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If a dedicated numpad is the only reason why you need a full-size, you can always get a separate 20%. That way you have the numpad when you need it, but you can enjoy the benefits of a smaller footprint when you don’t.

Just a suggestion. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Full-size is less common than TKLs, 75%, 60%, 40% and even smaller in this hobby, so you may be limiting your options unnecessarily.

Also if you’re interested in trying out new switches in the future, make sure whatever PCB you get is HOT-SWAP.

If you can stretch your budget just a little bit more and can wait a little longer you should see what qwertykeys puts out. They announced a full sized board is coming in the first half of the year but we don’t know exactly when yet. Their boards usually don’t include switches or caps, but the most recent qk75 had an option to and it pretty much outclasses everything else at that price point. Anyway, worth investigating and considering if you can.

I’ve been daily driving a Keychron K4 for about a year now. Has all my numpad needs and I like the extra bit of compacted-ness. Keychron boards typically have a dedicated switch to flip between windows and Mac, and the switches are usually hot swap, I switched out the alphanumerics to Drop Halo Trues and the numpad keys are box jades.

To answer your question - yes, this is a fine keyboard for your use. Keychron keyboards have a switch in the back that allows you to change between Windows and Mac setups. It is also can be upgraded. I think you will be fine. Could you do better? Maybe. But I think this meets your needs.

If you don't mind a condensed or cut down navigation cluster; looking at an 1800 / 96% layout board might give you more options. The Keychron boards have a layer switch on the back for Windows and Mac layouts but any board with VIA support, you can program a separate layout for your Mac and Windows and quickly switch between them with a key press. I have a Q6 at work for the occasional numpad use and I like it.