A Closer Look at Matrix Lab Keyboards

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    A look into one of my favourite keyboard creators in the hobby, Matrix Lab. Diving into some of the great boards they have produced from their inception in 2015 to the present day. As much as I would have loved to cover every single release along the timeline in depth, I wanted to highlight various boards which I like the most, some that there is little information about in the space and some that influenced modern keyboard design in one way or another. Maybe I can make an actual deep dive in the future? Let me know if you'd like to see it!
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  • @pinksprout
    @pinksprout ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Matrix quickly became one of my favorite designers after joining the hobby. I love the design language, my boards are like functional little pieces of art. Great video! ☺

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @nero1873
    @nero1873 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    These documentary style vids are awesome. Its a breath of fresh aire from other keyboard Yters that just do builds and sound tests. These vids actually help, as a newcomer, to understand more of the lore that's not really discussed much in ither places.

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!!

  • @lolwowanddamn
    @lolwowanddamn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    collecting matrix boards is a hobby in itself

  • @ansuman3900
    @ansuman3900 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We love Mard!

  • @elvenmonster
    @elvenmonster 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    proud to see two of my personally owned boards featured here 😤

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Come onnnnn! Let me know any tags and I’ll stick you in the description 🖤

  • @fakecel
    @fakecel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    only just found out about matrix a week ago even though i've been in and out of the hobby for years lol
    the magic3 is the coolest board i've ever seen and i wish i could have gotten one, even though they didnt even make an ISO version anyways

  • @coops_xoxo
    @coops_xoxo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm loving this content bro your whole vibe is a breath of fresh air

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @kyfeam
    @kyfeam 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i work for a apartment complex for students.. i'm the trash guy/landscaper.. last turn someone actually tossed a Matrix Lab IM+ META Rio keyboard in one of my trash cans! man this thing weighs a ton! and it's crazy expensive.. not much information out there on this keyboard.. from what i could find they are limited editions that sell out quick.. and are custom built.. it came with some extra stuff.. like switches and Boba Fett keycaps.. crazy that they just tossed it out.. it looks brand new..

  • @qianghuang7320
    @qianghuang7320 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such well produced videos deserve a lot more viewers, keep it up!

  • @HubertTheMad
    @HubertTheMad ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Killing it with every video. Thanks for the upload!

  • @iyeetdog4853
    @iyeetdog4853 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You forgot the matrix m6. The previous iteration of the matrix Navi.

  • @Uryftw
    @Uryftw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top content as per usual. Very informative. Keep up the good work, these videos are awesome

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @MrSkullhead0
    @MrSkullhead0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I came to the hobby in 2021. The first thing I heard online was matric being known for their coating quality. I have yet to see a matrix color/coat I didn’t like. Although the design language ain’t for me. I can still appreciate what they’re doing for the community. I actually do like the Navi tbh. FRLTKL gang for life

  • @VaIsair
    @VaIsair 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fun video. Now, when Graystudio? =3

  • @j___7052
    @j___7052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy the vids! Im a big matrix fan myself

  • @dovy6666
    @dovy6666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    insane video, cant wait for my corsa to arrive

  • @hrolvnir
    @hrolvnir ปีที่แล้ว +2

    always love a charo video

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always love a Xavier comment

  • @BenPuckett
    @BenPuckett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Charo, the keyboard historian!

  • @DisabledCapsLock
    @DisabledCapsLock 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matrix Alice OMG

  • @Theipodrookie
    @Theipodrookie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my 2.0 add

  • @gamingsoups
    @gamingsoups ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love everything about matrix labs keyboards so much, such dream keyboards

  • @lyj6183
    @lyj6183 ปีที่แล้ว

    one for the algo

  • @Xenabeans
    @Xenabeans ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video! I’m honestly so torn over Matrix nowadays. On one hand I love where they have taken their design language and their amazing coatings but god, I wish they stopped the insane meme cut plates and PCBs as well as stuffing them full of foam. I’ve passed every GB they had run because of it.

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! I agree - it’ll be interesting to see how the boards sound if and when the preferences in the Chinese market are more aligned to ours

  • @joebunn4034
    @joebunn4034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet another great vid, Charo the goat!

  • @masterchiefone5111
    @masterchiefone5111 ปีที่แล้ว

    3k sooon

  • @ToornaL
    @ToornaL ปีที่แล้ว

    I got myself a Me, Corsa and 2.0 and I must say, MatrixLab has become the most consistent designers in the market.

  • @bean3243
    @bean3243 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a tenet 70 and just really tempted to trade/sell it to get a Corsa. Their keyboards are quite cool.

  • @olofljunggren1189
    @olofljunggren1189 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Matrix Corsa is imo the perfect board for me, aestethically at least

  • @prestonvarner611
    @prestonvarner611 ปีที่แล้ว

    totally off topic of matrix labs. would love to get your input on my next keyboard. narrowed it down to the odin 75, transition by swag keys, thera v2 or a frog tkl. thanks Charo.

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m a big fan of the frog but some people aren’t massively keen on the spacebar - I’ve heard VERY good things about the transition!

  • @Xerpocalypse_
    @Xerpocalypse_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely video! Matrix designs are certainly divisive, but they really embody an Avant-Garde approach to keyboards while maintaining functionality. I still desperately want to see what they’ve been cooking with the design they teased on Instagram which uses damped gas struts(???) to open the entire top case.

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure!! It looks super interesting

  • @trtl9106
    @trtl9106 ปีที่แล้ว

    I purposefully avoided matrix boards because I knew I wouldn't have been able to control myself, and oh boy... seeing the newer designs I know I was right. I love your videos man!!! keep it up :)))

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!!

  • @ImOnMy116
    @ImOnMy116 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really digging the content!! I’d love it if they’d offer a newer board in a 65% or 75% form factor, ideally with multiple pcb options. Gotta commend them for having a bespoke design language and high build quality!

  • @stotlekeebs
    @stotlekeebs ปีที่แล้ว

    you forgot about the matrix "tetris" FRL, great video nontheless, keep it up

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah, thank you!

  • @qwvrk
    @qwvrk ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I just got my first Matrix board and I love it so much (corsa). :)

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      The corsa is a great choice! Thanks dropping by

  • @alfalfachomusuke8258
    @alfalfachomusuke8258 ปีที่แล้ว

    got the noah v1 still loving it

  • @Akshayyfr
    @Akshayyfr ปีที่แล้ว

    Matrix boards so lit

  • @exclusive3928
    @exclusive3928 ปีที่แล้ว

    unique content

  • @jammies701
    @jammies701 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice vid mate

  • @Hkhawkins
    @Hkhawkins ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Matrix boards are just memes now. The newer boards needs tons of modding just to make them sound decent because of the awful flex cut PCBs and skeleton plates. They are the very definition of form over function and honestly pretty terrible.

    • @Havesomepizza
      @Havesomepizza ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I got burned by this when I got my 8xv 3.0 in. I just use it at work now because I can’t get it to sound PASSABLE at home, with foam or not.

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree, It’s a shame the newer boards don’t sound great - especially as visually I think they are some of their best

    • @Hkhawkins
      @Hkhawkins ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Charo.mp4 Yeah, I love the Matrix design. It's also sad because the 1.2og and some of the 2.0s look and feel great. But the recent boards are too reliant on just the looks and then stuffing them full of foam to get passable sound.

    • @beelzking
      @beelzking ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's just what the current Chinese market want right now. 1.2 meme flex cut pcb, 99% air meme plate, foams, foams and lot of foams. Remember that their biggest market is actually not the international one, but their local market.

    • @Hkhawkins
      @Hkhawkins ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@beelzking For sure but other Chinese designers seem to be able to design boards that work well for both markets by offering different plate and PCB options or by making other design adjustments

  • @aj4123
    @aj4123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video, I am really liking these keyboard history videos man. How about the Matrix M6? FRL TKL before the Navi

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! M6 was definitely one I should have included, such interesting blockers

    • @aj4123
      @aj4123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Charo.mp4 no worries, still a great video!

  • @gamingsoups
    @gamingsoups ปีที่แล้ว

    FRL TKLS ARE INNNN I love the layout so so much

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      You and me both!!

    • @Hkhawkins
      @Hkhawkins ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too bad Navi has fewer nav keys than a standard 65%

  • @ryelo5448
    @ryelo5448 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they always looked cool but personally not my cup of tea, still good for those taht do love it though

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure an acquired taste!

  • @dislikebutton1718
    @dislikebutton1718 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You didn’t talk about the random badges and weight they give you

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd suggest using an off-frame microphone instead of this one: holding it in the hand the whole time only makes it quite distracting and obnoxious. Thanks for the video! 💜

    • @Charo.mp4
      @Charo.mp4  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Been trying some new things out, will definitely keep it in mind thank you!

    • @incongruous4
      @incongruous4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol he's holding a lav mic, which is typically worn so you don't have to hold a mic. Instead, he's holding it like he has one of those big news reporter mics. It's trendy on youtube for some reason, but looks so goofy and like you don't even know the tech you're using

  • @wagonet
    @wagonet ปีที่แล้ว

    I hear the PCB garbage on matrix. Aany trut

  • @liamthompson8404
    @liamthompson8404 ปีที่แล้ว

    compatible on xbox?

  • @Damien_N
    @Damien_N ปีที่แล้ว

    I do have to ask. What’s the major convenience with the wkl layout

    • @foggytypes
      @foggytypes ปีที่แล้ว

      aesthetics - you're still not losing the winkey, you can remap it elsewhere

  • @rafindeed
    @rafindeed ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i find most of these keyboards and 99% of highend keyboards so boring. Charging a premium for design variations that are minor and boring, personally speaking. The last keyboard i was really impressed about the design was alice profile and the cyberboard. You can say i have bad taste, but minimalistic boards are just boring. If you gonna design something to be different, dont put some random leds and so personalized weights on the bottom, do something meaningful and that actually changes the shape and form.

    • @foggytypes
      @foggytypes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      contradicting yourself: the cyberboard didn't change any shape or form, it's an ordinary 75% with "random leds" on the backside, as you called them. also you're calling matrix boards "minimalistic"? lmfao they're like 15-part assemblies, absolute opposite of minimalistic