![]() The plastic case and Kailh switches are cheaper than the alternatives, and models are available with white LEDs or somewhat garish rainbow colors that can’t be adjusted except for brightness. The Royal Kludge RK61 ($45) is a budget option for those who want a smaller keyboard, but don’t particularly care about the Anne Pro’s RGB LEDs and programmability. Royal Kludge RK61: The Budget Bluetooth Option It has extra media and connection keys, but does without backlighting to save battery, which Logitech says can last 18 months on two AAs. Unfortunately that connection flexibility means a bit of rigidity in other areas: it comes with only a full-sized layout (plus extra programmable macro keys) and Logitech’s proprietary Romer-G switches, which aren’t compatible with aftermarket keycaps. It comes with a choice of standard Bluetooth or Logitech’s “Lightspeed” USB wireless dongle with a claimed one millisecond response time. Logitech’s dipped a toe or two in the mechanical keyboard pool before, but the $150 G613 is their first wireless model… and the first “gaming” wireless keyboard I’ve ever seen. Logitech G613: The Wireless Option For Gamers Gateron switches are available in Blue, Brown, and Red designs, and white or black keys/cases are sold. The board comes with PBT keycaps from the factory, a standard ANSI arrangement that’s compatible with aftermarket keycaps, and it comes with a free USB Bluetooth adapter in the package. The keys and lighting layout can be re-arranged in almost any fashion, which is especially helpful on a somewhat limited 60% design. This is due to a combination of easy mobile support with a purpose-made Android programming app, easy availability from vendors like Amazon, and full RGB LED support. Obins Anne Pro: For Those Who Want Mobile FlexibilityĪt the moment the Anne Pro ($90) is probably the most popular 60% Bluetooth mechanical keyboard design. A smaller Varmilo design with Topre key switches, the VB67M, is unfortunately out of production. Different colors, LED backlight colors, and a wide selection of Cherry or Gateron switches are available. The VB87M is manufactured in small batches and isn’t often in stock, but it tends to go on sale at Massdrop for around $140 every couple of months. Though the price is high and the somewhat antiquated Mini-USB (not Micro-USB) is a bit of a bummer, this is the most reliable design I’ve tried, and my personal “daily driver” for several years. The plastic case and high-end PBT keycaps are offered in a variety of colors, including a fetching side-printed option that preserves the legends under constant typing. ![]() The VB87M is essentially the same product as its VA87M, with an included Bluetooth module and a battery. Varmilo, a Chinese vendor well-known among mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, sells what’s probably the most widely-used tenkeyless Bluetooth mechanical design. Varmilo VB87M: The Best All-Around Option
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