Keyboards
Budget mechanical and magnetic gaming keyboards on AliExpress
4 picks
Mechanical keyboards for gaming and typing. Some have magnetic switches that let you set how far a key goes down before it counts, for faster presses in games.
The cheapest here is $56.
MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro Cheap wired gaming keyboard with magnetic, adjustable keys from , over your budget 
AULA F75 Wireless 75% keyboard with a soft, cushioned typing feel from , over your budget 
MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra Aluminium 60% gaming keyboard with magnetic keys, wired or wireless from , over your budget 
YUNZII YZ98 Compact 98% mechanical keyboard with a number pad, wireless and a soft gasket feel from , over your budget Questions
Which keyboards have magnetic switches?
The MChose Ace 60 Pro ($60) and MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra ($74), both 60% boards. Magnetic switches let you set how far a key goes down before it counts, which helps in fast games. The Ace 60 Pro is wired, and the FUN60 Ultra comes wired-only or as a tri-mode version.
Which keyboards are wireless?
The Aula F75 ($68), Yunzii YZ98 ($56) and the tri-mode MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra ($74) connect by USB-C cable, 2.4 GHz dongle or Bluetooth. The MChose Ace 60 Pro is wired.
Are the switches hot-swappable?
Yes, on all four picks: the Aula F75, MChose Ace 60 Pro, MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra and Yunzii YZ98 are listed as hot-swappable, so you can change switches without soldering. Check which switch the listing sells.
What sizes do the keyboards come in?
The MChose Ace 60 Pro and MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra are 60% (no function row or arrow keys), the Aula F75 is 75% with 80 keys, and the Yunzii YZ98 is 98% with 99 keys and a number pad.
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