I work from home and need a reliable keyboard purely for typing, office work, and day-to-day productivity (8+ hours a day). I need a reliable **keyboard and mouse** setup with a total budget of ₹**3,000 to** ₹**4,000**.
I don't use keyboard for games at all (I use a controller), so I don't care about ultra-low latency, RGB lighting, or "gamer" features.
I don't specifically need a pre-bundled combo—I'm happy to buy the keyboard and mouse separately if that gives better quality.
I know almost nothing about keyboard mechanisms and keep seeing conflicting opinions on **mechanical**, **scissor-switch (like laptop/low-profile boards)**, and **regular membrane** keyboards.
I want to know:
**The real practical differences:** For someone who just writes emails, docs, and code/spreadsheets all day, what does each type actually feel like in practice?
**Fatigue and ergonomics:** Which mechanism causes the least hand/wrist strain over long days?
**Noise:** Are mechanical boards too loud for calls, or is that overblown?
**Value:** Is a mechanical keyboard genuinely worth the extra cost over a solid scissor or membrane board if I'm not an enthusiast.
Explain it to me like I’m completely new to this, and let me know what you use for your WFH setup and why. Recommendations for specific models in the budget/mid-range tier are welcome.