A rare budget board that delivers real aluminum heft, a numpad, and solid sound without compromise.
The Galaxy 100 has built a quiet reputation as one of the better budget full-size options out there. Most people are drawn to it for the number pad, the aluminum build that feels genuinely hefty, and the creamy sound — all at a price that makes the Keychron Q6 Max look like a splurge. Hot-swap and VIA support make it easy to tinker without commitment.
Switches that suit this board's sound and build.
The Galaxy100 is an aluminum gasket-mount 96% with a linear preference and south-facing LEDs, ideal for deep thocky linears. Y2's stock-smooth, deep thocky tone plays perfectly into the gasket-aluminum combo for a creamy big-board sound.
The Galaxy100's aluminum gasket-mount build can carry a heavier linear without harshness thanks to gasket dampening. Oil Kings deliver a deep, marbly thocky tone and planted medium bottom-out that scales well across this 96% layout.
The Galaxy100 is a mid-range aluminum gasket 96% built for linears, and Milky Yellows are a creamy thocky budget anchor. Medium weight and creamy tone suit the larger gasket-mount board for cost-conscious typists.
The Galaxy100's aluminum gasket case voices brighter linears nicely with the south-facing LED orientation. Xinhai brings a clacky, poppy linear voice as a punchier alternative to the deep thocky picks on the 96%.
The Galaxy100 is built for linears with gasket dampening, and Y3 is a thocky-deep linear with a light bottom-out matching that signature. The mid-range price aligns with the 96% board's mid-range bracket for a sensible upgrade pair.
