You can't go lower than what the Chinese manufacturers have these days. You can easily get a TKL for less than $40 these days from Amazon with prime shipping.

Building certainly let's you control all aspects but you just can't compete on price unless you want something exotic like a split ergo or fancy metal chassis.

> 70% is not a thing AFAIK

Maybe this is what has thrown my research in shambles. I thought 70% was basically a laptop like layout (basically normal keyboard + arrow keys cramped under the right shift key and maybe a few extra keys). Maybe I'm mistaken.

In terms of I've been thinking up to £150 or the equivalent. Split keyboard optional, though, I've never really used one, so maybe it's worth it if it falls within the budget for ergonomics.

75% should do the trick.

£150 is a bit short is you want something made of metal. £200-£250 would be easier.

But really, if you can afford it this is something that is likely to outlast your computer by a long shot and be use for hours every day.

There are diminishing returns at some point, but you're going to reach that point before ~ £500.

That would look like a 75%, if you cut off the function keys you get a 65% Authors article is a 75% board. As the forementioned gmmk pro. Both reasonably priced, and a with a little tuning and modding very decent boards. ergo is a whole other rabbithole