Keyboard + Mouse + Mousepad under $200

LMulumulu on 15/08/2021 - 15:29
Last edited 15/08/2021 - 15:40 by 1 other user

Hi Guys,

First of all, thanks for being great and making this community what it is.

I decided to perform euthanasia on my wireless Logitech M280 (yesterday it fell from the desk and it has become way too hard to click now, had it for almost 5 years working flawlessly).
I am currently WFH so I thought I'd take the chance to also get a keyboard and bigger non slipping mousepad.

I don't have a particular preference, rather than ergonomic full size mouse and low profile keyboard. Inclined to avoid flashy colours and RGB, to be used both for work and light gaming.
Time ago I had a budget mechanical low profile keyboard and mouse which I loved, Aurora - Cougar (https://cougargaming.com/au/products/keyboards/aurora/) (dubious built quality) and a Dragunov - Dragon war mouse (http://www.dragonwar.eu/product-detail.php?id=3).
I am sure you can have a better recommendation, see you can see I hold to brand dear.

TL,DR:
Looking for Mice + Keyboard + mousepad

Req:
Full size mouse
Low profile Keyboard (w/ Backlight)
Minimal design (RGB off, no flashy colours)
Budget < 200
No wire / wireless preference.

Looking to buying it in the next 10 days.

Thank you!

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  scrimshaw on 15/08/2021 - 16:02

  +2

  Keychron K1 ~ K6 seem to be well reviewed mechanical KB that has the option of low profile switches, but it is more commonly seen with normal height switches in Au market. You can find them at Harris Tech / Mwave / Amazon and eBay

  Mouse: anything from Logitech G series will probably fit the bill if you want a wired mouse, and the Triathlon Wireless Mouse M720 is basically the poor man's version of the popular Logitech MX Anywhere 2/2s and MX Master 2/3 series. Anywhere is a notebook (mid-size) mouse while the MX Master is full sized.

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    Mulumulu on 16/08/2021 - 00:06

    Hi Scrimshaw, thanks for your reply.

    It seems all deals for Keychrons are expired, will definitely keep these in mind though, thanks!

    The M720 looks promising!

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  Davo1111 on 15/08/2021 - 21:13

  +1

  not going to get a "good" wireless mouse without using the bulk of that cash.

  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/597993 - mousepad
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/643291 - keyboard
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/572526 - wired mouse

  Wireless: logitech m280 minimum. You need something big.

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    Mulumulu on 16/08/2021 - 00:09

    Hi Davo1111, thanks for your reply.

    The XL mousepad might be too big for me, but perhaps ill snatch the L one still.

    I'm keen to know whats your take on membrane keyboards?

    Mouses look promising, will keep my eye out!

    Thanks

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      Davo1111 on 16/08/2021 - 04:12

      Its fine. Can you even get a mechanical for your budget?

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        Mulumulu on 16/08/2021 - 16:34

        Well if there's no way around it I guess I will have to throw an extra 100 into the budget.

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          Hybroid on 16/08/2021 - 16:40

          @Mulumulu: Don't buy mechanical just because it's a sub-trend. Do you actually want one?

          I can't stand the clicky cherry reds so doesn't suit me and brown doesn't feel satisfying enough.

          I personally prefer rubber dome switches which isn't "cool" nowadays but works for me.

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  ozziekhoo on 18/08/2021 - 15:00

  I recommend the Playmax mousepad from JB small, medium, large. It is equivalent to Steelseries QCK without the extra price for the steelseries name.

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  abovethelimit on 19/08/2021 - 20:25

  First Setup:
  Keychron wireless keyboard, Dell 310m $53 from Dell, HP Omen 300 Large Mouse pad - $25 from Centrecom. Thick, subtle and sturdy.

  Second Setup:
  Microsoft Sculpt Ergo Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
  HP Omen Mouse Pad