I plan to buy my first split keyboard (forever) very soon and would like to hear y’all’s opinions on the Glove80 (switch: Kailh Choc v1 Brown Tactile) and Moonlander (switch: Kailh Copper or Cherry MX Brown) two. I’ve already searched for threads and comments on the matter a few days ago through kbin, so any links to them you provide would probably be for others reading after the fact, which is fine.

I’m very interested in the Glove80’s keywelling, but can settle for the Moonlander’s sculpted blank keys if people think I’d enjoy the latter more. It’d be staying on my desk indefinitely regardless of which one I buy, but keep in mind that I use my keyboard for a bare minimum of 40hrs a week. >.>
Feel free to comment on the switches, btw. 👀

Current Keyboard: Aula BE FIRE SI-859 Wired Gaming Keyboard. Been using for 8yrs now and would like a quieter one since I’ve been told I’m a loud typer, but can settle for switches that have the same volume. I just like typing on this not quite mechanical mechanical-ass keyboard. 😅
Hands: ~7.25" long from edge of palm to tip of middle finger.

edit: Should clarify that I use Logitech’s G600 and enjoy the 16(?) side buttons, especially with the customizable profiles.

edit2: I’m leaning towards the Moonlander for keyswitch reasons and would really like switch opinions. I’ve got no experience with switches, btw. Just regular keyboards and my Aula.

  • robotdna
    3•1 year ago

    Do you like choc switches? For some it’s hit or miss. I like them a lot, but the only choc tactile I’ve liked is the Sunset V1 (my daily driver on a Piantor). Choc V1 browns had no bump for me and were somehow both scratchy and mushy.

    I’ve had friends with moonlanders and those are gorgeous. I also have a ZSA Planck and ZSA’s software ecosystem for customization is lovely. That said, I ultimately prefer a columnar layout over an ortholinear layout because my hands move less and I feel less strain. Moonlander is ortho, and it seems like the Glove80 is kind of a mix.

    • QuestioningEspecialyOP
      1•1 year ago

      I’ve never tried any particular switches. I’m going into this fresh. 🤷🏿‍♂️

      Choc V1 browns had no bump for me and were somehow both scratchy and mushy.

      This sounds unappealing, especially the “mushy” part. 😬