What Keyboard Should You Buy in 2024 (BUDGET FRIENDLY)

Summary

In this updated budget guide, the host reviews custom keyboards across low, mid, and high tiers, focusing on those they've personally used. The low tier includes the versatile GMK series, known for its budget-friendly price and quality. Mid-tier options like the Mon Geek M Series and KBDfans Tofu 2.0 offer more reputable brands and enhanced build quality. High-tier recommendations cater to gamers, like the Echo Mod 07 HE with hall effect switches, and the Zoom series by Wu Studio, praised for its CNC manufacturing and customizable features. The host also introduces their own creation, the Killer 65, and teases an upcoming TKL keyboard, the Haru 80.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is an updated budget guide for custom keyboards, focusing on models the presenter has personally used or reviewed.
• 🔨 The guide categorizes keyboards into low tier, mid tier, and high tier, based on their features and price points.
• 📈 Low tier keyboards are often made in China and are accessible on websites like AliExpress, with the GMMK series highlighted for its budget-friendly price and quality.
• 🛠️ The GMMK series offers triple mode connection, full hot-swappability, and a gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate for easy sound customization.
• 🎨 The Sugar 65 is recommended for those seeking quality over function, featuring a fully CNC aluminum board with a wired connection and a focus on build quality.
• 🎵 The High 75 is praised for its sound quality, being fully made from aluminum with a 75% layout, and having one of the best pre-loop stabilizers.
• 💼 Mid-tier keyboards are from more reputable brands and offer better build quality and accessibility, with the Monstar Geek M Series noted for its wide range of layouts and customization options.
• 🔩 The KBDfans Tofu 2.0 is highlighted for its extensive customization options, including different layer options and mounting styles.
• 🎮 High tier keyboards offer the best quality for budget-conscious buyers, with the Echo Mod 07 HE recommended for gamers due to its hall effect switches for rapid triggering.
• 🏆 The Zoom series by Wu Studio is recognized for its high-quality manufacturing and attention to detail, offering a range of layouts with unique features like knobs and screens.
• 🔧 The TKD Cycle 7 is commended for its ball catch structure, which simplifies the keyboard building process, and its clean manufacturing and customization options.

Q & A

What are the three tiers of custom keyboards discussed in the budget guide?

The three tiers of custom keyboards discussed are low tier, mid tier, and high tier.

What is the GMK series known for in the budget keyboard market?

The GMK series is known for being a staple in the budget keyboard market with a budget price, gasket mounted boards, and all the basic specs including triple mode connection.

Why might someone prefer the Sugar 65 over other budget keyboards?

The Sugar 65 might be preferred for those who value build quality and a wired connection over wireless features, and it offers a fully CNC aluminum board with a quality engraving.

What unique feature does the High 75 keyboard have that sets it apart?

The High 75 keyboard has a poppy sound signature and is fully made from aluminum, making it stand out for its sound quality.

What is the significance of the mons geek M Series in the mid-tier keyboard market?

The mons geek M Series is significant for its wide range of available layouts, hot swappable foam for customization, and gasket mounted with a polycarbonate plate.

What customization options does the KBDfans Tofu 2.0 offer?

The KBDfans Tofu 2.0 offers different layer options, nearly 20 different color options, and three different mounting styles for customization.

Why is the Echo Mod 07 HE recommended for gamers in the high-tier budget keyboards?

The Echo Mod 07 HE is recommended for gamers because it features hall effect switches, which provide rapid trigger and dynamic keystroke capabilities, enhancing the gaming experience.

What makes the Zoom series by WUJ Studio stand out in terms of manufacturing quality?

The Zoom series by WUJ Studio stands out for its high-quality CNC manufacturing, a variety of layouts, and customizable features that cater to different user preferences.

What is the innovative feature of the TKD Cycle 7 that simplifies keyboard building?

The TKD Cycle 7 features a ball catch structure that allows for easy unscrewing and removal of the top frame without the need for screws, simplifying the keyboard building process.

What is special about the Killer 65 keyboard created by the presenter?

The Killer 65 is a fully CNC aluminum board with gasket mounting and a polycarbonate plate. It has customizable top frames and was created by the presenter's company, AR Studio.