V5 Max

i made a similar jump from razer a while back. the keychron v5 max is a solid 96% with an aluminum frame that fits your budget and comes in white. the monsgeek m2 you mentioned is also a great pick - their pre-built quality is surprisingly good. i'd lean toward the keychron for the stock keycaps and

i was in the same spot a few months back. ended up going with the Keychron V5 Max for my desk - it's a 96% layout so you keep the numpad but save some space. super smooth out of the box and well under your budget. also the NuPhy Air96 is a killer low-profile option if you want something sleeker for

i ran into the same hunt for a quiet board last year. the gmmk pro is heavy, so i get why you passed. for magnetic switches, the NuPhy Air60 HE is wireless and has that smooth magnetic feel, but it's 60%. if you want full size, the Keychron V5 Max with banana or brown switches is a solid bet - quiet