Rainy75 Review | Latency, Teardown, Sound Test 

Thank you so much for joining and for the lovely feedback too! ^^

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Thank you so much! ^-^

You're so right! The only downside is that I'm starting to run out of space, as I ended up collecting numerous budget alu boards and I intend to keep all of them. :')

Thank you so much for your comment!

I can't tell how happy I am about this trend! More, more, I want MORE 75% keebs! ^^

@@thoccnology Hello! I bought Akko Panda keycaps, they’re such a good thing

Thank you so much, it's so good to hear opinions like this! ^^

Thank you so much!

It's so nice to read that you're satisfied with it! Custom keyboards nowadays are really something - especially coming from a membrane keyboard. Rainy75 is one of the best you could go with! I hope you can enjoy it for a long time! ^^ Have you set your eyes on another custom board yet? :)

Thank you so much for your comment! ^^

This is exactly what I was thinking too. Just bought M1W but thanks to this video, Im getting rainy 75 in few hours now.

Yeah, the color limitations were sad... I wanted a Silver one originally. Hopefully it'll be available in the couple of months on Amazon! ^-^

As a fellow knob-fanatic, I totally feel this! :') It really could be perfect with a knob (and that cursed mode switch not placed under the Caps Lock key hihi)

Oh, yes, both the backplates looked lovely. I had such a fomo, as I could order only one version, as initially I wanted to go with the glass weight, but then one of my friends told me about the lack of scratch resistance, so I decided to change my mind. (They went with ordering custom weight protectors for the glass.)

⁠@@thoccnologyI was having fomo as well when ordering the pro on kickstarter. I’m actually starting to like the look of the textured one based on the videos I’ve been watching on it.

⁠​⁠​⁠@@thoccnologyI was having fomo as well when choosing the pro on kickstarter. I’m actually starting to like the look of the textured one now based on the videos I’ve been watching. Chose the same one as urs. Great video btw! Very aesthetic and relaxing😊

@@jaloejuice I totally feel the same! The texture of this has grown on me, it's undeniably unique! Thank you so much for your comment! ^^

This keyboard has insane backplate options. I kinda want all of them :')

Thank you so much for your comment! ^-^ I myself also have a dedicated (OK, actually 2) 96% boards for the same reason, I sometimes just need those dedicated numpads.

Aula f99 might be perfect for you

@@Sxhdes I will check it out

Thank you sooo much!

That's so nice to hear that my video helped you deciding! ^-^ V75 is still one of my daily drivers! I can only encourage everyone to start collecting keyboards, I really think it's a great hobby! (Also a hobby that we can use every day, not only on hobby times!) ^-^

I hope they ship it quickly so you can start using it soon!

Oh my, I totally understand your feeling, it was so hard to wait for my Group Buy packages TwT I hope yours will arrive in time - or even sooner! ^^

Especially, considering for this price! ..and as a pre-built!?! I really like where this is going!

Hehe, thank you, it's a great compliment! ^-^ Join me in the happy-but-poor kingdom, where we have lots of nice keebs, but we are broke as hell. x)

Hihi, thank you so much! ^^ These cats proved to be a loyal desk companion for all my reviews, I love having them lingering around my setup.

Thank you so much! I use a Sony A6100 and a Maono PD200X.

I heard this from multiple people - RU-vid search function is a mess... :/

@@thoccnology That means people just need to stay tuned to your channel! On a side note! I went back to the MOA keycaps (Autumn Puppy Pink) + Jade Blossom 43g switches + Leobog Hi75 and the thocky sound signature is so helpful. Thanks again for your suggestion! I'm leaving my Galaxy 80 on the side for days when I want that marbly sound signature. I am just digging the thocky sound signature way more. It's so soothing!

@@jprofessor321 Hihi, true! ^^ Thocky can never go wrong! I think if someone can only try one custom keyboard, it should be the Hi75 (although I might be a 'tiny bit' biased) :3

@@thoccnology The LeoBog Hi75 is so healing. I am not going to lie. I might not need another custom keyboard after this combination. The deep sound signature is so soothing and relaxing. It is easier to hear lower tones in general I heard, so this board works for me!

@@jprofessor321 I agree, I think if someone can only try/buy one single mechanical keyboard, it should be the Hi75. If I could keep only one of my keyboards, that'd be my Hi75+Vertex+MOA combination.

That sounds very promising!

I think the Hi75 is much thockier and deeper sounding

Both plate-mounted and screw-in/clip-in stabs are compatible!

Haha, I so feel your pain! Yesss, they are loyal companions when it comes to my keyboard videos! ^-^ I agree, this keyboard could be a real dealbreaker if it was available in-stock. But for that we have the Leobog keebs, luckily.

That's totally understandable! At the end of the day I also have my favorite layout. Price is always a tricky topic, it always depends on what features one wants to have (e.g. for me, $40 is not a huge extra, considering the ease of case opening, and the alu over the plastic - but luckily the F75 has great stock sounds, and plastic is better for certain sound profiles. :) So the decision is totally up to certain factors!)

@@thoccnology Yeah I don't plan to internally mod it, though of course that could change, but I may change the switches and likely keycaps in the future. Just ordered the Aula F75 for $57.67 shipped after discounts. The black version with Crescent switches. :D Thanks for your help and videos!

@@802Garage I want to correct myself, the Aula F75 can also be modded without any concerns, so it's a totally valid choice! Ngl, the amount of modding that goes into a standard keyboard is well below the need for alu endurance. :) Also, I still didn't mod my Aula F75, I didn't feel the need to do so, it's too good stock!

@@thoccnology Thank you! I know it can be modded. Just a pain to open. ;) Mine should be here in a few days. 😁

@@802Garage Looking forward to your opinion! ^^

Aww nooo TwT (That's exactly why I prefer if it has a slot directly on the keyboard x))

@@thoccnology don't worry my mum found it and saved it for me :) I always give her my boxes for her to store her teacups and stuff in and she kept the little baggie with the dongle lol

@@ahnadiri OMG mums always save the day

Thank you! ^^ It's definitely a great example of how far the budget keyboards can (and have) become in the recent months. The biggest selling point compared to others in this range (for me) is the design (especially the backplate), and the option of the stock FR4 plate (instead of PC plate from others). Otherwise, it's completely on par with the pre-built Leobog Hi75 (which is only-wired, but comes well below $99 pre-built as well), and I had no issues with the Leobog Hi8 so far (even though I have 3 units of it). (And I'd like to mention that I've come across poor design and production quality in keyboards from the $2-300 price range, which made them tremendously worse than the Rainy75 or Leobog Hi75 or Hi8. So I guess it's up to luck in the end :'))

@@thoccnology Thanks a lot! So I take it the screws getting worn out (I don't know how to better describe it, but what I mean is that the X turns into an O) and becoming impossible to loosen is not a problem with the Leobog Hi8 and Hi75 in general? Probably just a handful of people not handling a screwdriver properly, but some screw quality is still a thing and some wear out much more easily, so I'm a bit wary.

@@Ciferz Haha, I totally understand your description, I have massacred quite a few screws myself too :') I can imagine that it was a different batch with just poor quality screws. I have my Hi8s from two different sellers, weeks apart, and none of them have issues. I remember only one of the screws getting so damn tightened on the green unit, that it was a PIA to open, but as I recall I changed the srewdriver bit to a 'sharper' one and it was OK then.

I try to stay up late and record once the city is not that loud, band finding the best setup is very hard too! But don't give up! :)

The Aula F75 has plastic case. The Leobog Hi75 is only wired (and you can get it barebones)

Thank you for your comment! As Friedrich also mentioned, the case material+connection modes are the main differences. If you use wireless too, go with the Rainy75, unless if you have the budget, go with the Hi75. F75 is best for those, who want a pre-built keyboard that doesn't need modding, for a budget price.

I have to agree, I'm a complete knob-maniac, and I tend to missing it a lot. :')

I wonder if it's possible to solder our own knob on the Rainy75.

@@NebulaKernel Hm, good question! It would be a nice solution! ^^

Hm, that's an interesting question. The truth is maybe I use the Hi75 more often. I just end up going back to that (although I have 4 Hi75s at the moment, so maybe it's the variety that entertains me)

just found out that board supports via, so changing polling rate to 1000 hz isnt a problem in theory ;)

Honestly, polling rate has little to do with the latency at the end of the day. (Unless we are speaking about very low polling rates. :)) In theory, a 500Hz polling rate can result in a cca.2ms latency. So it's not the polling rate that causes a bottleneck in keyboards. :) I perform the latency tests similarly to Rtings, using a high refresh-rate monitor and a slo-mo camera. A detailed video about it is always postponed but definitely planned. :)

@@thoccnologyTHX for the answer! Will check it when it comes out :)

It's a Xiaomi screwdriver set!

It's hard to say! I love the extreme thock on the Hi75 and the knob, but I like the Rainy for its latency and its special backplate

$50? If you can get them for that price, buy both of them instantly! :D

@@thoccnology i've just bought both of them, in fact i got the spr75 at a sick price of 35$ or so, really crazy

Oh, they are very different. If you have the budget, go for the Rainy75. It has alu case, fuller sound, easier to mod, better switches, etc. The AK820 is although very impressive in its own price range (and has a knob, which might be only important to me)

@@thoccnology Thank you so much 😊 And what other keyboards would you say would be the rainy 75’s keyboard

RTINGS performs similar latency tests than we do, and they measured 9.5ms for the GMMK Pro.

@@thoccnology Ooh, nice. On the Rainy75, may you try eager debounce via QMK?

@@NebulaKernel I haven't seen that option - but pressing Fn+H on the keyboard enables the 'Ultra Low Latency' mode!

This has tri-mode connection, while the Hi75 has only wired. Also this comes pre-built with switches and keycaps. I really love the Hi75's thockiness, but if you use wireless modes as well, go with the Rainy75 (or the Leobog Hi8, which has the same sound profile as the Hi75)

I completely agree! We need keyboards like this to encourage the competition on the market!

Definitely the Rainy75!

I want to get Rainy75 but looks like next batch is June. But I do see it being sold on Taobao. Do you have any experience buying from Taobao?

@@jamesgong3648 Unfortunately no, Taobao doesn't offer shipping to Europe and finding a good forward agent is a bit difficult. :/

Compared to the others, the Rainy75 shouldn't cost more than $130 (and that's the max it was priced before). So I think I'd go with the Bridge75 among these. Or the Chilkey ND75 for $100.

I bought it a couple of months ago, before the international opening!

@@thoccnology finally i got mine!

Hi! They're in my office right now, but I found it online and it says 320mm*136mm*36-21mm (front-back)

@@thoccnology thank u! i was planning to buy a wrist rest for it. it hasnt arrived yet since it’s pre-order :( i wanted to get the blue one

@@nomful Oh, those units are still not shipped? Damn, I'm too impatient for Group-Buys and Pre-orders...

@@thoccnology i just found this keeb few days ago, so i recently just ordered. I've always wanted a keeb that has creamy/marble sound. but I dunno how to customize so this one is really good for me. if i want to replace the keycaps. Can i use any kind? or do i have to find cherry profile keycaps as well?

@@nomful Yes, almost any kind of custom keycaps work! Most of you can find online are made for these kinds of keyboards (they call them MX-compatible, or something similar). :) Did you order the FR4 plate version, or the Lite/Standard version with the PC plate?

Hi! ^^ I wouldn't say that the Leobog Hi8 is essentially better - they both have their strength. Both are pretty good for gaming (although the Rainy75 is a tiny bit better), both support 3-mode connection, and both are made of aluminium. The Rainy75 comes pre-built quipped with switches and keycaps), so if you can find that around $100-130, that might be a better deal. If you like the stock sounds. The Hi75 and Hi8 is almost identical in sound profile. Here I made a comparison, including the Hi75 and Rainy75 too :) The Hi8 will sound the same as the Hi75s (deep, foamy, +creamy, thocky), while the Rainy75 is more like creamy+clacky. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0kZ3f_OBeBk.html

Oh wow... tysm... btw... ive been eyeing on hjsnake al75 for so long but kinda drop it a while ago coz its wired... but this morning... i found out that they release the wireless ver... do u have the vid bout it? Or u already have a plan to make a vid bout it? Or not interested at all? :3

@@garezza708 I heard that it's very similar to the Monsgeek M1W, but for a better price. I think it can be a good choice! Unfortunately it's not quite available internationally, only some overpriced listings on AliExpress, so I might not be able to get them.

Oh, thanks for telling me about that board! I have a strong feeling, they are literally the same!! :0 They even marketing the ultra-low latency the same way!

I prefer turning off my keyboard (if not using overnight or to prevent accidental keypresses - e.g. while I work on my desk with big parts) For that, using the shortcut is not enough, unfortunately.

Fair 😁 I think if I switch to other modes than the one I'm using, I can prevent the accidental keypresses. Also, turning off the RGB led at night to sleep. I am waiting to receive the anodized Navy actually. This is my first keyboard so I'm not sure what other problems can occur. I like your video, tho. Simple and straight forward

@@kietbuituan2991 Yes, but what if both BT and 2.4G modes are in use? :D And even if it doesn't register the keypress, the RGB lights up, BRRR. :D I know, I'm quite picky about these things, but I guess it can't be helped, I work as a software tester in my day job hehe Oh, is there an anodized Navy version available? :0 I know about only Ano Black and Ano Silver.

Yeah, It would be more convenient if they have the switch on the side. But the🌟 A E S T H E T I C🌟 is cleaner. But with that price tho, I guess I can work around with it (turn off LED when go to sleep) I live in Vietnam and there's a distributor. It cost 2,550,000 (~104 USD). I dont know why but I think it's cheaper than other sites.

@@kietbuituan2991 I can 100% agree to this! ^-^ Also yes, 104 USD sounds very good for it!

They only have the 75! Let's hope for the future! :)

Or should that be, a Rainy81 lols

Није још доступна

It's only available on Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/keeb/rainy-75-keyboard-redefining-90-ish-mechanical-keyboards