Best RGB TKL Keyboard I've Ever Tried - Paper80

[@TrevorBronowicki]

Tried this at the keeb life. It literally lit up the whole room lmao.

[@sixxtylol]

The design language of the board is so nice. The bottom is art

[@AndyVNguyen]

Too bad it took me a week before realizing I could take that plastic off!! Hahaha

[@ImOnMy116]

Love the Machiatto switches, have some on a PP plate in a gummy o ring board, it’s very poppy / loud, and I’m for it. Great to see something unique coming out from WS!

[@oopsalldrip1376]

reminds me of 2010s alienware laptop designs before they started trying to make them as thin as possible I kind of miss those designs, they always looked great

[@ilgongsam]

Thank you for your detailed and kind review.

[@arpeykeys]

honestly this stood out among a lot of boards at keeblife for me. aside from the aesthetic, it sounded surprisingly good when I expect most wuque boards to just sound mid. Kinda stuck between this board and the void65 now. its unfortunate both gbs are running at the same time

[@MrSkullhead0]

I am not a TKL guy. Bought many, got rid of all of em. But this design really hit me on a spiritual level. I personally love the intimate Paper airplane design. RGB is a nice bonus. The sound is actually pretty nuts too?! will be trying this out for sure

[@AndyVNguyen]

i've been leaning towards 65 these days as well but now I definitely will make an exception for this tkl. it's so cool to see something that is actually new and different without taking away the functionality of a tkl!

[@mousepotato581]

Whoa that is pretty badass! I love the subdued panoramic lighting.

[@AndyVNguyen]

i definitely didn't expect it to be this cool!

[@MrVocab10]

Great review! I've been searching for a board with RGB like this. I think the $310 price point is reasonable for this type of aesthetic and design.

[@AndyVNguyen]

Considering there’s a whole second rgb pcb and a unique shape, I agree!

[@clickaclacka4202]

the pendulum is swinging back for rgb lighting, and im here for it.

[@AndyVNguyen]

hell ya bruther

[@sn1krep1]

8/10 is a good evaluation on this. Even in the loud KeebLife room those Mx blacks in alu really shined through. Long poles really help here too, just a decent board with a decent price and the looks are killer if you’re into that rgb look ❤

[@AndyVNguyen]

Was really nice to get feedback from real people at the meetup! So many people took pics and videos of the paper80 lol. And nice to see you at KL!

[@Silvragon]

that red looks really nice!

[@AndyVNguyen]

i agree! definitely didn't expect to like this one as much as i did.

[@Silvragon]

@@AndyVNguyen also for the PVD, I don't care much for it. Would the RGB be effected if I choose to go with the AFB version? :D

[@AndyVNguyen]

There is still a big diffuser in the back so it'll still shine light downwards! The mirror just gives it an infinity room look.

[@MyPapa16]

Dang. Def gonna try and take my hands on this.

[@AndyVNguyen]

def consider it! i've been having a blast using it. walking into my office and seeing the crazy rgb always brings a smile to my face

[@MyPapa16]

@@AndyVNguyen with the boards I've beed collecting so far. This is the closest to what I've been imagining the fine line between fancy and gamer is like lol

[@prestonvarner611]

whatever andy says is good. i buy. been good to me so far lol.

[@AndyVNguyen]

Thank you for trusting me!!

[@TW2LV2]

Sounds pretty good and im actually surprised. RGB aside, this is one TKL that I really wanted to take a look at within this price point this year. Hoping to eventually build one even if I don't end up joining the gb

[@AndyVNguyen]

it was a quirky mounting and an ambitious case design. and ended up working out beautifully.

[@TW2LV2]

@@AndyVNguyen I see.. well it is interesting. Based on this video, its kinda like an isolated top mount but with gasket barrels instead of silicone tabs?

[@AndyVNguyen]

yes pretty much. the barrels do a bit better imo

[@TW2LV2]

@@AndyVNguyen Interesting.. I guess that makes sense given theres a chunk of plastic sandwiched in there

[@DrewDevs]

Wow it looks gorgeous

[@AndyVNguyen]

i definitely agree!

[@FluqioxoDresults]

hey andy great video. just wondering how does this sound vs the neo80? :o foamless build of course

[@AndyVNguyen]

very similar imo, just from the quick sound tests i've wathced

[@FluqioxoDresults]

@AndyVNguyen I see! Thanks. Quite tough to give up my neo80 because I do take advantage of my wireless 2.4ghz. However would have picked tis up if I did not own a neo80 🥲

[@AndyVNguyen]

neo/qk comes to the market so fast it's hard to beat them on timing

[@Misfirem]

ok that rgb is fucking nuts

[@AndyVNguyen]

i hope the LEDs last longer than my Rukia's tbh lol

[@Misfirem]

@@AndyVNguyen LOLL one can only hope

[@nivlek32]

How does this board compare to a board like the Mr Suit ? In terms of sound and feel ?

[@AndyVNguyen]

the whole mounting system is completely different. this is not as flexible as a mr. suit. the sound is still a gasket sound so i think the mr. suit will be more 'gaskety' sound (deeper tone).

[@johnsabilla5897]

does it tip over if you press on the top or the sides?

[@AndyVNguyen]

Nope

[@veeru1706]

HMX has made getting expensive boards for good sound pointless. 8:35 The only way to check if the board sounds good is to use the mx blacks

[@livelovelucas]

????? so if a board doesnt sound good with mx blacks it doesnt sound good?

[@kename1280]

@@livelovelucasno but unironically mx blacks are a good buffer to see if something sounds a certain way. Bc mx blacks on alu is just so good. That if something sounds subpar the mx blacks on alu will make it more apparent.

[@AndyVNguyen]

Basically long poles make everything sound better. Gotta use a regular rail bottom out switch to test also. I just happen to use mx blacks.

[@livelovelucas]

@@kename1280 i feel like this is true only if someone actually likes mx blacks on alu, mx blacks are just another switch that just so happens to be hyped by everyone, someone could easily think a board still sounds good even if mx blacks on alu doesnt sound good on the board

[@kename1280]

@@livelovelucas oh for sure boards can sound great without it and that’s completely valid too. Im just saying it works as a nice buffer sometimes is all. My favorite switches are gat inks anyways lol.

[@karstenk.6067]

Long Pole can help spacebar seounds better ? How ? And which ?

[@AndyVNguyen]

long pole in general is a hack to make spacebars sound better. anything you have on hand usually. most are good. hmx is cheap.

[@karstenk.6067]

@@AndyVNguyen ok thank you. And Long Switch or Stabs ?

[@AndyVNguyen]

long pole switch. i typically don't bother with long pole stabs

[@karstenk.6067]

@@AndyVNguyen ok thx. wich long switch you recommend ?

[@AndyVNguyen]

Hmx is cheapest and easiest since it doesn’t need lube

[@RandyJacobson]

So nice…

[@Tantemify]

i wont buy it for 299 sadly

[@AndyVNguyen]

There will always be something else

[@adabujiki]

What's so special about the RGB [ 0:07 ]? it ain even shine-through. smh

[@AndyVNguyen]

From my angle there was more rgb. Top down doesn’t show the sides

[@cabeglasgow]

aaaaaaand...it's sold out lmao

[@AndyVNguyen]

It didn’t go live yet when you commented lol

[@wuquestudio3986]

Now the GB is live!

[@owenyin7090]

cycle8 better fr, also cheaper and heavier

[@TrevorBronowicki]

yeah but RGBBBBBBBBBB

[@AndyVNguyen]

Cycle8 doesnt look as unique as this. But cycle8 good price