CastletonSnob
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I have a Microsoft 600 keyboard, which I've had for a couple of years now, and I was wondering how long keyboards last.
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In my experience most keyboard failures are the result of dirt build up or liquid spills causing the keys to stick. I have seen the print worn off of heavy business use keyboards but I don't recall ever coming across one that was totally dead.
Depends what you do with them and how good the build quality is.
Good quality mechanical are more likely to give longest life.
I bought a Gskill KM780 RGB keyboard (mech brown swtches) over 5 years ago and while annoyingly loud its been a great keyboard.
I dont see it dying any day soon.
I got probably 3 years from previous none mech keyboards, especially Logitech, they die for none key press reasons, gave up on them after not much more than 1 year with a G19 when the display failed to work. When that happened keyboard lighting went up the spout.
My first mechanical keyboard lasted 9 years. I was killing membrane keyboards in less than a year.cracks me up when people spend lots extra on a mechanical keyboard because "the switches last way longer."
...and then go buy 4 more over the course of 2 years.
Im typing this on my failed G15 keyboard. Ive been using it for about a decade. The D and the W keys are worn out - the membranes are broken. Currently looking for a new keyboard and will probably just ask the wife to buy me one with my own money for Christmas.I have a G15 membrane KB that is still going strong from 2009. Probably depends how much you use it.
I really like the look and feel of the new G815. I bought the iCue Nexus screen so it makes it almost like a G15.Im typing this on my failed G15 keyboard. Ive been using it for about a decade. The D and the W keys are worn out - the membranes are broken. Currently looking for a new keyboard and will probably just ask the wife to buy me one with my own money for Christmas.