Stop Buying Bad & Expensive Gaming Keyboards...

Summary

This video presents a comparison of various mechanical keyboards, challenging the notion that name-brand options like Razer are the best. The host explores more affordable alternatives, including the Razer Huntsman V2, RK Royal Kludge R65, and EOMAKER Shadow X, each with unique features like hot-swappable keys and customizable RGB lighting. The video also guides viewers through building a custom keyboard for under $100, offering a cost-effective and personalized alternative to high-priced gaming peripherals.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video compares various keyboards, emphasizing alternatives to a name brand keyboard, suggesting they can be better and cheaper.
• 💻 A sponsor, gvg Mall, is highlighted for offering affordable Windows activation keys and game keys, with a discount code 'tb20' provided for viewers.
• 🎥 The baseline keyboard for comparison is the Razer Huntsman V2, priced at $130, which is criticized for its build quality despite its brand reputation.
• 🔍 The video showcases keyboards from brands like RK Royal Kludge, EO Maker, and Yunzi, emphasizing their build quality, sound, and typing experience.
• 💡 A key theme is that keyboards with better build quality and sound can be found at lower prices than the baseline Razer Huntsman V2.
• 🛠️ The video includes a segment on building a custom keyboard, suggesting it can be a cost-effective and satisfying alternative to buying a ready-made one.
• 🎉 The EO Maker Shadow X is highlighted as a budget-friendly option with impressive features, including wireless capabilities and an LCD display.
• 🔑 The video discusses the importance of keyboard switches, with a preference for linear switches for their smooth and fast response.
• 💬 A typing test is conducted to compare the sound and feel of different keyboards, influencing the overall ranking and recommendations.
• 🏅 The final ranking places the EO Maker keyboard as the top choice, followed by the RK Royal Kludge, Yunzi, and then the F75, with the custom build ranking lower due to the effort required.

Q & A

What is the name of the sponsor mentioned in the video script?

The sponsor mentioned in the video script is 'gbg Mall'.

What discount code is provided for the sponsor's website?

The discount code provided for 'gbg Mall' is 'tb20'.

What is the baseline keyboard used for comparison in the video?

The baseline keyboard used for comparison is the Razer Huntsman V2.

What is the issue mentioned with Razer's software in the context of gaming?

Razer's software is mentioned to sometimes be seen as a cheat or hack in certain games, which can be annoying for users.

What is the advantage of the Razer Huntsman V2's wrist rest according to the script?

The Razer Huntsman V2's wrist rest is magnetic, which is considered an advantage over previous models that were not.

What is the price range of the Razer Huntsman V2 keyboard?

The Razer Huntsman V2 keyboard is mentioned to come in at around $130 when on sale.

What alternative keyboard is suggested as a cheaper and better option than the Razer Huntsman V2?

The RK Royal Kludge r65 keyboard is suggested as a cheaper and potentially better alternative to the Razer Huntsman V2.

What unique feature does the Eomaker Shadow X keyboard have that is highlighted in the script?

The Eomaker Shadow X keyboard has an LCD display and a metal rotary dial, which are highlighted as unique features.

What is the main concern expressed about software in the context of keyboard usage?

The main concern is that software can slow down PCs and that it's generally better to limit the amount of software on a computer.

What type of switches does the Yunzi Al66 keyboard come with, as mentioned in the script?

The Yunzi Al66 keyboard comes with linear milk switches.

What is the estimated cost of building a keyboard as discussed in the video script?

The estimated cost of building a keyboard as discussed in the video script is around $95.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 Introduction to Keyboard Alternatives

The script opens with an introduction to the video's theme, which is exploring alternatives to a name brand keyboard. The host expresses skepticism about the perceived quality of the name brand keyboard and hints at showcasing more affordable and superior options. One of the alternatives includes a DIY keyboard project. The video is sponsored by gvg Mall, which offers game keys and Windows licenses at discounted prices using the code 'tb20'. The baseline keyboard for comparison is the Razer Huntsman V2, which is criticized for its high price and software issues, despite having good build quality and linear Optical switches.

05:01

🔍 Deep Dive into Razer Huntsman V2 and RK Royal Kludge R65

This section provides a detailed critique of the Razer Huntsman V2, discussing its software, build quality, and switch types. The host then transitions into unboxing and discussing the RK Royal Kludge R65, emphasizing its lower price point, build quality, and typing experience. The R65 features linear cream switches, is gasket mounted, and includes hot-swappable LEDs, USB-C support, and PBT keycaps. A typing test is conducted to compare the sound and feel of typing on the Razer Huntsman V2 versus the RK R65, with the latter showing promising results.

10:01

💬 Exploring More Keyboard Options: EOMAKER Shadow X and Collaborations

The script continues with the unboxing and review of the EOMAKER Shadow X keyboard, which is priced lower than the previous keyboard at $49. It features linear epomaker Flamingo switches, a gasket mount, and multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless. The keyboard also includes a unique LCD display and a rotary dial. The host expresses surprise at the high quality of these budget keyboards, noting their excellent sound profiles and build. A typing test is also conducted for the EOMAKER Shadow X, adding to the comparison.

15:02

🛠️ Custom Keyboard Build and Comparison

The host discusses the process of building a custom keyboard, starting with the selection of components like the m87 Pro V2 hot swap keyboard kit, gateron milky yellow switches, and a keycap kit. The video demonstrates the ease of building a keyboard with modern hot swap technology and the ability to customize the keyboard's design and layout. The custom build is then compared to the pre-built keyboards, noting that while it may not be as premium, it offers a unique and cost-effective alternative.

20:04

🏅 Final Thoughts and Rankings

In the concluding section, the host summarizes the keyboards reviewed, providing a ranking based on price, build quality, and typing experience. The EOMAKER keyboard is noted as the budget king, with the RK Royal Kludge R65 and Yuni AL66 following closely behind. The custom build, while a good option, falls slightly behind due to the effort required and potential variability in quality. The video wraps up with a call to action for viewers to check out the keyboards and other products in the store, and to use a discount code for purchases.

Keywords

💡Razer Huntsman V2

The Razer Huntsman V2 is a high-end mechanical keyboard from Razer, known for its linear Optical switches and premium features. In the video, it serves as a baseline for comparison against other keyboards, highlighting its $130 price point when on sale. The discussion around this keyboard sets the stage for exploring alternatives that may offer better value or performance.

💡Build Quality

Build quality refers to the materials, construction, and overall durability of a keyboard. The video emphasizes the importance of build quality in mechanical keyboards, comparing it across different models. For instance, the Razer Huntsman V2 is noted for its good build quality, but other keyboards like the RK Royal Kludge R65 are shown to potentially offer better build quality at a lower price.

💡Switches

Switches are the mechanical components of a keyboard that register key presses. The video discusses various types of switches, such as linear Optical switches in the Razer Huntsman V2 and cream switches in the RK Royal Kludge R65. The feel, sound, and responsiveness of these switches are critical factors in evaluating keyboard performance and preference.

💡RGB

RGB in the context of keyboards refers to the use of red, green, and blue LEDs to create customizable lighting effects. The video mentions RGB capabilities in several keyboards, indicating a trend towards aesthetic personalization and gaming culture. For example, the Razer Huntsman V2 is described as 'very RGBified,' suggesting a focus on lighting as a selling point.

💡Gaming Keyboards

Gaming keyboards are a category of keyboards designed with features to enhance the gaming experience, such as rapid response times and programmable keys. The video compares the Razer Huntsman V2, which is a gaming keyboard, with other models, discussing how certain features like speed and build quality are emphasized in gaming-focused designs.

💡Price Point

Price point refers to the cost of a product, which is a central consideration for consumers. The video script discusses various keyboards across different price points, from budget options to premium models, to help viewers find keyboards that offer the best value for their investment.

💡Customization

Customization in the context of keyboards involves the ability to modify the keyboard's appearance, functionality, or performance to suit individual preferences. The video mentions software for RGB customization and the option to build a keyboard from a kit, indicating a range of ways users can tailor their keyboard experience.

💡Software

Keyboard software typically refers to programs that allow users to customize settings like lighting, macros, and key functions. The video discusses the software associated with different keyboards, noting that some brands like Razer are known for their software, which can be both an advantage for advanced customization and a potential drawback due to potential bloat or compatibility issues.

💡Hot Swappable

Hot swappable keyboards are those that allow users to change out switches without soldering, making it easier for users to customize or repair their keyboards. The video mentions hot swappable keyboards as an attractive feature for enthusiasts looking to modify their typing experience without specialized technical skills.

💡Gasket Mounted

A gasket mounted keyboard is designed with a gasket between the case and the PCB (printed circuit board), which can improve the typing feel by dampening vibrations. The video highlights this feature as a sign of premium build quality, suggesting a more pleasant and quieter typing experience.

💡Typing Test

A typing test in the context of the video refers to the practical evaluation of a keyboard's performance through typing, which can reveal the sound, feel, and responsiveness of the keyboard. The video uses typing tests to compare different keyboards and provide a hands-on assessment of their typing experience.

Highlights

Introduction of Razer Huntsman V2 as a baseline keyboard for comparison, priced at $130 on sale.

Mention of alternative keyboards that offer better build quality and typing experience at a lower price.

Sponsorship mention of gvg Mall for Windows activation keys with a discount code 'tb20'.

Razer Huntsman V2 features linear Optical switches, a step up from previous Green switches.

Critique of Razer software being cumbersome and sometimes flagged in games.

Comparison of build quality and typing sound between Razer and alternative keyboards.

Introduction of RK Royal Kludge R65 keyboard with a price point of $65, featuring linear cream switches.

Discussion on the importance of keyboard software and its impact on PC performance.

Review of the aesthetic and build quality of the RK Royal Kludge R65, including its detachable USBC cable.

Typing test comparison between Razer Huntsman V2 and RK Royal Kludge R65.

Introduction of the EOMAKER Shadow X keyboard with a price of $49.99, featuring wireless capabilities and an LCD display.

Comparison of switch types and their feel, such as the EOMAKER Flamingo switches.

Mention of the EOMAKER and OWA collab F75 keyboard, priced at $79, with TTC Crescent switches.

Discussion on the design and color schemes of keyboards, moving away from the gaming aesthetic.

Introduction of the Yunzi AL66 keyboard with milk switches, priced higher at $89.

Emphasis on the premium feel and build quality of the Yunzi AL66, with its all-metal construction.

DIY keyboard building segment, showcasing the process and components involved.

Final ranking of keyboards based on price, build quality, and typing experience.

Conclusion and call to action for viewers to check out the keyboards and provide feedback.

Transcripts

your name brand keyboard is not as nice

as you may think and today we're going

to show you some awesome Alternatives

that one come in cheaper and are better

than the name brand keyboard and one of

them even includes us building it

yourself don't believe us we're going to

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sponsoring today's video now let's get

into it shall we this ladies and

gentlemen is the Razer Huntsman V2 this

is our Baseline keyboard for the day our

name brand keyboard that comes in at1

$30 when it is on sale but this is your

typical run-of-the-mill I got the best

keyboard I could find in the market but

that's kind of what we're here to show

you is that you can spend less money

than this keyboard have better build

quality better typing sounds and

hopefully a better overall experience so

yeah we're going to go ah and take a

look at this razor keyboard give you our

initial Impressions but from our

experience this again being our Baseline

is going to represent the other big

names corer Logitech uh Razer in general

and there's a lot of other ones out

there that are in this category of $100

plus they do come with good software and

that might be the main downside of these

other keyboards but other than that some

people are paying for honestly worse

build quality and a worst keyboard

experience and we're here to educate you

guys on some really cool ones so let's

take a look at our Baseline and then

we'll dive into the rest oh look at that

razor yeah this is something that uh you

know many people they love the Razer

brand now we have told you guys many

times you know we do like Razer we're

not the biggest fans of the software as

with most softwares honestly they're

usually just really cumbersome they ask

you a lot of questions they try to

almost take over your PC at times it

feels like and also a big problem with

razors they're kind of known for having

issues with certain games where the

software is literally looked at like a

cheat or a hack which can be kind of

annoying yeah in general the rule of

thumb we like to do is limit the amount

of software you have on your computer

and that's also with RGB software

there's just a lot of things nowadays in

the PC space software wise that will

slow your PC down but it is important to

mention this being the Huntsman V2 it

does come with their linear Optical

switches which before back in the day

when I bought my first razor keyboard

all they have with their razor green

switches were basically like Blue

switches so already step in the right

direction but build quality wise I don't

know you got the wrist rest and

everything got the dial I'm already

seeing I'm seeing a few things that I'm

not going to lie I like so I like that

the wrist rest is magnetic we've had a

couple razor keyboards where they

weren't magnetic and and to me that's

just kind of atrocious so this is really

good on them it's very soft which some

people may love some may hate because

they say soft is less ergonomic we do

get two different heights for feet as

well and I will say they actually feel

pretty nice I'm liking this re rep

pattern too it's kind of cool looking we

get some anti-lick feet now on the back

side we do have a braided cable but it

is not detachable now is this really a

problem for most people no but a lot of

people love getting those nice artisent

cables uh where they have like the

braids in them and everything so this is

not an option for this keyboard uh now

this is going to be very RGB ified I

think this is one of the typical what do

they call it 16.8 million colors yes and

with the RGB software through Razor you

can customize it to whatever specific

Hue of a green or a blue or red that you

want to do and um yeah look at those

Optical switches yeah these are wild

looking so the switch itself actually

has like a stabilizer on I assume each

one which I have yeah I've never seen a

switch like this before we're honestly

not super versed in Optical switches you

don't see a ton of keyboard

manufacturers using these um but they're

cool nonetheless and you can still get

the same type of feel and everything and

these are definitely linear but they're

heavy I mean have you felt these things

yet they feel almost like a like a black

switch kind of and this does bring up an

interesting point when it comes to these

gaming keyboards a lot of these big

companies and even one that Jonah and I

had discussion about in the airport

after leaving Micro Center was talking

about keyboards that are more gaming

focused and fast response time focused

woing is a one that's come to the space

that's become really popular recently

which we actually take a look at like

six years ago that's really focused on

really fast response times with the

switch press and for most Gamers yes you

will see a difference there but we're

trying to find a healthy balance here

where it's a keyboard that's not only

really nice build quality but also has

decent enough switch actuation so you're

good in games and you won't feel like

you're being left behind in games in

terms of speed and response time but

also feel like you have a really good

keyboard to type on for a good

experience and this one definitely goes

for the speed approach but it does

sacrifice in terms of overall build

quality yeah and I mean honestly though

on paper it's really not bad I mean it's

a fairly heavy keyboard it is mostly all

plastic it appears that everything I

think even the top plate unless it's

it's a little cold so I don't know maybe

it could be aluminum on top we'll have

to check I'm sure the Box brag about it

um and the switches stabilizers you know

not bad you get a little bit of

rattle yeah you can definitely hear yeah

you'll say once once Jonah shows you

guys the typing test you'll hear a

little bit of rattle on the space and

shift any of the larger keys that have a

stabilizer on them but I mean it looks

pretty nice so yeah we're going to go

Ahad and dive into a typing test cuz

that'd be the best way to determine the

sound difference of these keyboards and

you can determine which one you like the

best but we'll go ahead and start with

the Baseline show you guys the razor one

and then dive into the next

keyboard now the first keyboard we have

is from RK Royal cludge the r65 keyboard

which I'll go over some of the key specs

while Jackson is unboxing but this one

comes in at the the lowest price here of

$65 yeah so and it looks like too I mean

we're not doing Apples to Apples in

terms of size cuz we're not really we're

wor about build quality we're wor about

build quality and just how good it

sounds and feels in typing yeah and this

is definitely a preferred style keyboard

for gamers this comes with linear cream

switches which are from or arkade

themselves with a 45 G actuation Force

they are gasket mounted and they do come

with hot swappable LEDs USBC support MDA

profile and PBT key caps and uh it does

have software as well so this is a 65%

keyboard and the difference between a 65

and a 60% normally is just the arrow

keys the fact that they're included and

I really like that because I do miss

arrow keys when I use a 60% board all

right so we got a detachable USBC I will

say I mean it's detachable that's a big

bonus but it's not braided I mean you

know it's not a big deal I would still

take detachable any day

and oh oh my god dude that is nice so

yeah this is where you're going to start

seeing like just the style difference

versus like this gamer keyboard which is

all black RGB this one does prefer the

more like aesthetic style more of a a

classy look per se and it comes with

those cream switches which do come from

Ark and as you can tell from our first

impression sound great wow there is well

you guys are going to get a nice little

typing test from Jon and I think he's

really going to love it but the the

bottom out sound they have mastered this

sounds like I remember helping Zach

build like thousand keyboards back in

the day because he's a big keyboard

Enthusiast he helped playing the video

of course they sound like this or even

worse honestly so the fact that this is

what did you say $65

ohy scopy is upside down full argb and

it's full argb it should have software

as well that you can download RK you do

got to be a little bit careful with some

of these noname brand companies because

you don't really know where the software

is coming from but I will say RK has

been around for a long time I would

trust their software in before like some

expose video that comes out on RK and

then my name is out there whatever but

um we have used their keywords many

times and their software would be good

to use and um I would assume also in the

Box it will show you how to customize

RGB through the keyboard as well so you

don't have to worry about that and that

that is a big bonus I don't know well no

Razer yeah they do have modes now which

maybe they did before but normally when

I think of Razer I just always think man

they try to push that software but these

keyboards usually don't even pop up

anything like you have to search for the

software normally it is all just like FN

and then pressing certain keys and

you're going to get different colors and

whatnot which I personally prefer now on

the bottom of the keyboard we have four

anti-slip pads which are smaller

compared to the Razer keyboard but we do

have adjustable feet and the adjustable

feet is two different heights so that is

always nice to see very basic bottom

plate nothing too crazy here yeah I saw

they they they give you this it's like a

spudgy tool so I guess it's so that you

can take the frame off question mark oh

because this is hot swap since we get

this which is also crazy now it does

come with this volume dob that you can

program to whatever you want

realistically within Windows a nice

little feature that is again on this

$100 keyboard This has extra media keys

but whatever the entire frame is

actually plastic which Sur surprises me

because of how well it sounds on initial

Impressions that's probably why they're

saving some money there definitely is

some flex and it doesn't have like a

super premium feel but again it's $65

and everything else is really premium

yeah so I mean overall we're going to

have Jonah do a typing test but I I am

already this is probably one of the

nicest Senter keyboards for the price

I've ever seen

[Applause]

all right guys so we typed on this

keyboard and we're off to a great start

we are at half the cost in terms of just

overall typing experience and just Joy

using this keyboard versus this keyboard

from Razer this one's crazy again it

does sacrifice in terms of not having

all the metal build quality and

everything's plastic but who cares when

this keyboard sounds so great and comes

with all the software at the price point

should we rank these we should probably

rank these in order I mean I guess the

pricing is little all over the place but

this one's going to be hard to beat like

unless it does something dramatic in

terms of like better build quality of

the frame and everything or something

crazy with the design this one's a

really awesome Contender and I would

definitely pick this all day every day

over a razor keyboard number one so

remember when I said we're going to do

this in order I was wrong this one the

eom maker Shadow X is actually cheaper

than the one we just looked at at 4 $299

and again we'll go over some of the key

specs here while Jackson opens that one

up this thing features linear epomaker

Flamingo switches with palm stem

polycarbonate housing it does come

factory Lube with 47 G actuation for

three Lube stabilizers and overall it's

gasket mounted plate very awesome build

quality three ways to connect Bluetooth

2.4 Wireless wired USBC a metal rotary

dial and a south facing LED with full

RGB all right so I'm already seeing once

again a detachable USBC now this one's

braided unlike the other detachable USBC

we just saw oh and goldplated if that

matters to anyone I like these switches

they're so pretty they are they're

they're very pretty they're like

transparent which I've honestly never

seen these switches before now this is

cool I don't know why it says TV on it

but I think it's a little LCD display

let's plug it up we got to see that

right you can actually customize yeah I

wonder if it'll just come on wow look at

that what so what is it showing right

now oh oh oh oh okay BL okay I get it so

it's Bluetooth or uh g 2.4g wow oh wow

is showing it charging and stuff oh yeah

cuz it's a wireless keyboard you can run

a wireless uh with the 2.4 or Bluetooth

why are they all so good hold up dude

it's so good bro what has happened to

the keyboard space like it's insane like

we were playing this video and I I knew

there would be keyboards that were like

good but I did not expect at this cheap

of a price to be that good like we just

were doing keyboard and mouse combos

from Red Dragon at this price point a

little while ago and these are like

Elite level keyboards yeah all right so

uh this one let's see seem be plastic

still a lot of plastic I I do like that

I see some Allen um Keys here so a

little bit more like standardized uh we

do get the multi-layer feet so we get uh

two different heights we get once again

pretty small anti-slip but they're there

there 2.4 GHz dongle which the other one

was not wireless right no this one is

not wireless which again I mean I I have

a wireless keyboard at home that I don't

run wireless just because I don't really

care too much so but if that's a selling

point then I guess it's huge now this

though is super cool the LCD the knob is

interesting cuz like it's not a rotary

knob it's just a change between modes

but I will say aesthetically it does

look nice and uh I'm liking the color

scheme is once again okay that's plastic

for sure this is all plastic which I

would hope so at $40 which just like

Matt was showing before I can definitely

Flex this thing but I mean once again

just that that th that th is amazing

that th be a thin I want to see one of

these bad Bo we got say take a look at

these Flamingo switches it's crazy to

see these companies actually well making

I don't know how much of the

manufacturer they're actually doing but

taking switches naming them their brand

and coming up these really clean linear

switch keyboards and so these are a box

style switch um they they feel really

similar to a red uh very smooth they're

not lying about the Prelude once again

no stabilizer noise whatsoever there's

no scratchiness so just like the last

keyboard we saw that was more expensive

than this one super smooth throughout

the board it's all the noise isolation

stuff too apparently there's a silicone

pad in here for noise isolation like

that's just extra stuff that enthusiasts

would do on their own so now we go over

the main key specs of this keyboard

again it just keeps getting better and

we're going lower in price uh we're

going to do a typing test and then give

us our final impressions

[Applause]

this keyboard's great I think it it has

a different sound profile compared to

the other one we just took a look at

from RK but it is still a very awesome

keyboard I mean which one do you prefer

honestly I kind of like this a little

bit better crey that's more thy I think

I like the thy more cuz it makes me

think typ brigher and I just I just like

the Vintage stuff and you got to admit

that screen and the wireless capability

is a big oh and it's cheaper I'm like

it's cheaper is that not number one it

has to be number one just because it's

cheaper and everything else it's a crazy

keyboard um but hey now pricing wise

we're going to go up from that arcade so

we went middle down now we're going to

jump the arc and go to the next

expensive keyboard and see if things get

much better when we get higher into the

price brackets all right guys now we got

an eom maker and owa collab the F75

coming in at $79 and a lot of the specs

are pretty much the same it does come

with a different switch type though that

we will talk about here in a second but

yeah Evo maker is a company we've

already heard of before we actually sell

some at PC bros. Tech or PC business and

make some really premium keyboards and

this collab looks like it's no different

ooh okay I'm we're starting to see a

little bit of uh kind of out there

design with some different colors on the

keycaps so yeah the main switch that

comes with this keyboard is a TTC

Crescent switch that are Prelude from

the factory it does have a 42 G

actuation point this is another gasket

Mount plated keyboard with sound

absorption built in it is hot swappable

has North facing LEDs three ways of

connectivity Bluetooth 2.4 Wireless and

wired USBC and it does come with cherry

Profile double shot PBT key caps with a

media knob we get once again detachable

USB type c now this one is not braided

but I think that they almost kind of did

on purpose to make it look kind of

vintage almost yes um which is kind of

what this keyboard makes me makes me

feel it's like vintage with some

different colors um almost it's like

like a 70s kitchen you know what I mean

that's what you're going to notice

compared to the gaming brands that go

for the all black with RGB or all white

with RGB these are going to be more

design focused so they're going to look

kind of cool you're going to want to

hunt for one that fits your setup but

they are more on the pretty side versus

The Gamer throw up RGB Vibe now once

again just like all the other ones so

far we get two different High

adjustments anti-slip feet and this one

is heavy that's one thing we all noticed

right away and I don't think it's

because that it's like full of metal or

anything they may have actually added a

weight to cuz it's still Matt's flexing

it right now it's very plastic but it is

definitely heavier it's probably just a

much more rigid frame in there but in

terms of feet yeah you got all those

options there for anti pads and it is

two options as well so very similar now

the layout of this keyboard is 75% which

is similar to tkl and it does save on

that numpad space so you can have more

room for your mouse and it's definitely

preferred by Gamers that layout might be

much more optimal for you versus like a

60 or 65 because you get way more keys

to use yeah this is once again another

switch that I'm not super familiar with

so this is also a box switch that is

kind of like I guess it's almost like a

gator on yellow or or just like a red

you know what I mean it's linear um SM

feels a little heavy yeah maybe more

like a black switch Yeah but it's still

smooth and really it's that sound that

it produces it still has now this one's

quieter I noticed that it's quieter um

but still a little bit of tha once it

hits the bottom so yeah let's go and

plug it up and see this should have RGB

um EO maker I don't know what they do

software wise they have a software they

software it's pretty good I assume it's

probably pretty light like not super

heavy you can ask that cuz he's done

he's messed I like the color it went to

it just went to a white to start which

honestly or is it like color shifting I

can't tell it's kind like a purple I

think it's like a it's like a light

purple is what I would say and I think

it matches it very well obviously those

other keyboards defaulted RGB I probably

would have changed them to white or

something very neutral um because it

matches the whole theme very well but um

yeah this is a really nice looking

keyboard I don't think we're going to

find a keyboard here besides our our

$130 razor that has stabilizer noise um

maybe the one we build ourselves if we

don't build it very well but yeah once

again super smooth uh we're going to goe

and do a little typing test and see what

we think

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so typing test again sounds great but

again now we're getting to a higher

price point where we're getting closer

and closer to that razor keyboard not

saying that that's the one you would

want to go with but we are not saving as

much money here unless you want the tkl

design and you maybe like the sound

profile significantly better versus the

other ones it might not be the best

option for you so we're thinking three

on this one I would say second or third

I mean the only other Advantage I see

that some people will just love is the

weight I mean I know some people really

care about having a heavy keyboard I

personally have never cared because I

don't ever move my keyboard around um so

me because of the price of that one

still I'm going to say third I think on

that one third for the $79 keyboard and

uh cool color scheme overall really

awesome board let's go on to the last

fully built ready too keyboard and then

we're going to dive into building one

ourselves which you can do still for

cheaper than this one and I bet it's

still going to sound great and the last

ready to go keyboard is the yunzi al66

which comes with with milk switches oh

milky switches now hold up is this a 66%

keyboard the numbers seem to point to

the actual layout but I don't know if

that's the case with this one because

I've never heard of a 66% keyboard

mallister if that's the case do

something to me make me go crazy big but

yeah this does come with a linear milk

switch from yunzi 45 G of actuation

force it does come with again the same

gas and mount uh plate it is equipped

with um a lot of installation inside for

very quality sound so you don't get the

the rattle you normally get from a

keyboard that doesn't have it it does

come with the same three ways of

connectivity Bluetooth 2.4 gig Wireless

and USBC 14 default RGB effects with

eight background colors style facing

LEDs with custom software as well and it

is a cherry Profile double shot PBT key

cap kit that is hot swappable this one

looks crazy big difference this thing is

heavy and it's all metal it's cold oh my

God I think that's is that

alluminum that feels like is where we're

starting to see the price jump here this

thing is wow this thing is wow this

thing is wow you know what's funny

though USB type-c still very similar I

mean detachable but it is uh you know

not like braided or anything like that

um man this is no you know what I now

this is the first one though okay you

can't raise it yep you can't raise it

unless you just put something underneath

it which I could be wrong isn't that

kind of common for custom built

keyboards like yeah mine doesn't have

that but I mean they do like they they

make the frame raised so so it is angled

you see this it has a Windows and Mac uh

switch oh nice so your Windows key can

be a command key or whatever yeah um so

yeah I mean this thing Weight Wise I

would say this is almost double most of

our other keyboards yeah let's see what

the RGB is looking like we do get a

little rotary knob over here this one

just almost looks like it was like

freshly milled out of a factory you know

what I mean it definitely wa hold up you

see this oh side light you see the side

lighting right there that's pretty clean

okay and then um so we get a box style

switch which is a a milk switch milky

switch and I mean you know I'm noticing

uh the trend here Zach's just like us we

all love linear switches here no Tac out

feedback just nice and smooth yeah

that's normally what's going to yield

the the fastest response time and the

smoothest experience in terms of like

the typing and that sound a lot of

people know from Custom buil keyboards

most of the time they're going to come

from linear switches there are examples

with tactiles but linear are normally

the way they go pretty nice I will say

you definitely get a different sound

profile on like the larger yeah on the

larger key they sound a lot different

than like your single keys so yeah this

one being the most expensive obviously

I'm glad to see a different frame if I

all our plastic frame I would be a

little bit disappointed but I guess

let's go into the typing test this is a

very minimal keyboard I really like the

key cab color scheme I really like the

overall build quality but we got to see

what it sounds like when we're actually

typing and then compare it to the other

keyboard especially the Razer CU we're

getting really close to Razor price

point than the razor oh you can probably

do two razors for the weight of this one

so let's do a typing desk

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well typing test complete it's nice very

nice it's very uh as as Matt described

it minimalistic so for people who are

looking for just a Sleek clean design

this is pretty cool and yeah I think it

ranks third in our list and compared to

the last keyboard we took a look at it

definitely feels much more premium and

for $10 more I think those $10 you're

spending for this entire frame and

everything is more than worth it so

before we get to the custom Bild we'll

go over our rankings here again we have

the budget King EO maker at number one

we have the rkade keyboard at number to

we have this Yuni keyboard coming in at

number three and then we have the F75 in

fourth which again is still a great

keyboard they all sound amazing but I

think just sping $10 more makes this

better than the F75 but now I got to

build a keyboard guys this comes in

around 90 bucks and we got everything we

need to build a keyboard all right guys

so we're going to build our own keyboard

real quick now we do have to preface

this comes in at right around

$95 I will say there's a good chance

that maybe the keyboard before it or

even some of the other ones might be a

little bit better if not the same as

this keyboard even though it's more

expensive because building it yourself

does add a lot of variables at play

especially with a hot swap keyboard kit

right here this is the m87 Pro V2 what

comes with RGB it is 75% which will take

our switches really nicely these are

Gator on milky yellow switches which are

prebe yellow switches out of the box

that we will slap into that keyboard and

this key cap kit is the high kit 172

keycap kit in night shade so we're kind

of going for a very blacked out keyboard

design and this is kind of like a black

and purple color scheme okay so uh off

the rip we basically get this that's um

fairly well put together it is mostly

all plastic and like I think polycarbon

um and I like that these stabilizers are

like already on there for us that was

one of my least favorite Parts is when I

remember Zach and I were first building

keyboards even the LEDs had to be

soldered on so it was over 400 solder

joints it was pretty horrible and with

hot swap obviously you at home could do

this very easily you just buy these

switches plop them in all the way across

the board plop in the key caps and

you're good to go you really just got to

make sure that the board you're getting

comes with good software if you really

care about software the board is really

where you're going to Live and Die in

terms of like how the build quality of

the keyboard is going to be these switch

is being pre-bed they're good to go you

don't have to do that and also these key

caps are solid enough key caps to wear

for 95 bucks building your own keyboard

is an option but we got to see how much

better or if it's about the same as the

other ones that are ready to go another

thing we want to make sure too is that

um when you're ordering your key caps

that you're getting the right layout or

at least close to the right layout right

profile yeah the right profile that's a

better way of putting it so shall we go

ahead and start plopping some switches

plop some switches in

all right guys so we have all our

keyboards from first to last and one

thing we do need to mention because Zach

did bring this to our attention is some

of the pricing that we did mention for

these keyboards is at the time of

purchased there's a chance that this EO

maker keyboard might be a little more

expensive if you are shopping around but

that doesn't mean you'll have other

options all these again are still under

the $130 price point of the Razer

keyboard yeah we can definitely

comfortably say that these four here are

all very much within the same category

they're all very nice they're all very

premium they're very close with each

other our custombuilt keyboard while

it's not too far behind the others just

based on the price and the fact that we

had to build it and it took quite some

time and some trial and error a little

bit lower in the tier list and then the

raser definitely Falls in its own

category falls into the category of the

typical keyboards that we would take a

look at honestly close to like the red

dragon price range of like the $50 to

$60 mechanical keyboards and we don't

want to totally disparage these top end

keyboards they normally come with more

advanced software so if you want to sync

up let's say a bunch of different

peripherals at once that's where the

advantage is with these keyboards a lot

of them again are targeting speed

switches so having much more faster

actuation versus these being more The

Artisan Style keyboards where you're

more for the enjoyment of typing and

using them these are much more for

functionality but we really think these

for gamers are even better because

you'll enjoy using it it's going to

sound really great when you use it like

an actual keyboard when you're typing

and again it's cheaper the fact that

they're cheaper really makes them a good

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