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this $179 TKL has a glass back and some INSANE value 

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This is Zoom 87 or Zoom TKL from Wuque Studio. In my opinion this is such a unique keyboard and provides some insane value for it's price point. Please note, I'll also be doing a full write up on this with more details in the next week or two.
First off the keyboard is gorgeous. It starts at $179 USD and it features a gradient glass mirrored back piece which looks way better in person than it did on their renders. The finish was interesting too. I must admit, I prefer regular anodization (ano), but this was done in a nano coating that was slightly rougher than the ano. It also had some areas where I felt could be better and overall didn't seem as clean as a good coat of ano. It could also be I haven't seen a perfect nano coating though.
The board comes a lot of options to build this thing up and that was also impressive! Plus it's blue tooth capable with the default PCB, you just need to get the battery. The only thing I disliked in the board was the internal weight, it was to thin and light weight to make much of a difference.
Overall, this was insane value for it's price point.
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Комментарии : 154   
@altair3090
@altair3090 Год назад
I'm really happy the way this hobby has progressed in the last year! We used to have only the tofu and some other boards as budget drivers and now we have a buttload of choices to choose from! Can't wait to see what next year will look for this hobby!
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
Like wise, it's becoming so accessible now and I love that.
@ZeldaVStheworld
@ZeldaVStheworld Год назад
Gonna go insaneo style. Exponentially
@shynnsup8383
@shynnsup8383 Год назад
I actually feel the opposite. I entered this hobby not long ago and right now the amount of budget keyboards and keebs in general is just overwhelming. There is something exhausting about so many keyboards coming out, which I feel takes away the special/uniqueness sense to it all. Right now it feels like we are all chasing rectangles.
@altair3090
@altair3090 Год назад
@@shynnsup8383 you are not wrong about it, atm we have soo many choices that it's hard for beginners to choose as they are less experienced and still developing their taste but with every good there are it's bads. for me atleast i would prefer having more decent choices than few bad choices. Like you said it is kinda overwhelming but if one knows what they are looking for then it's a godsend. Much love
@shynnsup8383
@shynnsup8383 Год назад
@@altair3090 Indeed, on that note, it honestly feels like it is all the same or the difference is impossible to tell until you buy and experience for yourself. Like buying a pair of socks right? They are so many it is all the same.
@Draw3524
@Draw3524 Год назад
Dude, this feels like the year of the budget TKL. There have been so many nice and budget friendly options out there with some really nice features!
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
I totally agree!
@quanphan8547
@quanphan8547 Год назад
Yeah this is a great year to collect TKL. I think there are a few more GB before the year ends for TKL
@rcarter1690
@rcarter1690 Год назад
Really hope this trend continues, plus competition is always good.
@amizan8653
@amizan8653 Год назад
@@rcarter1690 the trend will continue: owlabs sister company qwertykeys will release a budget tkl next year. And owlabs + qwertykeys always release the best keyboards
@wizzy25
@wizzy25 Год назад
@@amizan8653 I was going to buy this board, but now that you mentioned that I'll be waiting for the Owlabs
@TM12GB
@TM12GB Год назад
Wow, the aesthetics and sound are absolutely stellar for this price point.
@brandonmercer8731
@brandonmercer8731 Год назад
I've watched this about 6 times now and the build VOD. Thank you sir, this will be my first custom TKL and the green is such a winner!
@deceam208
@deceam208 Год назад
I love how you edit your vods. Like when you speed up and leave the audio playing, it's such a distinctive style!
@assassinge5079
@assassinge5079 Год назад
I really appreciate your vids, staying on a stream for multiples hours is pretty much impossible for my brain. I get to see some keeb content and some Alex, it’s perfect.
@bradyvilhauer4445
@bradyvilhauer4445 Год назад
Dang Alex, solid review here. Really considering this board and I really appreciate your takes. Love your attention on sound and stuff regarding the vintage white and messing with springs and all
@maxkemp651
@maxkemp651 Год назад
I'm so excited to get one of these. This is what I 've been waiting for.
@Ed-ch4wq
@Ed-ch4wq Год назад
So much good boards coming out recently. If I didn't pick up a Tiger80/Tiger80 Lite I would definitely like to pick this up as I am a huge fan of BT. The green color is so dang nice, but I am trying to hold myself back as I keep telling myself the QK75 is right around the corner. Love the vid!
@moonlightfilms5279
@moonlightfilms5279 Год назад
Totally going to pick this up. I’ve really wanted tkl that supports split back and right shift being used to a hhkb layout, and having Bluetooth is awesome would love to use with an iPad just for writing!!!
@DamnAwesome
@DamnAwesome Год назад
Awesome video! That price point is awesome and I really love the no branding!
@xspvv
@xspvv Год назад
i was thinking of getting the keychron Q1, not anymore bro!
@chrisdotdash5154
@chrisdotdash5154 Год назад
Might be my first TKL, although I just entered the GBs for the JRIS65 and QK60. Beautiful board, especially for the price.
@trxx_ace-exe6108
@trxx_ace-exe6108 Год назад
Kinda glad I backed out of the promise87 last minute now. This is an awesome price for the quality!
@Dooooooor
@Dooooooor Год назад
The glass back is pretty unique, going to keep an eye on this one.
@UniversalEdits
@UniversalEdits Год назад
so excited to get one of these!!
@hotsuacedg4129
@hotsuacedg4129 Год назад
The GB just dropped today on my local vendor's page. I planned to get the cool gray one. It would be nice with my GMK Rainy Day 😍
@alanlieou8068
@alanlieou8068 Год назад
GB was announced right after I preorder FreeBird TKL… Well I guess I’m adding two new TKLs to my collection.
@tiffanytttang
@tiffanytttang Год назад
I'm keen to read the full write up! I was considering the tiger 80 lite, but this is heavily tempting me away from that.
@Hitsupod
@Hitsupod Год назад
Actually might be my first TKL, looks good
@notDmanTV
@notDmanTV Год назад
just on a whim copped an instock one so I'm rewatching this vid :) gonna have a whole squadron of lilac zoom keebs ones the 75 comes out
@thesquaretrout3619
@thesquaretrout3619 Год назад
Mid November GB you say? Right when I'll have enough money? Goated.
@Marccsss
@Marccsss Год назад
have this in lilac color. really love the sound profile. i use spcabar split, and internal weight. with a pom switch 😍
@YellowNotThe
@YellowNotThe Год назад
didn't know i needed another tkl
@danconway3639
@danconway3639 Год назад
Hey please do a 65% knob build i’m thinking of finally buying one and your favourite creator!
@lone0017
@lone0017 Год назад
damn I just finished watching the whole stream on twitch because there wasn't the short vod on youtube.yet, then back to youtube and saw this
@MatzyKun
@MatzyKun Год назад
holy crap this sounds good
@wraithlyshine
@wraithlyshine Год назад
It sounds like a rain outside the window😍
@arpeykeys
@arpeykeys Год назад
Would love to hear a comparison with the tiger80!
@Dragonslayer1542
@Dragonslayer1542 Год назад
What’s the compact keyboard you’re using & the keycaps I love the design of it
@simple2173
@simple2173 Год назад
Real question, is there a link to your deskmat in this video? vibing with that color
@ljtech20
@ljtech20 Год назад
This with an Alu plate and MX blacks would be sooo sweet! Definitely thinking about grabbing this for my first TKL.
@robertochannel3847
@robertochannel3847 Год назад
Same thinking for me
@PodgenMan
@PodgenMan Год назад
how does this compare to the tiger80? i can't decide between the two lol, love the video!
@likezmoar3186
@likezmoar3186 Год назад
Is this really happening? Is the wait finally over? I'm like waiting a decade for a good TKL to replace my Keychron Q1. With everything I need, ISO Support, Affordable and it's gorgeous.
@Andy-cn8tt
@Andy-cn8tt Год назад
Would your prefer the Tiger80 alu over the Zoom 87?
@penciltwirler5829
@penciltwirler5829 Год назад
I wonder how the Zoom TKL compares with the Monokei Standard... I know that they are technicaly in different categories. The Zoom is only about $50 more expensive, but seems to offer much more. Given that the price isn't an issue, which one would y'all get?
@duyla2401
@duyla2401 Год назад
Where do you get these deskmats??? They look gorgeous
@tommynguyen8620
@tommynguyen8620 Год назад
Hello, i'm wondering if you could get dimensions on the stainless steel weight inside of the keyboard, i'm trying to have one made in brass for my own zoom TKL ahead of time and the measurements would be super useful if you could get them. Thanks!
@anthonyfranulovic5926
@anthonyfranulovic5926 Год назад
does anyone know what 65% keyboard was on his desk in the beginning, I like the shade of grey on that one
@gargoylesbestww
@gargoylesbestww Год назад
Hey Alex, I was wondering if the weight comes default with the board, the internal one?
@munddd__
@munddd__ Год назад
the F13 is 🥶, but will they make wkl top case?
@danieljolley9319
@danieljolley9319 Год назад
Excuse me Alexoto yo man I can find this board anywhere... Will you help send a link I'm thinking about ordering one it's glass I love it
@javanskeebs
@javanskeebs Год назад
Alex you really love your kohaku its in all your streams
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
It's probably my favourite keyboard out there!
@matchamary3315
@matchamary3315 Год назад
where is your deskmat/pad from??? i have been looking for something similar
@Dohnjoe5940
@Dohnjoe5940 Год назад
hey mate where do you buy your desk pads? They look great. Amazing video as always!
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
I get mine from Omnitype :D
@Dohnjoe5940
@Dohnjoe5940 Год назад
@@alexotos Thanks a lot! Great content as always!
@kennethfajardo3604
@kennethfajardo3604 Год назад
What does flex cuts and thinner pcb (1.2mm) do to the sound of the keyboard? I know it does feels softer to type on but I just wanna know how different it is in terms of acoustics.
@WelcomeBub
@WelcomeBub Год назад
I think flex cuts mean less resonance with case cavity, so quieter and less "board sound" (which may be an unwanted hollow or ping sound or a good sound). Sometimes plate foam is preferrable if flex cuts lessen the sound too much.
@Al3xDk
@Al3xDk Год назад
does anyone know if this pcb accept iso with big enter key plz ? i saw like for zoom 65 pcb accept ansi/iso but nothing about this enter key :/
@punkr1124
@punkr1124 Год назад
I NEED IT!!!
@scottwangkl8882
@scottwangkl8882 Год назад
I might grab this but curious to see if Qwertykeys will release their QK TKL soon and how they implement it.
@zukaesb8473
@zukaesb8473 Год назад
qk75 or zoom tkl? Please help. I like both layout.
@seaBBB
@seaBBB Год назад
in terms of typing feel, this or the tiger 80 lite?
@iensmnd425
@iensmnd425 9 месяцев назад
anyone know if he did a build of the grey board?
@livelaughlucass
@livelaughlucass Год назад
hey alex, love your videos, Ive watched a bunch of your sound tests and I can't seem to figure out how you get the spacebar to make a noise when pressed down, but stay silent when it goes up. I'm not looking for it to be neccessarily quiet, but softer and deeper is good, im just trying to make it so that when I click it it still sounds but when I let go and it rises up it doesnt make the clacky noise. Any tips?
@R3p1ica88
@R3p1ica88 Год назад
Buy half-silent switches. There are some that only make bottom out sound and silent when go up
@R3p1ica88
@R3p1ica88 Год назад
Jwick gray white for examplr
@livelaughlucass
@livelaughlucass Год назад
@@R3p1ica88 I have silent switches, and yes they’re a little quieter but not only does it quiet eveyrthing the sound is still there. In all these sound tests the press down makes a very noticeable sound but when it slides up it’s dead silent almost
@SeungupKBD
@SeungupKBD Год назад
This is a highly anticipated product. Nice to see this product with Alex stream
@Oridemos
@Oridemos Год назад
im a minute in and Alex realizing it came with lubed switches made my morning.... im sorry alex LUL
@Mochriz
@Mochriz Год назад
What do you think Zoom TKL or KBDFANS Tiger 80 is the better board ?
@guachito33
@guachito33 Год назад
just ordered the white version, I should get it in May, didn't know the metal plate on top of the battery is an optional item and need to buy it separately, decided not to buy it. Do you think it made a big difference in sound ?... I think it's more for weight more than sound.
@guachito33
@guachito33 Год назад
never mind, it seems to be better without it.. Thanks
@esteoure
@esteoure Год назад
Wow I just bought the JRIS 65 but I have been looking for a premium budget TKL. Guess this is the feeling of every enthusiast hahaha
@Dohnjoe5940
@Dohnjoe5940 Год назад
@Stephen Black My brother recently gave me a tofu65 as a gift and even though it is low tier it introduced me to the hobby. I cant afford other keyboards but man it is amazing to see so many builds!
@Ptbcpr
@Ptbcpr Год назад
just entered the group by. these dont come with the switches or the caps correct?
@servell2115
@servell2115 Год назад
Been waiting for a more affordable TKL! In comparison to the freebird TKL is this better/more worth the price?
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
IMO this beats it in a lot of ways for me, BUT i will say the freebird is not a bad board on it's own. I just prefer this board for it's aesthetics and sound personally. It feels way more refined than the free bird.
@ljtech20
@ljtech20 Год назад
Have to agree with Alex here. This looks like much more refined Keyboard than the Freebird, for a lot less money as well.
@RandomGuy-tc2yf
@RandomGuy-tc2yf Год назад
Comparing to the frog tkl is this board any good?
@matt-wt9xg
@matt-wt9xg Год назад
is a group buy when you can only buy within a certain time period?
@newearth1899
@newearth1899 Год назад
Please I hope this gets made into 1800 layout
@IronCan88
@IronCan88 Год назад
I want scarlet red with PVD weight
@mrflexii2067
@mrflexii2067 Год назад
Guys, PC or Alu plate for this keyboard?
@blueb_oy
@blueb_oy Год назад
What do you think is the better all around TKL and better budget TKL? Tiger 80 Alu/Lite or this?
@benjaminjayolleta742
@benjaminjayolleta742 Год назад
Looking for this alo
@Lmmpeprstepr
@Lmmpeprstepr Год назад
Do you recommend this or the tiger 80/lite??
@simplymahbi2251
@simplymahbi2251 Год назад
Was thinking of getting the Akko Mod 007S Peri colourway, but now this seems such a compelling option. What do u think ? Ik TKL vs 75% but still .
@pedrorendon6766
@pedrorendon6766 Год назад
Def this tkl
@user-kz9rz8ui1c
@user-kz9rz8ui1c Год назад
This is probably the most premium budget board the hobby has seen so far, if that makes sense. Basically no concessions given, if someone told me this was 300$, it would easily be worth it. At 180$, it's literally a no brainer. It even has that flair in the form of the bottom piece and the down facing rgb.
@benjaminjayolleta742
@benjaminjayolleta742 Год назад
Better value, tiger80 lite or this?
@Erolbeel
@Erolbeel Год назад
Just bought the Tiger 80 lite 🥲
@albertko1
@albertko1 Год назад
Bluetooth is a big plus on this one with that price... it's a real solid contender for sure.
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
It is HUGE for this price point and nice that it comes as a default option for the PCB
@muto4330
@muto4330 Год назад
A lot of chinese gbs have them if thats your thing ;)
@whydoesthebreadlie3674
@whydoesthebreadlie3674 Год назад
How does this compare to the promise 87? I feel like it's basically the same board without the bells and whistles
@nicholash8021
@nicholash8021 5 месяцев назад
The Promise87 doesn't have the split spacebar option, and it's double the price. But it looks like it came out of the same factory, doesn't it?
@MichaelReardonn
@MichaelReardonn Год назад
Where did you get that mousepad
@filhotran501
@filhotran501 Год назад
zoom tkl vs tiger 80 lite?
@matheaumichalak7537
@matheaumichalak7537 12 дней назад
What board, and what color, is already on screen at the start of the video?
@kbkb4284
@kbkb4284 Год назад
Hey Alex what typing angles are your favorite and why? You said 6-7 degrees feels nice but can you elaborate? I have not used that many keyboards and wonder what the differences in feel and comfortability are. Thanks!
@TheBjjninja
@TheBjjninja Год назад
I prefer the 5 degrees on this one. It is one of the lowest typing angles for a custom board. Basically your wrist will not have to flex backwards as much
@ImJustStandingHere
@ImJustStandingHere Год назад
I use 75s and 65s but I thiiiink I might buy this thing
@tommasofellin4978
@tommasofellin4978 Год назад
what's the point of the glass tho? Am I missing something? i would assume you would keep the keyboard with the actual keys facing up, so you won't be able to see the glass anyway? Other than that it all looks pretty nice :)
@nicholash8021
@nicholash8021 5 месяцев назад
LOL a year later and still nobody knows the point of the fancy glass back. Great keyboard (only TKL with split spacebar + bluetooth on the market) but this is really dumb, adding cost for an absolutely useless feature. Nevertheless, I'm going to buy one because I need the split spacebar, bluetooth and TKL.
@saucyg6371
@saucyg6371 Год назад
Def a consider for me… next year tho. I have bills to pay:/
@agerhardt1
@agerhardt1 Год назад
Zoom TKL vs Tiger 80?)
@villispillis2
@villispillis2 Год назад
what deskmat is that?
@leflate
@leflate Год назад
Freebird TKL at 250$ is nuts at this point
@ljtech20
@ljtech20 Год назад
And they still haven’t even delivered it lol.
@sPMCmpkv
@sPMCmpkv Год назад
I regret getting the freebird tkl now lmao
@boriskontorovich
@boriskontorovich Год назад
Mine stopped working after one week...
@YurttheSilentChief1
@YurttheSilentChief1 Год назад
Offering colored glass is actually an amazing way to combine the case and glass to make your own unique colored bottom piece without paying too much for a different metal bottom entirely!
@nicholash8021
@nicholash8021 5 месяцев назад
What's the point of the bottom piece when it's facing the desk?
@muhammadhashirqasir3101
@muhammadhashirqasir3101 Год назад
which plate is better for hight pitched clack alu or cf
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
I think CF and ALU would be great for that, but probably ALU if you want the louder clack and more on the high pitched side of things
@user-kz9rz8ui1c
@user-kz9rz8ui1c Год назад
From what I hear, cf is on the deeper side of plates. I would go with Alu.
@BenjaminTrillington
@BenjaminTrillington Год назад
where can I get in on the group buy?
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
It's not quite out yet! Will be soon in November!
@thebebee
@thebebee Год назад
love me some GKM Dandy keycaps peep the description
@poltix1239
@poltix1239 Год назад
Did you use the stabs that came with the board?
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
Yes!
@poltix1239
@poltix1239 Год назад
@@alexotos sounds really great :)
@Donkie
@Donkie Год назад
can't wait to rage and have a new type of keyboard to smash
@sviz
@sviz Год назад
11:23 LMAOOO ILY
@erovira
@erovira 10 месяцев назад
Guess it does not accept ISO, right?
@whyy3522
@whyy3522 Год назад
so basically the EE edition is $179 without the keycaps and switches, and starting at $200 for keycaps and switches
@emptywig
@emptywig Год назад
Yes, it is a fingerprint magnet.
@mir4geisnotafurry
@mir4geisnotafurry Год назад
Mr alexotos where was the clip of you saying my name on stream???
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
Its on twitch!
@bloodface
@bloodface Год назад
cool
@masterchiefone5111
@masterchiefone5111 Год назад
wow
@TurTurHamMan
@TurTurHamMan Год назад
It's a shame the foams got wrecked in shipping. Looks like they all got overheated and then melted together. Was probably left in the sun. Feelsbadman.
@_ihaveaskilissue2231
@_ihaveaskilissue2231 Год назад
hi alex!
@alexotos
@alexotos Год назад
Hello there :>
@akitsuki1149
@akitsuki1149 Год назад
Damn these keyboard companies are spoiling us
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