A $80 Budget Keyboard Kit - Lucky65

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[@hassenfarooq8560]

Awesome video Lewis!! I really like how you approach reviews (providing different sounds from different mics, stock vs. mod tests, etc.) Even though I am not really a beginner (since I have been in the hobby for years) I don't really purchase a ton of keyboards and keyboard parts, so these minor accomodations that you do help a lot in putting things in perspective. I especially like how you've been using Gateron Yellows, those were my first switches and are still a great way to gauge how a keyboard sounds. Job well done!

[@LewisToh]

thanks for that

[@radbradmtb6915]

I really liked that you removed the foam. I'm a huge fan of clacky boards. I love seeing if budget boards are able to sound good without foams and with clacky switches. I actually think this one sounded decent! Keep up the good work, buddy!

[@LewisToh]

thanks man

[@ThatManFromGermany]

Damn, you really amped up the production quality, great job!

[@CerberuSedaH]

Man you are A M A Z I N G, 3 diff ways for a keybord with knowlege in ??? Are you insane or something ??? Keep that work i love it

[@raiji359]

ngl ur hairstyle got better it suits way better than before

[@LewisToh]

THANK YOU FOR THAT

[@cantswimrip]

Yeah he looks really nice with that hairstyle

[@idontwantonamethischannel]

@@LewisToh bring back bald lewis toh

[@kateberlyy]

THE COLOUR IS SO PRETTY OMG

[@MarbsMusic]

Can't go wrong with Morandi! The WS Heavy Tactiles give a nice deep sound to me but the Morandi are perfect for that board! Great work!

[@sc.studio]

It both looks and sounds incredible 😍

[@Hahahanoyes]

I got this and the neo65, honestly this sounds just as good as that board without any of the hassle

[@mr.guillotine3766]

I like how you included a few different sound profiles with the different switches and foams in this video.

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@TwilightTypingASMR]

01:36 before switch mod 03:02 after switch mod 04:15 custom mod In case anyone wants to compare back and forth Clacky just sounds to piercing for me. It just cuts through everything. I prefer the dark, low sound out of the box or the custom. Honestly, the difference between custom and out of box is so close, I’d keep it stock. Thanks very much for the video. Sincerely appreciate it - it was entertaining and informative! All the best!

[@LewisToh]

thanks man!

[@guybrushtwood]

@@LewisTohthis definitely hurt a bit huh? Summarised your video in a comment 😂 Great video regardless. Thanks for all the different sound tests

[@mntish]

The budget king strikes again.... 👑

[@TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken]

Good video Lewis! I just ordered my Lucky65 today. I´m going to do a foam-less build on it. Lewis, if you want to do a foam-less build on a PCB and plate with flex cuts, consider getting a plate fork. That is what I am going to use in order to install the switches (AKKO Cream Blue Pro) without bending the plate itself when pushing down on the switches. I can´t wait for it to arrive and add it to my collection!

[@24kmetal99]

Where did you order yours? Mine's coming in mid May, $74 shipped to US is such a steal...so I bought 2 lol, one all foam and one foam-less.

[@aryabhatt2890]

the back profile is just amazing, this colour looks so nice!

[@LewisToh]

color is definitely one of the better points

[@keemo2684]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! love it

[@LewisToh]

grinded this one quick

[@albertko1]

Looks like it dropped down to ~$70 for US folks, a great successor to the Sugar65 of last year.

[@LewisToh]

huge!

[@Xander_t]

just bought mine cant wait

[@cheezz4]

this whole build is so cute!

[@LewisToh]

yes! fits the cozy setups

[@oTMac4o]

Great video! Future recommended for a board to review is the Womier SK65! I think the SK71 was pretty goated as a fully built MKB so it's has a lot of potential!

[@hmuy0608]

The SK65 is basically the Lucky65 rebranded lol

[@kotatsue]

Yooooo love that marbly sound

[@quadrapodacone]

Thanks, I was looking for a new board for my wife, and this video came just in time!

[@LewisToh]

perfect

[@quadrapodacone]

@@LewisToh ordered!

[@quadrapodacone]

@@LewisToh Just got it and built it. We were blown away at how good it sounds with just a simple tape mod! Thanks again, I have a happy wife!

[@teatea824]

another great budget keeb thx lewis :)

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@idristayyab-bodin1144]

Just bought this keyboard though im trying to find a screw driver to try open the board do u know where i can get it ?

[@depressedweeb777]

I'd recommend the HM Z1 switches for the future budget builds. I think they're pretty solid out of stock.

[@LewisToh]

oooo will try to get some

[@CCCulture947]

Just got this keyboard. Overall I like it but I can’t seem to figure out how to get to the volume controls

[@jammies701]

Nice vid mate

[@_chris5239]

this will be in stock after the groupbuy?

[@Iqiu-chill]

weikav lucky65 ,looked nice ,i like the blue one

[@curiousninja21]

what switches do you use on ur daily driver??

[@ChillRides-ug4wt]

Nice vid! I like the thock parts of the sound tests. Budget keebs are really getting better

[@LewisToh]

definitely

[@iDeker]

WHY DOES IT SOUND SO GOOD!!??

[@MewTSB]

because its expensive

[@iDeker]

@@MewTSB it’s not tho. Sounds better than some expensive ones tho

[@MewTSB]

@@iDeker really depends on switches, oh and dont buy from keychron

[@F1ERCECHANNEL]

Sound test made me ascend

[@lucaaaa8533]

How would you say this keyboard compares to the gmk67?

[@matthewsmith22]

Mine just came, I'm having interference issues on the bottom row with cherry profile keycaps.

[@JunchiiFR]

Hi Lewis! Love your chill video styles. Comparing this with the GMK67/67s, would you say the metal case is worth nearly double the cost for the GMK boards? What actual difference is there when it comes to feel and sound? Thanks!

[@maxchopin409]

Well duh... All you get is difference in weight and sound... Cause it's aluminium and that's it.

[@maxchopin409]

Dude I've got a problem. It came today and I installed their software but I can't can't change the mapping of certain keys. Most of the keys don't want to be changed in their app while others do. I can't change FN to be alt or alt to be FN but also I can't change most of normal keys. Any suggestions?

[@_seoldam]

I have sugar 65 and Mine has a problem where the spacebar scratches at the case itseld

[@djmarcocallo6927]

is this good for gaming?

[@snows7417]

so you prefer gmk67, sugar65 or lucky65?

[@Hahahanoyes]

I don’t understand the whole screw in stabilizers if the plate mounted sounds great? I was going to get the tofu65 but i just went with this because its $100 less. I think outside the 1.2mm flex cut pcb with plate mounted stabs, the keyboard is basically the same. Easy to take apart. It comes with an aluminum weight instead of brass but thats it. Brass weight vs aluminum and screw in stabs that you need to lube because stock theyre terrible.

[@hatsuki23.11]

Lucky65 can connect by Bluetooth ( not receive)?

[@kirocrr]

were the switches lubed at all or was everything stock

[@cyrusgaming7773]

Can anyone tell me what size of screw need to open this board .. I have 5-6 hex screw drivers but none of them works

[@JoshTechgamer]

I might get this board sounds nice like the navy blue that's funny cause womier coming out same board sk65 lucky keyboard lol. But this one better has more choice colors

[@LewisToh]

LOL

[@kevvsterrr9999]

Lewis I'm looking to build a 75% keyboard with TTC Frozen V2 switches but I'm having a really hard time finding a DIY kit that is all around good for around $60. Also looking for keycaps that are just black and white almost like an office membrane keyboard is impossible. Please help

[@NguyenHoang-sh7lv]

Can you try that kit with hyacinth v2u sw ?

[@DOOM_BOY_1.0]

In stck? Is it not a GB? Can you explain?

[@Varbil]

im confused cause it says in stock and gb both on the product page

[@dooshpastesh]

When keycaps doubles the price of keeb. Nice.

[@pabloraso4794]

Hello, nice review ;) I've bought this keeb first impression was great but I am facing a major flaw that there is no way to configure right alt key with the software, I was able to put in the Sugar65 the right alt in the original FN place and the FN key in the Right Ctrl in the sugar with his software, but it seems that in this keyboard with it's own software is imposible, I configure the keys in the soft as I have in the Sugar65 and save and nothing happens... Somebody with the same problem?

[@user-cz3zq3lq1t]

How do I set the key? Is via possible?

[@betienduc]

Is it better than Sugar65?

[@KeebClack]

lewis, is this on sale on taobao?

[@Speedygi81]

Gateron Milky Yellow is a great choice, it can be creamy or thocky to many.

[@LewisToh]

yes sir

[@deveshdeshmukh658]

Sounds so creamy with the yellows and Morandi switches, But I still plan to get the Neo65 it just looks so much better.

[@LewisToh]

havent really tried neo65, but this definitely is creamy

[@Gumbneto]

4:15-4:42 what is that constant tink sounds like metal on metal

[@Owsz]

It's missing a nice green color :( would go very well with the leaf engraving on the back.

[@maxchopin409]

Hey can you change FN key in the software?

[@soncik]

is it compatible with windows 11?

[@hocastiel1384]

keycaps?

[@YuhoKeebs]

Hey! I saw this being built!

[@LewisToh]

sick

[@maxchopin409]

Such a shame it doesn't have volume knob

[@hisroyalbaguette6809]

Where to buy good kb in sg?

[@MrCrackowacko]

I'm feeling Lucky

[@maticrecer8361]

Just curious what wpm u typing? I just started learning proper typing while waiting for my first proper keyboard😂

[@LewisToh]

usually about 90-100!

[@ib48080]

does it work on ps5?

[@makmakg242]

Is Xinmeng M67 comparable to Lucky65 ? the latter isn't available normally in Philippines while the former is in stock rn on Shopee

[@LewisToh]

definitely comparable, i think the main difference in them is the general quality of the board, in terms of specs you could say they are fairly similar

[@makmakg242]

@@LewisToh For its price point, how was Lucky65's anodization and weight compared to higher-priced boards like Tofu 2.0, Zoom65, and QK65?

[@Vashtiian]

Grabbed one. Little weird that Wormier has this exact board but with a knob though. They even have a clover on the back in the same spot lol

[@LewisToh]

heard about that too…

[@WalkerOnYT]

how did you comment this an hour ago if this video was made 6 mins ago

[@nabnuengno1]

yeah alotta companies get a design from 1 single manufacturers and just add a few changes

[@ethankylepascua6519]

​@@WalkerOnYTwhat's the wormier kb called?

[@silentKeys20]

@@ethankylepascua6519 Womier SK65. Same board, but with text engraving, knob and different colors.

[@SwiftyProdz1]

Do you like this board or the sugar65 more?

[@LewisToh]

if i had to choose, probably this but if i had to buy sugar65 that works just fine too

[@jaron9912]

gmk65 or this?

[@jjchuu]

I love this keyboard build. It's super cute!

[@LewisToh]

❤️

[@silentKeys20]

Such a missed opportunity that it's called lucky, has a four leaf clover, but no green color! Good overview, but I'd recommend you to mention when you're given a product for free just to be transparent to your viewers. Also, you forgot to mention that it has plate mounted stabs (included). Other than that, good video. Also nice haircut!

[@earth-mc6mq]

was the milky yellow lubed or stock?

[@LewisToh]

stock

[@Jo_Lyn_]

Peace Lewis!!! :)

[@harry-does_not_cook]

I see the Iso compatibility, very nice😑

[@haoyuanboss]

do u know how to fix the mushy stabs on this keeb?

[@gustavoc.8247]

hey did you happen to find a fix for this? also the spacebar thing is a bummer 😢

[@stefantanase6106]

I looks and sounds a lot like the rainy 75

[@LewisToh]

gna be trying rainy75 soon

[@johntee2012]

I want this bad but VIA has me spoiled lol

[@maxchopin409]

Got it today and it's faulty. Some keys change mapping in software, others don't, and 2.4gHz connection just don't work. But thank you for suggesting gateron milky. This build is really creamy, cut I'll just order another one and hope it'll be good

[@eytfiftin]

Just got mine as well today, the 2.4 Ghz seems to be wonky. Also, I tried to leave for 20+ minutes and tried to wake it up, and it takes a while to respond. Trying it now on another computer.

[@maxchopin409]

@@eytfiftin well I returned mine and I'm waiting for the new one. Should come in the next week. Had to pull out the switches and what cought my attention is that the plastic pad (in which you put switches) gets scratched and destroyed super easily while pulling out those switches. Must be made from super soft plastic

[@maxchopin409]

Man can't find these keycaps with shipment to Poland

[@PhoenixKeebs]

Great deal

[@LewisToh]

indeed

[@maxchopin409]

Morandi are like 4x more expensive than gateron

[@matheaumichalak7537]

Anybody that picked this up have their spacebar hang up and not return to its resting position?

[@hocastiel1384]

did anyone realized that this is less than $30 on taobao

[@guybrushtwood]

Imagine this was on the market in 2020. It would be $300 minimum

[@Noticyed]

👉👈Sponsorship?

[@WalkerOnYT]

ah here we go again. Stopping kids from saying “Stopping kids from saying “stopping kids from saying “stopping kids from saying “ stopping kids from saying first”

[@WalkerOnYT]

did i go too far

[@thuamity1064]

you crossed the line xD

[@GhostMechArena]

@@WalkerOnYT i thought that was my idea! 😂

[@tomkeys1005]

ngl this iss good but is not good as possible as the qk65

[@LewisToh]

ooo interesting take, qk65 does cost double of this

[@DiabloMonk]

Morandis are too wobbly for me.

[@Tofuism_]

hi

[@LewisToh]

helo

[@m0ntreeaL]

:( im just unlucky ... again an Keyboard that i cant by from Germany

[@xarDreV]

Bought mine for 52€ cant really go wrong with that low of a price

[@maxchopin409]

I'll share some facts about this keyboard as not everyone may be aware of. I ordered 2 units. 1st unit didn't want to connect 2.4gHz and keys didn't want to change in software. In the 2nd it works, however! 2.4.gHz is completely useless as it's not responsive and has massive delay! Not for gamers then! And the total red flag for me is you can't change the FN key layout in the software. Yes it's beautiful keyboard that feels and looks premium, but I have to take aways few points for not being practical.

[@maxchopin409]

Edit: in total I ordered 6 units of blue one. Of 6 units only one was unfaulty. 1 came scratched, 1 came without support rubber on the bottom, 1 came without rgb on capslock and delete key, and other 2 came without working software - couldn't change key layout. Half of them all didn't have working 2.4gHz connection. In one unit after replacing the spacebar stabilizer the whole keyboard stopped working.. It looks so good but the quality is such a distaster that's it's hard to recommend.

[@rahulrajrai1996]

Anyone know anything more creamy than this???

[@_HuynhHoangHai]

Got mine for 36 USD lol

[@buildsworld]

Oops I watch the wrong video

[@thestreamreader]

They failed us all! Only if we had been "Lucky" enough that it would support QMK/VIA or VIAL the world would have been a better place. But no collectors are stuck with yet another board they will never buy because adding yet another board that supports their own software would just plain suck. Realize manufacturers we don't want 30 boards plus 30 pieces of software. I think keyboard KZbinrs should refuse reviews for the community until these manufacturers help us all out and support via or vial at least. Drives me insane to even watch a board I can't and will never add to my collection. People don't realize the hassle when you get to 10 boards of installing potentially 10+ manufacturers software. I finally stopped my insanity and started my collection over selling the ones that did not support at least VIA or VIAL. It's no longer acceptable please stop the madness.

[@maxchopin409]

Barebone 80$, but your keycaps 100$ and switches 50$ :/

[@ozziekins_]

he promised a $80 kit, not a $80 build

[@AmiCestLaVie]

Is this video sponsored? I clicked on your link and saw your video was embedded in the product page already, even though you only posted this an hour ago. I don't see any mention in your video or description that you were paid for this video, or the keyboard was sent for free, or that your link is an affiliate link. You are required to disclose sponsorships by law and KZbin policy, but please also do so for transparency and out of respect for your viewers. It's hard to trust your perspective when we don't know whether a video is an ad or genuine review.

[@silentKeys20]

Probably not "sponsored", but board is definitely provided by since it's not released yet. It's quite common in the keyboard community, but yeah I agree it should be disclosed when the product is given for free.

[@benjaminli188]

Seems like it’s not sponsored

[@uwu-zw2lg]

Can someone please guide me how to connect this keyboard to my Mac ? Both wireless and wired would be awesome. Thanks in advance!