DrunkDeer X60 HE

The X60 HE is the cheaper twin of the X60 Future, and the maker lists the same aluminum-alloy snap-fit frame and aluminum bottom case, 8000 Hz polling, hot-swap and Qian switches in a more compact 297.5 x 107.5 x 43.1 mm body at 840 g. It drops the glass light bar and the extra weight; the underside keeps the cut-out X design.

KeenGamer called it fully aluminum, dense and free of rattles, with a matte finish, and a step quieter than the X60 Future with no hollow ping; the keycaps are less frosted, so RGB is more intense but legend visibility can suffer at maximum brightness. The underside design leaves no room for flip-out feet, though the board has a slight built-in incline. DailyGamingTech scored it 8.4 out of 10 and praised the responsiveness and value, while noting the compact layout, basic web software and industrial look.

If you want the X60 family's 8 kHz polling and aluminum body for less, this is the one. The G60 is plastic and 1000 Hz.