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Add to SafariWhen comparing Filco Majestouch-2 vs Let's Split, the Slant community recommends Filco Majestouch-2 for most people. In the question“What are the best mechanical keyboards?” Filco Majestouch-2 is ranked 2nd while Let's Split is ranked 23rd. The most important reason people chose Filco Majestouch-2 is:
Filco keyboards are renowned for their fantastic build quality. The keyboard weighs nearly 3 pounds and is built like a tank with virtually no flex in the backplate.
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Pros
Pro Great build quality
Filco keyboards are renowned for their fantastic build quality. The keyboard weighs nearly 3 pounds and is built like a tank with virtually no flex in the backplate.
Pro Compact and simple design
The overall aesthetics of this keyboard are very clean and simple. The finish is not prone to fingerprints and the printing of the key labels on the side of the keycaps (on the ninja version) makes the keyboard look minimalistic while still being easy to see which keys are where.
Pro Uses Costar stabilizers
Filcos use Costar stabilizers, which are generally preferable for people who prefer a "snappy" feel to their keyboards.
Pro Key labels don't fade out
The ninja version has the key labels printed on the front of the keys to avoid them fading out over time.
Pro Highly moddable
There are a lot of mods available for this keyboard, including rounded keycaps or colored cases.
Pro DIY
You can really make this board your own. The seperated space bar makes it even more fun than the regular Planck because you can program both space bars differently. You can also get the keys much more easily because you just need a pair of single key width keys.
Pro Split layout
You can set this board up in a very ergonomic manner
Cons
Con Not backlit
The Filco does not come with key backlighting. This makes it harder to use in the dark (especially when hunting for special characters) and also isn't as flashy as RGB models.
Con ABS keycaps aren't as durable as other materials
Some alternative keyboards have keycaps made from PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) which are more durable, have a nicer texture and generally are of better quality. Many Filco keyboard users switch out the default ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) keycaps for PBT caps, but this is going to cost you an extra ~$60.
Con Has no number pad
Some users require a number pad as it makes number crunching in spreadsheets much quicker, easier, as well as more accurate.
Con No calculator button
Unlike some other keyboards, the Majestouch-2 doesn't have a calculator shortcut button.
Con DIY
Most people just want to buy a keyboard so that they can have it and type on it. But if you're ordering an ortholinear 40% split keyboard, you've probably already got strong enough opinions on switches, key layouts, and keycaps, that you're not going to be very satisfied with a mass market keyboard anyway.
Con Somehow cheaper to spec out than a Planck
This keyboard is based on the Planck. You would think that the Planck, what with its popularity, would cost more. Somehow, it's actually cheaper. This actually has to do with the case/frame. Instead of ordering a really nice prefabricated case, you end up ordering laser cut panels and spacers to create a frame to hold the whole thing high enough off your desk to type comfortably.
