KLIM Shift Wireless Mechanical Keyboard 60% - New 2023 - Hotswap RGB Extra 69 keycap Set - Backlit Keyboard Mini Wireless 2.4Ghz & Bluetooth 60% Percent Gaming Keyboard - PC Gamer Win/Mac

No complaints!

Ive been building keyboards for a few years now, and Ive found its often very economical to buy a cheap mechanical keyboard, take it apart, install my own switches and keycaps, and sometimes even my own 3d printed case, or a case meant for a more expensive setup. Anyway, I had the same plans for this board when I purchased it. after taking it out of the box, I could tell the switches were the typical cheap switches that normally come with these boards, so I immediately removed them and through them in the trash. I put in some of my own lubed linear switches, and it totally transformed the feel and most importantly, the SOUND of this board. the board uses plate mounted stabilizers, but they are actually very good to my surprise! I added a little dielectric grease to them, and they now sound like some of my premium screw-in stabs I have in more expensive keyboards. I mean, there is no rattle at all! So I decided to keep this one the way it is for now. The case does sound a little hollow, but I think I can put some sound damping material in the bottom to improve that. but as it sits, this is a great keyboard in its price range.

Pros: •2.4Ghz and stores 3 bluetooth devices. •Extra keycaps (secured packaging). •5-pin PCB compatible. •Removeable magnetic frame. •Rubberized feet (2 sizes) that fold in. •Hot swappable. •19 RGB stock modes (including no RGB) and software to customize. •RGB auto shut off after 5 min of inactivity when on battery. •Cherry MX style switches and stabs. Neutral: •Brown Switches* •North-facing RGB •Keycaps textured ABS plastic. Cons: •Hollow feedback despite preinstalled foam. Perfect after modding. •Scratchy & pingy switches.* Tolerable after modding. •USB C port has a raised border limiting compatible cables. *Reasoning under switches. Keyboard Features: First, this is a 65% (68 key) keyboard not 60, but I prefer 65%. The magnetic frame can be removed to give the appearance of floating keys, to dust, and easy access to switches. Case has 2 different sized rubbered feet that collapse on top of each other. 2.4Ghz adapter has a magnetic slot for storage when not in use. USB C slot is a little off center, but I think it would be better by the backspace key. The port also has a raised border, so the usb cable can’t have a thick casing or it will not fit. There’s noticeable hollow feedback while typing despite preinstalled foam, so I added a layer of grip liner from my local discount store, and it greatly reduce the feedback to almost nothing. PCB: The PCB supports 5-pin switches, which was a very nice surprise. Typical north facing RGB. Cable to detach the battery is too close to circuits but I just had to lift the cable a little to detach it. Stabs were nicely lubed and flat, so I did not clip them. They were a little hard to remove but could’ve just been me. The stab bar was surprisingly flat. I audibly gasped in awe. Switches: I knew I wouldn’t be happy with stock switches and better switches would drive up the price. Typing with the Jixian switches stock were unbearable for my ears and fingers (and not because they are brown). After a week, I lubed the lower housing stem rails (205g0) and springs (105 bag method). I felt doing the stem would make it too mushy and using 105 would not take away how scratchy it was. After lubing, it is a lot better than before. No more ping and still a slight scratch, but I didn’t lube everything so that’s expected. Note: Anyone taking the time to properly lube the switches would not be lubing Jixian switches. That is another reason I also did not film them because the housing was snug. You can buy better switches stock then lubing and filming these. Packaging: Packaging was very well thought out. It included the tools to do basic modding. The spare keycaps have a cardstock to keep them in place and you get an ISO enter keycap... it will not fit this keyboard, but now youll have one! The manual and visual reference guide is in multiple languages. There wasnt any thick foam surrounding the keyboard, but usually you see that in more expensive brands. The presentation of the keyboard is definitely gift-giving worthy. Opinon: Keyboards are all about preference, but this a great keyboard to start modding with. Would it be better if I lubed the switches properly? Maybe. Would different keycaps make it more thocky? Most likely, depending on the style of keycap. This keyboard is like a diamond in the rough. I would rate it 3.5/5 stock but could’ve easily been 5/5 without the usb border and with slight mods. But I expect to mod every keyboard, so Id give it 4.5/5 because of the usb border.

Honestly the best mechanical keyboard I have found at this price that comes with this many features it comes with two sets of keycaps, one in white and the other in black which is great for customization. The board is also hot-swappable with any 5-pin or 3-pin switches and comes with software to change the RGB modes. It also comes with a USB dongle for wireless mode but can also be used with Bluetooth and USB C cable for wired use if thats whats you prefer. The most surprising feature for me was the plate foam they use which was a nice touch to prevent the board from sounding hollow. This board is a hidden gem and I cannot recommend it enough.

Great little 65% wireless keyboard. I was hoping for more battery life but chargi g every other day isnt the worst considering the price. The rgb is over the top but easy to turn off (that is probably the fastest battery killer). Awesome little gaming keyboard for the money with little to no lag on the 2.4 receiver. BT had some lag but that is part of BT, it works with my phone for responding to emails/texts.

It was a gift for my grandson and he loves it! Looking at ordering him a mouse for it

Absolutely love typing on this keyboard. This is under priced. It’s hot swappable, wired and wireless, has bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4ghz… What more could you want from a mechanical keyboard for only 37$? Amazing keyboard. It’s my first time using a mechanical keyboard. The size is perfect, the arrow keys still exist (unlike on 60%, this is a 65%) and the sound from the brown switches is amazing as well, not too loud and not too soft. My typing speed has increased. RGB and software work as they should, no fusses there You get white keycaps as an extra. Again, for 37$ you almost can’t believe that you get this many things in the package. Will be adding KLIM to one of my brands to watch out for, they make seriously great products.

Ill be honest. Ive sort of avoided KLIM for awhile. As far as budget mechanical keyboards go, I had heard some good things, but I was never a fan of the look of many of their keyboards. Then, I saw this keyboard and figured Id give it a go. Not only am I impressed with the looks of this mechanical keyboard, but I am impressed with just about every feature so far. It punches way above its weight class in price and ticks all the right boxes when looking for a good budget (or any) mechanical keyboard. Here are some obligatory bullet points. WHAT I LIKE: -Hefty build. For an all-plastic keyboard, this is the heaviest I have had so far. -Great switches. I imagine these are KLIMs own switches and they feel very nice. The brown switches have the patented tactile bump but are still much quieter than blue, clicky switches. The key travel is nice and actuation is balanced and consistent across all keys -Very customizable: This keyboard comes with all-white keycaps, which gives you the ability to replace all or just a portion of the black keycaps with white ones. For example, you can just replace the most-used keys (for example WASD for gaming) with white keys. The keyboard also comes with a nice keycap remover and switch remover, and the base is removable. -Even the USB-A to USB-C cable included is a nice cable. Its pretty thick and fairly long (maybe 5 feet). -Good lighting features and the LEDs are diffused and hidden quite well. Ive used many cheaper mechanical keyboard in which you can see the actual LEDs from just about every angle. I tried to actually see them with this keyboard, but couldnt. The lighting is done well. And another positive is that it has a static color mode. I dont know why this feature seems to be missing from so many mechanical/gaming keyboards Ive used, but its a nice touch. And this KLIM keyboard has it. -Latency seems low, though I havent actually measured it and the battery has lasted several hours for me so far. The battery is rated at 2000mAh and charges in about 3-4 hours. WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED -Quick guide. You know the guy who never read directions right away? Yeah, Im that guy. But, hey, if you give me a quick guide, thats what Im using. The problem is it lists the buttons to use for Bluetooth, which I always prefer over a USB-port thieving dongle, but doesnt mention the fact that you have to turn the keyboard over and switch it manually to Bluetooth mode, which brings me to bullet No. 2 ... -Bluetooth: You have to manually switch between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth mode. Ive seen this many times on cheaper devices, and this is technically a budget keyboard, but still, it would be nice if the Bluetooth button was smart enough to automatically switch it to Bluetooth mode. I dont understand it. If it knows I want to use Bluetooth, why cant it just automatically switch? -And, finally: spring ping. Its that echo you get after lifting the keycap after every stroke. Ive only really noticed this in cheaper mechanical keyboards, and this one has it pretty bad. Its not as bad as some others Ive used, but its quite noticeable. -The off switch does not work while charging. If -- like me -- you use a portable charger to charge your battery while using Bluetooth mode, the off button does not work. If anything is plugged in and you flip the switch on the back to off, the keyboard will still function normally. The only way to turn the keyboard off while charging is to physically remove the USB cable. -Battery percentage is in accurate. Ive also noticed this with other budget keyboards so I dont know if its an issue with Windows 10 or an issue with the software used in these keyboards, but when using Bluetooth, Windows will report 0 or 1% battery life it the USB cable is plugged in while using it wirelessly. Overall, however, the positives vastly outweigh the negatives. Im typing on it now and its a pure joy. If youre going down that mechanical keyboard rabbit hole as I am and are looking for a good tactile keyboard to try out, Id highly recommend this KLIM Shift keyboard. Its a great value.

This 65% keyboard is the best keyboard and the cheapest, very quiet with the brown switches and is working with 3 modes! Bluetooth, wifi, and wire. I really love this keyboard and is by far the best purchase I’ve done so far

I had a great time modding this keyboard and making a it a thocky beast with some new swithes and some double shot pbt pudding keycaps. I love that this board was very affordable for being a hotswap and I appericiate them for how well thoughtout it is. I very grateful that modding it was very user friendly and the rgb effects are great plus. I decided to take the brown switches out and get some glorious pandas to replace them they sound really good and give a deep and rich sound to the experience of using the board. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a cheap entry point to keyboard modding. Even if you dont feel like modding it, the board has a solid foundation and the option is there for you. I hope that this company is willing to make more boards like this and in a variety of size. Would love a one of these with a numpad.