Cosmic Byte firefly CB-GK-18 after one month - How does it perform?

[@rudrapatel97]

Bro you explain things sooo nicely ur way too underrated bro would love you to see you grow on this journey ! *SUBBED*

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Thank you, and yes; I'm slowly growing😄👍🏻

[@white_water_gaming]

I was just thinking the same then i saw this comment ❤️

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🙂✌🏼thanks

[@HardwareMana]

Great Coverage bro. Good to see you got a good sample. Have received a lot of complaints for the stabilizers. Had problems with mine too. The top plate is metal but the frame is plastic. This is common with like 90% of the keyboards out there. And yes, TKL is generally more expensive than their full sized brothers. The switches are still have mechanical actuation and not optical. Love your Cats!!

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Ah, I see. Thanks for the correction. I've seen your video on this before, and I loved it. 😊👍🏻

[@minecraftanimator8718]

OMG hardware mana here! Hope you remember me by my name

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😅

[@akshayms5771]

hey can you guys check out the reddragon K630 dragonborn , price : 1999

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I'll see what I can do 🙂

[@sakshamgupta4761]

Saw this for under 2k on sale. So quickly searched for reviews. Don't know much about keyboards but your review helped a lot!! ❤️❤️

[@TheHopelessGeek]

You're welcome. Consider subscribing to learn more about tech like this 😄✌🏼

[@sakshamgupta4761]

@@TheHopelessGeek Yup. Subscribed 🔥🔥

[@TheHopelessGeek]

👍🏻thanks

[@Noah-yw5nx]

Didn't except such a high quality and effort filled video from a small creator. Thanks for the video, wishing budding youtubers like you sucess.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😊👍🏻thanks. I'll try my best.

[@Amanicon25]

those cats melted me must subscribe and really helpful video man

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Glad you liked it.😄😸

[@hiteshrohira7968]

I bought this keyboard on your advice and have been using for 2 weeks approx. Amazing keyboard really ✨✨

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yeah, it's quite good for the price. 😁

[@sujalbaranwal4469]

Bro does this have software support, as I checked the website and I wasn't able to find the software for gk18 model

[@hiteshrohira7968]

@@sujalbaranwal4469 Check the video description

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yup, I've linked the software there.🙂

[@idk-69247]

is it too loud I'm planning to buy it for editing and gaming

[@mayanksh3khar]

What I did with me GK-18 was that I lubed all keycaps inside " + " shaped holes with vaseline and now the keyboard feels way more premium and has softer sound. I also had the spacebar problem where if I pressed one of the extreme ends of the space bar, the other end would pop out of the stabilizer and wouldn't register the keypress. So I applied a bit of fevikwik to the stabilizer "+" holes. Even though it is on there permanently it is now perfectly stabnilised along with vaseline. I higly recommend using vaseline to lube the keyboard. This will take your experience to another level. Also in terms of keycaps I have found these ones from HUO JI that works with RGB and are 900 INR for the 12 piece set where you get QWERASDF and the arrow keys. I'm thinking of using them on my WASD and arrow keys. The same are 1600 for the complete set. but meh 1600 INR keycaps for a 2000 keyboard some other day. The reason for WASD keys is they're made of such a material in the GK-18 is that they'll turn shiny after some time also blue shiny keyacaps among black will look cool. These are available in Blue Silver and Golden though and are all shiny. Fonts are also kinda similar so ^_^. Also am considering Redragon K585 DITI with blue switches for gaming. Any suggestions?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I've heard some good things about the Redragon one, but haven't tried it. I'm gonna try on some alternate keycaps for this now.🙂👍🏻

[@sathvikreddyallukuri5735]

can u link the keycaps u bought?

[@circuitousroad]

The key-faces are a huge dissatisfaction but apparently, we can’t replace them right now. Thanks for searching though. I have bought it and been using it for a couple of weeks now. I must admit that these switches feel great but the pressure and muscle memory thing you said is true. It’ll take some more time to get used to it. It’s fun to watch your cat-crew. Having such a crew around while you work is a great stress buster. Cats reach their peak activity level at night and that rightly justifies the 3 am party 😸. The crew is so lucky to have such a good master. Nice as always … keep it up bro 🙂👍

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄👍🏻they help me work and partay

[@akshaysrivastava1563]

Finally someone who talks less and gives more info, subbed to ur channel, keep it up.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😃 Thanks! I also have a second channel if you're interested kzbin.info ✌🏼

[@joseff_lfk]

I tried to order this but since i use the numpad alot i ordered the cosmic byte vanth blue switch instead since i feel like red switches are abit hard when pressing, and i stumbled upon your video, even tho our keyboards are not the same, i really enjoy the video. Also since you speak english, i subscibed.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Glad you liked the video, appreciate the sub😊✌🏼

[@tazzyreign2629]

No way I was watching your previous video on the same, and even put comment for a 1 month review and there we have it ... 👍

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yup, I'm a genie 🧞‍♂️

[@sk777op]

he literally dont beg for like i love him soo much

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄 I'm just chilling with videos.

[@anjoomfaisal]

Hey great video man (loved the cat footage at the end 😁). I can see you going very far with this kind of quality. I had a question about the difference between CBGK18 and the full size one CBGK13. Which one do you think is better rn and at what price should I get it?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

The main difference between them is just that - the form factor. TKL or full form; Choose whichever you're interested in 🙂👍🏻

[@anjoomfaisal]

@@TheHopelessGeek Thanks for the quick reply man. 🙌

[@TheHopelessGeek]

You're welcome 😊.

[@specoo824]

dude thx for this video i just ordered its gonna reach after like 2 days and i planned to buy it becuase of you cuse your explaination is literaly great so thx for the videos :DD.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

You're welcome. Consider subscribing if you haven't. 😄👍🏻

[@specoo824]

OFC I have subsribed "D

[@specoo824]

if i have to buy another gadget ill surely watch your vid and buy it "D

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🙂👍🏻

[@virathiyam5401]

My bro.. liked & supported.. Suggest me a couple of great mechanical KB under 2K for an excellent typing experience and productivity. Wired is fine, wireless even better.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Other than the GK18, you can also check the Ant Esports MK1300 60% keyboard with same red switches. amzn.to/3OhU6H9 It's just missing the customizable RGB and software. Rest of it is great 🙂👍

[@mohammedmehdi1940]

gotta subscribe for the last cat crew part

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🐈✌🏼

[@IAMIRIE]

i have that Evo fox keyboard now planning to buy this one thanks

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🙂👍🏻

[@oyenikk]

Mostly underated channel 🥲🥲

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Indeed, sir🤕

[@CrazyRC]

Standard ToBo pudding switches from amazon work wonderfully on this KB. I just changed my keycaps with white ones and it looks sexy.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Oh, nice!

[@aditya-wh7fh]

I had to buy the gk18 with red switches cuz the blue switches sounded like ak-47 in gk16

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂fair point

[@Greninja08]

@@TheHopelessGeek i am using the gk 16 now and am planning the gk 18 so should be cool to have both i g

[@aryanmalhotra3666]

This is the most non clickbaity most professional Indian review of a keyboard

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🙂👍🏻I'm glad you liked it. Consider subscribing for more content like this.

[@sureshk12888]

Good, its very much recommended for a long term review after unboxing a product

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yeah, the longevity of a product also matters😊

[@sureshk12888]

@@TheHopelessGeek Cosmic Byte CB-GK-18 Firefly RGB Ten-Keyless Keyboard with Outemu Red Switch is available in Amazon now

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😎 cool!

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Let me know what you think of it.😀

[@sureshk12888]

@@TheHopelessGeek Got it today from amazon delivered one day late. Glad you made me choose the right choice "she" agreed 🤗. Keyboard is sturdy and doesn't move easily on the table. I am not expert in finding pros and cons but typing is good 👌 I am able to type faster. Now "she" has to give me the tips on how to use it regarding the software and lighting effects. I purchased it for 2,253/- only sorry couldn't find the rupee symbol. At last a very big thank you to "She" 🥰

[@sarthakdash2.0]

channel getting recommended on different accounts of mine nice

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😁👍🏻great!

[@FriendlyPCGamers]

I love how every tech reviewers in India after claiming to use the product for months, gives a long term review, in which the product looks as same as it just came out of the box, no oil, finger print, no dust, wear tear signs. Very good cleaning, i want to know what chemicals you guys use so that i can also make my products 100% new looking after long wear and tear.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I just use common items like rubbing alcohol (spirit) and a soap based display cleaner with some microfiber cloth to clean my devices on a weekly basis.😁👍🏻

[@FriendlyPCGamers]

@@TheHopelessGeek Then how much time you take to clean all the devices you use, i am getting a very high number, but its part of being content creator. I just want to see used products as used when reviewed saying "being used and tested" so that i can relate to it, instead of it being shiny as new.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I mean, it's just about making it look good on camera. You can show a purchase invoice date as proof 😄

[@FriendlyPCGamers]

@@TheHopelessGeek When did i had concern about the ownership or anything. Nvm.

[@sauravprashar]

which switches will you recommend for long programming sessions and occasional gaming? main requirements: long lasting, good for coding(typing). I will be buying the cosmic Byte vanth (full size) the switches are the same (i.e outemu) PS:- I code at night(mostly) and my parents sleep in the next room so it shouldn't be so loud that it wakes them.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I suggest red switches for their smooth and silent feel.

[@leepicgamer6937]

Very Good review best on KZbin rather than others

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Thank you. Consider subscribing if you haven't. 😊

[@Shockxv]

the cat crew part was my favorite. No cap

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🐈😹 Subscribe to see more of them!

[@RishirajJaiswal]

Quite helpful! Especially the cat party :D SUBBED.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😁✌🏼thanks!

[@kumudranjan317]

Bro, super explanation I have watched your both keyboard videos, and both were great.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Thank you. More like that to come, so stick around 😊

[@kumudranjan317]

Obviously Man 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😁✌🏼

[@kumudranjan317]

You reply so fastly, I wasn't expecting 😅😅

[@TheHopelessGeek]

That's what you can expect from someone who doesn't have much else going on in life.

[@ZACHARI4S]

Even I used to use evofox keyboard before ...and now I'm going for this!

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄👍🏻nice! Let me know what you think of it

[@ratmaster4012]

Is it a good advancement?

[@ZACHARI4S]

@@ratmaster4012 yess

[@aamirshaikh1897]

dude i thought that you do your vids on dslr but when i saw the description your vid quality is lit

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄yeah, it's more about how you use your gear that often determines the quality.

[@Narendrakumarvarma]

Just ordered it after watching you video from flipkart for just under 2k in big billion day sale.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

That's a great deal 👍🏻🙂

[@asterixd4516]

Heyy cheers bro amazing video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Thanks mate. Join our discord from the description, if you haven't. 😄

[@mehulsoi7009]

Damn i didn't expect a cat crew behind the scenes

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄✌🏼🐈

[@HarmeetSingh-gp2pi]

You booming man🔥🔥

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄thanks to my community 🙏

[@shantanuchaudhari8548]

The rs.1800 you were talking about is the CB GK 13, its full sized but only has fixed lighting, no RGB effects

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Oh, I didn't know about the lack of effects

[@shantanuchaudhari8548]

@@TheHopelessGeek Well it would have been worth it if it was just a single colour like whole keeb white, but meh, I guess spending a bit more to get better RGB

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yeah, I guess you're right.

[@mug3n420]

Great review! btw what's the music at 7:50?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Thanks! The music was "HeadSprung" by LL Cool J😎✌️

[@manish666_]

Cosmicbyte or Amkette , hopeless geek videos are always different 😜

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😁 it's cosmicbyte for now.

[@manish666_]

@@TheHopelessGeek 🤣

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄✌🏼

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I'll try to get it. 👍🏻🙂

[@subinsuresan3598]

Great review 😍😍 the party tho 😂😂

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂😂✌🏼

[@oyenikk]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😎✌🏼

[@rushabhchheda97]

omg cats i heart cats awww, awesome review btw.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄✌🏼thanks! Subscribe for more cats 🐈

[@abeljacob7672]

Currently out of stock in Amazon

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yeah, it could be restocked by mid July

[@deepanshugupta1376]

Do red switches feel clicky/ good to type on or they feel like membrane switches ?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

They're much better than membrane switches, but there's no clicky feel. They are smooth linear switches with uniform movement up to down. There's no click or bump when pressed. It's great for gaming or typing long hours as they're easy to press.

[@arunabhx8688]

3:01 XD sigma boii

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂😂

[@MBTCSDHANVINVINOD]

I like how he casually called the hyperx pudding keycaps "NOT EXCITING"

[@TheHopelessGeek]

When they cost just as much as the keyboard, they better be good. I'll be excited if they're cheaper 😁

[@LifeReviewedEnglish]

Evo fox has a mechanical keyboard called the katana. If possible do a review of that.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I'll check it out 👍🏻

[@shubhampal4533]

are the keys small? i have big hands will that cause any problem?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

These are good enough for 18cm palms 🙂

[@virathiyam5401]

Redgear Shadow Blade vs Cosmic Byte Firefly? Which one is better for fast typing?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Any linear switch keyboard works well for fast typing. In this case, the smaller size and the red linear switches of the GK18 would be better. amzn.to/3N1l98C

[@sunnyx3511]

Can you please tell me if i can switch the red keys (not keycaps)? I mean after using if some switch stopped working, can i change with other red switch, again not keycaps, the switch inside, like i can pull the switch, and change the faulty switch?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I don't think the key switches are replaceable.

[@krishnendupaul9592]

Do some of the keys stops working for few clicks and starts working again? I had this problem. Left arrow key and the k key were not registering few clicks sometimes. But it started working again?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Haven't faced anything like that so far. All keys are smooth and responsive.

[@ReelsLife]

Stopped working exactly after a year after a failed firmware update

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Oh, were you able to claim any warranties? Their customer support might advise some solution if you email them [e-mail]

[@ReelsLife]

@@TheHopelessGeek no service centre said that any repair will be chargeable

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Oh. You can ask if there's anything you can do from a firmware side to get it working. Does it light up when you connect it to any other device?

[@ReelsLife]

@@TheHopelessGeek no it doesn't light up, i guess it gets detected in cosmic byte app coz it immediately ask to update the firmware, the only thing service center said try to reset it..

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Did the reset help? Maybe you can ask them for the latest firmware update file so you can reflash it.

[@vishalsarmah6254]

7:37 party all night 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂they really do. I can hear music in my sleep

[@vishalsarmah6254]

@@TheHopelessGeek sahi hai 🤣🤣💝👍

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🐈🐾🎶

[@vishalsarmah6254]

3:02 wah 🤣

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂that's what she said to me

[@tushardabi5475]

Im confused between This and Redgear shadow blade. Which one should I buy? Pls reply 🙏

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I think the red switches here are better than the shadow blade for most users. amzn.to/3FDNsI4

[@tushardabi5475]

@@TheHopelessGeek Ok, thanks for ur opinion here. Liked 👍

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🙂✌🏼

[@ladmad5948]

bro its out of stock in Amazon , and it says it doesn't know if it will be back or not , should i buy it from cosmic byte site , is it trusted? can you please help me

[@TheHopelessGeek]

You can buy from them. Looks like they're not gonna restock their Amazon page anytime soon.

[@Greninja08]

@@TheHopelessGeek and it's also cheeper in the official site

[@aryan9578]

It is currently out of stock so I had to spend more to get a Redragon k582. I have been using it for 2 days and the stabilizers on this are pretty good. RGB looks fantastic too. Build quality is also great.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

That's nice 😄

[@m.myukhhh]

Reddragon better then cosmic byte cb gk 18

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yes, in some ways it is better🙂

[@aryan9578]

@@m.myukhhh It has to be better, it costs twice as much. 😄

[@aafilshaikh8200]

Hey, what's the non TKL model that you mentioned about in the video

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I recall it being the GK 13, but it seems unavailable. The closes one I found was this. amzn.to/4auHKHn

[@animeshraj7535]

Hey did any one noticed what he said- having additional length Is always a benefit(that's what she said) bro that was legendary. 🤣😅😅😂

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂😂

[@madhavagarwal2658]

Do a review for CB-gk-13. Also, what do you think of those refurbished TVS gold keyboards available on OLX for around Rs. 700 with cherry switches. If by any chance you decide to review those as well then review the red switch version.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

The GK13 is basically the same keyboard in full form. I'll try to get that one. I have heard about the TVS one.

[@madhavagarwal2658]

@@TheHopelessGeek Hardware mana did a video on that but I am still skeptical of refurbished TVS gold. What do you recommend old TVS gold or new CB-gk-13? By the way, I am getting the old TVS gold for around Rs. 700 with 3 months warranty and they have cherry MX reds.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Cherry MX ones might be better despite being refurbished.

[@delin_dev]

3:02 that's what she said LOL😆 it was unexpected

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂😂she always is.

[@tactrixyt]

I'm using this keyboard from more than a year....some of the keys stop working after clicking 5-7 times it register 1 time or doesn't register....can you help?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Maybe you can try getting a replacement

[@yuganshsingh2377]

bro i wanted to know one thing that can the keyboard be modded like i wanted to add some foam inside it like between the body and the PCB so can you just tell

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yes, you can certainly do that.

[@harmitratnani124]

Bro make more videos you have a good ascent 😀

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Thanks! I will. 🙂👍🏻

[@xenos.-.-.xeno_xe]

Is it still the best option . Heard lots about its dysfunctions. Can u suggest some under 2k budget. Socked to see your replies on every comments.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

This may be a good choice. It doesn't quite have the same RGB features, but quality control may be better amzn.to/3ElRTYg

[@xenos.-.-.xeno_xe]

@@TheHopelessGeek but ratings and features were too good for gk 18 . I was thinking to order from its website. CB GK 18 is so attractive.

[@elderado]

2:57 im dying hahaha

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂

[@TheShahir362]

I have just received this keyboard. When i type there is " a ring". Is this normal? Should i request for a replacement?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

If you mean you hear the metallic ringing sound of a spring, some others have also experienced it. While I haven't heard it myself, you can try to lubricate the keyswitches with some petroleum jelly to soften it up.

[@varunjoshi9545]

if i buy cosmic byte gk 16 firefly is that spacebar issue will be solved or I need to complain it again for the replacement of the spacebar key?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

You can get one and see if it helps.

[@adg2302]

Bro I'm confused. Should I buy this keyboard or Firefly 16 with blue outemu?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

If you like the clicky blue switches, you'll like the GK16. Else, this is a pretty good bet for 2K.🙂👍🏻

[@shubhambhosale6135]

How to set macros? Please can you make an explainer on How to set it up for our personal workflow. Thanks for the recommendation its working super smooth without any noise.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Sure, I'll make a video for macros.👍🏻🙂

[@shubhambhosale6135]

@@TheHopelessGeek Thanks, waiting waiting.......

[@dasdip2001]

Are the switches hot swaps? Can I use other keycaps ? *You can just lube it, and customise and add foam to it, it would sound nice

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yeah, I could try lubing them. But no, these switches are not hot swappable, as they're soldered on.

[@MahadevanIyer]

Yesterday I ordered this.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I'm sure you'll like it.😁

[@MahadevanIyer]

@Anugrah Johnson Working very well. I bought it from TLG gaming, you might get a discount there.

[@vincidixit]

Good video. I'm planning to get my very first mechanical keyboard. I'm looking for a keyboard with outemu red switches. I'm confused between this and Redragon K552 (rainbow). Which one would you recommend?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

The K552 is a slightly better keyboard than this, in terms of build quality. But the keycaps aren't as good, so you may need to replace them for a better experience 🙂

[@vincidixit]

@@TheHopelessGeek Thanks for quick reply! That was helpful.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😄👍🏻you're welcome. Consider subscribing!

[@felixmartin8541]

Can you please let me know how the gk 16 firefly compares to this as the gk 18 is out of stock thanks for this awesome review 🔥

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Gk16 has fewer quality issues, buy the switches are clicky. Not silent and smooth like the linear GK18.

[@anurandey1424]

can u tell me how to use the FN key in racing games as a movment key ? bcz there is no option in game for FN key and no option in bios to change dat key so i can use it in games. help man

[@TheHopelessGeek]

You can try using the CosmicByte software to record a macro and assign it to that key.

[@alwinthomas4739]

Is form factor the only difference in cbgk13 , cbgk16 and cbgk18? What about things like RGB effects, typing experience and customisation? Everything similar?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yeah, I think so. It'll all be the same across them.

[@aamirshaikh1897]

Please do budget 60% keyboard review's

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Sure, I'll search for some.

[@muddukrishnachetti8664]

I have bought the gk 23 which is better this or the gk 23

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I love the form factor of the GK23, but not the blue switches 😅

[@sakshamgupta4761]

Is the keyboard doing fine after 5 months ? Commenting again because I saw some reviews on Amazon and they say some keys stop working after some time. Does this keyboard have Qc issues ? How is cosmic byte service ? Is it safe or would you recommend something else at this price ?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Their service is pretty responsive. The keyboard is still fine after all this time, I use it every day.

[@aamirshaikh1897]

I just love that's what she said jokes of hopeless geek

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂Haha thanks!

[@abdullatheef9225]

have you tried amkette evo fox katana, they are also mechanical switches,(blues to be exact) and their almost the same price as these and offer way more comfort and software on paper, so could you please take a look at that too

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Okay, I'll take a look.👍🏻

[@pulkitvashistha5454]

I’ll give you a like just for “ that’s what she said “

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😂thanks!

[@stringisavailable4764]

Hey I saw a lot of people complaining that the keys stopped working after a while and that has me worried but it's like the only thing holding me back from getting this keeb (the blue switch version though not the red one) Have any of your keys died ever since you made this vid

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Not really. All keys are working pretty well as they did on day one so far. 🙂

[@samikjain5837]

The redragon k552 is well known worldwide. What do you think bout that

[@TheHopelessGeek]

It's a slightly better keyboard than this in terms of overall quality.

[@Angad_marwah]

Bro are you having brightness issues, i just purchased the keyboard and i think the brightness is really low

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Um, no.🤔 I think it's fine for indoor use, but I haven't compared it to another unit.

[@shashankmaheshwar8101]

Sir, what's the name of the keyboard you said of Rs1800 which has a metallic frame?. Can you tell me sir plz

[@TheHopelessGeek]

It's this one amzn.to/3uwFDg1 The Gk13 with an aluminum build and brown linear switches. Edit: the renewed version is at 1800 amzn.to/34AQWJL

[@harshuagarwal5216]

What are your suggestions can we buy it or they are some technical issue or RGB colours issue?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

There is no major issues with RGB. Its just that there's a small bug at the moment with single key RGB settings, but it's just a software thing. It's being fixed soon.😀

[@harshuagarwal5216]

@@TheHopelessGeek means can i buy it ?? What are your recommendation and one more thing can we change lights of each key or not

[@TheHopelessGeek]

You can. It's a pretty nice entry-Level keyboard

[@hapaxlegomenon3836]

This red version is 2199 at amazon...should i wait for some offer or order it now?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

They usually vary the price between 1990 to 2300, this is a pretty decent deal.🙂 amzn.to/3NDcOZc

[@sarthakthakur87]

have you tried CB gk 16 firefly with blue switches , some of my keys lost their RGB functioning else they work fine, should i buy gk 18 or reorder the same one , tell me red switches are better or the blue ones

[@TheHopelessGeek]

It depends on your preference. If you like the clicky feel of the blue switches, the reds may be too smooth and silent for you. However, for gaming, red switches are the better choice as they're easy to press fast.

[@bhupeshdhami]

Does it save the rgb pattern like if I restart my PC will the rgb continue to glow in the pattern in which it was glowing before the restart?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

It retains the pattern you set before.

[@binodtharu-wf7zl]

Please let me know which is better reddragon kamura k552 vs cosmic byte gk 18 firefly

[@TheHopelessGeek]

The K552 is a bit better in build quality amzn.to/3ugCXoD

[@jee8ae]

I BOUGHT THE SAME EVO FOX KEYBOARD BUT IT GOT BROKEN FROM THE WIRE JOINT...NOW IM BUING THIS SAME.. BLUE SWITCHES ONE

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Ah. I hope you'll like the new keyboard

[@varunjoshi9545]

Can you please explain me the difference between GK-18 and Pandora version of cosmic byte keyboards..

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Pandora doesn't have customisable RGB colors. That's about it. If you were just looking for the mechanical red switches, it's a good deal: amzn.to/3Kj9zV9

[@Dumbguitarist]

Hi Thanks for the video, I wanted to know how can I change the lighting to have a stable rbg lighting effect instead of the dancing and fluid RBG that comes along with this, For ex. blue for the 33% red for 33% Green for the remaining. or is flowing rbg the only option I have

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yes, with the new software, you can set per-key RGB

[@Dumbguitarist]

@@TheHopelessGeek Thanks a lot dude!

[@TheHopelessGeek]

😃👍🏻

[@prateekbhardwaj9943]

This , reddragon or expensive MX speed key ?plz suggest

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I have heard some nice things about the redragon one, but haven't used it though. I would still prefer the linear red switches on this keyboard.

[@Its_ShantanuB]

Bro I bought redgear shadow blade, should I return it and change to this?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I don't see why. That should be a pretty good keyboard too.

[@Its_ShantanuB]

@@TheHopelessGeek yeah that's a pretty good no doubt. But I have some questions, can you guide me! 1. My keyboard has clicky blue switches (should I choose outemu?) 2. Redgear comes with a rainbow light, not rgb. 3. It doesn't have any stabilizer I found these 3 cons. Although my experience is not bad. But cb gk 18 got a hype. So confused in these.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

The Outemu blue version is a clicky switch and is commonly found in most budget options. The Red linear switches are a bit rare and feel superior to me. But some people have faces some issues with the keys🤷‍♂️ The GK18 would have the upper hand in RGB though 😎

[@Its_ShantanuB]

@@TheHopelessGeek thanks.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🙂👍🏻

[@shreyashal8433]

Can i change colour of each key like (asdw ctrl give red colour)

[@TheHopelessGeek]

No, individual keys cannot be mapped to a color, even though the underlying LEDs could've supported it.

[@shadow_musix]

How is this as compared to gk-21 and hermes E3?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

This is better than the GK21 as this has customisable RGB, but the Hermes E3 is better for small desks as it has a smaller form factor. amzn.to/3una4HK

[@quantum3712]

how is the build quality of cosmic byte, I need a keyboard for coding and occasional game sessions

[@TheHopelessGeek]

This would do just fine for it. The keys are pretty good but the keyboard is made of plastic and creaks a little bit.

[@quantum3712]

@@TheHopelessGeek thanks besides I am really comfortable using the chicklet styled keyboards for touch typing

[@TheHopelessGeek]

🙂👍🏻

[@Greninja08]

@@quantum3712 then u can go for cb gk 02 corona Its nice RGB and all

[@nobleHitter]

How the red switches are working? Is it worthy for the price.. As I wanted to buy a wireless keyboard n mouse..but then changed the decision.. Will it be worth to invest 2k?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

I'd say yeah. These give a smooth experience that you won't really get with other clicky key switches

[@manojchaudhary7030]

Hey, is it good of typing? I heard brown is good but Sirius model cost is almost double of firefly, so wanted to know can I go for red if typing is primary use. Thanks

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Yes, it's quite good for typing. I use it for the same reason🙂

[@manojchaudhary7030]

@@TheHopelessGeek thanks for quick confirmation.

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Anytime😀✌🏼