Need a new (mechanical) keyboard

Warning, eventually all/most leds will die out on you eventually, no matter the brand, no matter the model as most keys come from the same factories.(just google any brand you have your eyes on and put dead led/rgb next to it, i couldn't do it with my G815 because at the time i bought it, it was still too new).

I just returned my G815 because of 7 dead (partial) leds (and will get a replacement under warranty, but what else can you get, led is just the trend these days), this is my second Logitech keyboard i returned because of that reason.
I don't mind having to change colour scheme, but a totally dead key is not acceptable for me.
The whole keyboard is pretty much black with leds out, which makes it hard to use as a normal keyboard, making you type blind, big flaw.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUNsfxV9SKo

You were actually lucky to have had one of Logitech's last ones without led.

For the rest it's a fine keyboard though.

I've had the G815 for over a year and I really like it, except for the G keys on the left which I have completed deactivated (too much confusion with the ctrl / shift / tab keys when not looking).
I've had no technical issues with it and the automatic color scheme switch between programs is a really neat feature.

With the list you have for requirements the Logitech G815 is in my opinion your best option.

The Razer BlackWidow Elite with Orange switches is a really good option if you don't want to go with the G815. The Razer Orange switches are the equivalent of the Cherry MX Brown.

MK Typist or almost any Ducky keyboard.

This probably isn't the gaming keyboard you might be looking for but I bought a hp keyboard 9 years ago and it's still going strong.

I have a G710+ and other Logitech peripherals and all of them have given me problems early on. I've had to replace both the keyboard and the headset within the warranty period, and both replacements and my mouse began to give me problems pretty much as soon as warranty expired. Maybe I just have the worst luck in the world but I'm not sure I'll be buying Logitech again any time soon.

That said, when their stuff works as it should, it's pretty great, and the G710+ is no exception. And for some reason their old stuff seems to be pretty much unbreakable; I have a ~15-year-old MX518 that I use as backup mouse and on secondary machines and I used it for over a decade before it even began to show any issues.

After trying Corsair keyboards, I won't buy Logitech anymore. Their quality has been going downhill for years. I even moved away from their mouse products and switched to using a Corsair mouse (Dark Core RGB and a Glaive) as well. Corsair products are just made better.

I dumped an entire can of Coke on my K70 a couple years ago, and thought it was dead. On a whim, I tossed it in the shower and ran hot water over it for several minutes, then let it dry a few days. It works like the day I bought it. I recently switched to the Corsair K70 MK.2 Cherry MX Red (also comes in brown) and this thing is built to last. You can feel the quality in the weight alone. It also has all the features you're looking for.

ill give you my keyboard if you give me a big mac that actually looks like that.

I run the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum. It is a beastly, dead-accurate keyboard. You can get it with whatever switches you want (I went with Brown, myself 😎👍).

Highly programmable, and the volume roller on it is something that I've found to be really convenient. Keys are raised, not inset, so it's very easy to clean. Wrist rest come with a "flippable" surface, so you can determine the amount of friction you'd like there. It also comes with extra WASD keys, you if you'd like to use a set with nubbies on it (for better friction during gaming) you can...or just choose standard keys there. Keyboard body is brushed aluminum, so you'd have to hit it with a mini-sledge to damage it. Great, great keyboard.

https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-ultimate/

well, recently i bought some cheap mechanical keyboards (aukey km-g12 ... got these things for 15€ and sharkoon sgk30 for myself for 42€) and really ... i an not that enthusiastic and if i saw the aukey earlier i had immeadiatley bought it for myself. i would have said take the sharkoon skiller sgk60 and set your own shortcuts or if money is no object take the das keyboard 4

I was going to say the Corsair K60 seems pretty good, but it has Cherry Viola switches not Brown. Sounds like you have a healthy budget though so I believe the K70 or K95 have options with Brown switches. The downside is the iCue software isn't brilliant and takes a lot of space.
There are also some very nice Razer products out there like the BlackWidow Elite - I believe their Orange switch is similar to Brown? Honestly I quite like the Violas, but if money was no issue I'd have gone with Razer since their products seem pretty solid.

Personally I'd avoid Logitech since the mechanical keyboard I had broke within a matter of months then got progressively worse. No spillages or accidents, but first the power was dropping out with the cable in certain positions, then the keys just started to snap off. I'd heard RomerG switches were better than that, but they wouldn't affect the power anyway so I'd say overall it was just really bad build quality, especially considering it's usual pricing.

Bump simply for your use of "circumsized" when referring to smaller keyboard layouts. Made me spit out my coffee!

For pre made mechanical keyboard, I always recommend Filco, Ducky, Varmilo and Keychron as they sell good quality keyboard at a fair price.

In view of media control buttons, those gaming brands like Logitech G and Corsair would be your choice.

Logitech G815 / Corsair K70 seems nice, but honestly, listening to others’ opinions or reading reviews are not enough, you better try out the keyboards physically before purchase.

i have keychrone k2 and k3.
prefer k3 cause of the low profile.
im combining it with blue switch cause of the clicky.