So got this keyboard about three weeks back in the brown variation. I did add some extra lube to all the switches but even before doing so this keyboard was night and day when compared to my previous one a Corsair K65 (Red) and my wife Corsair K70 (Brown). I had to upgrade due my K65 having multiple key registries on various keys. Seems to be a common problem on Corsair keyboards after some time of use. I chose this TKL instead of the mini because while I have 0 need for a numpad, I do use the F keys on a variety of situations. The keyboard feels solid for being plastic. It's much heavier than my K65 which has a metal plate on top. The switches are actually quiet compared to the wife K70 Browns. And they just feel amazing. Programing was a bit weird at first but once I got it down it was no problem. Had to look up a website with better directions than the manual though. Keycaps feel great too. So far loving this keyboard. Getting the full size for the wife in Brown when they become available too as she does use the numpad quite a lot.