Don’t Buy a Keyboard Before Watching This.

[@Messiahs]

Man your channel is just what I need. Mature, informative and as far as I can tell you are not trying to sell me anything but good info.

[@Messiahs]

@@janakamohotti not sure if you are serious.

[@ianyu4281]

@@janakamohotti I bet ur popular

[@MisterHorsey]

Taping over keys on a bigger keyboard to test if you could manage with a smaller keyboard (at 4:44) is genius!

[@KeyboardSavant]

I built my first custom back in 2013, and since then, I've learned some difficult lessons. But I'll say this, I certainly don't have any regrets. Building and modifying keyboards is therapeutic for me, and I would never have guessed that an obscure hobby could produce such a feeling.

[@coolrobis]

This guide is gonna help us all a lot! Thank you.

[@MarbsMusic]

The struggle with mistake #4 is real... then just when you think you have it contained you get into GMK, Osume and or other keycaps for the boards you already have.. then you start trying different switches in those boards to get a different feel or sound... lol. Great video and I love the colorway on the Neo80, my QK75n has a very similar look.

[@SomberP]

Shipping really makes the hobby difficult My dream board has been wood with ceramic keycaps. Wood board from kbdfans…$25 shipping Ceramic set from Cerakeys…another $25 I ordered switches from ashkeebs….$15 shipping Keycaps will probably be another $10-20 shipping Basically $100 in shipping alone…

[@Belgarathe]

Love it. Practical advice that I wish I had listened to as I stare at my shelf of keyboards. The key thing to remember is that there isn’t 1 perfect keyboard. Start slow and decide if you want to build it or have it prebuilt.

[@voongnz]

My mechanical keeb collection rn is at 2 and i am DONE!!! Same as my touch typing progression done at 70 wpm. It may naturally increase but no longer actively trying to get faster. Still will watch these channels tho.

[@StillthatguyJake]

This is very thoughtful! I appreciate the approach you took and I hope this saves a lot of people from the impulse buys or getting boards that are all hype. That blue painters tape idea (taping off extra keys) was actually quite brilliant!

[@fjung123]

great video! I initally bought 2x very cheap kbs off Temu and was ready to write off custom keyboards. Finally took the plunge and got a Bridge75 following a very similiar process. The quest is now done, l love it and it will be my daily driver. I 'm sure this vid is going to help alot of people getting into the keyboards, great content :) One thing to mention tho is ansi vs iso, I'm happy to adapt being UK based, you can access much more variety of the wonderful world of keycaps going ansi :)

[@adaninurs]

I'm new to all this mechanical keyboard world, and I literally ALMOST buy 65%!! I immediately drop it from my cart xD I need the function row!!!

[@bchan6539]

I'm really going down this rabbit hole now. I started off with lofree for thock, then I got rainy 75 for clack, now I'm changing keycaps, switches and getting another keyboard, and I'm so happy :-)

[@doyerverk]

thanks, I was getting a new keyboard off the official website but the shipping was 25 dollars. used your tip and solved the issue! keep it up.

[@blackie75]

another thing to consider with the smaller layouts is if you're putting new switches in you won't have to buy as many

[@CodSlap]

Same with stabs. A numpad has surprisingly many stabs. 😅 Still run two numpads. Löl.

[@pbfudge91]

this is a perfect video because i'm actually buying my first keyboard / base on Oct 1. tysm for this video

[@manicmw]

Great advice and a really good video, financial responsibility is a need in this preference based hobby. I definitely have more than a few things I've bought in the last year for keyboards that I haven't used more than once lol

[@Kaiyening]

Really looking forward to that K2 HE review I kept seeing. I think I’ll buy it as soon as it’s on Amazon.

[@eduardomedina5485]

I'm currently sitting at #6... breaking my head over a 10ms response to a 1ms response when my main use for a keyboard is productivity. All the while knowing I'm a support player and know the response time is not as important as keeping the team alive.

[@camogeko6804]

This is a beautiful video, thank you so much for making it!

[@certs743]

All great advise. My first mechanical keyboard was a full sized very noisy Havit "gaming" keyboard off Amazon. Was a lesson in what I didn't want in a keyboard more than anything. Since then I was also looking for a new keyboard that also would look good with my new PC. So I found a nice 75% keyboard the Surmen M75. It is plastic but sounds and feels very nice. Even has some heft to it. Pretty nice overall. Next I found a very nice aluminum board in 75% format with a near identical look and sound is the Attack Shark X75, It has many of the same features with a fancy metal case, and being a Linux user Via support was something I was interested in since it is browser based. The Surmen software only works on Windows and trying to change basic things with FN keys and the mode nob really is a pain. Anyway. Between the two I think I will be happy. The Surmen as a carry around keyboard and the Attack Shark will live on my desk.

[@xpforevergaming8609]

Helpful video, watched it because I'm about to get my first mechanical keyboard. Fortunately the size isn't a concern, as I've always preferred full size. The numpad is a must-have, maybe I don't use it that often, but for the occasional Excel it's so good to have one. I'll probably get a Keychron K10 Pro with Gateron brown switches, because of Win/Mac compatibility.

[@exanime]

Great vid as always.. one small thing is that you mentioned Linux users would be limited regarding software to map keys but that is not true. Even VIA (the one you seem to prefer) is available on linux. I have had mech keyboard for 6 years now and usually I am able to remap whatever I want from KDE desktop native capabilities, if not, there are plenty apps that work. I think the limitation may be for keyboards with proprietary software to switch RGB patterns or make use of special features like mini screens.. but key mapping is not a problem in Linux at all Love you vids, keep them coming

[@im_ibr]

can you help us out with finding some thocky stock keebs with nordic iso layout? glad to have you back btw!

[@blacklegsanji7108]

When picking a hot-swappable keyboard, one more thing is go for a 5 pin one... it gives more options because there are some that are limited to 3 pin oetemu

[@lm4122]

my 1st and mainly issue is my language layout is no existent outside extremely mainstream brands :/ so most % of the custom ones are out and there's only

[@D4veM3]

love this , thank you

[@venzysolos]

love ur videos

[@Dude3ro]

sometimes amazon will have a discount but then they charge shipping that cost 5 $ more than the discount lol shop wisely .... Awesome video....

[@Cupcake_Murder]

This is a guide I was looking for. I have corsair that basically their LEDs stoppped working after only 2 years. Having a RGB keyboard and only have it at one color sucks. I do have it since 2017 and now some keys started not working properly. If they switches were able to change, I would just change that switch, but now I have to change the entire keyboard and hopefully i'll find a "creamy" sound keyboard to last me a long long time.

[@sunsh9n0]

This video changed my life 🧬😊

[@deann7898]

The mistakes: 1. Not accounting for shipping costs 2. Not considering the keyboard size you need 3. Buying keyboards with soldered switches instead of hot-swappable ones 4. Not setting a budget or limit on how many keyboards to buy 5. Not listing the features you actually need 6. Thinking you need a "gaming" keyboard when any keyboard will do 7. Ignoring software compatibility, modularity, and customer support

[@vk-fb4ox]

Saw your post on newtubers. Cool channel

[@LemurJovian]

ur a friggin sweetheart. Thanks for another great video

[@djpacman7232]

I want to get a new TKL keyboard, I've been using a Logitech G613 wireless and an Aukey TKL in the past. I would prefer to get a nice pre-built one at a decent price, but I am not opposed to diving into building one.

[@TheRealYeller]

I would love to see you review the keychron q11. It'd be cool to see how you can make it thock for one, and how silent you can make it for two, (Two different mods, maybe two mods in one vid, or two vids?)

[@Arctic3OD]

I live in Finland. I'd love a custom keyboard, but it would be a struggle: 1) I would pretty much have to switch to the ANSI layout. Or at least buy the key caps separately. 2) No local Amazon. The international alternatives (ebay, aliexpress, temu) are a mess. 3) Deliveries from outside of Europe are expensive and slow.

[@albertko1]

You definitely do not need to switch to ANSI and can find plenty of reasonably priced customs that support ISO (like the Neo series from QwertyKeys). The expense from China to US or Europe is about the same and it's pretty quick at about 2 weeks max and as fast as 3-5 days.

[@Arctic3OD]

@@albertko1 Thanks for the input, I'll look into it. It's been over a year since I last considered getting a proper keyboard. ISO by itself is quite common (as far as I know), but back when I tried to look into it, the Finnish/Swedish ISO keycaps specifically were really hard to find. Hopefully my info is outdated.

[@RealSkyDiver2]

0:04 what keyboard is that??

[@picnicsinspace198]

I wonder if leather can be used in keyboard modding. like a leather dampener

[@TheElliotEquation]

I bought a Logitech, is that a good brand ghys?

[@armilucie3540]

i used logitech g813 and g915 tkl for more than 3 years already. did not regret

[@MegaJojje123]

Yeah they make solid gaming keyboards

[@blackie75]

ew

[@transformerstuff7029]

I guess they're still good, haven't used Logitech in a while. They are one of the biggest players for PC peripherals. But as with any big brand, you pay a bit extra just for the brand name.

[@MegaJojje123]

@@transformerstuff7029 they are alright but i dont think you should spend your money on them. There is far better keyboards out there for a fraction of the price like epomaker, keychron, tofu 60 etc. (tofu might be more expensive)

[@boyscout399]

great video

[@norm1124]

Glad you are back and all the best to the 🍼🐣🐤 & dad too.

[@jmymeow]

My 1st keyboard (which isnt mine) its from work just some dell basic office wireless keyboard which dont have any special features bout it. I got my own 1st personal keyboard for a start as idk anything bout mechanical keyboard, the cherry keyboard G80 3000s TKL which i love it n using it until now though it isnt hot swappable but i could change the keycaps ❤. My 2nd n will be my last one is im waiting for the Mchose gx87 ultra (wif hot swappable & the most expensive thing i ever buy for a keyboard😅) which will come ard Nov by the time i receive it n im out. 😂 I thought 2 personal own keyboard r more than enough for me. I can just play ard wif changing keycaps & switches.

[@dawnrazor]

I’ve just returned an Aula F75 in favour of an Epomaker P75. However, I’m really looking for double printed GMK keycaps, but they are so rare. I want to be able to use the keyboard during the day so I want the upfacing typeface to be clear, but I also want south shine thru keycaps so that it can be used in low light conditions. Why is this so difficult to find?

[@blackfrediegeorge]

Nice vid. Wondering what u think about prebuilt vs full custom keyboards like if I’m in a budget why buying a GMK67 / keycaps/ switches vs buying something like the epomaker ek68 for less

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

If you enjoy tinkering and trying out a bunch of things, I recommend building. It's an experience that is really fun and teaches you a lot. Not everyone wants to build though. Most people just want a keyboard that's done and good.

[@jameslee5380]

Can I buy these type of keyboards to connect to a KVM switch? Am planning on buying a keyboard to plug into my LG Dualup monitor which has a built in KVM switch. I have a PC and Mac Mini connected to this monitor. Any help is appreciated. Leaning on EPOMAKER 75.

[@Real.naZtyK]

WHAT SWITCHES ARE THOSE

[@davelazenby77255]

I just got a new keyboard, I have nothing to comment on, I just wanted to type something.

[@AlanDike]

best of both worlds, get a 75 % and a wireless mech numpad.. you only pull that out when you need it.

[@collinmarquardt3997]

@@AlanDike fell down the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole simply due to the thought that it would be good to have a separate numpad next to my mouse due to my desk layout.

[@AlanDike]

@@collinmarquardt3997 That exactly how I did it. I started out with an rk61... and I liked it enough I got a second one when I went to a work from home setup (one for my system, one for the work system)... then I got a 68% keyboard because I really wanted discreet arrow keys (I was fine without for a few years, then I was in a job that I used the arrow keys a LOT more so I wanted that upgraded).. and that 68% became my travelling keyboard between work and home. I'm now running a 75% because I saw an all aluminum barebones kit for 89, and I had everything else to build it so I couldn't pass it up. I just wish it was wireless.. its the Inland gaming mk75 pro.. and honestly I like it a lot.

[@eclesssiann]

Can you give a better suggestion between 3098b black and gold or keychron v5 max?😢

[@pijusbliu3974]

can you put any keys on any keyboard (mechanical)?

[@puckme3308]

It took me 4 keyboards that i bought ( with different switches ) just to realize i just like silent ultra low profile keys..and yea i'm one of the guy that like the numpad on the left which is a rare combination to find

[@SuperRoBLogan]

Hello, What is the name of the Keyboard in the Thumbnail?

[@nikitae.6687]

Hi, I have a huge problem on the market. I want 96%, magnet switches and wireless keyboard, but there is no such a keyboard anywhere, only ASUS 96% with RX optical switches wireless (new model). Could you help me with choosing or suggest some options?

[@Kantokin]

Why didn’t this video come out 1 month earlier😭 - 1 month into the hobby and I’m already 2 fully customs in😅

[@Joppeappels]

What are you thoughts on the AJAZZ AK820 PRO?

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

really good, but I prefer the Aula F75

[@Joppeappels]

@ thank you but I do quite like the little screen that comes with it and I’m also alr on a budget

[@camogeko6804]

thats a great option if you are on a budget, the screen and the knob are both useful features!

[@prancerthecatto]

The gaming keyboard you were looking at from 6:14 to 6:22 was actually a membrane keyboard

[@17an28]

@@prancerthecatto isn't that why she said you won't be able to switch the switches?

[@prancerthecatto]

@@17an28 She just said that it didn't mention hotswap anywhere

[@iconsumepizza]

WAHTS THAT KEYBOARD PLEASE IM PROBABLY GONNA BUY IT

[@Darth_Modred]

thinking about that i like barebones a bit more, because when i get prebuild i tend to keep it stock and use it "as it was intended" like my aula f99, i stayed with stock reaper switches and stock keycaps for 2-month, until I finally decided to swap switches to MMD INK Green(p-type heavy tactile with sharp tactility and short travel(3.1mm)) and XVX Yuki Aim keycaps (1.8mm dyesub pbt) and these combo is godly, now i regret not doing it immediately, same was with my previous aula f87 pro, swapped stock terrible "space gold" switches with gateron smoothies and it feel like totally different keyboard

[@M4rioR]

Can you propose for me some keyboard with low profile and silent switches for typing and games mostly MMORPG? 😊

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Lofree Flow Lite with Hades switches

[@camogeko6804]

I would recommend taking a look at the AJAZZ A832 and 832Pro. They are very good low profile keebs on a budget!

[@tolpacourt]

My first mechanical keyboard is the Poker II and I absolutely hate it. I can't type a tilde ( ~ ) without jumping through hoops. It has programmable layers that I accidentally trigger . . . because I suck. All I really wanted was something like the original Happy Hacker keyboard but with mechanical keys. Ideally there would be a Ctrl key where a CAPSLOCK key is usually found because I _never_ use caps lock.

[@Pratee10k]

What about latency? What is the acceptable range?

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

1000Hz is good

[@GOPICRAZY]

i don't know who you are but I CHALLENGE YOU to do a haptic feedback for a keyboard while gaming and it should be innovative and next level gaming experience.

[@CodSlap]

I could see haptic hall effect switches being a thing. That functionality would truly set them apart as the ’real’ pro-gamer choice (not just cheating with hardware emulation fearures) and probably would start the slow adoption / standardization of HE switch software features and support from game developers in contrast with your trad mx mechanical switches.

[@busway8666]

its hard to buy a keyboard (or basically anything) from amazon because customs in my country so corrupt that they will charge you up to 10 times the price of the keyboard + shipping combine. nice tips though, nice

[@stevegamer68]

If possible, try to find local stores that sell what you want, online or not. This, of course, heavily depends on how big the keyboard scene is where you are (here in Vietnam it is relatively large)

[@transformerstuff7029]

dude thats bhorrible. What country? 0_O

[@sudipdandapat3005]

Hey, I'm new to this hobby. Actually, I haven't even entered it yet. I'm still using a membrane keyboard with a typing speed of 120 WPM. I play type racing games and just want to hold on to this skill for as long as I can. Otherwise, my maximum requirement is simple home studying or using Excel. I haven't looked at my keyboard for years now, so RGB or any kind of backlighting is useless to me. I don't do much gaming either. All this talk about blue, brown, red, purple, linear, nonlinear, etc. is really confusing me. I want my keyboard to last long and feel good. I've crushed two keyboards now (I know I type a lot). I hope a mechanical one will last longer, and if the keys are replaceable, it will be an easier fix. Humble community, I ask for your suggestions.

[@M4x1mu584]

Yep, me RN not really regretting buying a 65% but you know I kinda miss the function keys. There are times where not having the function keys is a hassle for me. Soo yeah imma buy another keyboard 😆

[@Rashidun313]

What’s the keyboard on her desk??

[@Geotiger123]

what is the numpad at 4:06? Is that Keychron q0?

[@andikran3392]

can u plz try the nyfterboard gen2?

[@ConradAquilina]

I have only one wish in a keyboard. Dopamine release with every key-click. Like, I want to be addicted to the feel, and sound. Since I do not tinker with custom, and never plan to, I am in a difficult situation. First world problems I guess.

[@boom-jr8vi]

The struggle to have out-of-the-box dopamine-ness is real. Probably doesn’t really in normal circumstances, I’d just say buy a fully-built hotswap kb and buy one or two switches from another type (e.g if the stocks are tactile, buy linear) and see what you like!

[@ssshlurrpp8613]

i thought keyboard with knobs is cool, now i wanna try a TKL

[@malibailey4469]

how do i know if what im buying off amazon is fake or not?

[@sqmisooo7389]

Ive has this problem im buying a new pc and ive chosen i want to go with keychron for the keyboard but ive been stuck on the choice in the lineup because i need F1 to F12 keys but i dont need much else i need a 60% with the F keys and its super anoying ill have to buy a 75% or 80% just because of them...

[@brianholthouse8548]

What is the keyboard you have on your desk in this video?

[@eyang7]

First keyboard was the keychron q1, now in the process of getting the wooting 80he but that shipment kept extending 😒. The wait is Freaking annoying af

[@Mira_the_animator]

Why does it sound kinda weird?

[@wwxyz7570]

75% and TKL is the best

[@ryanconklin1440]

I want it to be crystal clear

[@reaper117nobody7]

instructions unclear i now have 60 keyboards

[@hoppyt3ch]

#4 sounds familiar...

[@tahuuuunya3829]

i just buy a 60% keyboard and im feel weird now

[@rummanurrahman299]

Pls review AULA F75

[@transformerstuff7029]

nah do the f99 instead. numpads are smexy

[@johanb.7869]

Most of the cheap Chinese keyboards don't work with Linux. Sometimes the ones that do, you can't use the software. But most don't have software anyway.

[@stonefist]

what is that 80% blue keyboard?

[@switchandclickvods8209]

Crush80

[@Melotaku]

I got 2 Razer keyboards before I knew what I really wanted and I really regret it. They are overpriced and are meh in quality. I finally moved away from Razer and the quality difference for cheaper is staggering.

[@collinmarquardt3997]

My Ornata barely lasted a week before I had keys start to stick. Sure it's their cheaper keyboard but it's still not cheap and should be better for the price paid. Still a big fan of my Tartarus V2 and LH Naga but not planning on buying another keyboard from them.

[@ignacio8597]

My biggest mistake was buying an iso keyboard the first time

[@Messiahs]

I suppose you are European like me, not much of a mistake if ISO is the way keyboards are on your continent, its just how you grow up. Its not better or worse, its just different.

[@mezalos]

tres teclados después aprendí que necesito: un teclado 100% de membrana para el día a día en mi trabajo y un 60-65% mecánico para practicar mecanografía.

[@SadWitchBree]

Or you're me and you use a board with 34 keys 😂

[@OfficalJohnnyMC]

Why was my comment removed?

[@YupengZhai]

What did it say?

[@OfficalJohnnyMC]

@@YupengZhai Under 1 min

[@YupengZhai]

@@OfficalJohnnyMC ok

[@robertjaysonalcantara7016]

You convinced me to buy an Aula F75 more than Hipyo Tech. God, that dude is lowkey insufferable.

[@apennameandthata2017]

Extra keys for macros but

[@cracralolo02]

My Ears liked no 7

[@Missingnin69]

On #4 - I think it's okay to pace out your buying/'set a limit' as to your number of keyboards per year so that it respects a healthy/sensible budget for you. But what about doing that requires you to "exit" the hobby thereafter? You could always, say, try to buy 1 keyboard a year, every 2 years, and so on etc. while still maintaining an interest in the hobby and being open to potentially buying new keyboards in the future. You maintaining an interest in keyboards, and buying some here and there, over say, 5-10 years, doesn't need to mean you "feel incomplete". The other thing I'd say for new collectors is to make sure you identify the reason you like keyboards and what kind of keyboards you like, going along with reason #5. What do you want out of the hobby? Do you want a keyboard that functions that's nice to look at and doesn't sound annoying? If so a budget board will likely satisfy you. Do you have a bigger budget and like different keyboard sounds? If so, rather than following "trends" to do with what keyboard sounds are popular, you could curate a collection that has a variety of switches, cases, materials, and keycaps etc. If you feel the desire to say, have multiple keyboards that are within the budget category (under $200 lets say), then think about why you want those multiple boards and whether or not buying fewer boards at a higher price point would lead to more enjoyment, depending on what you enjoy in the hobby.

[@Girish9777]

i need mechanical keyboard with long battery life

[@Bakagoburin]

I just want a 60% with f keys 😭🤣

[@KONONEKODA]

nah, i'd buy.

[@Patrick_Felipe]

Im trying my hardest to AVOID paying for $100 per keyboard! Its not working….😢

[@G3ngarHaunt3rGastly]

I have 4 mechanical Keyboards and 3 magnetic lol

[@Wolf]

instructions unclear i bought a 25$ brown switch keyboard

[@BonlyTomato]

is gammakey tk 75 he good?

[@riseofgorilla]

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