This Budget Keyboard is SO GOOD...

[@solarbear9510]

I really love how you are all about preference being at the heart of the hobby, and how the goal isnt just a deep sounding linear board with “thock”. I love your content, keep up the good work for as long as doing so is fun

[@JustStrike]

Man after I bought my first custom keyboard last year, a lot of aluminum keebs like these are coming out and it’s making me hella jealous

[@KeebClack]

same bro

[@Cadzy]

Just strike what is your custom keyboard you built if you don't mind me asking

[@Stryke_Gently]

I assure you this corner of the market was in full swing a year ago. You just didn’t do your research lol.

[@MechWhisper]

Welcome to the hobby. My first aluminium custom was the Keychron Q2, it was way more expensive than the options we have nowadays like the Sugar65, Xinmeng A66, M67 etc. but nevertheless I do feel that these more expensive keyboards give a better feel when you touch the metal case. I sold it anyway at a decent price, and bought new ones, that's when I realized I'm going down this rabbit hole...

[@thornszk]

Which do you think should I go for, sugar65 or gmk67?

[@emmaselten5264]

I like your videos, bc they are informative and at the same time you keep remembering that these are your opinion and it may not overlap. But what I totally love is how they perfectly convey the cat owner experience..... Nola bitting the foam on the background, gettint tired of it and deciding to start another task.... On point.

[@Gnarzen]

This video made me buy this keyboard. Having done absolutely nothing to it, and for $95 I could not be more impressed. Thank you Mr. Hippo man.

[@toxicfpv304]

i agree that this is one of the nicest budget keebs on the market..... it sounds sooo damn good right out of the box

[@rebel__dragon3521]

is it good?

[@Gnarzen]

@@rebel__dragon3521 The keycap profile took me a couple of days to get used to since I've only ever used cherry profile keycaps, but that's the only "complaint" I've got about it. Absolutely love typing and playing games with it. I love how light the switches are on it

[@v3rm1n86]

​@@rebel__dragon3521I just picked it up on Amazon for black Friday for ≈$45 and put Morandi switches in it and a random set of MA doubleshot caps and I'm in love totally worth the money

[@viralium104]

The "No Case Foam" stage sounded absolutely perfect to me 🤌 Just got my first mechanical keyboard earlier this week (fully assembled Keychron V6 w/ knob). Sounds pretty good already (minus the spacebar), but I'm gonna have to see if I can make it sound more like this.

[@discodiffusioner]

Trick for better sounding spacebar is putting some poster putty into the underside of it equally on both sides. It will deaden the sound completely. You can do this for any keys that seem excessively noisy or have the wrong "ring" to them when typing. I'm curious what an entire keycap set deadened with poster putty would sound like.

[@M1keplaysgames]

he looks like an english major

[@jadabaker3634]

😂

[@LoganPerkins-q8r]

Glad I’m not the only one that thinks this

[@italianbasegard]

To be fair, his English is very well pronounced.

[@netrimo589]

Your videos gave me the confidence to take apart my keyboard. Now I get to buy a new one because I broke it.

[@paulinapulido1635]

😂😂😂

[@Boydman]

I just bought a drop cstm80 because of ur short and stream where u talked about it. It’s my first mechanical keyboard and I want to thank you for making keyboard videos because they basically introduced me to the world of mechanical keyboards.

[@soorazdai]

just delivered, had bought after seeing your video, man it sound so good probably the best keyboard in the market at price $95

[@KevinEF]

This is just my assumption for why there are slot cuts in the case. But I think the slot cuts is to balance the weight from the battery on the opposite side. I'm assuming that the battery is lighter than the metal of the case.

[@VandersonWongP6B]

Anyone notice Nola licking the foam in 12:20?

[@ARBUZIK.dudkin]

Wdym licking? She was literally eating the foam lol

[@PhoenixKeebs]

I didn't know that the Fekee holy pandas were clones. I thought feker were the ones who made the holy pandas. I guess you learn something new, in this hobby everyday 😂😂

[@Xyrium]

I have this built from it's barebones form and it is outstanding. I ended up using a mix of U4Ts and Epo Budgerigars for switches, and a set of Ghost Judges Apollo keycaps (stuck with the idea of the space theme). The result is is totally thocky, and very satisfying. It's a very heavy board, so those thinking this is good for travel, I'd look elsewhere, perhaps something like the Epomaker TH80SE with the purple keycaps and Budgerigar switches (I have this as well, and it's fantastic for travel purposes).

[@ItsTheHutch_]

Bought this keyboard thanks to this video. Absolutely love it, and I like the feel of the keycaps a lot more than I expected to as well.

[@Lukederegt]

interesting keyboard, would love a drunkdeer video. hall effect switches on a budget seems crazy

[@albertko1]

Feker actual does make decent product and you can get the Galaxy from other vendors instead of Epomaker if you don't want to buy from a vendor that has questionable aftersales support. It's about 80 for the trimode and 70 for wired only for a kit without switches and keycaps.

[@ABYStheOyster]

12:20 unironically the best part of the video. Nom nom nom giv me foamsnax (please do not feed your cat foam)

[@jesselegood7454]

After going way down the rabbithole that is mechanical key contraptions to the very extreme I can honestly say that the best sounding and the best feeling/functioning keyboard are rarely ever two in the same. Case in point *no pun intended* the most functional keyboard I have that keeps my RSI in check is the Feker Alice 80 67% split ergonomic keyboard with mostly Chinese clone parts feels the very best and sounds the worst. Just my 2 cents.

[@theSemperFiBolter]

I know most comments get lost in the mix. But I have been in the luxury automotive industry for 25 years. And I have customers complain about the way the keys on high-end cars sound. When doing this repair, it is always amazing to hear the customers reaction. But all I have ever used is HOCKEY TAPE. Give it a shot and let me know what you think.

[@Mandalloyrian]

I got this prebuilt on Prime Day for $85 and I love it. Thanks for the video!

[@tamaleconsalsa]

Just got this keyboard. i love how it sounds out of the box, and the colors. thanks for the recommendation

[@imamoocow4]

would you say that this was worth the 100 dollars? im thinking about getting it, and i want to know what other people think of it.

[@gxr0ck]

@@imamoocow4 In my opinion yes. I bought it a couple months ago and am still loving it. The software is good enough, but isn't an area of concern for me. The keyboard feels premium to me, Hipyo talked about the quality of the aluminum but I don't keep screwdrivers or other metal objects on my desk that can scratch my keyboard lol. At the end of the day it's all about preference but I think this keyboard sounds, feels, and looks amazing right out of the box.

[@imamoocow4]

@@gxr0ck yeah i ended up getting it and i really like it

[@tamaleconsalsa]

@@imamoocow4 Hi there! I have had this keyboard for a few months. Still one of my favorites to use. The sound out of the box is so soothing. My only complaint is that there is no full size version of this. I need a Numpad for work. Other than that, it's still working great!!!

[@WistyFish]

I definitely prefer it stock. Nice vid :)

[@OEDODRAGON]

2:37 Looks pretty embossed to me. Probably just a mold, but looks the same from the top, where it's important.

[@znakomiyaziat6732]

When i was entering custom keyboard hobby, i bought aula f75(i wish you will check on it, or even make review on it) but now I’m thinking to make custom keyboard 😀(thx to you for your channel)

[@DanielE-oq1dt]

Got two barebones Galaxy 80's for $45 each and have built them up totally differently. Its such a versatile base.

[@AquaPeet]

Wow, the case is aluminium and stock sounds awesome... but you're right, it all depends on the combination of all the parts! My tiny bit of experience so far is that a LOT depends on the key caps; the material/production process that can make the keys harder or softer on the bottoming-out and return, and the height makes it sound more hollow or shallow.

[@xGamerGeek]

i think the stock sound is great😍

[@punkbuster2004]

I bought my first mechanical keyboard with tips from this channel. Not the cheapest, but has all the features, wireless Ghz, Bluetooth , RGB, Hot-swappable of course. I don't care much about the sound , but the hot-swap was what i wanted. I bought some silent switches( silent switches are more expensive by BTW) and occasionally when i'm bored i swap my silent with the noisy switches just for a achange!!

[@SnazzyNewt]

Bought the bare bones base of this, it’s very impressive!! My WS morandi switches are coming in the mail soon I’ll let you guys know how it turns out

[@wandering.westward]

Put Gat Oil Kings in my kit and they sound great, but I just ordered MS Morandis to try as well! If you have them already, how did they turn out?

[@WassimWassim-ut6ts]

13:53 the CAT like eat foam😂

[@VectorAero]

The keycaps looks like my XVX profile keycaps from dagaladoo. They're a blend of XDA profile with the curve of cherry profile. I actually love this profile since I have large hands.

[@btingang]

What do you think compared to the rainy 75?

[@AdamDay-z7s]

such a helpfull vid, keep up the work man

[@hardlinenexus]

Curious, why is MKBHD hashtagged into the title? Is that for SEO?

[@lisiatetovo7909]

got this board , its fantastic honestly. love the keycaps

[@InwonKim1982]

Thanks for the great vid. This is very first time that I like the stock sound better than your mod! haha.

[@sentimentalhermit]

The algorithm recommended your video while I was researching the NuPhy Gem80. The price point is crazy value! Ended up ordering the barebones kit for $70 with Chinese Near Year/Valentine's Day sale discounts

[@Snuffflux]

just bought one of these guys in blue and am super happy with it. Hoping to swap out the caps then switches later down the line once my wallet recovers from buying this lol. Also as a heads up for anyone seeing this comment now, Amazon has these for sale at 100 dollars with a 20 dollar off coupon, I think the grand total I paid for mine after shipping and tax was a little less than 90 bucks.

[@eeveeblazelol]

ive used a feker board before, the ik75 about a year ago, and it was wuite good for a $80 plastic board

[@Jazz74774]

Excellent video. Very thorough and well edited!

[@wimbos2872]

Great video. Just built mine around the black USB one, using Akko Fairy switches and some "Rome" keycaps. Looks stunning and is very silent.

[@FenTao-c7l]

Does anyone know which keyboard or keycaps are shown at 8:54. I really like the colors.

[@nicholash8021]

If you scratch the keycaps with your nail, it might be leaving filings on the key rather than scratches. Try cleaning them with a mild cleaner and see if they go away.

[@destin5103]

I can see why some people like w/e sound that is with no foam, but that first audio clip that was pure stock I really liked that sound

[@zigzag3349]

I just put together this keyboard tonight after work with some custom keycaps, I bought the barebones version and Akko cream yellow pro V3 switches and it sounds insane. Good pop from the keycaps and super thocky. I think I messed up my pcb a little in one spot because I can't get the right windows button to actuate, and I bent a few pins at first but this is my first "build" and I couldn't be happier. $90 in Canadian funny ducks for a pre assembled aluminum case/pcb/ dampening etc. is wild. side note the stabs are a bit overlubed but I'm sure that will be a self solving problem over time.

[@MrElariv]

I think the definition of leaf spring has evolved with time. I think the Thermal was defined as leaf spring but it was mostly cuts in the alu plate to create the spring effect. I think the Kohaku is a leaf spring similar to Thermal. Nowadays I believe Owlab Spring, Link65, AM, etc. are all what we generally consider leaf spring.

[@andrew_unkillabe]

The test after stock sounds the best

[@Reinfinal]

Thanks For This Review Hipyo!! I Bought It And It İş PERFECT For Me ! Thanks So Much ! 😊

[@vv1729vv]

Hey, what's your top 3 TKL?

[@erm-z3x]

THATS THE ONE I GOT FOR MY FIRST BUILD I JS PUT SOME MILY YELLOWS IN AND IT SOUNDED HEAVENLY

[@SphireKing5]

I love the cat in the background just munching away on the foam...

[@juniorthememe]

YOOO HIPYO, AMAZING VIDEO. CONGRATS ON HITTING 900K SUBSCRIBERS ASWELL🥳🥳🥳🤩

[@laniusdev]

I was recently shopping for something relatively budget (or really budget), made of aluminium and I just couldn't cover all the bases. If one keyboard had one thing, it lacked in other places... Sometimes it was lack of knob (but I could stomach it if it had enough 'free' keys), or it was seemingly perfect, but without QMK/VIA support and / or lacking in layout (e.g. screen taking up space for mentioned keys in place of knob). This way I eliminated e.g. Chilkey ND75, Womier SK75 (no VIA, suboptimal layout / lack of knob), also it seems that many wireless boards just lack VIA support, so I ended up with Monsgeek M1 V3 (wired qmk) which has yet to arrive. I guess I might just have got another Keychron, but I wanted to try something else. I'm spewing all of this as this board seems to have many advantages (well, the sound, dissaembly, price, gaskets), but on the other hand really lacking like in software, or quality (case easily getting scratched is like huge problem IMO)... Really even though there are so many good options nowadays, it's still kinda rough to just get something perfect as in having all the features you need. I would get keyboard that needs mods, but has the right set of features, over one souding / feeling good ootb, but lacking in one of these areas.

[@easono4]

This could be my next keyboard, dang. I would go stock, sounds the best to me. Top row incline looks interesting for sure lol.

[@StacyClouds]

I just ordered the barebones of this, with KTT Macaron Blue Switches and some cute Venit Keys Panda keycaps. Can't wait to build it when they all arrive next week! I think that it may have been a costly idea 😅

[@leonard.nicolae]

top review. the board sound good out of the box.

[@Lead1121]

This keyboard is my first one and man is it almost perfect. I wish there was more resistance on my keys and maybe a bit quieter but thats it!

[@mattjones4285]

Great thing is the keys are hot swappable so you can change them to your liking.

[@SherelleColourless-Blue]

I bought this keyboard and love it 😂 I'm going to try the electrical tape on the points of contact. Thank you!

[@Mad5cout]

On preferences: Gotta be honest, I don't get the gasket mount, flex fad. It seems to me that gasket mounts might be great for typists trying to mitigate fatigue. However, with a plastic plate PCB with flex cuts, the gasket action and flex will vary across the board - the middle will be more flexible than the sides. Even having a gasket with something like an aluminum plate, will change how the keystrokes feel when the user presses different key combinations down because it will depress the board to different degrees. As a gamer, I don't want that kind of "play" in the action on the keyboard because gaming relies on extremely accurate timing. I need to know exactly when each keystroke will register and it needs to be really consistent across the keyboard and regardless of whether I am pressing W alone or sprint strafing by pressing W+A+Shift or some other common combo. This trend has made it really difficult to find non-gasket, aluminum plate keyboards within particular layout profiles and it is really annoying.

[@indoperfect4080]

12:20 the cat is tasting the foam lol

[@fabianpeter5344]

Hello together.... is there a way to turn of the LED bar above ther arrow keys???

[@wimbos2872]

FN + Shift a couple of times.

[@WalkerOnYT]

i love how hipyo says the keyboard is “budget” but it actually costs more than my net worth

[@W1nt3rFox]

Did you know the gmk87 came out? It'd be cool to hear your thoughts on it. It's a gasket mounted tkl with a flex cut polycarb plate. It also has a knob and an oled screen

[@starblaze808]

Great vid again Hipyo! Would love to see this compared to the HI75 and the Aula F75. The Aula feels so good to type on, I'm actually in love. Note the Aula F-series each has different switch offerings for the 75, 87, and 99

[@ChrisJames024]

Hey, I know the website said Cherry profile keycaps, but what they look like are MDA profile keycaps.

[@suynghitronganh1106]

I have a question: if all the foam layer is removed from this keyboard, how much will it vibrate and will it cause discomfort when typing?

[@raidensimpp]

sorry, i’m so confused, how do you sync the keeb to your music? (:

[@LongIslandVideoGamer]

I got the barebones kit in purple for $54. Worth every penny.

[@bohanyuan8521]

I use this keyboard but with hand lubed and filmed ktt strawberry v2s. Should I give removing the case foam a try? Would it keep the creamy sound signature?

[@kesamek8537]

they improve the paint now with 'Pro' version which seems the same in every other respect according to vendor info on Aliexpress. This keyboard is working well for me if it was 2x or 3x the price it would still be very good indeed.

[@arnavprabhakar8882]

I bought this the day after its release and found no reviews, Thanks hipyo.

[@unknowablecore]

Sorry question about the lights!! Can you change the colour from rainbow to just white or something else? Also, I've always loved those keyboards that when you type a key it lights up from that key and waves out. It's not a necessity but I was just wondering if this program has this feature!!!!

[@andyastrand]

Are there any good budget mechanical keyboards with a double height return key? Or do they all think we need a double width /| key?

[@ByteX_Official]

Hi could you test out the cheap ajazz ak820pro im thinking to buy it because its only 60 euro with gift switches

[@kingcrackedhen3572]

I just got this, hipyo please 🙏

[@elisac447]

I cant imagine what a pain keeping pdfs in your home must be. Respect.

[@Joshk2325]

bought the barebones of this keyboard with morandi switches. Big problem for people who want to mod this, i would recommend a chilkey nd75 barebones because the screws on this keyboard really suck. The switches are also pretty horrible in terms of pre lube and rattly sound.

[@GoncaloNunes123]

Which is the best aluminium + gasket-mount custom keyboard out there? Wireless would be a plus

[@HipyoTech]

There really isnt a best - depends on what you want in a keyboard

[@GoncaloNunes123]

@@HipyoTech Thanks for the quick response. Maybe with some more input you can help. Use case:Office, Gaming Wireless for Office (Home Office), Wireless + Cable (Gaming) Gasket-mount, Aluminium Case, Foams Basically a good out of the box experience, something like this keyboard or Keychron's Q1 MAX Tactile switches would be preferable, but I can switch for other switches later if not possible Keychron seems to be nice but maybe there's better options out there for cheaper Thanks for the help!

[@radbradmtb6915]

It actually sounds pretty solid with no foams for a super budget alu board. I'd still rather spend a few more bucks and get a QK Neo, though, if I wanted a clacky build. Also- Would be cool to see you do a Leobog Hi8 review!

[@i7412375952]

The switches will be amazing after lubing them. People should try

[@Xander_t]

i am pretty sure if you scratch anything aluminum with hardened steel it will scratch

[@Miss_Wonderful1]

Three years ago, an aluminum keyboard for the same price had no flex cuts, no foam, awful stabs, and the sound could wake up the dead. I got into the hobby at the wrong time ☹ I know why you removed the foam, Hipyo: to let Nola chew it, right? 😅

[@Daniel-ls1gb]

If you want a better pre-built TKL and don't mind the styling of the keycaps, the case color, or the linear switches, then the Cidoo v87 is a better option than this

[@linndoria]

I guess side-backlit legend keycaps would be needed if wanted backlit keycaps as normal one would not work as well unless you have switches with clear stems and housing.

[@WalkMrJ]

"Guys! The hard metal scratched the soft metal. " Welcome to Rockwell my guy.

[@yber15]

Quick question about this keyboard: does it still work if you disconnect the battery and connect the keyboard to your PC with the cable? I'm considering buying this keyboard, but I'm not a fan of wireless keyboards because of the batteries since those will degrade over time. Thanks!

[@elmariachi5133]

Could you check which swtches are compatible to keyboards in general? I think many people would like to know if they could be replaced by a different vendor on a given keyboard and you already have the parts needed to check. The sockets on this one look very similar to the Gateron low profile socket btw.

[@BadMantraFilms]

would morandi switches make this keyboard "thockier" and overall just better or i guess it's all preference? >.>

[@silver33]

I just got this keyboard and I love it. Can you recommend a shine through keycaps? The keycaps are good, but I worked in the dark a lot and not having shine through keycaps is difficult for me. Thank you.

[@S50Sinner]

Those random cutouts look like they're there for weight balance, I imagine something inside made it feel heavier on that side so they cut some material out from that end of it.

[@murdergorilla4087]

I just built this in a bare bones with glorious pandas some double shot pbt caps and it's pretty good

[@VasylDemianov]

How important are flip-up feet? I've always used keyboards with them, I am considering this keyboard, but I am worried that this one doesn't have the feet.

[@lukebock8291]

They’re very similar to Akko black and cyan keycaps

[@johanb.7869]

The RGB is a bit useless because no shine through key caps, plus I don't like the shape of them, so useless when it's dark and what's so important about the south facing RGB? What's wrong if it would have been north facing?

[@AnonymousSpidey]

Funny enough I have this keyboard with one layer of tape and akko cream blues and all the foam and it sounds really really nice and what makes it better is the stabs are lubed

[@Minitazmaniangames-io2uc]

congrats on 900k

[@phoshov]

If you had to get a sk71 or galaxy80, which one would you prefer? Looking at these two as the options as I prefer black keyboards but the black sk71 has some issues of getting dirty

[@soulvibration-groningen]

I love the color of the keycaps but I think they are to low and have to sharp edges. Any recommendations for beautiful keycaps that fit the black Epomaker x Feker? And thanks for making me addicted to mechanical keyboards... I used to be a solid Logitech MX user.... and now I have got 4 mechanical keyboards :)

[@Poisonthewells46]

man i honestly really enjoyed this one stock the most

[@slickensmcgee2259]

Finally someone else besides me who rubs a screwdriver against my keyboard daily just to scratch it 🤨

[@RomeoVisionInc]

As Hipyo always says, that would be about preference. Long as you scratch your own.

[@caterPI_1]

What gaming keyboard would you reccomend for a 60aud budget?