Quick Overview
Looking for a mechanical keyboards? The ELECOM TK-MC50 Mechanical Keyboard comes in at $98.13 and has earned 3.9 stars across 164 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #31 ranking (out of 43) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Build & Switch Feel
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.
Specifications
- Brand: Elecom
- Price: $98.13 (well above the $81.95 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.9 of 5.0
- Reviews: 164
- Category rank: #31 of 43 in mechanical keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 32 products
- Higher-rated in category: 41 products
- More-reviewed in category: 28 products
Owner Reports
3.9 stars across 164 reviews is below the bar we'd want for a confident recommendation. The complaints in the lower-star reviews reveal where this product's weaknesses lie.
For context, the average rating in the mechanical keyboards category is 4.5 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Compared to Alternatives
At $98.13, the ELECOM TK-MC50 Mechanical Keyboard sits well above the $81.95 category average. 32 options are cheaper and 10 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552 Mechanical Keyboard ($31.33, 4.5★, 34,386 reviews). It's $66.80 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Redragon K552 Mechanical Keyboard - $31.33, 4.5★ (34,386 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Keyboard - $59.99, 4.6★ (14,920 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Corsair K55 CORE RGB Keyboard - $49.99, 4.5★ (12,697 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the AULA F75 Wireless Gaming Keyboard at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the wegear RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at $29.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Final Take
6/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.