Filco Majestouch TKL

Long-term owners

it still works after 15 years

May 2026 · comment

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Every quote

The 17 most detailed of 18 comments. Each links to the original.

1. They are so much heavier, nicer compared to what I got recently second hand

   Recommends · Jul 2026 · in “My Favorite Keyboards”

2. I still have 4 of these, even one of their bluetooth ones. They all work

   Mixed · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

3. A great company that made the mistake to stay stagnant.

   Mixed · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

4. my go-to "safe recommendation" for a keyboard

   Mixed · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

5. To my surprise it was a very nice mechanical!

   Recommends · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

6. it has been a reliable workhorse

   Recommends · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

7. it still works after 15 years

   Recommends · May 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

8. They're great pass-me downs.

   Recommends · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

9. this is my go-to keyboard

   Recommends · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

10. Nothing wrong with sticking to what works, but the way to beat pale competition is to innovate.

    Criticizes · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

11. They started to get quite expensive for what they were.

    Mixed · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

12. As a customer I'd say that's a feature, not a bug.

    Recommends · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

13. Happy customer but I guess not a repeat customer.

    Recommends · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

14. Absolutely no complaints from either of them.

    Mixed · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

15. i have come to loathe the machinegun sound

    Mixed · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

16. They are quiet in and of themselves.

    Recommends · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”

17. Lost another keyboard to Diatec

    Criticizes · Apr 2026 · in “Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations”