Keyboard Needed: Backlight, Corded, Dark - what to choose?

[Appledoesnotlisten]

Hi Folks,

I recently bought a 27" iMac and love the screen, but dislike the magic keyboard for many reasons. I now need to find a third party one, so please help! My requirements are below:
1) Corded (I work with a disabled bluetooth, so being able to disable a bluetooth in the keyboard is a strict requirement).
2) Tactile feeling as close as possible to the Butterfly instead of Scissors design (The latest Magic keyboard would work too).
3) Dark is preferred (I am a bit upset that the smaller magic keyboard does not come in grey).
4) No numeric trackpad (I do not use the numeric trackpad, so would prefer a keyboard without it).
5) These two models look promising. Is either of them a better choice that the Magic Keyboard?
5.1) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GSQVF1L/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3D5YNRC6U7DNA&psc=1
5.2) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S92QBCJ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

There are so many models on the market and I do not know what to choose.


Please share what mold you think might work for me.

Thank you!

 

[Prorege1]

I'm really happy for this Keychron K2 with Mac layout: https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-wireless-mechanical-keyboard

 

[Appledoesnotlisten]

I'm really happy for this Keychron K2 with Mac layout: https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-wireless-mechanical-keyboard

Too old school!

 

[costica1234]

I'm also a Keychron user, but have a K1 (version 4) paired up with my 2020 iMac: https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k1-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.

Note that this is a mechanical keyboard just like the K2 mentioned above, however, it's a low-profile version and therefore has less finger travel compared to classical mechanical boards. I have the brown switches which provide a nice tactile feeling.

That being said, you won't get the same feeling as the Magic keyboard with any mechanical keyboard (even with those that are low-profile). I would suggest looking for some membrane keyboards instead, but I'm not sure if you can find many without numpad (also known as TKL). Good luck!

 

[Fishrrman]

Harkens back to the "old style" (and built like a tank):

Unicomp GA LLC: macOS®

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

Too old school!

Ever tried a mechanic keyboard before?
Finger tips comfort worths more than keyboard appearance.
I now only use membrant keyboards as a remote control or for PRAM reset only.
It's only comfortable for me to type with a mechanical keyboards. Brown switches (linear) are my favourite.

 

[Tulani]

Hi Folks,

I recently bought a 27" iMac and love the screen, but dislike the magic keyboard for many reasons. I now need to find a third party one, so please help! My requirements are below:
1) Corded (I work with a disabled bluetooth, so being able to disable a bluetooth in the keyboard is a strict requirement).
2) Tactile feeling as close as possible to the Butterfly instead of Scissors design (The latest Magic keyboard would work too).
3) Dark is preferred (I am a bit upset that the smaller magic keyboard does not come in grey).
4) No numeric trackpad (I do not use the numeric trackpad, so would prefer a keyboard without it).
5) These two models look promising. Is either of them a better choice that the Magic Keyboard?
5.1) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GSQVF1L/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3D5YNRC6U7DNA&psc=1
5.2) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S92QBCJ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

There are so many models on the market and I do not know what to choose.


Please share what mold you think might work for me.

Thank you!

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[Tulani]

 

[kodabear]

My vote goes for the Logitech MX. Like you I did not need a numeric keypad but now use it more than I thought I would. I also would of bought a Mac keyboard in space gray w/o numeric keypad if Apple offered it but after spending too much time looking at my options, (Satechi etc.) I went with Logitech and I am very satisfied with that decision.

 

[SirAnthonyHopkins]

If you don't want to go mechanical, then I echo the recommendation for the Logitech MX.

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

I'll just get a Keychron K8 TKL.
Works in both wired and wireless mode (bluetooth), also include a rechargable battery.
Keycaps for both Windows and Mac OS.

 

[Tulani]