The Best Budget Keyboard for $89...? (Chilkey ND75)

[@HipyoTech]

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[@krovosystral8564]

nice if you search for a even cheaper one just test Zuoya gmk87 if you search for an cheap and good keyboard with good RGB for 49 bucks screen inside . or the gmk67 for 38 bucks. i am really i fan of it , only opening is a bitt harder but also uses 2.4 ghz bluettooth and they normaly deliver ah sleeved usb c

[@dreflox]

still waiting for my kickstarter rainy 75 🥺

[@manyakus5409]

bro pls do giveaway i dont have money to buy these keyboards

[@SilentCrimsonOx]

@@manyakus5409he has two

[@AuraHowler]

I might actually gotta cop tho needed a good keyboard love your videos Hypio keep up the good work! *Bongo*

[@krisp248]

I am weirdly attached to knobs on my keyboards so I hope some to see more great budget keyboards like these but with a knob!

[@RajatKumar-de5vb]

I have the ajazz ak820pro, got for around $120 nzd, sounds super thocky straight out the box and, has a knob and screen. Imo amazing value for money

[@Chazzy0x0]

I just got a Hi75 by Leobog and that has a little knob on it, AND it isn't a ugly red one like when Hipyo reviewed it! It's clear now! :D But yeah I bought this to try out because I couldn't find the Rainy 75 anywhere...then I found the Rainy 75 so oops I just got into this hobby 1 week ago and I will now own 4 keyboards? Send help. Or send keycaps ty.

[@farmeunit]

Almost got the Ak820 Pro, but went with an Aula F75 with Gifts. Sounds great. Have a couple of Hi75s on the way for different keycaps. I definitely have a problem... I do want one of these, though. Knobs are definitely handy.

[@masterace9543]

It makes for a great fiddle toy

[@zodia7538]

@@Chazzy0x0 I am very interested in getting the Leobog Hi75, mind sharing how are you liking the keyboad so far and the sound? : )

[@abdelilhmanflores]

The rainy 75 would be nice if Worley actually cared for their customers and deliver the product we bought. It’s been months and there have been 3 delays and no news since April

[@rkakkar007]

i ordered through KS and after hundreds of DMs and emails got to know they still haven't shipped by keyboard

[@CapeybaraMC]

Im not first, Im not last, but when hipyo uploads, I click fast

[@GIGAGRU]

Bars 🔥and relatable

[@ZeroZalt]

amen

[@TD_BLOX]

Bro should write poems

[@manceirvin7068]

That was a bar ngl😭

[@fujao2yt]

Wise man

[@qusyairi04]

4:40 "Anything being not bad is already pretty good" - Hipyo 2024

[@therealdrecu]

that's not a sentence i'd like to hear when i want to buy new stuff but hey seems to be the norm now x)

[@alieffauzanrizky7202]

@@therealdrecu I think it's only relevant on cheaper stuff. Because you know it's very easy to get bad stuff on that price range

[@markdawson25]

Shows how similar all these keyboards are nowadays... but doesn't explain why it takes him 18 minutes to lay out 3 minutes of content...

[@SuperMyacc]

Really good job with this review Hipyo! The attention to detail and thoroughness is off the charts!

[@tsukkomigordo]

I ordered this board for my brother cause I already have the rainy75. Nd75 sounds good and has awesome features, but there is just something magical about the rainy75 sound profile. Edit: after getting the ND75 and comparing it to the Rainy75, the Rainy 75 is a lot poppier and has a clearer sound profile. Although the ND75 has cool features the rainy just feels more premium and brings any switch to life and the stabs feel better as well.

[@sillylilly4966]

where do you get the rainy75 bcus i cant find it on amazon?

[@tsukkomigordo]

@@sillylilly4966 I ordered it directly form the wobkey website. Shipping was about $35 AUD. It was picked up by the carrier in about 10 days so I got it within a month. I saw some people saying that they ordered from the crowdfunding page months ago it their Rainy75 still hadnt come so I dont know whats up with that.

[@tsukkomigordo]

@@sillylilly4966 I purchased it from the wobkey website.

[@tsukkomigordo]

@@sillylilly4966 I got it direct from wobkey

[@FerbOnHerbs]

@@sillylilly4966 they have their own website, you have to pay for shipping sadly:(

[@mumsenmarte]

I just bought this keyboard and the feel and sound is next level, its the nicest keyboard ive ever owned and it sounds like raindrops when I type which is so satifying!

[@RE30RN]

I actually ordered ND75 before this video came out but thanks for a good review of it.

[@TsugoMono]

Just curious but what site did you order it from?

[@nametvg]

@@TsugoMono chilkey

[@RE30RN]

@@TsugoMono I was going to order in Chilkey but their shipping is over $60. There is another website called CannonKeys

[@CasualTS]

Nice to see some high quality prebuilts coming out lately. Can't wait for the next 2 mystery keyboards either!

[@TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken]

The foamy sound profile is fine on plastic ¨beginner¨ boards IMO. Personally, I prefer a clackier sound on my aluminum boards. But I do agree with you that the ¨ball latch¨ system should be on every board from now on. At least on aluminum boards. You forgot to mention the magnetic connector for the daughter board, that should also become a standard.

[@vir.v4419]

Should Try the Epomaker x Aula F75 it is so good

[@MrGorrila69]

Yeah and quite a bit cheaper than this one

[@nebulazykbs]

I ordered the version with 1.6mm non-flex cut PCB because it should sound and feel much better, imo. The blue is such a unique beautiful color that I had to have it. I also have a Rainy75 and ordered a Womier SK75 and eyeing the Bridge75. I'm wondering if those two are the mystery keyboards. 🤭

[@kerfuritogonzales]

I imagine they are, I'm also eyeing the Leobog hi8, has a nice deep profile

[@nebulazykbs]

@@kerfuritogonzales I have one and it's really good. Hi75 is a great budget option but Hi8 is quite a leap forward. I don't think you will regret it.

[@kerfuritogonzales]

@@nebulazykbs yeah lol, I have rainy 75 coming in a week or two, and I'm already planning something next

[@nebulazykbs]

@@kerfuritogonzales sounds like you are a fellow keyboard rabbit hole dweller 😅

[@kerfuritogonzales]

@@nebulazykbs literally just started and I'm already a lost cause

[@thomaschirila6372]

This "race to the bottom" I think is what got me to get the Skyloong GK104 Pro. Two screens, built in calculator, decent switches and nice rgb for C$150 (less with hipyo's promo code). It's nuts. Haven't got it yet, but if half of what it promises is true, I'll be happy for sure.

[@concernedcitizen6313]

3:13 ~ The Epomaker RT100 has that same, or a very similar, USB cable. The Gamakay LK75 also came with a cable like that. The light on the C-side is green for the Epomaker and blue for the Gamakay.

[@TwentyOneXXI]

Got my ND75 a couple days ago. Super cool, best stock keeb I've ever had

[@heydy4847]

If you dont mind me asking, how long did it take to get delivered?

[@TwentyOneXXI]

@@heydy4847 decently long time maybe 2-3 weeks

[@spider-man8972]

Looking forward to finish this video, I think you should check the Chikey Paw keyboard! :)

[@NBoone]

I own that keyboard in all three colors. Not the best overall keyboard I have, but I still love it!

[@beems5306]

I ordered this board to replace my GMMK Pro after watching this video. It was really cool for 20 minutes before it bricked itself and windows started giving me errors when I plugged it in. Board RGB lights up when a key is pressed but no inputs are registered, and it will shut off after like 15 seconds. Just a warning to anyone else looking at this board, as it seems like I'm not the only one with this problem.

[@Napalm832]

I immediately fell in love with the blue finish of the NK75! Looks like ill be returning my RK75 on Amazon. Lol

[@Orlyy]

I actually got one of these for my wife, and it got here a few days ago. For the price, the board is absolutely incredible. I am honestly thinking of stealing the switches and putting them in my zoom75. I REALLY like the switches. The stabs on hers are actually perfect. There is absolutely zero ticking, no matter where you push.

[@cdotwu]

Did you order from chilkey website? If so, how long did shipping take?

[@TechBoiEski]

Pogo pins should really make a come back in tech especially keebs! I love the implementation here on this board! Great vid. Howdy Hey.

[@lilyzrd]

coffee and a hipyo tech video? life must be in balance

[@13thdemarch]

Waiting Bridge75 review from you 🎉

[@grimacetv]

Just grabbed one of these to 'semi-upgrade' from my keychron k2, excited to try the gasket mounting, and flexcut

[@bluephreakr]

You might not get the flexcut - Hipyo's model has it, but he said that's going away in later revisions.

[@FWS_Sinister]

@@bluephreakrwhy? Is the flex cut bad?

[@bluephreakr]

@@FWS_Sinister Idk, but unless I misheard, the flex cut isn't going to be an option. Watch it again and lmk.

[@FWS_Sinister]

@@bluephreakr well theyre still offering the flex cut which im gonna get anyways to slightly dampen the keyboard sound

[@marsinaresvt]

Ive had like 7 different videos of keyboards that "change everything". its been like 30 mins since i discovered keyboard building

[@menthalightfoot4948]

This was super interesting - I'd seen Keybored's video where he gave a very positive review to the Chillkey75, so this was a nice counterpoint. I don't think either the Rainy or the Chillkey are right for me personally (I love my Yunzii AL71 which was also $89) but I'm happy to see more boards in this price point. I hope we get more options for darker or jewel tone keyboards (emerald, purple, topaz) in the budget range as the market continues to grow.

[@LeonsGyatt]

Thank you for your review Hipyo! Love to see your opinions on these boards! The sound is not as different if you compare the boards with the same switches and the same keycaps. The rainy is the better stock keyboard -- you don't have to do anything to it. The ND75 is more a "project" keyboard -- the design really helps the modding of this board.

[@colide4596]

Guys, if you don't see option to change your gif in LED Screen, make sure to use wired connection, then launch the driver app.

[@MarbsMusic]

You got some Baby Ks from Gateron you didn't use on your Live stream today, put those in this ND75 with everything else stock, all foam, included caps etc... I have a feeling you will like the sound :) It's like a creamy pop on bottom out.

[@I1S1337]

You can also use pcb mounted stabilizers if you don’t want the plate mounted ones

[@FinnieTheFox]

I bought the ISY IGK 6500 (Saturn/Media Markt own brand in Europe) on Friday and didn't have to do anything to it except for the Akko V3 Cream Blue Switches and Womier Dye Sub pbt Keycaps in the XDA profile. Sounds super thocky and feels extremely good

[@FinnieTheFox]

And can you PLS review it: ISY IGK 6500 ISY IGK 5500

[@cookieshavepoison763]

Meletrix is running a limited sale for the zoom75 rn fyi

[@alexisherrera3000]

They are sold out :( I wish I could have seen this comment earlier

[@802Garage]

OMG those freakin' F keys without any foam are wild. Sounds pretty good stock. The quick disassembly is really cool. Nice board for the price!

[@yaaRaabdan]

Nothing beats the aula 75 with leobog reaper switches

[@rickyneeter69]

I got the rainy75 and put a 150 dollar keycap set on it lol, best keyboard I have ever had

[@LIONGOD]

The rainy75 is $150

[@takimi_nada]

@@LIONGOD300 dollar altogether

[@tsukkomigordo]

Which keycaps did you get?

[@rickyneeter69]

@@tsukkomigordo PBTFans Ronin Base-sublegends

[@riseordiecrying2451]

Cable is the same type of cable Epomaker uses. I just received my Epomaker RT100 today, and that's the same one.

[@potatoking414]

I was waiting for this video. Thanks daddy hipyo

[@mb28540]

I am looking at that same cord on my Epomaker RT100 that I may or may not have bought because you talked about how quiet it was. Side note, my stabs were quiet enough that I didn't have to do anything to make it quiet. HMMM...budget keyboards with gimmicky screens, and the same cord...

[@KaPzLok]

If they made the ND 75... in this* colorway: - Matt black(not when they say it's Matt black and it comes out a grayish color... truly black) - A brass(polished preferred) weight.(in different weight options.. - and make the weight have a color option... -And I kind of prefer the shape of the ND 75 versus the Rainey 75..

[@Qwintre]

Same cable came with my epomaker RT100, rly liked it!

[@knghtbrd]

So far: I like the Rainy better in terms of a keyboard layout. 75s come in various flavors for what keys they do and don't include and how many of them. For me the screen's a gimmick, and as gimmicks go, I'd rather have a knob, and better, more portable/open source software is definitely desired. That said I like the ND75's sound with the bloopy bits better. I don't think you could go wrong with either keyboard.

[@motherofallopenings8353]

Here it comes, thank you Hipyo! 😁😁

[@giovannygonzalez6631]

been hyper fixating on keyboards, really loving your page as well and ended up getting the hi75 (love it, wayyy better than gmmk pro i had). anyways im pretty sure thats the cable the comes with the rt100 from epomaker. that was my second choice.

[@NBoone]

Chilkey Paw65 also comes with that cord in various colors to match the keyboard.

[@anaklusmos2791]

Hipyo you cant be doing this to me, my Rainy75 arrived a few weeks ago and you cant make me regret it

[@LoiteringDaily]

USB-C cable looks like the one that came with the Epomaker RT100

[@hclyrics]

7:15 "No screws, no crying, just magnets." I will be using this phrase randomly in conversation with zero context for the rest of my days.

[@reaper117nobody7]

i wish more reviewers would talk abt all these boards having 25-30 dollar shipping. that is a deal breaker for a lot of folks

[@BigNitrous]

Rainy 75 didn’t have this issue. I bought that keyboard a month or two ago and it won’t ship until late July

[@zaplizard]

cool to see a top mount on a budget board

[@asterisk4424]

The rainy75 has been a bit of shipment hell, with many U.S orders getting stuck in customs. I just now received my ups tracking number for my order coming in this week.

[@marcnunes6916]

Id love to see a comparison of budget keyboards made for macs

[@Dhruv-m4y]

Can you try the Bridge 75 next and compare to the nd75 and rainy 75?? It has ball catch system also aluminum hot swap and around $85usd for the regualer and $99 for the plus version and many colours

[@MattStorlie]

The USB cord looks like the one I’m getting with my KZZI Z98 PRO.

[@RipMichael]

oh woah hipyo tech posted a video on the keyboard i just ordered a couple days ago

[@DragoMorke]

Please include full Keyboards and those available in international languages (ISO, such as German) sometime. I need a good German Keyboard that is at least 75%, preferably 100%. Dont forget those that dont Just Game.

[@TheNeelonRokk]

Keychron should have some good ones, got myself a V6 Max (red switches) and so far I really like it. Linears take getting used to a bit, and I am thinking of getting at least a heavier switch for the spacebar (it almost registers when looking at it I feel). But the feel is very nice, and it is a good bit quieter then my previous keyboard (Ducky One v1 blue). Transferred the keycap o-rings from the old to the new made it a bit more silent even. It might not be as premium as the all metal Q6, but for half the price of that I am not complaining. I tried the low profile K6 before getting this one, but could not get used to no physical border between the bottom keycap row and the upper plate. Typing feel on that was good, but I made even more typing errors on the low profile one so I switched it out.

[@DragoMorke]

@@TheNeelonRokk thank you for the Suggestion and I almost tot one. Unfortunately often Options are sold Out. I found one Form Cherry I am considering. I warnt a German 100% Wireless with Bluetooth, 2.4ghz USB Stick and wired Connection with hot swaplable Red switches. Thats pretty specific. Do you think the Cherry MX 3.0 Wireless is good?

[@theupstylepure]

I wanna see skyloong GK104 Pro review, I saw you do a shorts video on it. LETS SEE A FULL BLOWN REVIEW.

[@KendraKjolseth]

Love to see you review the Nimbleback 65% keyboard. Unless you already have and I missed it.

[@pointeplusplus]

I think my preference is the rainy 75 but it’s out of preorder for the colors I like 😭. I’m still pretty obsessed with my womier sk-71 though and I love the sound it makes. I ordered a moonlander second hand and I’m waiting on that but once it does I’m going to make it my mission to make it sound like the womier

[@otorotoro]

I seem to have lucked out and got a fire amazon deal for an epomaker TH80 X for $49 shipped as a lightning deal. I just finished tape modding and sound deadning my keychron c2. why am i so obsessed with keyboards all of a sudden. WHY does thock tickle my brain so much.

[@Coolio_Ash]

Personally the rainy75 has the exact sound i want in a keyboard so itll take a lot to convince me its better

[@Coolio_Ash]

The only 2 criticisms I have of that keyboard is that there's nowhere on the keyboard to store the 2.4ghz dongle and you have to take off a key cap to turn on wireless (which theoretically will wear it down pretty quickly). The cable I can look past because at the end of the day it's a cable if you don't like it you probably have 12 others you prefer that work just as well.

[@FireAkuma]

Can you do a ISO recommendation Video?

[@quele]

Yes pls

[@EternalGamingNet]

A very informative video, gave me a lot to think about.

[@Gamerglotzer]

Its the cable from the Epomaker RT100!

[@kermitthefrayer]

Still waiting on my Rainey75 from Kickstarter was one of the first 1k to pledge.

[@austinp.715]

Those cables are dropped shipped. There is a company called chubby cables that marks them up to hell and back that is most known for selling them. I have seen some pretty modifier to negative reviews on their longevity.

[@jenzo42]

That cable was from the Epomaker rt100

[@motherofallopenings8353]

The cable is similar to the ones you get with epomaker keyboards

[@Argosh]

Meanwhile I was just pleasantly surprised by being able to get an 80% for work with Kailh Browns for 40 bucks. Like... Just so great.

[@harrissears4918]

As of today i still dont have my rainy 75, I backed the kickstarter back in February. The shipment to the U.S. got stoped by customs :) I only got my tracking number this past week. great buyer experience

[@ptCarequinha._.]

I think you should try the Ajazz ak820 pro since it is a pretty solid keyboard for 60 bucks.Keep up the good work.

[@JohnWick2077s]

Cant wait for best 75% keyboards for 2024!!

[@jeffernaut5556]

I have an RT100 by Epomaker and they have that same cable!

[@stevenbutcher6628]

Will you ever do some reviews on some larger keybards? The 75% keyboards are neat but it would be nice to see more of the larger TKL boards.

[@TobyCatVA]

I will stick to my ReDragon HARPE2 K503RBG-1 Wired Gaming Keyboard 2 years of 50,000+ keystrokes a day and still looks and performs like brand new. Even after I knocked over a 24oz cup of water dead center of the board between the G & H keys minutes after plugging it in. A $35 bargain keyboard that has multi-mode RBG that is bright enough to catch your eye in daylight it is hard to beat. Though it does not feature annoyingly loud thocking, that pretentious users require to draw attention to the fact they are big kids and can use a computer now.

[@bootstrapflyer]

This looks very nice indeed, however, I am a Brit and there is something missing from the keyboard which is a little disappointing.

[@LunarList]

i think the rainy is a bit more high pitch and a little pingy

[@CAPTAIN-PET]

If you ever make a keyboard, can you make a little screen in it so I can check my fps while blowing up a giant amount of tnt in Minecraft? Maybe some rgb lights too, i know your channel is reviewing keyboards not making them but you could do a series on making it and people would see it’s a great keyboard and buy it, just a thought.

[@dumby2175]

That's teh same cable that comes with that one epomaker keyboard that you said was really quiet

[@Dan3592YT]

You should really try the HyperX alloy 60%. I have been using it for over a year now and I love it. Its thocky with no mods and the keycaps are very good.

[@TechBoiEski]

Would love to see an HJS AL75 V2 review.

[@Yashiro_Commissioner]

3:18 I’ve got that cable with my Gamakay Sn75 Barebone

[@Tyrone2714]

dayum having o remove a keycap to turn it on or off is wild

[@Feanarth]

I really love watching your vids. However a few more points here I'd like to see covered: 100% Keyboards - are there any more good ones than Keychron out there? IMO the market was way too focused on the TKL variants lately. Also: Are EU ISO or other layouts in supply? These things would be interesting points of note for non-US viewers, other than just the price.

[@lego_minifig]

I saw Keybored's video on the ND75 and it was an instant buy even though I had just gotten the Leobog hi75 (Thanks to your video) as my first custom board. Didn't get the express shipping though so who knows when it will actually show up. Until then I am just stocking up on different switches off amazon to see what types I prefer.

[@proxyhx2075]

So, which one did you end up liking more?

[@lego_minifig]

@@proxyhx2075 The ND75 still hasn’t shipped out to me yet. Order has been confirmed but no label has been created.

[@lego_minifig]

@@proxyhx2075 surprisingly the ND75 just arrived today. First impressions are nice so far

[@SuryaTechie]

Auto put in my wishlist 😊

[@VelcroSnake93]

Biggest con for me is i want Split Spacebar, and I can get that on the Rainy 75 Lite but it seems not on the ND75. I just need Wobkey to get the damn plates in stock, been checking their site daily since they put the keyboard up.

[@Switcheroo_Mechanical_Keyboard]

Yoo that cable is on my sn75! It's a great budget 75% if you want to check it out.

[@Switcheroo_Mechanical_Keyboard]

I'm replying to my own comment

[@Switcheroo_Mechanical_Keyboard]

No you aren't

[@0xBULLgogi]

ooooof sounds super hollow without foam. I think the weight really hurts it here vs the bridge75 and rainy75 which have much more substantial weight with their external ss weights

[@d0rmaus494]

I got the same cable with my EPOMAKER RT100

[@aleksitanninen]

I have the same USB-C cable for my Epomaker Dynatab 75x

[@ghostin3274]

Can you review the Epomaker Ak820 pro keyboard? It’s a 60 dollar budget keyboard and i would love a review of it!

[@arndtbrinkmann2230]

I was gonna ask that too lol

[@Neurolayt]

Yes, i would love this. Its not even 60 its 50 for wired 55 for the wireless+screen Nvm its 60 now

[@marcelmiedema2103]

agreed, amazing budget value board, even when getting the pro. lubing the stock switches makes them sound amazing

[@AshtonR16]

Hippo you should check out the keychron q1 max

[@lisschipper]

Curious to see you testing the new Varmilo Minilo98 Pro Star Sand keyboard once it's available.

[@dIggl3r]

Do you make videos about *full lenght 100%* keyboards that changes everything (too... sometimes)??

[@Willysedom]

3:15 I have this same cable from Epomaker.

[@jammies701]

Nice vid mate

[@ablvty5680]

This is the earliest I’ve ever been omg! Love you!

[@tkg_idk]

Nice video! Also, can you try the Minecraft x Higround keyboard? I really didn't find any reviews for this thing

[@MarbsMusic]

My Rainy75 (standard in blue like you have) arrived about 3 weeks ago and have a purple ND75 on the way. Definitely looking forward to playing around. I almost always swap swtiches, have WS Heavy Tactiles or Baby Ks in most keyboard but really like the switches in the Rainy so I have to wonder if I will dig the dopamine...

[@MarbsMusic]

Got mine today, it's quite nice. To me the typing is very much like the Rainy but deeper sounding. However both are much taller in the front then the Neos I normally use or the new Yunzii AL75, I think that one is just 18mm or so in the front. Overall it's pretty fantastic. No wobble on mine at all.

[@T3chWarri0r]

Actually all I want is a very good keyboard with ISO layout and wireless

[@saladassery4640]

I hope you take a look at Leobog Hi8. The upgraded version of Hi75 🙏