Recommendations for Mechanical Keyboards for Mac

bettina44 on 23/04/2023 - 22:22
Last edited 23/04/2023 - 22:48 by 1 other user

My old keyboard of ten years is dying as we speak, so I'm on the lookout for a fancy pants (but affordable) mechanical keyboard for my graphic design needs. I need something that is compatible with a Mac, has a numpad (I use that a lot) with a decent worldwide warranty. It'd be nice if it has wireless capabilities but that's not necessary.

Love to know if this highly educated ozbargain gaming crew have any suggestions? It doesn't have to be on sale right now, I'm willing to wait for the next bargain :)

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  CrispyChrispy on 23/04/2023 - 22:35

  +2

  Most boards do work with Mac nowadays, it should say in the description of the product listings whether or not it is on Amazon, AliExpress, etc.

  Keychron is always a decent recommendation, haven't had any personal experience though they are highly regarded. I'm currently using an Epomaker board which does support MacOS.

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  AustriaBargain on 24/04/2023 - 00:59

  -1

  Not mechanical, but it meets all your other needs and imo is the best keyboard you can buy https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MQ052ZA/A/magic-keyboa…

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  sheamas88 on 24/04/2023 - 06:41

  +1

  Keychron. I've had the K8 for a few years now, and most of my colleges have them too and everyone loves them.

  K4 or K5 would be the one for the numpad:

  https://www.keychron.com/collections/keychron-k-series-keybo…
  https://www.keychron.com/collections/keychron-k-series-keybo…

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    Elwes on 24/04/2023 - 08:31

    My Keychron came with Option and Command keys to swap for the Windows keys, as well as a keycap puller tool.

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  mintymoose on 24/04/2023 - 08:01

  +1

  I've got the Logitech MX Mechanical and have really enjoyed it. Battery seems to last extraordinarily long and really nice to type on.

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  deme on 24/04/2023 - 08:12

  I need something that is compatible with a Mac,

  It's just a USB hid device

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    bettina44 on 24/04/2023 - 14:36

    the kmart one only works with windows some have incompatiable software

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      deme on 24/04/2023 - 14:45

      +1

      incompatiable software

      If you are installing software to use a keyboard you are doing it wrong.

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        bettina44 on 24/04/2023 - 14:54

        =/ https://www.kmart.com.au/product/mechanical-backlit-gaming-k…

        you tell me

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          deme on 24/04/2023 - 17:34

          @bettina44: I can't see why it wouldn't.

          Did you actually try it?

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            bettina44 on 24/04/2023 - 20:03

            @deme: why would i when it clearly does not say its mac compatible?

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              deme on 24/04/2023 - 20:10

              @bettina44: If you can't figure out how to plug into a usb keyboard just buy: https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MMMR3ZA/A/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-and-numeric-keypad-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-us-english-black-keys

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                bettina44 on 24/04/2023 - 20:21

                @deme: I'm not an idiot sunshine I'm not going to buy something that says supports windows 7 / 8 / 10 or later with no mention of mac compatibility to test it and return it if it doesn't work.

                Free feel to do it for me though :)

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                  deme on 24/04/2023 - 20:26

                  @bettina44: I have an IBM keyboard plugged into my mac right now…

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                    bettina44 on 24/04/2023 - 20:27

                    @deme: free feel to buy that exact model to let me know :)

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                      deme on 24/04/2023 - 20:30

                      @bettina44: This one says compatible with ‎Windows 10

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                        bettina44 on 24/04/2023 - 20:35

                        @deme: It would be much appreciated if you bought that exact model before returning to let me know for sure ^^

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                          ihfree on 24/04/2023 - 20:46

                          @bettina44: Lol. It would work fine. I've used quite a few different keyboards with my Mac and just swapped the modifier keys.

                          Though, I wouldn't recommend a Kmart keyboard.

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        ihfree on 24/04/2023 - 19:03

        +1

        Razer users look around nervously

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  rumblytangara on 24/04/2023 - 09:52

  Keychrons are always touted as more 'compatible' with Macs, but not having a Mac I don't know what this really means. I thought the Mac Option key and the Windows key were simply 100% interchangable anyway.

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    deme on 24/04/2023 - 14:44

    It's just the meta key.

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  ihfree on 24/04/2023 - 15:31

  Keychron - for minimal effort and matching keycaps. I have a K6 and want a Q2.

  Though, any keyboard will work - you just need to remap the modifier keys. I've use my other mech keyboards this way with zero issues.

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  James the nerd on 06/05/2023 - 10:11

  What about an akko 3068b. Its a 65 percent layout and is compatibke with windows n mac. Also has bluetooth and use dongle