Some context: I write code and play videogames, primarily on Windows and currently on a Logitech K860, which I’ve been thinking of replacing with something that is less wide and/or two-piece. In looking into this I have discovered that there’s quite a number of keyboards that fit my criteria, so I could use some help figuring out what’s more likely to be a good choice.

What do I desire:

• US-like QWERTY layout
  (LShift next to Z, horizontal or otherwise reasonable-sized Enter)
• TKL (or otherwise not too wide)
• Split
  (ideally two-part, but the classic 15(?)-degree triangle in the middle is also okay)
• Probably a normal staggered layout (I touch-type, but it’s not strict home-row typing)
• Normal arrow keys
  (read: separate keys not requiring an Fn press/layer switch; Up-arrow being above Down-arrow)
• Home/End keys next to arrow keys, or accessible via Fn+arrow
  (or a couple useless keys next to arrow keys that could be remapped)
• A Delete key somewhere in that area
  (or another useless key that can be remapped)
• Digit keys
• A Windows/Option key

Nice to have:

• F-keys (to use for keyboard shortcuts)
• Tenting
• (detachable?) palm supports
• Wired connection or optional cable.

Things that don’t mean too much:

• Lighting
• Key labels and their durability
• High-end macro recording (key codes can be remapped on PC side)

Misc:

• I’ve not owned enough mechanical keyboards to have a switch preference beyond “shouldn’t take much force to press / shouldn’t be too loud”.
• I can assemble and disassemble devices, but probably wouldn’t find time to solder.
• Not particularly limited in terms of budget - been a few years since I’ve last got a fancy keyboard.
• I’m used to low-profile keyboards, though it’s more about travel time and how much the keys poke out of the keyboard than actual key cap height.

What else I’ve used that’s worth noting:

• MSI GK-701 (non-split)
  Bought to see what was the fuss with Cherry MX brown switches, but couldn’t get used to how tall this thing was (~4cm).
• Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop
  Very good keyboard layout, somewhat stiff (?) keys and clicky F-keys.
• HAVIT HV-KB390L (non-split)
  A pretty pleasant TKL low-profile keyboard with Kailh white switches that I used for a little while before going back to split keyboards.
• Logitech K860
  Better keys than Sculpt, but full-sized.
• Perrixx/MoKo/etc. Foldable Keyboard (aka B.O.W. keyboard)
  It’s a pocket comedy split keyboard. Not very high-quality, but beats typing on the phone, you know?
• Logitech K280e (non-split)
  A curious low-profile, quiet (rubber-domed?) office keyboard that I use with secondary devices.

Considerations so far

Sculpt-likes (one-piece ~75%):

• Perixx PERIDUO-606
  A mouse wheel in the middle?
• Perixx PERIBOARD-613 B
  This one has a 4:1 Enter key. I think it’s for people that like their RShift keys.
• Perixx PERIBOARD-335 (TKL)
  A mass-market-ish keyboard with mechanical switches? That’s neat. Not hot swap, but still!
• Lenovo Go Wireless Split
  Apparently Lenovo made a conventional TKL split keyboard once.
• BC Split Ergonomic
  Seems like an almost 1:1 replica of Sculpt layout, except for distribution of F-keys. UK layout only, I think?
• X-Bows Knight
  Column-staggered, has a 2x2 Backspace key, and the most obnoxious website I’ve seen as of late.
• Truly Ergonomic 229 Mechanical Keyboard
  A similar design to X-Bows, but with a more symmetrical layout. -Truly Ergonomic CLEAVE
  A slightly different design with a handful of large keys for your thumbs.

Two-piece (pre-assembled):

• Goldtouch V2 (>75%)
  A seemingly normal rubber-domed keyboard.
• Kinesis Freestyle2/Pro/Edge (>75%)
  A similar layout. I guess this one made it big because every other split keyboard post I find includes a sponsored listing from Kinesis.
  And what’s the difference between these? Switches, programmable buttons, and lighting?
• Matias Ergo Pro (>75%)
  That’s a quirky layout, but technically has all the buttons.
• Cloud Nine ErgoTKL (>75%)
  A fairly Sculpt-like layout with a couple extra buttons.
• Core Mechanics Project: 0001 (>75%)
  Pretty good layout and a couple macro keys too. A clean look.
• Perixx PERIBOARD-524B (75%)
  A perfectly normal two-piece layout.
• Goldtouch Go!2
  The wireless/scissor edition of the seemingly normal keyboard, now with a couple sacrifices and navigation keys on the left.
• R-Go Split Break
  This is a different kind of a compact comedy keyboard, except it’s a wired PC keyboard.

Two-piece (kits):

• Mistel MD770 (75%)
  An (almost) perfectly normal layout that’s split into two halves.
  650L seems similar sans the f-key row.
• YMDK Split 64/75/84
  All QMK-based I believe?
• Keychron Q11 QMK (75%-ish)
  Also a pretty normal layout featuring two knobs.
• Keebio collections (65%…>75%)
  I’ve not even heard of some of these switches before, but Cepstrum looks intriguing.
• Sinc R3 (>75%)

One-piece (kits):

• Keychron Q8
  That’s not how you curve a keyboard.
• Feker Alice 80 (65%)
  A very sensible layout sans the relocated Win-key.