Cheap Mechanical Keyboards (and More)

Drevo Excalibur White (Gateron) Drevo Excalibur is an upgraded version of Drevo Gramr , featuring floating key design, metal case, and either Gateron switches (white edition) or Cherry switches (black edition). Before You Buy The 75% layout in general requires several odd size keys. If you plan to swap keycaps, you may want to consider either something smaller or bigger. Known Variants There are two major versions: white (with Gateron switches) and black (with Cherry switches). If these are too expensive, consider the more plebian cousin, Drevo Gramr . Review Links Coming soon Purchase Links CMKBS may receive a commission

Noppoo Choc Mini Noppoo Choc Mini was not the first to launch a product with the 75% format (that would be KBT Race) but it had the Noppoo Choc Mini on the market for a long time and almost dominated the segment until other manufacturers came along. Now they are extremely rare. Before You Buy The default keycaps have both front and top legends, and 75% in general requires several odd size keys. If you plan to swap keycaps, you may want to consider either something smaller or bigger. Known Variants There was an RGB version, but it doesn't seem to be made any more. Keys are either white PBT or black POM. Review Links Coming soon Purchase Links CMKBS may receive a commission Newegg Link for Noppoo Choc Mini 84s (Gateron) and Mini 84 (Cherry) Also See Other 75% keyboards

James Donkey 619 / 87 key / Black edition James Donkey is a quirky Chinese keyboard maker that has only a few but very distinct product lines. The 619 is the one using Gateron switches. (They also have a 612 which used Kailh switches) Before You Buy Official James Donkey 619 104 Info Official James Donkey 619 87 Info Known Variants The keyboard is available in 87 or 104 versions, and both are available in black/black or white/silver colors. Each model is available with Gateron black, red, or blue switches. Your local availability may vary. Note the James Donkey 612 is a completely different keyboard and uses Kailh switches. Review Links Review of James Donkey 619 by Mechanicalkeyboardinfo.com Mr.Baz Reviews James Donkey 619 (Youtube) Purchase Links CMKBS may receive a commission James Donkey 619 on Aliexpress -- International James Donkey 619 on Gearbest -- International James Donkey 619 on MechanicalKeyboards.com

Rantopad MXX Chroma / Gateron Brown Rantopad MXX is an aluminum framed floating key keyboard with Gateron switches and a definite bargain at under $50 USD.  If you are a Cherry MX diehard they can sell you a Cherry version as well but it'd cost a little more. They also have an RGB "Chroma" version available. Before You Buy Coming soon Known Variants Keyboard is available with white backlight in variety of colors, and either Gateron or Cherry switches.  RGB/Gateron version is also available. Review Links Coming Soon Purchase Links CMKBS may receive a commission

MagicForce 108 w/ Gateron switches, white only MagicForce 108 is a full-size keyboard from the company that brought us MagicForce 68, even though the two looked nothing alike. The MF108 has a transparent bottom shell similar to some classic Apple keyboard designs and is equipped with Gateron switches. Before You Buy  Known Variants  None, MF108 is a unique product, not available as TKL. There is a MF82, but it's a 75% keyboard that does not have a crystal bottom. Review Links  Pending Purchase Links CMKBS may receive a commission Also See