$120 is pretty cheap if you’re into custom keyboards, they’re usually lower end keyboards. If you just want a keyboard though, I agree it is pretty expensive 😢
Explanation of the screen for those who think it's useless: The knob switches between controlling volume, and switching between wireless and wired modes (and multiple bluetooth devices). It also turns the device on and off. Because the keyboard doesn't have any other switches to indicate what device you're on or the mode, the screen gives you a clear visual of Mac/Win modes, comnected device, and battery life. I personally like the multifunction knob and utility of the screen and the lack of a bunch of extra switches on the keyboard for changing those things, but it's not for everyone! The knob/screen DO actual stuff, though. (Source: I have the M75. It had the $40 off on Amazon so it was a steal for me. This is also all info listed on its page.)
Planning on pulling the trigger but man i've read about one case where a software update bricked the whole board. How is it holding up so far? Does it need the software?
@@artchitectpng I'm a Linux user so I didn't download the software. I'm a white backlight person so I just used the hotkeys to set the backlight to a static white. You can use the board just fine without ever needing to download the software tbh.
a Ajazz 8k20 that comes with everything this keyboard has+ better sound quality and comes with mods comes at 60$ (half the price) + prelubed on the official website
@@francish3135 $65 is fair. Closer to competitor prices. I just found it absurd that they think this board competes with anything from Razer/Corsair/Logitech. This board is a rebrand drop item. It should be priced accordingly.
@@Kementiri It's a bluetooth keyboard... It tells you the battery level, if it's set to windows or mac, and you know, it gives you the device code for bluetooth connection, try to think a little.
The knob is multi function, so it can be set for volume or to make it change between windows or mac, likely works when you mess with settings so you can adjust stuff without the mouse at hand. The screen is for battery and pairing setting, since you know, it's bluetooth.
@@Kementiri It's kinda like the screen for cpu AIOs. It does nothing, except for displaying a lot of cool shit that make your pc looks better. Kinda like rgb cable too, it's useless, except for decoration, or if you pray and imagine hard enough it may improve your computer performance just like any other rgb would.
Oh, you're the guy that repost those Steam reviews/previews! (Or get's those stolen) Is there any reason for why almost all of those reviews by curators are just the same text or singular words all the time?
@@ohrenaugenkatze_ ha yes I am that guy. The reason for that is curator groups who have many followers get dozens if not hundreds of games sent to them per month for free. It doesn't matter if the reviews/curator groups are legit or not, developers just see "ADVERTISE YOUR GAME FOR FREE BY SENDING A KEY TO THESE CURATOR GROUPS" they see a list of groups, how many followers they have, how recent their last review was, and send them out to 100 groups.
If the screen was customizable and the indicator lights were just backlights instead of ugly indicators I'd probably buy it. Love keyboards that have a 2.4 mode, more high-end keyboards should have it.
Wireless keyboards were always a gimmick to me. I feel similar with wireless mice but I can see the benefit there. I just don't see the benefit of not having a cable compared to charging/replacing batteries.
@@46993-r Mostly for portability sake but it's also that wires can be a difficult to set up in certain setups. The keyboard isn't always right next to the tower/laptop/etc. Personally I have my laptop on a rollout tray which can make using a cable weird since it gets in the way due to the tray floating under the desk. Some other people just like the minimalist look without cables in the way.
tempted to buy this on amazon, but what switches or whatever are the ones used in the video? they sound great but im clueless when it comes to keyboards lol
I got a $4000 dollar PC designed for rendering 3D animations, I had to get it- it was part of college stuff. But damn that thing came with a mouse and keyboard- fucker is a black rectangle, all black mouse and keyboard- no built in wifi, Ethernet only, single monitor, but holy fuck that thing has served me well.
@@texanarchy666spending 10 bucks on a keyboard shows how smart with his money but u guys who spend 100 bucks for one show how stupid u can be with ur money. But hey ik its ur preference but 100 bucks can go a long way in life
In all honesty these custom boards all just copy each other in the sense that there should be no reason it should be 60+ dollars. If you are buying these kinds of custom keyboards for the purpose of gaming I'd steer clear of these types of custom board. If you are just looking for a driver and dont play too much games then these boards will do just fine. I really like the RK boards but only for normal usage, not for gaming.
I don't understand why people spend so much on keyboard, like on prices that range from 100 to 200 bucks. The office keyboard from my dad's workplace is the only keyboard I need. Still works after over half a decade
It’s an enthusiast thing, so it doesn’t need to make sense, some people just have a hobby. However there are absolutely cases where custom made keyboards are a good idea. For example many people type for a living (programmers and such). The speed they type and the health of they’re typing hands literally dictates their living. So investing in something that makes their lives easier makes perfect sense
the office keyboard from your dads office would shatter in a matter of minutes if i played the rhythm games i play on it. playing some games naturally makes you smack the keys alot harder than others. For me, this is the biggest reason but enthusiasts also like having keyboards that sound and feel a certain way, kinda similar to how people spend alot of money on cars. When my moms Toyota wagon from 1966 does fine, why would I ever buy a more expensive car?
because they feel and sound very nice and with all the options available you can put together a keyboard that matches your workstation very nicely. aesthetics are worth spending money on.
Can ANYONE explain to me why mechanical keyboards are so expensive? It feels like anything below $100 is budget. With normal keyboards $100 is gonna get you a keyboard that'll type the damn message to be carved into your gravestone. The only difference I can tell is the sound. In fact most mechanical keyboards I see are smaller. Entirely ditching home, page down and up, the num pad, etc.
They are a relatively niche product with a limited customer pool, which means that they have to make money with less potential sales, and they can’t mass produce them at the quantities of cheaper more common keyboards, which also raises the price.
Had me until it had RGB, not a fan of RGB stuff personally-but the keyboard color palette is absolutely beautiful. Kind of reminds me of Super Nintendo colors.
that RGB is useless tho, the keycaps are not backlit so you can't see them in the dark, actually it even makes it harder to see the letter on the keycaps because there's a bright light behind them blinding you
@@iSuckAtGamesGG I don't know about you, but I use the numpad when using the calculator and excel or when writing emails and shit. I also do video and photo editing so I use shortcuts assigned to the numpad.
It's genuinely insane how ignorant some people are. I am not a fan of 300-400 bucks keyboards for sure. But like $150-200 for a good custom is amazing, it's practically a one time investment that's gonna serve you forever. If you're sitting at your computer for more than 2 hours you should get one definitely. But as they say, it's impossible to explain the difference to someone who doesn't want to understand.
I've been using a $30 Logitech keyboard with extra media buttons and numpad for years, and it has served me very well. Am I really the insane one when you look at 200 dollar keyboards without a numpad just because the buttons make a nice clicky sound...?
@@datb0013 he wont understand cause he doesn't want to. no point in arguing. 99% of people will never use a numpad. my guess is people who use excel or something on a daily basis
@@razpaqhvh7501 I don't use excel and use nunpad hourly. Numpads > the psychos who use the number-bar. People are so slow when they use the normal ones above, I explode and convulse each time I see it. If you'd be faster with it, then maybe I'd call that the "superior" one.
@@FainthedCherry well as a dev/coder myself, i always use the number bar. it's way closer to the actual letters and it takes much longer for me to lift my hand up and use the numpad. not to mention that i'd have to lift it up again and bring it back to the center of the keyboard.
Honest question here. Aside from the fancy colors, and the know/screen, what really sets this keyboard apart? I can get business done on a keyboard that costs $20.
It’s a mechanical keyboard, for gaming or people who prefer a better typing experience not getting your “business” done if a keyboard doesn’t matter to you.
@@elijahmckenzie9207 you can get a mechanical keyboard for much cheaper too though. keyboards have pretty diminishing returns as the prices get higher.
@@spoongaming9507 Maybe not, I have an rk71 (an older design) which I got for around $40 which seems to be made from the same materials. $30 for some custom pbt keycaps and you'd think it was custom. You'd buy this keyboard if you think the knob and screen are cool. For anyone else, an rk71 or rk61 or even one of the DROP keyboards would be better value
lol, by the same logic why people buy seikos and rolex if a cheap watch can do the job just fine or fancy clothes or 200hp motorbikes just to drive around town?? custom mechanical keyboards are a niche market, basically this is not meant to the general public like u guys are, but for people who really like to customize every aspect of their keyboard and I mean every little aspect BUT there is already a big market of commercial keyboards out there for the general public for u guys who don't really care abt any of this 👍
The sound is kinda the point for gamers. They are called mechanical keyboards and the buttons are designed for smoother and more tactile gameplay and use. They aren’t for everyone, but they are designed this way intentionally. They are easier for gamers to use when playing, and more comfortable for long periods of time, the sound is something gamers appreciate as well, the click is stimulating
@@nicocheree9344 mechanical keyboards are not “gaming” keyboards, no idea where you got that idea. They’re for anything a keyboard is for. The majority of people I know who do custom keyboards are programmers, not gamers Mechanical keyboards also predate gamers a good bit lol
@@datb0013 most mechanical keyboards now are designed for gamers, and with comfortable gaming in mind. I never said that’s why they were invented, I said that’s what the design has in mind now adays. And i never said they were ONLY for gamers, I just said that a lot of its features were selling points for gamers and people who spend a lot of time on the computer. Idk why ur arguing my point. Look up “mechanical keyboard” mass majority are geared towards gamers now adays, so sorry I’m not versed in the history of mechanical keyboards 😭
I have this keyboard, and in the US I believe you can get it for $40 off, unless that promotion has ended, but I got it for $80. This is a Gasket Mounted keyboard and feels really great for a prebuilt. I got the Red switches and they feel amazing. The Knob is also usable for Volume when connected via USB-C with the software. Can change between Windows & Mac mode. Also connect up to 3 devices with Bluetooth 5.1, and the Knob is used to switch between BT, 2.4 & Wired.
