Massdrop CTRL Keyboard Review - The Board for Everyone!

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[@randomfrankp]

Check out my review of the CTRL - this review is more than just obnoxiously yelling about the lights for 4 minutes and calling it “the most insane keyboard yet...”

[@yipingwang4300]

holy shit lmao

[@yipingwang4300]

dude can you review the zephr that zealpc is running?

[@TheJackalfilms1]

with all the darker keyboards out there, I kinda prefer the metallic space gray

[@saramaxey4635]

Kinda wondering who he's inferring to..

[@bleachexerz7973]

Stfu dumbass

[@djcook]

beastly keyboard

[@laenzo3716]

kodak wk what are you doing here?

[@shairosenthal8961]

Lol what are you doing here

[@rickycannon9051]

people watch videos dipshit are they not allowed

[@YvesSaintLaurent.]

I am sad because no itemshop video yesterday

[@jaxaryn_6664]

oh hello Kodak wK Lol

[@mikenogo]

Probably the best video about the new CTRL keyboard out now. You are the only youtuber that actually showcases the full features of this keyboard that also includes a typing test... It really goes to show that out of all the mass tech content youtubers out there, the only one that actually understands the potential of this keyboard is you frank. Great job.

[@williamnguyen6859]

Great video as always Frank!

[@thekaradi]

I'm in love with the keyboard!

[@julian23561]

PBT keycaps are known for their grainy texture which prevents shining on use, it also can change the sound profile of the switch which is cool and is generally the best quality plastic you can get. They're also better for dyeing if you're into that.

[@Kaskobi]

FRANK... BLACKWIDOW ELITE... WHEN??

[@PlanetComputer]

aa

[@cryptor9223]

Awesome video Frank!

[@alexgreen3630]

Another great vid keep it up my guy

[@amrojulani8791]

Great video as always

[@RedspartHD]

Mine should be here today! Super pumped!

[@sphereedits5724]

The keyboard looks amazing!

[@MikeHedges1993]

I like that you know a good amount about keyboards and switches :)

[@wolfgaming9519]

Your setup is the best

[@yosoyraapiid3424]

4:48 for those of you that like the typing sounds

[@SoccerFan-jl7id]

Bro thank u so much!!

[@faishalrijal5050]

This channel is underrated, really close to 1 mil tho

[@cubixwizard3930]

I appreciate the ghost cube that was in video at 2:49

[@Abuulo1]

I ordered the ALT version. Will be here in a little over a month ^^

[@RikySongSu]

Just a heads up that a KZbin user "Ayanna Sayra " has re-uploaded your video. Same length, same title, same everything.

[@tylermorit5049]

Yup, just saw it.

[@randomfrankp]

report it please

[@RikySongSu]

@@randomfrankp definitely did! Keep up the good work, love your stuff.

[@LunaWaves]

snitch

[@yup7452]

snitch cmonBruh

[@hotord205]

thanks for the nice review 👍👍👍

[@tiffbebrave8697]

This keyboard looks awesome!

[@kohi3302]

randomfrankp: this is just $200 which isn't really that bad me: what? randomfrankp: what? me: randomfrankp: my keyboard: my wallet:

[@michelvandenbergofficial]

a fucking dissapointment Michel joined the chat; Your name works with this chat. Michel left the chat

[@omturakhia]

randomfrankp: this is just $200 which isn't really that bad me: excuse me what the hEcK edit: edit

[@aaronsyawal14025]

Dude 😂

[@chilllsss6284]

you can buy the board its self online for 140$ + khail box jade 17$ + really good keys caps are like 50$

[@psilocybemusashi]

we should start a go fund me to get you a kick ass keyboard lol

[@Mimsyborogove923]

Oh man! I was so close to buying this keyboard. I would've been so conflicted when I saw the true color. I specifically asked them if it was dark or light gray on the massdrop page before thinking about buying it :/

[@jandominguez3346]

Huh mass drop needs a mothafucking pricedrop foh

[@jeleopard]

lol why can't poor people just buy more money.

[@spenduh9866]

jeleopard just go to the atm!!!/s

[@jeleopard]

@@spenduh9866 that's not buying more money dummy.

[@loirodeja]

Best review yet about the Ctrl. Thks for addressing the problem with the renders and make everything clear. I was in the first batch too and didn't like the color at first glance but... It's a really nice keyboard after all.

[@xamanthe]

Awesome review as always. Will the CRTL take the Kailh Choc low profile switches? Any chance I can get a pic comparing the color of the K-type with the CRTL?

[@tmnt363]

Hey randomfrankp, I was confused on which switches you have on the keyboard during this video. At first you said "halo true" but later said "halo clear". If you don't mind clarifying it, it would be greatly appreciated so I know what switch to get. Thanks!

[@RooskieTV]

Very slick keyboard!!

[@Triannosaurus]

Darker grey would have been a lot nicer looking, but this is a very dope keyboard especially due to the programmable buttons and replaceable switches!

[@junkiexl86]

It's a great board. simple and functional. I put some rev 2 Tangerine switches in it and haven't looked back. My K95 Platnium with its mx speed switches is collecting dust.

[@228mjl]

I prefer the lighter silver, but understand why some are annoyed at not getting what was at first shown. I'm gonna have to wait til next time because I wanted the barebones (no keycaps, switches) set so I could add my own. Hopefully they'll do another drop around christmas.

[@Gregoreo630]

What switches can be put on here? Any or it the keyboard limited to certain switches/brands? Could you swap the switches for Cherry MX switches??

[@JMaktabi]

Hey Frank, Should I get the Massdrop CTRL Mechanical Keyboard or Razor Huntsmen Elite? Also which switches should I go for? (first mechanical keyboard)

[@Brian.M]

I think it looks great

[@arbiterregnant]

They made a massdrop alt, which is just this with a 65% layout.

[@AngelSeme]

I really wish this was black anodized and came in a full size version. The $200 price tag is alot, but I wouldn't mind if it was exactly the way I wanted it. It's so close to perfect that it hurts.

[@lukesloan8066]

In your unit does it have Halo Clear, or Halo True switches? You said that they were Halo true switches but then said they were Halo Clear right after that. Can someone please answer this? I like the sound of those switches and I have no idea which ones they are.

[@Dylan-if9wj]

Welp, add this to my christmas list.

[@stellar3430]

Review the Tesoro Gram Spectrum! Espessially the white one!

[@MickeyyyyyyyNinja]

Where did you get that escape keycap. I really like it

[@TheRedstonePlayerMC]

This is the dyson all over again

[@g37xhndrxx54]

6:58-7:02 you blinded me with the white lights i was sitting in the dark while watching this

[@JustArcher19]

Probably a dumb question and I also don't know if you no the answer, but does the bare Bones version of this keyboard come with the software allowing for programmable buttons? Literally, all I want to program is a volume up and down

[@blak238]

So how do you know if the key caps and switches you are buying is compatible with the massdrop keyboard

[@axxdrian]

Can't afford one so I bought gray budget pbt keycaps that looks similar, now my layout resembles the ctrl design

[@chickenpower5732]

This is the "jack of all trades" of keyboards. It can the work you want it to, gaming, typing, coding, etc..

[@belo-moto]

Did they release the custom lighting software?

[@c4zzzzz]

Im looking into getting this keyboard, but whats the keycap he has on the Esc key, and where can i find caps like that?

[@dizzydank6]

@4:23 u say these are halo true switches then 3sec later u call them halo clears, so which are they??

[@foreveryone112]

I've been saving for this keyboard for a long time and... Now that I could buy it, I went for K2 honestly, it's too much money for me, why you never covered the K2 M8?

[@rawrj]

Damn that dark grey would have been sick.

[@enixfu]

Can you put an European ISO layout (with the different stabilizers on enter key) on this?

[@ReksratYTB]

I think i'd like this more if there was an option for a fullsize version with a numpad. I use it a lot for discord and OBS keybinds.

[@kingsancada6337]

Frank please do a vid about using different kinds of switches on this keyboard

[@qtran101]

My thoughts exactly.

[@joshuahernandez9257]

So this keyboard can be customized?

[@GhostChum]

I'm look at that thing it's the physical version of the future I might have to pick it up

[@TheDamnedCook]

that is a nice sound indeed

[@b1_ferg]

For those interested, they now have both grey AND black versions.

[@sydney4704]

I think grey is cleaner

[@b1_ferg]

@@sydney4704 I ended up getting black. No regrets. It looks better on my dark wood desk, but it's all preference.

[@sydney4704]

@Bryan it is all preference there is no performance enhancement

[@MSH3423]

do you know the difference between the oldver version of ctrl and the new one? v1 or v2.

[@ceasarentila1539]

This very much reminds me of the Ktype keyboard. It looks like it but the usb connection is on the different side.

[@philipgardner6578]

does OSA profile keycaps work with this keyboard?

[@laputin710]

Yoyo Mate Nice Vids Lovin It...

[@silentsanic2183]

Did they ever released the software for customizing the rgb

[@tf4242]

Can you please review the Massdrop ALT keyboard??

[@fallingbed1]

The rbg looks better than my ornata

[@PlanetComputer]

a2a

[@plainee6183]

Because Razer

[@enzoalghanni8360]

I love it

[@bodiewilliams1363]

where do you get most of your switches?

[@KebabMan88]

I don't think these can house the new novel key creams since it doesn't have the hole for the stabilisers?

[@olaf5482]

Is it only available for a limited time?

[@Jaberr]

Honestly I'd buy it

[@itsmilan4069]

That's a unique sound

[@DP-dc2vv]

@randomfrankp Do you only review heavily marketed boards? Been looking at Filco, Leopold and iKBC, etc. and as much as you pop up on top for searches for the usual suspects, I don't find any of your reviews on boards not produced by marketing juggernauts.

[@Thecoolguy766]

Is the colors brighter then the razer keyboard?

[@rishib8307]

wait can you put in cherry switches

[@mercenary021991]

Nice looking keyboard should have had different color options though

[@HiiipowerdanniRuns]

That would be awesome to justify the price

[@jdentrim1278]

It has qmk for more options tho

[@lucianomirandaperez]

Same, that is like gaming keyboards 101

[@ceroilertv4101]

i think it look EPIC in this dark grey nad Silver

[@excaliber2845]

@@HiiipowerdanniRuns it's pretty cheap lol, have u ever build a keeb lmoa

[@theroguedragon7943]

Anyone know where to get the ESC keycap? If at all possible at this point

[@dalilbaby4238]

Thank you for typing on it.

[@ethanj438]

lol

[@Tofumang]

Lol ur the person who complained in David Lee's video

[@osetra9568]

Oh yeah ive seen u b4 lmao

[@gorrilazshocklol2185]

Is this a gaming keyboard or like a lifestyle keyboard

[@Oneslurps]

Thats a nice keyboard bro

[@sprayartist8459]

If this could be wireless like the G915 it would honestly I would buy this in a heartbeat

[@Sam-ct3fl]

Can you get this in the UK?

[@saarthshah]

when is the next episode of unloaded coming???

[@nivince7796]

where can i find the better switch to buy

[@kunaalharidas9983]

You should take a look at the armageddon mka3c keyboard... sadly it's only available for a few Asian countries. The keyboard is as good as the Ctrl keyboard but for about $30

[@starlightsky7514]

Sick Review !

[@Zzonkers]

anyone know if you can power the keyboard with the left side usb instead of the right?

[@jupiter5943]

what is your pc background?

[@peanutbutterlolipop3750]

What is the difference between the CTRL and the ALT?

[@blibdablob3030]

When choosing which switches which one do u recommend

[@jacklynchoi1234]

i recoomend the kaihua speed silvers.

[@sabesque...7080]

I have the smaller alt coming soon

[@itsdeonlol]

It's nice!

[@atl6s]

if i were to get a blank one and supply my own cherry mx blue switches, would they have to have a clear housing like the ones shown in this video for the lights to work?

[@Shmozone]

I'm pretty sure rgb mx switches are clear but you check that when you buy the switch

[@buckleyrobinson7415]

linear switch with a tactile bump?

[@nbrikha]

Those hot swappable switches isn't just saving time. Most people I think won't solder their switches out. They just buy new keyboards. I am one of those people. When a piece of debris got under one of my switches and broke it, I was disappointed to find out although the switch was just a couple dollars, the work to put into it was above my wheelhouse. This could be the last keyboard anyone would need to buy. $200 might be steep to some people, but realizing the lifespan this keyboard can have makes it seem like a bargain.

[@Matthigast]

My 100% Mechanical that cost me €45 disagrees...

[@nbrikha]

@@Matthigast didn't say it's for everyone. But again, the modularity of the keyboard makes it both interesting and compelling for anyone who wants the form factor and a metal chassis keyboard. Personally, I use me 10 keys but hot swappable switches and that sexy RGB strip makes me think about dropping my keyboard for this one. If only I hadn't just bought a huntsman elite

[@803084006]

There's much cheaper hotswappable keyboards so I wouldn't buy it just for its hot swapping capabilities.

[@paulchiu]

can you set this to a constant color, like white or blue?

[@jonahmann.]

Yes

[@jordanmorocho]

The space gray is now more darker, but just a little bit.

[@P8qzxnxfP85xZ2H3wDRV]

It bugs me that the gaps between the keygroups are so big and same for the wasted space at the very edge. The keyboard could be more than 1 cm smaller in every direction.

[@presidentduckling4688]

In your keyboard, the first time you say what switches you use, you say 'halo true' and the second time, you say 'halo clear'. Just to clarify, which switch are you using in your keyboard at the time of the review?

[@ooferman-ow9pg]

President Duckling they are the halo clears

[@Impecable..]

I got this keyboard and I love it, besides it resetting its lighting when I restart my pc. Anyone know how to fix this?

[@Bananagrouve]

You need to use the QMK firmaware and download it

[@teabagNBG]

We need a vea split keyboard release again