BOYI TK96 90% RGB Hot Swappable Triple Mode Keyboard,2.4Ghz/BT 5.0/Wired Keyboard N-Key Rollover Compact Gateron Yellow Switch Mechanical Gaming Keyboard(Zoological&Botanical Gardens XDA Keycaps)
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Mifke547
> 24 hourThis keyboard is a double plus. It has a great action and very easy on the eyes. Also, it can be used Bluetooth or wired, which is great when I have a Bluetooth problem. This does happen. It is great to use. I am going to get another one!
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pridevea
> 24 hourThis keyboard is very functional and versatile in that I can connect it through the USB dongle, bluetooth, or even wired to my computer. The keys feel very stable are are very responsive. I really like the retro look of the keyboard with the round keys and the multi-colored layout. This is a very comfortable keyboard and mouse to use throughout the day.
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Customer
> 24 hourYo, This Mars keyboard has serious swaggg!!!! Love the backlight, love that it has the OPTION to be wired or bluetooth, as I prefer to use wired always -- because bluetooth is not good for the body. Loving the click-clack with each key press, really gives it that old school typewriter feel. I am happy to have a new keyboard, as I am long overdue and have been using the same one for ten years. Cheers to the next ten years!!
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professorwagoner
> 24 hourThis keyboard is made well and is great for Gamers or keyboard enthusiasts. The keyboard has several different back light modes and some are really impressive. The keys make a wonderful sound when used and keyboard geeks will absolutely love it. I have only used it wired (as this is my preference)but there is a Bluetooth option as well. The keyboard is a good size without being too big and is comfortable on my lap. If you want a high performance and ultra cool keyboard, this keyboard is just what you need. It is a little expensive, but worth the money due to the high quality construction and durable nature of this keyboard.
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Nancy
> 24 hourThis keyboard has a great feel on the fingers. The keys sound very pleasing, not too loud. There’s many light modes, and a long battery life. When using the lights, the battery is reduced significantly, but without it, it lasts about a week. The power switch is under the keyboard so you have to flip it over to turn it off. That and the fact that there’s no dedicated volume buttons are my only quips. I give this keyboard an overall 4.5 stars
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Kyle Degon
> 24 hourOMG I finally found my perfect keyboard. I have gone through multiple keyboards in my quest to find one that feels solid, types well, and is satisfying to use. This checks all the boxes and then some. I absolutely love the feel of the keys, the satisfying click as you type, and the backlight is an added bonus. This keyboard is hefty and weighs in at just a tad over 2 pounds. Just to note in case anyone was wondering, if the battery is getting low the left CTRL button will illuminate and blink a white color instead of the normal lighting pattern. Its a quality keyboard that feels as though its made to last and provide as much enjoyment as one can get out of typing on a keyboard. And yes, I did type this review using the keyboard. :) Definitely recommend.
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Paul
> 24 hourIve never had a keyboard like this before mine have all been higher-end ones nit this one is laid out as I have never seen before. It arrived just fine without any defects that I could see. On getting it out you get the keyboard, a c charging cable (I love that it is USB C charging), four extra switches, two keycap pullers, and a dongle. I really like how they attached the dongle to the USB cord that was a neat trick. To say this is quiet is an understatement I could be typing next to my wife sleeping and she would never know. The one thing that threw me for a loop is that it is missing the end key which is strange as I use that pretty frequently but have found ways around it. Other than that they do jam all the keys together Im used to the bridge above the arrow keys but this does not have that. it does have some neat backlights too but I wish they had made the letter clear as that would have made it more noticeable. All in all, I do like this keyboard (Im using it to write this review, it just takes a bit of getting used to.
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Ryan
> 24 hourThis is my second Boyi brand keyboard. After the first keyboard I was very excited about getting my hands on this one. Overall I quite like the keyboard, but it has some shortcomings. First the good. The keyswitches are gateron yellows. This is a safe option as I feel they are a switch most people would be happy with. In addition to that there is the fact that it is hotswappable, making it super easy to switch out for a switch you prefer. Personally I find the 90% form factor great as you get a more compact keyboard, without giving up much like your numpad. The keycaps seem nice and sturdy, and they have center printed characters instead of the offset ones that drive me crazy. Lastly the inclusion of both a keycap puller and a keycap/keyswitch combo puller. Both in the wire style that I prefer. On the other hand there are some drawbacks I dont love. There arent any feet. I find it quite uncomfortable to type on a flat keyboard, this doesnt have any options to solve that. My best attempt is trying to find something to lean it on, but its tricky to get the height right. The other big annoyance for me is with the 2.4g dongle. While most keyboards like this, even the other Boyi keyboard I own, have a place on the keyboard to store the dongle, this one chose to include a little clip that goes on the cable. While it is still a better option than a loose dongle it doesnt really provide much confidence in not losing the dongle if I end up taking this keyboard out and about. Overall, this is a good keyboard but it couldve been great. For the price this thing is still a better pick than an overpriced mainstream keyboard, but it definitely has some shortcomings that could be quite frustrating.
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Wall•E
> 24 hourEdit: The customer service response was very quick. They are taking care of my problem so I highly recommend a company that works hard to make sure its customers are happy. This is a great keyboard with a really solid construction on the foundation. I love how compact it is for having a full keypad. The problem is I had several bad switches out of the box and even though it came with three extra switches I’ve already use those. So I have no margin for error and I’m concerned what happens the next time the switch goes bad. I don’t have any yellows. So if I replace a switch it’s not going to match. I didn’t go lower because I do have a full function keyboard but I no longer have any margin for error. The next switch that dies I will not have a replacement. I don’t know if this is an issue with the yellow switches or not. But perhaps they need to start including a lot larger number of replacement switches. Perhaps even a full set..
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HardwareSense
> 24 hourThe Boyi TK96 is an excellent compact wired/wireless RGB keyboard, in fact is so good that there are barely any negatives to speak of about this one. Naturally, there are a lot of positives to list about this model and as I mentioned a very few negatives, but before that a few quick words about the packing and presentation. I currently have a lot of different mechanical keyboards, but is my first from Boyi and I am impressed by the retail packaging and contents, this model comes in a box that doesnt outline all the key features and important specifications nor does it have any images of the product inside, but it looks and feels very premium. Inside the box, there is the keyboard, a small user manual in English, metal keycaps removal tool, keys removal tool, extra keys in case you need to replace some, and USB-A to USB-C braided cable that is also housing the USB wireless receiver. Positives: - Compact, portable and easy to carry - The small footprint 100 keys size is great, especially if you are working on a smaller desk or if you are planning on traveling with it, it is perfect. - Functionality - the keyboard can be used wired and wireless with a 2.4G wireless receiver, with Bluetooth connection, and wired as well, it can be connected to any computer that has an available USB port or it has Bluetooth connectivity. Personally I prefer using it wired as the latency is great while gaming and I dont need to worry about the battery life. Speaking of battery life, the built-in battery is rated at 3500mah and it can last a long time, even over a month, depending on the usage. - RGB backlight across the whole keyboard keys - There are a lot of different RGB backlight modes that you can cycle from, you can also increase and decrease the speed and the light intensity, and if you are a fan of single color backlights, there is an option for that too, for those that dont like RGB or any light, it can be completely switched off as well. - Detachable, soft USB cable - the included cable is a high quality one, soft and long enough, its length is about 5 feet, but because its detachable, you can always pick up a longer one and replace it. Being soft is great, as you can rout easily around your desk and worry about knocking small objects over or creating resistance. - Inexpensive - for the functionality and options offered, the price tag of under $100 is great, very competitively priced. - Good sticky rubber feet on the bottom, unfortunately the rear ones are not able to be raised up from the desk, but those included rubber feet are preventing the keyboard from sliding on your desk surface. - Physical switch on the bottom corner to turn off and on the wireless mode. - Yellow key switches - This is the first time I have tried a keyboard with yellow ones, but I have to say that they are pretty close to red switches which are my favorite kind of mechanical switches, they are very close to be as silent or responsive as the red ones and provide enough tactile feedback. - Good quality ABS plastic key caps in several colors. - Four different color combinations and bases - Mars Green, Matcha, Marshmallow, Botanical Gardens. Negatives: - The provided cable is a bit short, but that is more nitpicking than actual negative. - A little on the expensive side, but the keyboard is high quality, so it is kind of understandable. - No braided USB cable, and the USB connector is on the left top side of the keyboard and not being able to be routed on both sides or center, but at least it is detachable and can be replaced. Overall, I love this keyboard, It has plenty of functionality, good backlight option and comfort.