If you cannot afford a mechanical keyboard or don't want one, then this is the keyboard I would recommend. Otherwise, go for a mechanical keyboard. The keyboard is made out of a very strong plastic material and the key switches are rubber dome and I think this is the closest you will get to a mechanical keyboard. It's easy to clean and the keys are very nice to type. Corsairs software is not the best and looks very old and its a little difficult to use but when you get used to it, its fine. The lighting is not very bright and the colours are not super accurate all the time. Other than that, this keyboard is great, it looks attractive and its very sturdy. I recommend buying it when it is on sale by at least 10 dollars. 7.5/10