Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Popular

PICTEK RGB Mechanical Keyboard with Red Switch - $28.87 + Free Shipping

$28.87
$45.99
+22 Deal Score
8,856 Views
PICTEK via Amazon [amazon.com] has Full Size Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with 104 keys red switch - programmable, chroma RGB rainbow backlit design, spill-resistant design, 100% anti-ghosting illuminated design for $28.87. Clip the $7 coupon and using code: 6GC7K7YW

Use Coupon Code: 6GC7K7YW

*Please Select Sold by PictekDirect

Shipping is Free.
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score
+22
8,856 Views
$28.87
$45.99
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more. If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available. You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it’s the right card for you.

Your comment cannot be blank.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Nov 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 345 Posts
42 Reputation
krisfarlee
03-26-2021 at 04:32 PM.
03-26-2021 at 04:32 PM.
Any input on how this compares to the blue switched PICTEK that was up for $20?
Reply
Joined Jan 2005
Better is better!
> bubble2 1,351 Posts
Shigadeyo
03-26-2021 at 05:32 PM.
03-26-2021 at 05:32 PM.
Quote from krisfarlee :
Any input on how this compares to the blue switched PICTEK that was up for $20?
Not sure about the $20 one you are referencing, but the $16 PICTEK keyboard deal is NOT mechanical switch.

UDPATE: Ah, I found the $20 PICTEK keyboard, it is mechanical, but is BLUE switch and is only 87 keys total. The $28 PICTECK is mechanical RED red switch and 104 keys plus multimedia controls. So, which one to get is really up to you based on which type of switch you prefer and whether you want an extended key count.

I picked one up to check out for my work computer since the Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600 sent by work really sucks after being spoiled by my home mechanical keyboard. For home I currently have an AUKEY KM-G12 red switch keyboard that I REALLY like (I'd rate it 4.5 out of 5.0). I personally prefer red switch over blue, people should try both if they aren't sure what would work best for their needs/preferences.
Reply
Last edited by Shigadeyo March 26, 2021 at 05:57 PM.
Joined Nov 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 345 Posts
42 Reputation
krisfarlee
03-26-2021 at 05:59 PM.
03-26-2021 at 05:59 PM.
Quote from Shigadeyo :
Not sure about the $20 one you are referencing, but the $16 PICTEK keyboard deal is NOT mechanical switch.

UDPATE: Ah, I found the $20 PICTEK keyboard, it is mechanical, but is BLUE switch and is only 87 keys total. The $28 PICTECK is mechanical RED red switch and 104 keys plus multimedia controls. So, which one to get is really up to you based on which type of switch you prefer and whether you want an extended key count.

I picked one up to check out for my work computer since the Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600 sent by work really sucks after being spoiled by my home mechanical keyboard. For home I currently have an AUKEY KM-G12 red switch keyboard that I REALLY like (I'd rate it 4.5 out of 5.0). I personally prefer red switch over blue, people should try both if they aren't sure what would work best for their needs/preferences.

Thank you for your reply. I honestly don't understand where they get 17 extra keys from between the two keyboards but that might be more of an issue with my comprehension skills. I do like the volume scroll wheel on this one. Hmm. Might give it a shot just to compare their red vs blue switches. Thanks!
Reply
Joined Jan 2005
Better is better!
> bubble2 1,351 Posts
Shigadeyo
03-26-2021 at 06:04 PM.
03-26-2021 at 06:04 PM.
Quote from krisfarlee :
Thank you for your reply. I honestly don't understand where they get 17 extra keys from between the two keyboards but that might be more of an issue with my comprehension skills. I do like the volume scroll wheel on this one. Hmm. Might give it a shot just to compare their red vs blue switches. Thanks!
The difference between 87 and 104 is the full numerical keypad on the right side of an extended keyboard. There are other key configurations out there, but 87 and 104 are the typical ones.
Reply
Joined Nov 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 345 Posts
42 Reputation
krisfarlee
03-26-2021 at 06:28 PM.
03-26-2021 at 06:28 PM.
Quote from Shigadeyo :
The difference between 87 and 104 is the full numerical keypad on the right side of an extended keyboard. There are other key configurations out there, but 87 and 104 are the typical ones.

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/631615

This is one was also $20. I just clicked your link for the other blue switched one that I hadn't seen posted and actually I think I'm going to get that one instead of the 104 key. Haha thank you for bringing that numless blue switched keyboard to my attention!
Reply
Joined Sep 2014
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 1,249 Posts
184 Reputation
DevMartin
03-26-2021 at 08:20 PM.
03-26-2021 at 08:20 PM.
Quote from krisfarlee :
Any input on how this compares to the blue switched PICTEK that was up for $20?
blue switches are clicky. red switches are linear. red have no tactile actuation point so at a certain point the keypress registers, but there is no bump when that happens. red tends to be better for gaming and blue tends to be better for some people for typing. brown switches are the most average you can get though.
Reply
Joined Oct 2004
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,167 Posts
188 Reputation
JustAnotherSlob
03-27-2021 at 03:47 PM.
03-27-2021 at 03:47 PM.
All these cheap mechanicals make me cry. Wish someone could make an inexpensive split ergonomic mechanical.

Alas, I guess the market is too small
3
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Jan 2005
Better is better!
> bubble2 1,351 Posts
Shigadeyo
03-27-2021 at 06:12 PM.
03-27-2021 at 06:12 PM.
Quote from JustAnotherSlob :
All these cheap mechanicals make me cry. Wish someone could make an inexpensive split ergonomic mechanical.

Alas, I guess the market is too small
I used ergonomic keyboards (mostly Microsoft Natural Ergonomic/Pro) for nearly 25 years and recently switched to a standard 104 keyboard with mechanical red switches. I don't miss the ergonomic at all and won't be going back now. Maybe I could be convinced otherwise if I tried a mechanical ergonomic keyboard, but none of them are reasonably priced, as you implied. Frown
Reply
Joined Dec 2014
Quality Assurance
> bubble2 1,737 Posts
2,767 Reputation
QA
BeAuMaN | Staff
03-27-2021 at 08:46 PM.
03-27-2021 at 08:46 PM.
I can't speak to the quality of PICTEK (other than I got one of their RGB Gaming Mouse Pads and have no complaints thus far) but see that roller? Upper right? That's a Corsair-style volume roller; I love the hell out of that thing; probably the best feeling volume control; it's quick to operate and feels smooth. If it's as good as the Corsair one (no idea on PICTEK build quality) then it's a feature you should consider if you adjust the volume a lot.
Reply
Joined Apr 2019
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,299 Posts
94 Reputation
ZeldaBoy
03-27-2021 at 09:01 PM.
03-27-2021 at 09:01 PM.
Is this the cheapest red switch keyboard you can buy right now that's good or is there a better option?? I'm looking for a gaming keyboard right now but not sure what to get trying to spend less than $30
Reply
Joined Aug 2011
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 2,041 Posts
587 Reputation
Pro
ultimatewarrior
03-27-2021 at 10:02 PM.
03-27-2021 at 10:02 PM.
In for one! This is a pretty good price for an RGB mechanical keyboard with red switches. Right now I'm using a mechanical keyboard with blue switches with LED and picked it up for around this price.
Reply
Joined Apr 2016
L3: Novice
> bubble2 288 Posts
166 Reputation
obbb
03-27-2021 at 10:16 PM.
03-27-2021 at 10:16 PM.
Price now 45.99 - 7
Reply
Joined Apr 2012
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 345 Posts
62 Reputation
RodShaft
03-27-2021 at 10:54 PM.
03-27-2021 at 10:54 PM.
Quote from obbb :
Price now 45.99 - 7

Use the coupon code. 6GC7K7YW

It just worked for me
Reply
Joined Aug 2015
New User
> bubble2 16 Posts
18 Reputation
acepilot1212
03-28-2021 at 07:42 AM.
03-28-2021 at 07:42 AM.
$7 coupon is gone. With code it's now $35.87 before tax.
1
Reply
Page 1 of 2
Start the Conversation
 
Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.