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neonneon
> 3 dayGreat keyboard, for BOTH windows and mac computers, and it can sometimes be picked up for a VERY low price (when on sale). Unfortunately some reviews/questions imply the keyboard does not have a mac function... however it DOES (though it is NOT via external switch, and is instead by KEY commands). To toggle into mac mode (which adjusts the alt key to become the apple command key) simultaneously press fn + A. To toggle back to Windows mode press fn + S. Hopefully this will be of benefit to someone. cheers!
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LC
> 3 dayawesome keyboard small and nifty, very response keys and different color scheme make the aesthetics look great!
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Matthew Adams
> 3 day***Edited*** TLDR: Found a board that fixes all my gripes with this one for very little more out of pocket money. I would only keep this keyboard now to gift to someone, or if i were a super enthusiast who wants a good looking keeb for the collection. Best on sale. After just a few days, Ive lowered my score. The Epomaker Cidoo ABM084 is basically this keyboard, except solves every real gripe I had with this board (BT 5.0 vs 3.0, 2.4ghz, foam) while swapping out the scroll wheel for a knob (Knobs are in!), at the small cost of Print Screen, Scroll Lock, and Pause (honestly the only of which I ever use is print screen for screen shots, and am sure can remap one of the media buttons to that on the ABM084). To be honest however I think I actually like the aesthetics of the Ajazz better. I do like this keyboard, still a hell of a lot more than GMMK in the price range, but this one honestly should be cheaper now. Maybe if it were the only one on the market, but for what this one is missing Id only pay half the price. On sale this board would absolutely be worth it especially to an enthusiast who enjoys opening things up and modding them. **End Edit** For me it was between this board and a GMMK, this board although being TKL (Which took me a while to accept and give it a shot) won out. The GMMK did have a superior case to this as far as materials go, however gave me a very Macintosh/apple feel that seemed a bit off putting. the GMMK also didnt have a choice of switches, which is nice. Ive already replaced the switches I got with Gamakey Pheonix switches, because I dont want my keyboard to stand out in discord or talk louder than I do. Theyre super nice but this isnt a review of those switches. However, I will say with these switches keypresses are quieter than the razer membrane keyboard Im replacing - except the stabilizers - theyre still pretty loud but its not overwhelming or to obnoxious. Pros and cons: Pros: bluetooth - although not a mandatory feature for me, its very useful to be able to use the board on a phone, tablet, or even laptop if I want to and I personally dont notice any lag. Hotswappable - Not the best hotswap board only 3 pin and north facing LEDs BUT it is hotswap. Volume scroll wheel - a nice touch - not necessary at all but very nice to have, and doubles as a dial to turn up or down the led brightness, very nice. Detachable USB cable - Always nice - although the way its recessed I see how people can have trouble with it especially using a cable that didnt come with the keyboard. Choice of switches - limited choices but any choice is better than none. Cons: cheaper plastic case, already got a crack where the screw holds in the top bezel directly underneath the f1 and f2 keys due to it being to thin. No usb hub - would be nice to be able to plug the mouse or even a pair of headphones into the back or side of the keyboard, not a huge deal though and this can likely be easily added in later with a custom case and a usb hub pcb. No padding between the pcb and keyboard plate - This likely not only affects the acoustics but also not having that padding means light from the leds can bleed into the channels for other switches, adding a foam layer here would probably help the light pop a bit more and keep it isolated in the channels for the individual switches. Also no padding underneath pcb. Theres no padding at all. Case, PCB, plate, top bezel, thats all youre getting. no seperate 2.4ghz - not a big deal for me at all though it may affect someone out there. Note the PCB _does_ appear to have an area for a radio chip for the 2.4ghz stuff, but doesnt include the radio chip or the caps/resistors/et al for it, but as the traces are on the board it means it may be possible to hack one on, but honestly only should be done for fun and or education because its likely you can buy a pcb with both bluetooth and 2.4ghz for $20 or so from china thats identical to this board in every way except has the extra radio on it already. The software isnt world class, and its often hard to get set the leds to white and they seem to want to glow a pinkish color when set to white. That its not compatible with OpenRGB or VIA is a con for me - which may not be to hard to solve with wireshark and usbpcap but thats not been done yet so for now Im using the Rakk Lam-Ang PRO software. Price: yeah theyre cool but seriously no keyboard should cost near $100 or over and still not have basic QOL features - like foam padding. Conclusion Would I buy it again? Probably. For the custom keyboard market it _seems_ to be an okay value. (of course it can be far better value ordering straight from aliexpress with different branding.. whos got the time or patience for that though?!) It beat out the GMMK Silver in my personal preference category due to functionality and aesthetics . Now if it had come with foam padding, and had the option for silent switches right out of the gate, it would be hands down a no brainer best bang for the buck. However, at its price point, the only thing it _really_ has mechanically over the $30 red dragon that has a hotswap board is: the bluetooth, volume knob, and some choice of switches..
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P. Morton
Greater than one weekI looked at several keyboard in the 100-200 range, this keyboard is a lot for the money. Bluetooth, ten keyless, USB type C, hot swap switches and of course RGB. I have bought many keyboards in the past, dont get me wrong this isnt a Corvette but its a Camaro that can be better than the sum of its parts. I intend on upgrading the stock switches and key caps, in the end it will perform better than the wired expensive keyboard I have. In stock form it is already better than I expected.
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Sol S.
> 3 day5pin hotswap TKL for less than 100? And it has cute keycaps and rgb? Super pleased amazing buy
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A. Ziraphale
Greater than one weekhonestly just sick of using my school assigned laptop at school -- as a teacher, I do a lot of typing. This is a clicky-clacky keyboard, but students have told me its not too loud. Some like the sound. Others just put their earbuds in. I will say: when it is dead quiet, this keyboard can get obnoxious. If you are a fast typer or press hard on the keys naturally, this keyboard can be LOUD. However, for the price, the look, and the use I get out of it, its been worth the money. I dont feel as bad about having it in my classroom in case it gets markers or something on it, but at the same time its easier to type on and more fun to look at than my laptops keyboard.
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Cheryl
Greater than one weekThis keyboard was exactly as expected! Love the feel and sound of the keys.
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M. Gilstrap
> 3 dayHas the same keystick issue lots of other wireless keyboards have in this price range, will spam a keystroke randomly occasionally, not as bright backlight as a couple others i have tried but not terrible for the price.
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Marawan
> 3 dayUpgraded from a Keychron K8 and so glad I did. Looks great, performs well, has the ability to customize keys/colors and the volume bar is superb. By far the best TKL keeb within this price range and in my opinion competes with ones around the $100 price range. Havent tested it out in wireless though.
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Czar Ryan Palomar
> 3 dayThe keyboard has some heft to it and it feels like really nice quality. For an average consumer, I would say that this keyboard is overall nice! I think that the price is expensive but for what you are getting, I think its worth it.