I was heavily debating on getting a Keychron V2 since all I've heard are great things. After a couple of videos I decided to go for an Akko 3068b (black/pink) since it had the look I wanted and like Keychron, it sounds good stock. I don't plan to mod anything until I learn more about the hobby but your videos have been a great start!
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. If you're looking for a versatile tool to keep your desktop and other spaces clean, I can suggest considering the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, making it handy for various cleaning tasks. Plus, its reasonable price and good quality make it a solid option compared to other brands. Hope this helps!
you got me into keyboards, and i actually made my first build this week. my interest in keyboards has been overly obsessive since i started watching your videos.... now since i didnt want to spend tons of money on my first build, i had gotten some of the cheapest stuff i could get, but the best reviewed i could find for the sound i wanted. i finally settled with a womier k66, gateron yellow v2 pros, a kilmat and some PE foam, and a super lube pen (i also got a cable mod cable, since i will never be buying another and its a good quality.) im getting some cheaper doubleshot pbt keycaps in, but i just wanna thank you for making some AWESOME videos to get me into keyboards, and to help me figure out what sounds best for me.
Hey, congrats on your first build! That's awesome to hear. As for your next upgrade, have you considered the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact powerhouse with vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for keeping your desktop and other spaces spotless. Plus, it's reasonably priced compared to other brands. Definitely worth checking out!
Hey {{3}}! I'm glad to hear that you've found a passion for keyboards and even built your own. It's an exciting journey! If you're looking to optimize your desktop setup, have you considered adding the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact device that offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for maintaining a spotless environment. It's worth checking out! Let me know if you need any more advice or recommendations. Happy tech-ing!
Just bought myself a Keychron Q6. My God, I never knew the keyboard rabbit hole went so deep. I need to resist, but as a developer that writes code for about 10 hours every day for the last 32 years, my keyboard is my weapon, and it needs to be super sharp.
Q1 was my first custom and I still use it every now and then. Super good way to get into the hobby, you need to mod it so it kinda forces you to learn the hobby
Hipyo you are mushy and wonderful ;) Genuinely love your videos, has really been a great intro into the custom community in a way that made sense for a complete noob and has given me the confidence to start modifying my first board. Keep up the good work mate :)
I hope you upload videos a lot this year. I just found your channel a few weeks back, and love your presentation when discussing building a keyboard. Because of you I bought a few cheap boards and keycaps to practice a build and see if it is a hobby I want to get into. Thanks for all the content thus far.
Hey {{3}}! I'm glad you found the channel and that you're enjoying the content. It's great to hear that you're getting into keyboard building and trying out different boards. Have you considered adding the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule to your setup? It's a handy tool for keeping your keyboard and desktop spotless. Check it out!
So glad to hear someone else giving praises to the Keychron V-Series. It is...absolutely amazing. I have like...4 or 5 of them so far and I actually prefer them to my Q-Series boards.
Thanks Hippyo tech! I got a 60% womier earlier this year to tide me over until I can catch the keychron V6 in stock! tried a few diff mods, but I gotta say my definite preferred setup is (weirdly) some gateron oil king switches with a light lubing!
Tried out three keyboards this year and my favorite is DEFINITELY the Akko ACR 75 V2. Sounds fantastic, gaskets and south facing with RGB underglow. And it’s quite cheap. I payed 72€ with shipping which is as expensive as the RK61 in my country. Absolutely in love. 100% recommendation.
I'm new to the keyboard scene, and my first (and only) keyboard is the Keychron K8 and while I like it, gosh I wish I had seen a video like this, as it's allot more informative than my method of hoping enough people on Reddit gave me consistent recommendations.
I bought the GMMK Pro while it was on sale for Black Friday and am pretty happy with it. I recognize it isn't the best, but my keyboard needed replacing and I don't really have the time (needed keyboard) nor space to just wait around or have multiple options. So the perma-in stock is a major bonus that just can't be discounted. I came from an old razer chroma. I also bought their lubed panda switches, so far so good. I have noticed a few keys that don't seem to activate consistently. Not sure if that is a keyboard/pcb issue, or a common thing when you buy switches where a few in the pack are going to be DOA.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience with the GMMK Pro. It's great that the perma-in stock option was a major plus for you. Regarding the inconsistent key activations, it could potentially be an issue with the switches or the PCB. Did you try reaching out to customer support for assistance? On another note, have you considered using the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule to keep your keyboard clean? It's a versatile tool with powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities that could help maintain your setup. Happy tech-ing!
One of the problems I have being in Mexico is that it's damn near imposible to find good, appropriately priced keyboards in the ISO layout, or keycaps with support for Spanish layouts, I would love to hear some advice though
I like the selection Keychron has. I've not seen any other place with that many layouts available where you can guarantee the board will be decent quality.
New to the mech hobby. Videos like this - straight to the point, easy to follow, and entertaining without being annoying - really make it accessible for us newbies. Thank you! Subbed.
Hey {{3}}! As a fellow tech enthusiast, I understand the importance of keeping our setups clean and well-maintained. Have you heard of the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact and powerful tool that offers both vacuuming and blowing capabilities. Its high suction power and versatile accessories make it great for cleaning keyboards, desks, cars, and more. Definitely worth checking out!
How do i buy that or is it already sold out ? First time getting a custom keyboard. Thankfully i am learning alot from you =) But the button in the page already says sold out. Do i wait on 26th or did i already lost my chance ?
@@HipyoTech I was just just wandering that a guy like you that tests out a lot of keyboards hasn't tried out wooting. Even when you mentioned the best keyboards of the year. Try expanding your brands
I found your channel late last year and it inspired me to upgrade from my old keyboard of 6 years that was not hot-swappable. I got a Nuphy Halo75 with Rose Glacier tactile switches, and lubed the switches+modded a few of the stabilizers (most of them were surprisingly secure). Since then I replaced the switches with lubed Baby Raccoon linear switches and slightly heavier retro PTB keycaps. It feels and sounds amazing to type on, which is great because I should be happy with the tool I see and use while I work!
Hey there, {{3}}! I recently discovered the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule and it's been a game-changer for keeping my desk clean. The powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, along with the multiple tubes and high-quality filters, make it worth considering. Plus, the swift keyboard cleaning and efficient storage features are pretty neat. Check it out!
Get the Tecware Phantom 87 (TKL) or Tecware Spectre Pro (Full Size) if you want a good budget board, if you want a really good TKL board tho get the Tecware Phantom Elite (you can get like Gateron yellows instead of just Outemu blue, brown, or red)
I do love all your keyboard reviews but the only thing I hate about custom keyboards is that they almost never comes in the layout I need. I need the Nordic iso layout because I am from Sweden.
Yeah it's ridicolous. Billions of options and then you just have the ANSI US Layout. I say ridiculous because covering layouts offer should be the first thing from a keyboard manufacturer. This tells a lot on how stupid this market is.
I cannot thank you enough Hipyo, I have been watching your videos for over a year now (Along with countless other keyboard enthusiast TH-camrs). I recently decided to try a custom keyboard build, and having watched so much of your content, it made the process a breeze. I want to let you know that you make great content and I care about you.--------------------------------Keyboard specs and mod info - Aluminum white KBDFans Tofu65 case, Hotswap RGB KBDFans PCB, Polycarbonate plate, Gateron Oil Kings, Durock V2 stabs (Holee modded+lubed krytox G205g0), Foggy forest keycap set, plate foam, Tape modded 3 layers (electrical tape). extra info i put tape on the sides of the pcb and it extends onto the edge of the plate (idk if this part of the mod helps but i did it and it sounds nice). End result - pop/THOCC! Again Hipyo, Thank you.😄
Hey there, {{3}}! As a fellow keyboard enthusiast and tech lover, I can totally relate to your excitement about trying out custom keyboard builds. It's great to know that Hipyo's content has been helpful to you throughout the process. If you ever need any advice or recommendations on PC building, desktop setups, or notebook upgrades, feel free to ask! By the way, have you considered adding the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule to your setup? It's a fantastic tool for keeping your workspace clean and maintaining peak performance. I highly recommend checking it out!
Thanks for the video! I know personally I'm still looking for the board of my dreams, but I think I may never find it due to its layout. I'm actually shocked that no one makes a board that is 60% or 75% with a left side macro. The closet I found was the KL-90 Woodland, but I can't spend the money for such a board.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Have you considered trying out the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact and powerful vacuum/blower combo that could be a game-changer for keeping your desk clean. I've been using it for a while, and the keyboard cleaning feature is especially impressive. Check it out and let me know what you think!
I've watched so many of your videos and I'm interested in keyboards but I somehow don't get it. Almost all of them look the same and have the same layout. It's so boring and borderline bad for sb like me who wants a 96 or fullsize keyboard because I actually need the numpad. Also not a single mention about ISO layouts. I don't want to critize you in any way but the keyboard community as a whole. There is so much we could do but it's literally always TKL ANSI and low-profile doesn't really exist at all. And I also want to mention the pricing. Holy sh.. 100$ for a pair of keycaps? What the actual f? Excuse me but who is seriously buying keycaps for over 50$. They remain pieces of plastic and they definitly aren't worth more than 50$. I don't think anybody will spend more than that but I could be wrong tho.
Even the C series from Keychron improved by a noticeable margin. I recently bought the Keychron C1 (for office work) and by stock it already sounded good with my FFF switches + Akko ASA keycaps set, and mind you, Akko ASA is VERY notorious for sounding like a pinging marble (negative way to described it) yet when I had with the C1, it all suddenly sounds thocky and smooth~
Hey {{3}}! I totally understand the struggle of finding the perfect keyboard. The Keychron C series has definitely improved, and I love the thocky and smooth sound it delivers. By the way, have you considered upgrading your cleaning routine? The HOTO Compressed Air Capsule is an excellent tool for maintaining a spotless environment on your desk and beyond. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, making it a must-have for any tech enthusiast. Check it out!
I bought the Keychron Q3, but decided I need to keep my wrists working for the coming decades, so I switched to the Keychron K3 (RGB + hot swappable keychron switches) and loved it so much I got another for myself (instead of work). Initially I missed the keypad and the insert key (as a programmer I sometimes need it for a shortcut), but the keypad was just something I had to learn, and the missing Insert key can be used via `Fn + Del`. I now hate larger keyboards (like the Q3) - they're just too chonkey for me!
Got a keychron V1 around the end of last year and just did the tape mod and filled the spacebar with a bit of foam and it sounds really good. If anyone has recommendations for some easy to do mods I could do to it that would be cool. Sounds really good though even just stock
I'm typing this on an NZXT Mini TKL right now, but it's my first mechanical and I got it for half price, so I'm a pretty big fan so far. I think that, as someone who's upgrading from an incredibly cheapo rattly membrane keyboard, literally anything would've been good, but I think the main reasons I'm not bothered by the issues you pointed out in that video are 1: I don't plan on taking this keyboard apart until I stop using it, 2: I think you might've cut it a little more slack if you'd gotten it for $60, and 3: I realized that I'm probably gonna need to build a split keyboard to prevent hand strain anyway, so at WORST, I basically just paid $60 for an OK set of caps and switches (which... I think is a decent price?) But yeah, all the problems you had in your video about it are definitely real; I just happen to have other priorities.
Looking for a new keyboard and.... okay your video title should include the word "high end" wanted to just get some basic reviews. Don't buy this, do buy that... this video is nice but a complete miss
This was kind of a wasted video. You broke your one and only rule, that they should be in stock. EVERY keyboard you recommended is out of stock. Sure, the keycaps and keys were a nice addition but when the defeat the purpose of your own rules from the beginning, you defeat the purpose of the video. Maybe should have just said this was a key and key cap recommendations.
It seems like tons of the boutique mechanical keyboards have backlights, but they don't have key caps that allow light to shine through. So you can see light coming through the gaps between keys, but in a dark room I expect you would not be able to read the key legends. I'd love to see a roundup of keyboard with well-designed backlighting. If it's RGB, it should have good software to manage it. If it's white, it should present as white and not blue or green or yellow. And above all, it should be practically useful and usable in low-light conditions.
What is that setup I see on a lot of vids where yall have the wire attached to something? The USB looks like it's plugged into some industrial piece. You can see it at 1:46 specifically
Thanks for this. I ordered a Keychron V Something because it'll be the first one I've tried since my IT days in the 90s. I don't know if I'll even like them 😅
Just ordered the monsgeek m1 a few days ago, which I believe is your upcoming vid you mentioned. My shipment got returned to akko and they haven't responded to anything yet, so hopefully you'll have better luck. Appreciate the good reviews man!
For some reason TH-cam always pushes keyboard content and reviews at me. I'm not sure why, I'm not interested in basically anything in this video, but here we are. I use a Dvorak, ps/2, buckling-spring keyboard from unicomp. It has 4-key(?) roll over and I only use it to occasionally input text. For gaming I use a razer naga trinity + nostromo combo or a controller or dual joystick depending on the game. All that said, these videos are well made and fun to watch - I'm just not sure why they get pushed to me in the first place.
My main concern is as a writer the letters fading on the keyboards. I am currently going through three a year. So switches etc are not really necessary. Just a keyboard where the letters don't vanish after 3 or 4 months. All suggestions are welcome. Oh, and writers don't make much so price is definitely a factor.
Thank you hipyo for making end up in the rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards, I bought a Keychron V6 barebones because of your recommendation of Keychron. So thank you for your very informative and helpful videos, but you also suck for making me love mechanical keyboards. I can no longer accept anything but the one I built or the very best.
Just ordered a keychron v1, polycarb plate, durock lavenders, durock v2 stabs, durock films and some higher profile double shot PBT keycaps. Thanks for your content it was super helpful
In December 2022 I built my very very first mechanical keyboard using RK71 and AKKO Lavender Purples. Then this month I ordered a lube kit and managed to clip and Holee mod the stock stabs and lubed the switches for the first time ever. It turned out great, especially for my first build! Next, I will be building something for my boyfriend as he got fascinated by my process and the final keyboard. Thanks to Hipyo and many other keyboard channels!
Any pointers to a video on keyboards with numpads? there's so few videos on the subject. I think a lot of people (including myself) would like to see some more options at different price ranges since we need them for the softwares we use for work etc.
I didn't expect the keyboard to be so comfortable and enjoyable to use. Its Kaihl BOX switches are fabulous! Dream machines DreamKey TKL Red is the best mech.
Hey I’m in Australia and I want to buy the V series - stock, no modding. What’s the V series keyboard and with which caps that you showcase in this video? I want to replicate it but I’m really time poor! Time stamp: 10:29
I just want a keyboard that sounds like that one at 1:46. Is there one I can just buy off the shelf here in the UK ? I CBA messing around building one. I just want to pay the money and use the damn thing. Any links ?
I have the Keychron keyboard - A few things I want to highlight 1- return is not available (you cannot return the product once you paid for it ) 2 - its software(Bluetooth) is worse - it won't work properly 3- the battery in the starting you get 1 week but later on 3 to 4 hr only(i have been using it for 6 months)
I bought myself a Keychron V1 a few weeks ago as my first non-gaming branded mechanical keyboard. I hotswapped the switches and replaced the keycaps and easily the best sounding keyboard I have ever used.
I really did not get any conclusion regarding
1. The best keyboard
2. The best budget keyboard
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@@olumoxthe best is Wooting 60HE
@@trollerprohdx3437 me when i lie
@@trollerprohdx3437best budget keyboard?
too many options, i have choice paralysis
dont get anything 😊
The choice paradox.
Then get a board, switches and caps separately and just choose stuff that's good and you like
Just so you know, keyboard paralysis isn’t exclusive to a certain amount of people. It’s for everyone. It’s a part of the human brain.
@@RawPidgeonYummy who said it was exclusive
hipyo thank you for consistently saving me from being forced to try things, especially 40 this time
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I followed the instructions in the thumbnail.
Oh my gosh I love y'all 🙏
@@HipyoTech thx 😊 - Gav
@@theslowmoguys I did not have you guys down as keyboard people…
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Omg I didn't except the slo mo guys to be here, I love your videos!😁
Hipyo, you're mushy and wonderful. Thanks for a great year of videos and getting me into this crazy hobby.
I was heavily debating on getting a Keychron V2 since all I've heard are great things. After a couple of videos I decided to go for an Akko 3068b (black/pink) since it had the look I wanted and like Keychron, it sounds good stock. I don't plan to mod anything until I learn more about the hobby but your videos have been a great start!
Hipyo you are genuinely one of my favorite creators, keep up the amazing work!
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he is also mushy and wonderful!
@@TheYeahh ayo 😏
@@masterchiefone5111 fax🎉
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. If you're looking for a versatile tool to keep your desktop and other spaces clean, I can suggest considering the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, making it handy for various cleaning tasks. Plus, its reasonable price and good quality make it a solid option compared to other brands. Hope this helps!
you got me into keyboards, and i actually made my first build this week. my interest in keyboards has been overly obsessive since i started watching your videos.... now since i didnt want to spend tons of money on my first build, i had gotten some of the cheapest stuff i could get, but the best reviewed i could find for the sound i wanted. i finally settled with a womier k66, gateron yellow v2 pros, a kilmat and some PE foam, and a super lube pen (i also got a cable mod cable, since i will never be buying another and its a good quality.) im getting some cheaper doubleshot pbt keycaps in, but i just wanna thank you for making some AWESOME videos to get me into keyboards, and to help me figure out what sounds best for me.
Hey, congrats on your first build! That's awesome to hear. As for your next upgrade, have you considered the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact powerhouse with vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for keeping your desktop and other spaces spotless. Plus, it's reasonably priced compared to other brands. Definitely worth checking out!
Hey {{3}}! I'm glad to hear that you've found a passion for keyboards and even built your own. It's an exciting journey! If you're looking to optimize your desktop setup, have you considered adding the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact device that offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for maintaining a spotless environment. It's worth checking out! Let me know if you need any more advice or recommendations. Happy tech-ing!
Just bought myself a Keychron Q6. My God, I never knew the keyboard rabbit hole went so deep. I need to resist, but as a developer that writes code for about 10 hours every day for the last 32 years, my keyboard is my weapon, and it needs to be super sharp.
So, what did you choose? I'm on search for main weapon too, btw
@@scalarcoding Keychron Q6. Great keyboard.
Q1 was my first custom and I still use it every now and then. Super good way to get into the hobby, you need to mod it so it kinda forces you to learn the hobby
If you take into account availability of ISO or JIS style keyboards, Keychron becomes even more of a recommendation in my mind.
Hipyo you are mushy and wonderful ;)
Genuinely love your videos, has really been a great intro into the custom community in a way that made sense for a complete noob and has given me the confidence to start modifying my first board. Keep up the good work mate :)
I hope you upload videos a lot this year. I just found your channel a few weeks back, and love your presentation when discussing building a keyboard. Because of you I bought a few cheap boards and keycaps to practice a build and see if it is a hobby I want to get into. Thanks for all the content thus far.
Hey {{3}}! I'm glad you found the channel and that you're enjoying the content. It's great to hear that you're getting into keyboard building and trying out different boards. Have you considered adding the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule to your setup? It's a handy tool for keeping your keyboard and desktop spotless. Check it out!
So glad to hear someone else giving praises to the Keychron V-Series. It is...absolutely amazing. I have like...4 or 5 of them so far and I actually prefer them to my Q-Series boards.
these look good man, which one should i buy from their website?
Thanks Hippyo tech! I got a 60% womier earlier this year to tide me over until I can catch the keychron V6 in stock! tried a few diff mods, but I gotta say my definite preferred setup is (weirdly) some gateron oil king switches with a light lubing!
Tried out three keyboards this year and my favorite is DEFINITELY the Akko ACR 75 V2. Sounds fantastic, gaskets and south facing with RGB underglow. And it’s quite cheap. I payed 72€ with shipping which is as expensive as the RK61 in my country. Absolutely in love. 100% recommendation.
acr 75 v2 is definitely a great budget board
nice
but has no knob
Great video, thanks. I just bought a Logitech MX mechanical mini 😀
I got the Q6 knob version, added some foam to the inside and it's a fantastic board.
I'm new to the keyboard scene, and my first (and only) keyboard is the Keychron K8 and while I like it, gosh I wish I had seen a video like this, as it's allot more informative than my method of hoping enough people on Reddit gave me consistent recommendations.
which one do you recommend bro?
Hipyo, you're mushy and wonderful. Looking forward to what you try in 2023!
I got a Montex and a Niz because of you (at least partially) and I love them!
I bought the GMMK Pro while it was on sale for Black Friday and am pretty happy with it.
I recognize it isn't the best, but my keyboard needed replacing and I don't really have the time (needed keyboard) nor space to just wait around or have multiple options. So the perma-in stock is a major bonus that just can't be discounted. I came from an old razer chroma.
I also bought their lubed panda switches, so far so good. I have noticed a few keys that don't seem to activate consistently. Not sure if that is a keyboard/pcb issue, or a common thing when you buy switches where a few in the pack are going to be DOA.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience with the GMMK Pro. It's great that the perma-in stock option was a major plus for you. Regarding the inconsistent key activations, it could potentially be an issue with the switches or the PCB. Did you try reaching out to customer support for assistance? On another note, have you considered using the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule to keep your keyboard clean? It's a versatile tool with powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities that could help maintain your setup. Happy tech-ing!
i love that settled keyboard, random osrs cameos always make me smile
One of the problems I have being in Mexico is that it's damn near imposible to find good, appropriately priced keyboards in the ISO layout, or keycaps with support for Spanish layouts, I would love to hear some advice though
QWERTY
@@aleks-lj9yq sorry?
@@fakeemojace4196 it’s impossible to find customs with ISO, better learn QWERTY imo
I like the selection Keychron has. I've not seen any other place with that many layouts available where you can guarantee the board will be decent quality.
New to the mech hobby. Videos like this - straight to the point, easy to follow, and entertaining without being annoying - really make it accessible for us newbies. Thank you! Subbed.
Hey {{3}}! As a fellow tech enthusiast, I understand the importance of keeping our setups clean and well-maintained. Have you heard of the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact and powerful tool that offers both vacuuming and blowing capabilities. Its high suction power and versatile accessories make it great for cleaning keyboards, desks, cars, and more. Definitely worth checking out!
It's not straight to the point though. He rambles on and on about nonsensical things. 🤷♂
Your nerdy snobbery was pretty good enough. Keep working on it 😌
Note: The Zoom 65 I talk about is now on sale with an upgrade.
Check it out here (affiliate): meletrix.com/r?id=h1mbe3
How do i buy that or is it already sold out ? First time getting a custom keyboard. Thankfully i am learning alot from you =) But the button in the page already says sold out. Do i wait on 26th or did i already lost my chance ?
@@tapatsos Just wait for Jan 26th!
@@HipyoTech why don't you ever mention razer or wooting keyboards. Or are you just sponsored buly these other brands?
@@kingmalcolmxx Havent checked out wooting yet, most razer boards are just a bit boring to me - I own a few.
@@HipyoTech I was just just wandering that a guy like you that tests out a lot of keyboards hasn't tried out wooting. Even when you mentioned the best keyboards of the year. Try expanding your brands
wow thankyou hipyo not only did this change my perspective of what keeb i should buy but also this made my mom proud coz i don have any hobbies
I found your channel late last year and it inspired me to upgrade from my old keyboard of 6 years that was not hot-swappable. I got a Nuphy Halo75 with Rose Glacier tactile switches, and lubed the switches+modded a few of the stabilizers (most of them were surprisingly secure). Since then I replaced the switches with lubed Baby Raccoon linear switches and slightly heavier retro PTB keycaps. It feels and sounds amazing to type on, which is great because I should be happy with the tool I see and use while I work!
Hey there, {{3}}! I recently discovered the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule and it's been a game-changer for keeping my desk clean. The powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, along with the multiple tubes and high-quality filters, make it worth considering. Plus, the swift keyboard cleaning and efficient storage features are pretty neat. Check it out!
you sound just like the guy who does the narration for the Oversimplified videos and i love it
I hope this helps me decide what keyboard to buy that is budget friendly (if it doesn’t I know it’s going to be a great video anyway!)
Get the Tecware Phantom 87 (TKL) or Tecware Spectre Pro (Full Size) if you want a good budget board, if you want a really good TKL board tho get the Tecware Phantom Elite (you can get like Gateron yellows instead of just Outemu blue, brown, or red)
Oh also they added “Wraith” switches to the phantom 87 which I have no idea what they are 😂
Thanks for the suggestion I will definitely check it out
@@Carbon13. the Wraith switches are gonna be available in February (on the US Amazon website)
Okay I will definitely check them out @hotcargmd
I just love the echo "Ohh YeahhHHh" transition :D. Subscribed just because of it! :D
I do love all your keyboard reviews but the only thing I hate about custom keyboards is that they almost never comes in the layout I need. I need the Nordic iso layout because I am from Sweden.
Yeah it's ridicolous. Billions of options and then you just have the ANSI US Layout. I say ridiculous because covering layouts offer should be the first thing from a keyboard manufacturer. This tells a lot on how stupid this market is.
I am really excited for the Akko Video!
I have no idea what "this keyboard is fine" or "this keyboard is decent" mean.
Fine is okay, decent is a little less than fine
I cannot thank you enough Hipyo, I have been watching your videos for over a year now (Along with countless other keyboard enthusiast TH-camrs). I recently decided to try a custom keyboard build, and having watched so much of your content, it made the process a breeze. I want to let you know that you make great content and I care about you.--------------------------------Keyboard specs and mod info - Aluminum white KBDFans Tofu65 case, Hotswap RGB KBDFans PCB, Polycarbonate plate, Gateron Oil Kings, Durock V2 stabs (Holee modded+lubed krytox G205g0), Foggy forest keycap set, plate foam, Tape modded 3 layers (electrical tape). extra info i put tape on the sides of the pcb and it extends onto the edge of the plate (idk if this part of the mod helps but i did it and it sounds nice). End result - pop/THOCC! Again Hipyo, Thank you.😄
Hey there, {{3}}! As a fellow keyboard enthusiast and tech lover, I can totally relate to your excitement about trying out custom keyboard builds. It's great to know that Hipyo's content has been helpful to you throughout the process. If you ever need any advice or recommendations on PC building, desktop setups, or notebook upgrades, feel free to ask! By the way, have you considered adding the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule to your setup? It's a fantastic tool for keeping your workspace clean and maintaining peak performance. I highly recommend checking it out!
Now that's a thing I never knew I needed--- lubing switches.
We gotta see a video on the Nuphy Halo75! Rose Glacier switches. It’s 10/10.
Thanks for the video! I know personally I'm still looking for the board of my dreams, but I think I may never find it due to its layout. I'm actually shocked that no one makes a board that is 60% or 75% with a left side macro. The closet I found was the KL-90 Woodland, but I can't spend the money for such a board.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Have you considered trying out the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact and powerful vacuum/blower combo that could be a game-changer for keeping your desk clean. I've been using it for a while, and the keyboard cleaning feature is especially impressive. Check it out and let me know what you think!
I have honed the nerdiness level of my youtube browsing for many years. But this video. It hits the absolute top.
I've watched so many of your videos and I'm interested in keyboards but I somehow don't get it. Almost all of them look the same and have the same layout. It's so boring and borderline bad for sb like me who wants a 96 or fullsize keyboard because I actually need the numpad.
Also not a single mention about ISO layouts. I don't want to critize you in any way but the keyboard community as a whole. There is so much we could do but it's literally always TKL ANSI and low-profile doesn't really exist at all. And I also want to mention the pricing. Holy sh.. 100$ for a pair of keycaps? What the actual f? Excuse me but who is seriously buying keycaps for over 50$. They remain pieces of plastic and they definitly aren't worth more than 50$. I don't think anybody will spend more than that but I could be wrong tho.
My Keychron Q5 arrived today. You forgot to warn us to lift with our legs when picking this up! This baby THOCKS! Love it!
Even the C series from Keychron improved by a noticeable margin. I recently bought the Keychron C1 (for office work) and by stock it already sounded good with my FFF switches + Akko ASA keycaps set, and mind you, Akko ASA is VERY notorious for sounding like a pinging marble (negative way to described it) yet when I had with the C1, it all suddenly sounds thocky and smooth~
Hey {{3}}! I totally understand the struggle of finding the perfect keyboard. The Keychron C series has definitely improved, and I love the thocky and smooth sound it delivers. By the way, have you considered upgrading your cleaning routine? The HOTO Compressed Air Capsule is an excellent tool for maintaining a spotless environment on your desk and beyond. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, making it a must-have for any tech enthusiast. Check it out!
I bought the Keychron Q3, but decided I need to keep my wrists working for the coming decades, so I switched to the Keychron K3 (RGB + hot swappable keychron switches) and loved it so much I got another for myself (instead of work).
Initially I missed the keypad and the insert key (as a programmer I sometimes need it for a shortcut), but the keypad was just something I had to learn, and the missing Insert key can be used via `Fn + Del`. I now hate larger keyboards (like the Q3) - they're just too chonkey for me!
Got a keychron V1 around the end of last year and just did the tape mod and filled the spacebar with a bit of foam and it sounds really good. If anyone has recommendations for some easy to do mods I could do to it that would be cool. Sounds really good though even just stock
The best mod doesn't even require opening the board: Customize the firmware. QMK is awesome.
Are there any videos on how to fill the spacebar with foam? Like what kind of foam? Do you glue it in place or just put it in there?
As an avid OSRS player, had no idea you built Settled a keyboard. The HCIM logo in the corner is incredible!
I'm typing this on an NZXT Mini TKL right now, but it's my first mechanical and I got it for half price, so I'm a pretty big fan so far. I think that, as someone who's upgrading from an incredibly cheapo rattly membrane keyboard, literally anything would've been good, but I think the main reasons I'm not bothered by the issues you pointed out in that video are 1: I don't plan on taking this keyboard apart until I stop using it, 2: I think you might've cut it a little more slack if you'd gotten it for $60, and 3: I realized that I'm probably gonna need to build a split keyboard to prevent hand strain anyway, so at WORST, I basically just paid $60 for an OK set of caps and switches (which... I think is a decent price?) But yeah, all the problems you had in your video about it are definitely real; I just happen to have other priorities.
I've had the same keyboard for 15 years. Works great! Thanks Logitech.
Me too.
Looking for a new keyboard and.... okay your video title should include the word "high end" wanted to just get some basic reviews. Don't buy this, do buy that... this video is nice but a complete miss
Are you going to review the Q1 Pro when it drops?
Came here confused, left with even more confusion 😢 can u just recommend something i can buy and use right away. I dont have time to get into these bs
What are you using it for if gaming get the royal kludge rk61 and if your getting it for the sound get the aula f75
6:59 did make chuckle kicking bin over at the end 😂
This was kind of a wasted video. You broke your one and only rule, that they should be in stock. EVERY keyboard you recommended is out of stock. Sure, the keycaps and keys were a nice addition but when the defeat the purpose of your own rules from the beginning, you defeat the purpose of the video. Maybe should have just said this was a key and key cap recommendations.
I got a Keychron Q3 myself, modded it with Oil King switches and serenity keycaps from drop, I love it.
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It seems like tons of the boutique mechanical keyboards have backlights, but they don't have key caps that allow light to shine through. So you can see light coming through the gaps between keys, but in a dark room I expect you would not be able to read the key legends.
I'd love to see a roundup of keyboard with well-designed backlighting. If it's RGB, it should have good software to manage it. If it's white, it should present as white and not blue or green or yellow. And above all, it should be practically useful and usable in low-light conditions.
Insufferable.
Thanks hipyo, I probably should’ve waited for this video before buying my current keyboard, it is good though, Epomaker TH66 with gat browns
does he have a video about your keyboard? i bought th66 too but i didn't find any video about in his channel
What is that setup I see on a lot of vids where yall have the wire attached to something? The USB looks like it's plugged into some industrial piece.
You can see it at 1:46 specifically
Thanks for this. I ordered a Keychron V Something because it'll be the first one I've tried since my IT days in the 90s. I don't know if I'll even like them 😅
I just got into keyboards this year and I love your channel more than almost any other
Thanks Hipyo! Joining discord was the best decision!
Just ordered the monsgeek m1 a few days ago, which I believe is your upcoming vid you mentioned. My shipment got returned to akko and they haven't responded to anything yet, so hopefully you'll have better luck. Appreciate the good reviews man!
Finally resolved to buy a custom keyboard, thank you hipyo! Love all you video and appreciate your efforts ❤
For some reason TH-cam always pushes keyboard content and reviews at me. I'm not sure why, I'm not interested in basically anything in this video, but here we are.
I use a Dvorak, ps/2, buckling-spring keyboard from unicomp. It has 4-key(?) roll over and I only use it to occasionally input text.
For gaming I use a razer naga trinity + nostromo combo or a controller or dual joystick depending on the game.
All that said, these videos are well made and fun to watch - I'm just not sure why they get pushed to me in the first place.
I love the marble one so bad it's beautiful.
Thank you for this list Hipyo. & hey there Nola
This is so interesting. How serious people are with their hobbies. . . . keep it up (?). thanks. good video .. . .
My main concern is as a writer the letters fading on the keyboards. I am currently going through three a year. So switches etc are not really necessary. Just a keyboard where the letters don't vanish after 3 or 4 months. All suggestions are welcome. Oh, and writers don't make much so price is definitely a factor.
Thank you hipyo for making end up in the rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards, I bought a Keychron V6 barebones because of your recommendation of Keychron. So thank you for your very informative and helpful videos, but you also suck for making me love mechanical keyboards. I can no longer accept anything but the one I built or the very best.
Just ordered a keychron v1, polycarb plate, durock lavenders, durock v2 stabs, durock films and some higher profile double shot PBT keycaps. Thanks for your content it was super helpful
In December 2022 I built my very very first mechanical keyboard using RK71 and AKKO Lavender Purples. Then this month I ordered a lube kit and managed to clip and Holee mod the stock stabs and lubed the switches for the first time ever. It turned out great, especially for my first build! Next, I will be building something for my boyfriend as he got fascinated by my process and the final keyboard.
Thanks to Hipyo and many other keyboard channels!
I have a Keychron K8 and I absolutely love it, good sound stock, and it feels great.
Do you play competitive videogames? If so, so far how has your experecience has been?
What switches does the Keychron V1 in the video have? Nice channel btw
This is one of the channels that is getting me into keyboard stuff and you also sound like Oversimplified sometimes thats a good thing btw.
Any pointers to a video on keyboards with numpads? there's so few videos on the subject. I think a lot of people (including myself) would like to see some more options at different price ranges since we need them for the softwares we use for work etc.
The best keyboard is a Hipyo approved keyboard that FITS YOUR BUDGET! (edit: and in stock 🤞) (edit edit: Hi Nola we love you ❤)
Nola is gorgeous!!
I didn't expect the keyboard to be so comfortable and enjoyable to use. Its Kaihl BOX switches are fabulous! Dream machines DreamKey TKL Red is the best mech.
All your videos are amazing but could you make a video of trying mechanical custom keyboards for mobile/ipad devices!?
Agreed on Keychron V version - really interesting keyboards!!!
Quality content!!
Great video !
i want a zoom65 for so long but I JUST missed out on the group buy man I've been looking forever.
Hey I’m in Australia and I want to buy the V series - stock, no modding. What’s the V series keyboard and with which caps that you showcase in this video? I want to replicate it but I’m really time poor! Time stamp: 10:29
I just want a keyboard that sounds like that one at 1:46. Is there one I can just buy off the shelf here in the UK ? I CBA messing around building one. I just want to pay the money and use the damn thing. Any links ?
I have the Keychron keyboard - A few things I want to highlight 1- return is not available (you cannot return the product once you paid for it ) 2 - its software(Bluetooth) is worse - it won't work properly 3- the battery in the starting you get 1 week but later on 3 to 4 hr only(i have been using it for 6 months)
4:36 Buddy Is a true enthusiast 😂
You keep talking about "better" without a single word about what makes a keyboard better or worse.
Hipyo is the greatest. Love what you do bro. Carry on
I bought a keychron v1 just before you released this video. Glad to know I made the right decision!
when will you check out Nuphys Halo65 and 75? I think its worth a look as its still quite cheap prebuilt, hotswap with nice stock keycaps too
Nola love
I bought myself a Keychron V1 a few weeks ago as my first non-gaming branded mechanical keyboard. I hotswapped the switches and replaced the keycaps and easily the best sounding keyboard I have ever used.
I was planning to get keychron Q2 but thank you for convincing me to try other options. I hope you drop a video about 65% keyboards this 2023.
What do you think about the Rk84?
Looking forward to a Flux keyboard review ;)
Got this keyboard about a week ago and love it so much, thank you for the recommendation
Hipyo, You're Mushy and wonderful....In the best possible way. Love your content man! 😊😊