$5 Keyboard VS $500 Keyboard!

[@hamajineo]

Waterproof keyboard is endgame

[@calvinwin3744]

I’m actually so confuzzled on how it’s waterproof.

[@XDaMz]

Bruh

[@exhaust4685]

maybe it has some space at the bottom so water can store there and make it heavier. Eksde

[@aneki2219]

надо было и остальные на на водонепроницаемость проверить

[@monkeboi6083]

There is no endgame keyboard

[@qolumbia3536]

Since that waterproof $5 keyboard you should be adding "not waterproof" to every keyboard's disadvantages in the future

[@vangyng]

lmaooo

[@ThatOneLazyNerd]

🤣🤣

[@christopherbooth3453]

Not to keyboards that are waterproof -_-

[@heheheheheehhaheu]

@@christopherbooth3453 no duh

[@moppedgoble4564]

@@christopherbooth3453 no sh*t Sherlock

[@MarkSpurrell]

Damn dude I've never seen a keyboard have independent axis that change cool dynamic. I need one.

[@masformore]

Yoooo

[@vangyng]

fr

[@mighty4882]

And it’s machinery as well. 😳

[@chukwuemekka4487]

@@mighty4882 lmao

[@kinishyoa]

8:02 he missed "Water modded"

[@calvinwin3744]

Whenever someone says they find their ‘endgame’ I’m now forever gonna ask “is it waterproof?”

[@whenyouatthewhen7165]

It’s not an endgame keyboard if it isn’t fully waterproof

[@sovietdog3913]

@@whenyouatthewhen7165 fax no printer

[@deltafish5769]

damnnn he stole your comment

[@andreh2702]

yo is that u calvin

[@HipyoTech]

One of the best thumbnails of all time...

[@hamajineo]

credit goes to Switch and Click for the idea! (and ofc Austin Evans for the main idea)

[@justyrum8690]

Hi hippo I like ur keycaps

[@szerajfgraahwraah]

@JoJopkt he already tried one

[@umixou3022]

(☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞

[@Imad4206]

E

[@solotopp]

Honestly, $5 and it has lighting? I'm impressed.

[@MonkFilmz]

it's 30$

[@likeablecloud2454]

@@MonkFilmz when i look into those waterproof keybaords the science is pretty simple. they literally just put something between the switch and pcb which has something hydrophobic properties and then add drain holes. it's not expensive to do but it ruins the sound of the board.

[@quakeroatss]

@5cary M0nst3rs not necessarily it’s still usually not water proof meaning most keyboards don’t do that so they keep their quality

[@bula143]

It’s actually $80 lol I checked you got click baited

[@username3.015]

I can’t wait for Hamaji’s next video being “upgrading a $5 WATERPROOF keyboard”

[@mrriyan_]

UP!

[@Ghost-ro7oc]

@@mrriyan_ DOWN!

[@mrriyan_]

@@Ghost-ro7oc LEFT!

[@Ghost-ro7oc]

@@mrriyan_ wait why did you say “up!”??

[@takumifujiwara300]

Up

[@krxs15]

I was surprised that the $5 keyboard actually has mechanical switches, most keyboards of that range have membrane switches lol.

[@Truvv]

Membrane switches.

[@idyey56]

Membrane switches.

[@Sunny-ht2pw]

Membrane switches.

[@anakinskywalker8958]

Membrane switches.

[@Woodman3352]

Membrane switches.

[@kralos4296]

Since glarses is the "fastest" typist in a fast car, maybe try being the fastest at typing underwater?

[@shinobistealth4111]

meh its gonna die asap underwater

[@LoneBeastYT]

@@shinobistealth4111 not with the 5 dollar god keyboard

[@mjmjmjmj4229]

ShinobiStealth the challenge is to type as many words as possible before the board dies lol... ngl I would watch that

[@rzary_]

@@LoneBeastYT he meant hamaji

[@Kane-yl7xt]

but a pc or laptop would die underwater, i guess he could use his phone in a water tight bag or something

[@BirdPerson1995]

"how would you describe the sound profile of the 5$ keyboard?" "Moist maracas"

[@hamajineo]

not the worst way to describe it

[@shrub2071]

I hare how accurate this is

[@lando8981]

That sounds like a ps4 cod username

[@Kultur501]

I like the sound of the $5 keyboard

[@ronanobroin1396]

@@Kultur501 BRO SAME

[@ethanical7529]

Hamaji: *Pulls out $5 keyboard* Me: Hey that's mine!

[@gozim1974]

HAHAHA

[@julekslol]

Waht keyboard is the 5 dollar keyboard

[@claudiamiranda2630]

@@julekslol leaven k880

[@mobilelegendmontage5453]

Same dudw

[@Freakiish]

I am actually really curious how the 5 dollar keyboard sounds if you'd fully mod it. Would also give you the chance how they managed to make it water proof!

[@crimson7930]

was able to mod a leaven k550 and it sounds pretty good, ofc its rlly light but some basic lubing +tape/foam mod can make the keyboard sound rlly good

[@crimson7930]

surprisingly enough it his hotswap but then the hotswap sockets suck, the switches are rlly difficult to remove and when you place em back in they're incredibly loose

[@bula143]

It’s actually $80 lol I checked you got click baited

[@dangerous_tumor3]

​@@bula143 it sells for 25 dollars at walmart

[@SolaireFlair]

How about a video modding the $5 keyboard? I'm curious how good you could get it to be.

[@milkkee540]

Its garunteed to happen

[@milkkee540]

Water mod

[@gunterdienektarine3802]

but only with stuff that everyone has at home to keep the price at $5

[@ireadysucks3026]

@@gunterdienektarine3802 don’t think everybody has a soldering iron tbh

[@gunterdienektarine3802]

@@ireadysucks3026 oh really? then i guess he has to use a lighter to heat up the solder

[@PrestonsThoughts]

honestly the 5 dollar keyboard sounds exactly like some 30 dollar keyboards lol

[@riolus2230]

Not gonna lie, I wanna see Hamaji upgrading the 5$ keyboard(or atleast take it apart)

[@capybarapulup8313]

Yesss

[@SmogHouseTradingCo]

this has to happen, how far can you take it.

[@Sc.iansanity]

This should happen would be lit

[@leo-ub6nb]

Really impressed with the Ajazz. Sounds pretty good out of the box! Would love to see a follow up video on it about you modding it and transforming it to its fullest potential.

[@warriorharj79]

but it's not waterproof

[@xero_zyx]

That $5 keyboard is my first ever mechanical keyboard.

[@jeomirgalvez]

Samee

[@champftw9130]

Where can I get that? It's pretty good for 5 dollars

[@paige.w17]

link?

[@spacebar2472]

@@champftw9130 not pretty its fucking unbelievable

[@toincoss]

such a bummer.. i didnt get mine at 5 dollars.. i was scammed!!! got it for almost 15.. but spilled tea on mine tho.. still water/tea proof tbh..

[@shauryapandey7721]

All i have to say is, i clicked on this link from your discord and stopped whatever i was doing. You are amazing hamaji

[@hypecacw]

Got banned from the disc server for lubing Mx switches with my yk what

[@vov4506]

Honestly, I don't know how it's possible to have a $5 keyboard like that even though it kind of sucks

[@hamajineo]

the best keyboard ever

[@Nijah]

its $25 lmfao

[@ashurad_fox5991]

@@Nijah $15 if you get the k550 (87keys) same keyboard and brand as the k880.

[@avidamateur4118]

@@ashurad_fox5991 I got the Leaven K550 with Red Switches and they sound pingy as fuck

[@ashurad_fox5991]

@@avidamateur4118 I never modded mine, but my spacebar stabilizers is really rattly. But what can you expect it's cheap, but my other keys are decent enough for someone new to the hobby like me.

[@durps8815]

We need a video of hamaji taking apart that $5 keyboard lmao

[@tauntyyt]

Making a fully waterproof Endgame keyboard? I'd be down to see that.

[@KingTristanGamesIsVeryPog]

To test if your keyboard is water proof, throw it in the ocean!

[@kurious_kuromi]

2:25 he laughed so hard he teared up 😭 looking dewy my dude

[@booitsme_va1191]

You forgot to interview the creator for each keyboard

[@mingshengkoh2354]

Would really love to see you mod the $5 keyboard and see how far you can go with it!

[@Sincald]

Interesting application of the _Universal H2O grade 0_ lubricant on the Leaven, but it definitely paid off.

[@ethanpod8139]

Just ordered my custom keeb parts, luckily all in stock parts. Planck 40, durock v2 stabs, gray Polaris linears, epbt blank keycaps and a coiled cable in white.

[@jameskirk8274]

I’m gonna be real with ya’. The terrifying silence that permeates the little Alpine 65 sound test at the end there… it unnerves me

[@CarthagoMike]

How does one even make a keyboard for $5.

[@antaikhoan7221]

Well, he's in asia

[@aardbeiwastaken]

Another amazing sponser transition, oh my goodness.

[@themechanicalrabbithole9041]

I really enjoyed the comparison video. It's great thing to show someone just getting into this hobby.

[@syahmi6026]

Eyy Im currently using that Leaven keyboard. I changed the switches with a lubed gateron red (yes i know its very scratchy but i play osu hehe) and put a foam inside the case. And ofc the stabilizers are clipped and lubed with g205 and dieletric grease (for the wire). It sounds pretty good for me tho. Im planning to make a custom keyboard for myself :D

[@saidahrorspeedruns1065]

But isn't that keyboard custom in a way?

[@syahmi6026]

@@saidahrorspeedruns1065 wait..it is?

[@saidahrorspeedruns1065]

@@syahmi6026 from what you wrote in your comment, it sounds like a custom keyboard build, so yeah.

[@CarbonPanther]

How much did the modding cost in the end?

[@syahmi6026]

@@CarbonPanther Well I live in Malaysia so its about MYR 120 (Switches and Keycaps) which is 30 USD

[@Aldarris]

5$ keyboard came with PE foam, worth already

[@hamajineo]

PE FOAM MOD LESGO

[@matasa7463]

Don’t forget how it’s impossible to buy a board once the GB ends. Good lucky getting an Alpine65 now for that price!

[@neilbalgurgi7045]

I need to see an upgraded version of the 5 dollar keyboard. It is too cool not to upgrade!

[@neoperol]

Nice take. But something nice would be to do this for every type of layout, Full Size, 75%, 60%.

[@milkkee540]

U forgot like them majority of them

[@justanotherpxrson]

the fact that you can get a keyboard that isnt rubber dome for that cheap now is impressive to me.

[@thewhat9722]

"I thought that was a translation error"

[@hamajineo]

i was so wrong...

[@thewhat9722]

​@@hamajineo lmao

[@yix2686]

so I guess we waiting for the 'Upgrading 5 dollar keyboard' vid

[@stairssoul8646]

Hamaji pour water to the 5$ the keyboard : I am Innevitable

[@constabletriangle]

My brain seeing the cheap keyboard: BUY THAT NOW, BUY THAT NOW!

[@astraeadelta7]

"I'm definitely not gonna recommend this keyboard to anyone" My friend asking for a keyboard and mouse package under $10: This is great! Seriously though, When I recommended a decent keyboard they say it's expensive when it's under $50

[@strictnonconformist7369]

You get what you pay for, if you’re lucky. Perhaps with this cheap of a keyboard it’s comparable to a cup of Starbucks something, if you hate it.

[@Magnar79]

love how he's amazed about the cheapest keyboard :)

[@vasubanga1040]

Aaaah the sneaky sneaky ad placement alright I see you

[@pretzal7820]

You should customize rk61 pro (switches, stabs, keycaps, foam, Etc.) Also difference between rk61 and rk61 pro is that rk61 pro is cnc aluminum and gateron switches

[@Sl0wmoon_OW]

I'm looking forward to a topre / electro capacitive keyboard

[@jaxoncain1487]

@Onlow I think he's talking about Hamaji using a topre board

[@jigzaw4595]

the video is 60% of hamaji pouring water on the keyboard and 40% of the actual video lmfao

[@_iboji]

The way you kept dunking water on the board lol

[@hamajineo]

STRESS TEST.

[@StephenMoreira]

Let's be real the winner here is the $5 dollar keyboard for the majority of people. I'd get it for my dad.

[@santicang69]

well,the $5 keyboard is so great for the price (for me) but sadly,it's discontinued :(

[@osimo_5230]

Thank you for making this video cause when you uploaded this 6 monts ago it came to my reccomended and this is the video that made me love keyboards and now im in the keyboard community😌

[@TinaTano]

I was waiting to see Hamaji put the keyboard submerged in a bin underwater and try typing with it aaaahh...LOL

[@user-xf5pb1bi6c]

Man's just casually watering his keyboard

[@eliasvaly2273]

Omg... the Alpine keyboard sounds so extremely good compared with the other 2.

[@Min-wu2dq]

Who needs a 500$ board with limited gmk set when you have a hydrophobic keyboard with crisp blues.

[@santicang69]

8:03 "before you want to make a typing test,make sure that you'r keyboard spill with water"

[@ngagehostile]

water proof keyboard for $5??

[@Boostedtypist]

Clearly it wasn’t five dollars

[@gmdking]

weird flex but ok

[@ANTI_dueliist]

The water proof keyboard makes forget about those clicky switches

[@kazdaha4458]

you see theres a little phone stand at the top of the keyboard, that really makes it STAND out from other keyboards. no pun intended

[@Simcard11]

Hamiji Neo 2021: this could be $5 down the drain. more like a bottle of water down the keyboard. (I think water idk. maybe liquid tea?)

[@actualmig]

*My laugh at the brilliant joke will arrive in 5-7 business days*

[@phantomhotty4439]

WE NEED A LEAVEN KEYBOARD MODDING VIDEO. ITS THE NEW META

[@richardleewz]

Omg I realised that the $5 keyboard is the one my mom has... which can still be heard through two sets of closed doors 🙃🙃

[@TrashingTaco]

@1:44 what did he expect? For it to explode jus by the water making contact with it????😂

[@desaboteur1340]

I really think you should mod that $5 dollar keyboard, like lubed stabs, and with a linear switch that sounds really really premium like a tealios, or a banana split.

[@avidamateur4118]

Some tactiles sound pretty good too, but eh, it's a matter of preference.

[@Refrez-]

3:00 that's a funny lil character, I like that Have you seen this little guy? They should make a pin of that lil fella

[@shibatek4953]

Make underwater keyboards pop so that big companies gotta try and make some

[@superiordhp]

Hamaji: "dude it's waterproof!!.." Me: "i don't know i don't see it would work underwater.."

[@candlelamp8729]

Idk the meme, but you need to stop giving me ideas-

[@itst1998]

Here's a fun story about cheap mech boards. One of my country's reputed Local Companies brought a Mechanical Keyboard for very cheap. Someone bought that board. He was experienced in Mechanical Keyboard line, so he felt something fishy about the board after using it. He pulled off one of the switches. Turned out, it was membrane underneath. The switch was just a show. And the company marketed that thing as "Mechanical Keyboard".

[@hamajineo]

yikessss

[@Mrcandymanofficial]

1:56 me having my first ever waterproofed keyboard

[@insertname8993]

keyboard : I am waterproof!!!! hamaji neo : pours the ocean on the keyboard keyboard : -_- i am waterproof it doesnt mean you have to shower me U_uz

[@ChubiPanda]

This was a fun video. I'd like to see you try other tech out to see if there are diminishing returns. Mice and headsets spring to mind.

[@_mccarter]

he’s a keyboard youtuber

[@Legend_HomeGamer69420]

4:56 best way to test ur keyboard

[@Bwalls69]

Even my 25 to 39 dollar keybored doesn’t light well it stays the same colour and the 5 dollar one lights up like rainbow other then that mine DANG great

[@kareem6523]

Holy shit, can we get an ASMR video with the last keyboard? 😂 It sounds so smooth with the right amount of clickiness. I don’t see myself gaming on PC but now I want a mechanical keyboard for my future studio setup

[@lbh2902]

That transition into the sponsor is one of my favorite things I’ve ever seen in a KZbin video

[@K-PazDeLaSierra]

Alternative title: I liked the $600 keyboard so much I wanted an excuse to use it again in a video

[@plert]

when the $5 keyboard is better than my keyboard

[@sampan04]

the english just describes how much better the $5 keyboard is, "26 keys, no rush"

[@Ravalo354]

i mean, for 5$ you wouldn't expect to find a mech keyboard at all, let alone a waterproof one lmao ig you could just swap the switches for some gateron black inks, lube the stabilizers and it would still be below 70$

[@spacebar2472]

This keyboard shocked me alot like....isn't it atleast 20 dollars to find mec keyboard? and this shit is 5 dollars and its FUCKING WATERPROOF.

[@vivaansolanki4037]

"Its really bendy"- Hamaji Neo 2021

[@wully1538]

Hamaji: DuDE ThiS KeYBoaRd Is DrENCHEd.. Also Hamaji: *innocently drenches it more*...

[@joeysaph]

I'm surprised you didn't recommend the 5 dollar board, you get a full size kb thats waterproof with actual mechanical switches for 5 dollars. That's incredible if you're on a budget.

[@kevinkunst3870]

Ayyy I have that Black Mesa mug too! ....... *joins in your endeavor of pouring water on the keyboard*

[@Skeggi]

Please test if the Alpine 65 us waterproof. Thx. Also, 5 dollars for a mechanical? That's amazing tbh. That's a total winner in my book.

[@RagzToRicher]

I really enjoyed this video man. keep up the good work!

[@GreekDean]

Honey what are you doing? W A T E R I N G T H E K E Y B O A R D

[@charliemorrison168]

when he lists the disadvantages of the alpine65 he basically sums up the cons of the keeb hobby

[@fintekk4903]

Hamaji Neo: Best switches ever on his keyboard Me: Blueberry MX switches

[@huoqw6459]

10 MINUTES OF GLORY LETS GOOOO

[@gavinruan]

0:15 his accent changes mid sentence wtf is this power

[@urlilreincloud]

8:02 ah yes, let me just water my keyboard real quick

[@tv-hf8nl]

I like that 5 dollar keyboard sound

[@rng8981]

Bruh I love ur vids don’t stop the good work

[@IcelandicBeast]

I have that same Aperture Laboratories coffee cup lol

[@rawbsrecords]

They say to this day he keeps pouring water on the 5$ board

[@waagwaan]

that sponsership was smooth af plus hamaji should do the ajazz keyboard but mods they keyboard

[@jcfontaine0017]

His reaction to the waterproofing is always the best

[@ronis12]

This guy is the The MrWhosTheBoss of keyboards

[@heycarlxyz]

my half-dead brain only heard "they are lubed" the entire video. 😂