I don't have a reference as this is my first mechanical keyboard but I've been interested in getting one for so long and I'm glad this is my first. It feels so nice, looks amazing and is so undeniably clearly an upgrade from any membrane/memchanical/cheap keyboards. The only possible downside (I don't mind it personally) is that it isn't hot-swappable so you'd have a difficult time swapping the switches but they feel incredible so i don't see a reason to do so. If this will be your first mechanical keyboard or you just like the look of it, then buy it since it is definitely worth it.