Reddit mentions of E-Element Z-88 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Programmable RGB Backlit, Blue Switch - Tactile & Clicky, Water Resistant 104 Keys Anti-Ghosting for Mac PC, Black

So I've checked their mechanical keyboards and their own mechanical keyboards cost more than the best budget mechanical keyboard right now

You also have this beauty costing less than Amazonbasics.

Like, come on Bezos. You could've made the first $20 RGB Mechanical Keyboard ever produced.

if anyone is interested in the keyboard, you can buy it here
If you wanna view my setup, you can here

Ive never tried that one, but its got blue switches which I have used before they are more clicky and stiffer than the browns in the one that I linked before.

This Z-88 keyboard is the one im using now and I love it to death, its waterproof/resistant and has RGB lighting. It also has replaceable switches so if any of them break or you want to switch to a different style of switch you can easily with out having to solder to the board.

https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Programable-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXBZXFC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503380671&sr=1-2&keywords=z88+rgb+mechanical+keyboard

Its 20 bucks more than the 30 dollar ones we have been linking but it honestly is worth it in my opinion

This one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FXBZXFC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's not classy I guess but it gets the job done.

Pretty standard price for a entry-level RGB board.

Examples :

$52 for this one https://smile.amazon.com/E-Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXBZXFC

$56 for this one https://smile.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01I1N6J34

The full-size GMMK is a nice RGB board with hot-swappable switches. Comes in under $100 with a 15% discount code.

The MechanicalEagle Z-88 is another full-size RGB that has nice build quality. It also has hot-swappable switches, however you're limited to Outemu ICE, Invyr Panda and BSUN switches. The RGB lighting also isn't as good as the GMMK, but it's only about half the price.

I have personally used the one linked below before and I LOVED IT. Perfect budget keyboard.

https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switch/dp/B01FXBZXFC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=e-element%2Bz-88%2Brgb%2Bmechanical%2Bgaming%2Bkeyboard&qid=1565112919&s=gateway&sprefix=E-element&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

The E-Element Z88 104 is probably one of the cheapest full RGB mechanical keyboards around.

The Anne Pro is a smaller keyboard but contains much of the functionality of a large keyboard and it's wireless if you want it to be (you can use it wired if you'd like) AND it's on sale on Banggood with coupon code ANNEPRO. Just pick up a cheap Jelly Comb numpad off Amazon afterwards.

Here's a good resource on some entry level mechanical keyboards.

The 104 key on Amazon (currently unavailable though):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FXBZXFC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The 75% on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRI44N0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Usb, I've got this keyboard and I have used "Keyboard Ghosting Demonstration - Microsoft" and every thing seems fine.

I'd pass on it honestly, the description is sketchy since their describing what sounds like blues yet what their selling is a red switch, it uses the new style outemu red switches that have a boxed design that's supposed to keep dust out of the switch, honestly I have never had that problem though... outemu switches are not the best though, well their blues are amazing but all of their other switches are on the "meh" side, if you want a better switch experience you should go for something that has Gateron Switches, since Gateron has by far the smoothest linear switches (Assuming your looking for linear switches as you say in the op)

Also the board you linked seems to require software to drive the leds and other features, that is generally annoying since there's another thing that needs to be constantly opened in the background and if the app breaks or something and the devs don't want to update it your board is as good as dead and your down to a basic keyboard.

Honestly you would have more options if you where willing to go TKL, like the Drevo Calibur 71 or the Magicforce 68, best I could find you for basic backlit full size boards are as follows :

1. Magicforce 108 (Fullsize 108 key, Gateron Red, White Backlighting, Media Controls) - https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlight-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01HGI7YN4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492312737&sr=8-3&keywords=magicforce+108
   
   
2. Plugable Mechanical Keyboard (Fullsize 104 key, Outemu Blue, White Backlighting) - https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Mechanical-Enthusiasts-Backlighting-Double-shot/dp/B01MA6O13L/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492313246&sr=8-1&keywords=plugable+mechanical+keyboard
   
   
3. E-Element Z88 (Fullsize 104 key, Outemu Blue, Swappable Switches, RGB Backlighting) - https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXBZXFC/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1492313383&sr=8-21&keywords=mechanical+keyboard+rgb
   
   Basically the last one was my "if all else fails" since you can swap them easily without having to solder.
   
   Edit: All of the above are $50+, your probably not going to find a higher quality fullsize board with RGB for less than that, if your still constricted to your budget you should consider buying a second hand mechanical keyboard.

There's plenty of good mechs for less than the price of the k55. The E-Element z88 is full size with all the RGB you could want, and a few switch types (also comes in a more compact layout if you want that). If you want cherry switches for whatever reason there's this Gigabyte Board with kinda crummy keycaps but 2 switch options and I've personally been using it for a few months and I like it fine. Point being that there are plenty of mechanical keyboards for less than the $50 dollar price point and those are just the ones I've used (or used their equivalent) so I'm using those for examples.

Probably a MagicForce 68 (sold under Qisan on Amazon) or one of the DREVO brand keyboards (your choice of which one takes your fancy). Both brands have models in both black and white and ship with Prime shipping off of Amazon.
The MagicForce 68 is probably the most popular recommendation for an entry level MK.

Qisan's keyboard store page
DREVO's store page

Other models on Amazon that you might want to check out: (note these don't seem as popular as the MagicForce or DREVOs)
Redragon K552 KUMARA
TOMOKO 87 Key LED Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
E-Element Z-88
E-Element Z-88 (full sized)
Ajazz Firstblood Geek RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Velocifire TKL01
Velocifire VM01

edit: links

You probably won't get original Cherry MX switches and RGB for this price, so here 2 boards with what r/mk deems decent clones. Both of these are branded E-Element, they come with clicky blues and are compatible with pretty much all custom keycap sets made for Cherry MX:

1. If you don't care for the color orange you can get the absolute cheapest RGB keyboard available now as far as I know, the E-Element Z-88 with Outemu clone blue switches (louder than their Cherry MX counterparts) which is on amazon for $52. Every key on it can be set to any of these 7 colors: Red, Yellow, Lime Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Magenta, but that's it. No true RGB.
   
   
2. If you want true RGB and like "floating keys" (visible switches from underneath the keycaps), the E-Element RGB keyboard with Outemu clone switches would probably be right for you.
   
   You can get it in black for $66 from amazon,
   
   or in silver for $80 from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
   
   Massdrop seems to have a weird version of it with ALPS stems on the switches, which means that only ALPS keysets will be compatible with it.
   
   Here are some gorgeous photos of it with a set of custom keycaps, also some discussion about the switches in the comments.

This is supposed to be a pretty good board. It has blue, clicky, switches and is rgb.

True, but at the same time you're spending $50 on a rubber dome that will break within a year, knowing how awful Corsair's quality control is.

Why not get a cheap RGB keyboard, like this, or this?

If he can live with no RGB you could get a mechanical keyboard for $20, or a really nice one for as low as $50. The whole "they're too expensive" argument only really applies to the ones that are already overpriced, the "gaming" keyboards like Razer and Corsair and Logitech.

i'm looking to buy some keycaps from WASD, but my keyboard is backlit and i'm not entirely sure how the WASD keycaps look. will the backlight shine through the text in the keys or no?

also, this is my keyboard. the wasd keycaps say they will fit almost any cherry keyboard. i'm not entirely sure if that includes my keyboard? pls help

I submitted this earlier but didn't get a working solution. Thought I'd try again, hoping for a different set of knowing eyes to see this.

I just got this new Z-88 E-Elements RGB waterproof keyboard, I plugged it into my Windows 10 desktop and I only got the windows noise indicating something was just plugged in, and that's it. Keyboard not responsive, no lights. I went into device manager, under "Gaming KB" I updated manually by selecting the USB Input Device. That made all the lights start working, but still no keys are working. Tried USB 2.0 and 3.0. When I update and manually select USB Input Device, it adds several more Unknown Devices. If I try and update and manually select for those as well, it just adds more Unknown Devices. I do NOT see "BodeVibe Vibration Data Processing System," nor "ND-Tech USB Adapter" per other fix-it threads I've found. Plugging it into my laptop, also Win 10, and it works instantly, no driver updates necessary. I also just discovered that the keyboard DOES work in the BIOS, it just doesn't work when windows loads up. Please help!

E-Element Z-88 RGB

Does not ship internationally. Alternatives?

Looking to buy my first ever mechanical keyboard. I want it to not break after just a few months (this one had replaceable switches), and have a relatively simple design. RGB is a plus

Maybe something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FXBZXFC/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sorry I'm on mobile

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | $232.99 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler | be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler | $59.90 @ Newegg Marketplace
Motherboard | MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $174.99 @ B&H
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | $99.89 @ OutletPC
Storage | SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $72.99 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.33 @ OutletPC
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card | $589.89 @ B&H
Case | NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case | $62.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $84.88 @ OutletPC
Monitor | AOC AG271QX 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor | $449.99 @ Best Buy
Mouse | Corsair M65 PRO RGB FPS Wired Optical Mouse | $56.99 @ B&H
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1949.83
| Mail-in rebates | -$15.00
| Total | $1934.83
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-30 13:06 EST-0500 |
Recommended keyborad - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FXBZXFC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techtesseract-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01FXBZXFC&linkId=342e544f19ab4acc6d7f91bda6c8b49a

I personally have this keyboard and for the price it's pretty amazing and the keyboard is the least important part of a set up imo.

Indeed! If youre still looking for an rgb mech for cheap, this might do the trick

Why Masterkeys Pro M over the Masterkeys mk750 (which includes wrist rest)?

The two keyboards I was looking at were the:
Masterkeys mk750 & the E-Element Z-88 (outemu blue)

I'm torn over the two, because I want the heavier switch and couldnt work out which was heavier. It's right to assume both of these are going to be noticeably heavier than MX Browns right?

$53.99 DIY or CIY blue switches. Full size. Backlit RBG

Super nice if you ever want to change switches.

1.) Try
2.) these.

I have this one.

Also comes in full size and tenkeyless.

https://www.amazon.com/Element-Mechanical-Keyboard-Programmable-Backlit/dp/B01FXBZXFC

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EJ0ZHS6/

There's this one too.

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01ABUJ2KM

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xXwQQZGE1U

It's an overpriced rubber dome keyboard. If you're looking for a full sized mechanical keyboard with RGB here are some options at around the same price:
https://www.amazon.com/EagleTec-KG010-RGB-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07227MYHS/ref=sr_1_49?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498487144&sr=1-49&keywords=rgb+mechanical+keyboard

https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXBZXFC/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498487065&sr=1-10&keywords=rgb+mechanical+keyboard

https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-K551-RGB-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B019O8YZ4A/ref=sr_1_30?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498487106&sr=1-30&keywords=rgb+mechanical+keyboard

If he wants to take the $80 mark quite literally, the full-sized Logitech G610 is 79.99 and comes with either Cherry MX Brown or Red switches:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-920-007857/dp/B01CDYB8F6

Although it's branded as a gaming keyboard, it wouldn't look out of place in an office setting.

Here's a full-sized Magicforce Gateron Red keyboard for $69.99:

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlight-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01HGI7YN4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497668858&sr=1-1&keywords=full+size+red+keyboard

There are a few even cheaper full-sized keyboards, but a lot of them come with Outemu blues which may be bothersome to nearby coworkers who mind the high-pitched clicking sound. However, if he wants a decent RGB, full-sized keyboard with hot-swappable switches that comes default with Outemu Blues, he can check out the Z-88:

https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXBZXFC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497668823&sr=8-1&keywords=z-88

i found it on amazon.ca its not available anymore.

but here is a link to the E-Element Z-88
https://www.amazon.ca/E-Element-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXBZXFC/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1486905576&sr=8-11&keywords=z-88

Do they have to be nice keyboards? You can cheap ones like this. You can probably get them for even cheaper if you buy them in bulk directly from China on Alibaba, can probably even get them to custom brand it for you. They have swappable switches.

Your keyboards are going to get abused. If a button stops working, you can just easily swap the switch. If it dies altogether, it's cheap to replace.

You should check out the Mechanical Eagle Z-88 RGB and the Redragon K551-RGB Vara.

They are Kailh and you will read mixed reports of quality differences between the two. Alternatively you can also try Outemu Blues and have RGB at $10 cheaper. Honestly, at this price point you make compromises. For $5 more you can have Cherry Switches without RGB or you can have RGB and non-Cherry switches.

Thoughts on this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Element-Programable-Water-Proof-Mechanical-Anti-Ghost/dp/B01FXBZXFC/ref=sr_1_3?tag=hvz5t68ae1wf0c-20