out with.3. The north facing backlight LEDs and the shine through textured keys were a must for me and come with this keyboard. My friend's K8 Pro did not have this (the K8 has opague legends and south facing LEDs so you would not want to try switching for shine-throughs anyway). It did have the nice profile and key texture. And I don't need a pulsing rainbow of color effects. The red on this keyboard is prefered and I only use the solid, all-on effect. So this keyboard was perfect!4. The 'thonking clack' of these keys, switches and sound insulation backing is very satisfying and less annoying to my coworkers than my WASD (even with their insulators). I also find that my typing is more precise and noticably faster.5. I was worried about not having the solid heft of a metal chassis with this keyboard but when it arrived it did not matter. It still had that solid heft that feels quality.6. I did not care that this keyboard was not equipped with bluetooth. I use my keyboards wired .All around: I really enjoy this keyboard. Rare find for this price and will likely make it the default keyboard for new employees and extras around the office.