What are the best mechanical keyboards under $50?

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Best mechanical keyboards under $50	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Redragon K552 KAMURA	37.98	2.2 pounds	13.9 x 4.9 x 1.5 inches
-- Corsair K55 RGB	$49.99	-	-
-- Tomoko 87	$49.99	-	-
-- Cooler Master Devastator II	$25	-	-

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Redragon K552 KAMURA

Top Pro

Excellent accuracy provided by mechanical key switches

It's a mechanical keyboard, meaning every key has its own switch and spring. Most modern, cheaper keyboards, have a sheet of rubber underneath them which provides the resistance and tactile feeling you're likely familiar with. A mechanical keyboard handles inputs more accurately than "rubber dome" keyboards. See More

Top Con

Tenkeyless

This keyboard doesn't have a ten key (or a numpad, if you prefer), which is a downgrade for some people. However, others who are lacking in space may consider this a pro. See More

Specs

Weight:2.2 pounds

Dimensions:13.9 x 4.9 x 1.5 inches

Cable:6 feet

Top Pro

You can press as many keys at the same time as you wish without jamming the input

This keyboard has N-Key Rollover which means that each key is scanned completely independently, regardless of how many other keys are being pressed simultaneously. Many keyboards will be unable to read inputs properly if you press 3 or more keys at a time, and will jam up, costing you precious time. This keyboard, however, will be perfectly fine, regardless of the input you give it. See More

Top Pro

Key inputs can be felt and heard

This keyboard has Cherry MX Green clone switches, meaning you can both feel and hear when your keys respond to your touch. They feel very responsive and offer a little more feedback than the Cherry MX Blue clone switches used in other similarly-priced keyboards. See More

Top Pro

Attractive red backlighting

This keyboard comes with red backlighting, which is quite rare in a keyboard in the price range, even if red is the only color it comes with. A cosmetic pro, but a pro nonetheless. See More

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Characters on keys won't fade, as they're laser etched

These keys are engraved via laser, which makes them have much more longevity than others that are simply printed on. You can use this keyboard heavily for quite some time without worrying about the faces of your keys fading. See More

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Corsair K55 RGB

Top Pro

RGB lighting

Top Con

Membrane keyboard

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Tomoko 87

Top Pro

Affordable

This keyboard's price is quite attractive. See More

Top Con

Noisy switches

This keyboard uses Outemu switches, which are very noisy. See More

Top Con

No backlighting

The Tomoko 87 doesn't have backlit keys. See More

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Cooler Master Devastator II

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What are the best mechanical keyboards under $50?

4 Options Considered

Redragon K552 KAMURA

My Recommendation for Redragon K552 KAMURA

My Recommendation for Redragon K552 KAMURA

Excellent accuracy provided by mechanical key switches

Tenkeyless

You can press as many keys at the same time as you wish without jamming the input

Key inputs can be felt and heard

Attractive red backlighting

Characters on keys won't fade, as they're laser etched

Corsair K55 RGB

My Recommendation for Corsair K55 RGB

My Recommendation for Corsair K55 RGB

RGB lighting

Membrane keyboard

Tomoko 87

My Recommendation for Tomoko 87

My Recommendation for Tomoko 87

Affordable

Noisy switches

No backlighting

Cooler Master Devastator II

My Recommendation for Cooler Master Devastator II

My Recommendation for Cooler Master Devastator II

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