Rainy75 Review | Latency, Teardown, Sound Test

Most surprisingly, one of the best custom keyboards for gaming. Phew!
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[@c4veman]

subbed. amazing format and insane attention to detail. your work is appreciated

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much for joining and for the lovely feedback too! ^^

[@Spanxsy]

Quick and straight to the points with everything I needed! Subscribed!

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much! ^-^

[@Delbs1]

Highly appreciate the latency test! Great content btw

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@dcrdlgy]

The music is so chill and relaxing. Great sounding board!

[@thoccnology]

Thank you for your comment! ^^

[@Ergosonn]

Zoom, Rainy, Leo, Monsgeek - 75 everywhere ☺️

[@thoccnology]

I can't tell how happy I am about this trend! More, more, I want MORE 75% keebs! ^^

[@Ergosonn]

@@thoccnology Hello! I bought Akko Panda keycaps, they’re such a good thing

[@koto_face]

I wish I could have this so badly! It's so sleek! Love the change in music

[@dangoniko]

love that more high-quality prebuilts are popping up in the hobby!

[@thoccnology]

You're so right! The only downside is that I'm starting to run out of space, as I ended up collecting numerous budget alu boards and I intend to keep all of them. :')

[@gingerrampage2256]

i just bought this keyboard. It is very, very nice. The only mod I added is a bit of kilmat under the spacebar to make it sound deeper

[@keebtunes]

Looks incredible!

[@Elementrius]

Thanks for the review! This will be my first mechanical keyboard that isn't a crappy Razer lol so I'm waiting patiently here in the US for it to come out. I only wish that the pro version offered a black chassis :(

[@thoccnology]

Yeah, the color limitations were sad... I wanted a Silver one originally. Hopefully it'll be available in the couple of months on Amazon! ^-^

[@MarbsMusic]

Great review, very excited for this, have the standard ordered on kickstarter. I picked that one because I usually use wired and like the chroma type weight a little better.

[@thoccnology]

Oh, yes, both the backplates looked lovely. I had such a fomo, as I could order only one version, as initially I wanted to go with the glass weight, but then one of my friends told me about the lack of scratch resistance, so I decided to change my mind. (They went with ordering custom weight protectors for the glass.)

[@jaloejuice]

⁠@@thoccnologyI was having fomo as well when ordering the pro on kickstarter. I’m actually starting to like the look of the textured one based on the videos I’ve been watching on it.

[@jaloejuice]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@thoccnologyI was having fomo as well when choosing the pro on kickstarter. I’m actually starting to like the look of the textured one now based on the videos I’ve been watching. Chose the same one as urs. Great video btw! Very aesthetic and relaxing😊

[@thoccnology]

@@jaloejuice I totally feel the same! The texture of this has grown on me, it's undeniably unique! Thank you so much for your comment! ^^

[@thienlam8191]

nice review,thanks for sharing

[@hamidmosalla1094]

You are so tasteful in your choice of decor and music for your videos.

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much, it's so good to hear opinions like this! ^^

[@lipzi2]

Thank you for the latency tests :) It‘s what i care about a lot cause I game a lot but it‘s something you don‘t see very often

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much for your comment! ^^

[@aldrinjulio4165]

This is exactly what I was thinking too. Just bought M1W but thanks to this video, Im getting rainy 75 in few hours now.

[@paulosergiorosadias6345]

I love the style of your videos, focusing on the details of the keyboard. And this one sounds amazing. I personally prefer 90%, 96% keyboards, because I use NUM PAD a lot. I have bought a MACHENIKE GK80 because of you!

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much for your comment! ^-^ I myself also have a dedicated (OK, actually 2) 96% boards for the same reason, I sometimes just need those dedicated numpads.

[@Sxhdes]

Aula f99 might be perfect for you

[@paulosergiorosadias6345]

@@Sxhdes I will check it out

[@jamvng]

This keyboard is amazing. I never really got into the custom keyboards myself; although I knew about it and watched videos about it. I just never took the plunge. The reviews and impressions on this keyboard were good, and it being pre-built I bought it. No regrets, it's amazing and def gets me thinking about other custom keyboards I would want.

[@thoccnology]

It's so nice to read that you're satisfied with it! Custom keyboards nowadays are really something - especially coming from a membrane keyboard. Rainy75 is one of the best you could go with! I hope you can enjoy it for a long time! ^^ Have you set your eyes on another custom board yet? :)

[@ponniereview]

nice review as always^^

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much!

[@none_78s]

Thank you, this board is my favorite so far, it's almost perfect except for one thing that it has no knob, other than that it's really good and worth the price imo.

[@thoccnology]

As a fellow knob-fanatic, I totally feel this! :') It really could be perfect with a knob (and that cursed mode switch not placed under the Caps Lock key hihi)

[@shotswithstevie]

Great video as always my GOAT! With how much this keyboard has going on and it's price I wonder how other brands will respond

[@thoccnology]

Thank you sooo much!

[@jtechmkb]

That plate! really good looking keyboard :)

[@thoccnology]

This keyboard has insane backplate options. I kinda want all of them :')

[@ggabor09]

Nice keeb. Thanks for the review. But i would like to see a special review about your gadets. 😊 I love those cats in the lower left corner, and that mini computer❤ on the right side. Where did you get them?😊

[@thoccnology]

Hihi, thank you so much! ^^ These cats proved to be a loyal desk companion for all my reviews, I love having them lingering around my setup.

[@michaela984]

I pre ordered mine on a German vendor (i am from germany) and it’s supposed to be delivered July - august..ah, i cant wait 😩

[@thoccnology]

Oh my, I totally understand your feeling, it was so hard to wait for my Group Buy packages TwT I hope yours will arrive in time - or even sooner! ^^

[@asterisk4424]

Man I can't wait for these to ship, I want mine so bad.

[@thoccnology]

I hope they ship it quickly so you can start using it soon!

[@rahellscream]

As many of us do I watch many review videos before buying a product and your video helped me decide to buy CIDOO V75 Pro. Now I'm watching this Rainy 75 and it looks awesome, maybe I will start a collection.

[@thoccnology]

That's so nice to hear that my video helped you deciding! ^-^ V75 is still one of my daily drivers! I can only encourage everyone to start collecting keyboards, I really think it's a great hobby! (Also a hobby that we can use every day, not only on hobby times!) ^-^

[@BraveClam]

Marbly and creamy, WOW!! What a fantastic sounding stock board!!!!!!!

[@thoccnology]

Especially, considering for this price! ..and as a pre-built!?! I really like where this is going!

[@potynawowasanhee8073]

The video quality is top notch! what camera and mic are you using?

[@thoccnology]

Thank you so much! I use a Sony A6100 and a Maono PD200X.

[@shoobusmawoobus]

I haven't been able to find any videos of someone putting cerakey keycaps on one of these but I think that's what I might do

[@thoccnology]

That sounds very promising!

[@AquaPeet]

Ah I needed a relaxing vid after taking my board apart for the...... 12th time? lol Didn't think that cats liked rain but the three kitties seem to like the Rainy75! Very, very nice board and great sound! Too bad it's a kickstarter!

[@thoccnology]

Haha, I so feel your pain! Yesss, they are loyal companions when it comes to my keyboard videos! ^-^ I agree, this keyboard could be a real dealbreaker if it was available in-stock. But for that we have the Leobog keebs, luckily.

[@Vashtiian]

So you can't use plate mounted stabilizers with these? From the look of the PCB at least

[@thoccnology]

Both plate-mounted and screw-in/clip-in stabs are compatible!

[@leeroyjenki1687]

oh oh new review let's gooooooo, my wallet will cry soon if I keep watching your videos, you make keyboards look tasty somehow 🤣

[@thoccnology]

Hehe, thank you, it's a great compliment! ^-^ Join me in the happy-but-poor kingdom, where we have lots of nice keebs, but we are broke as hell. x)

[@802Garage]

So good, who knows when it will actually be in stock again! The only other thing I don't like is sacrificing a key for the rain cloud logo. I'm about to finally buy the F75. Saves about $40 over this at a minimum anyways. :)

[@thoccnology]

That's totally understandable! At the end of the day I also have my favorite layout. Price is always a tricky topic, it always depends on what features one wants to have (e.g. for me, $40 is not a huge extra, considering the ease of case opening, and the alu over the plastic - but luckily the F75 has great stock sounds, and plastic is better for certain sound profiles. :) So the decision is totally up to certain factors!)

[@802Garage]

@@thoccnology Yeah I don't plan to internally mod it, though of course that could change, but I may change the switches and likely keycaps in the future. Just ordered the Aula F75 for $57.67 shipped after discounts. The black version with Crescent switches. :D Thanks for your help and videos!

[@thoccnology]

@@802Garage I want to correct myself, the Aula F75 can also be modded without any concerns, so it's a totally valid choice! Ngl, the amount of modding that goes into a standard keyboard is well below the need for alu endurance. :) Also, I still didn't mod my Aula F75, I didn't feel the need to do so, it's too good stock!

[@802Garage]

@@thoccnology Thank you! I know it can be modded. Just a pain to open. ;) Mine should be here in a few days. 😁

[@thoccnology]

@@802Garage Looking forward to your opinion! ^^

[@Ciferz]

Great videos! Would you say that the Rainy is indeed of better quality than the competition at this price range like a lot of people claim? It's hard to tell if it's all hype, and whether the reviews have been paid for. Which keyboards around this price range would you say are of the best quality? I've seen quite a few complaints about the screws in the Leobog Hi8 already losing shape where they come into contact with the screwdriver after removing them only once, making it unlikely you can open it often. I don't know how true this is, but these low price points have me a bit concerned.

[@thoccnology]

Thank you! ^^ It's definitely a great example of how far the budget keyboards can (and have) become in the recent months. The biggest selling point compared to others in this range (for me) is the design (especially the backplate), and the option of the stock FR4 plate (instead of PC plate from others). Otherwise, it's completely on par with the pre-built Leobog Hi75 (which is only-wired, but comes well below $99 pre-built as well), and I had no issues with the Leobog Hi8 so far (even though I have 3 units of it). (And I'd like to mention that I've come across poor design and production quality in keyboards from the $2-300 price range, which made them tremendously worse than the Rainy75 or Leobog Hi75 or Hi8. So I guess it's up to luck in the end :'))

[@Ciferz]

@@thoccnology Thanks a lot! So I take it the screws getting worn out (I don't know how to better describe it, but what I mean is that the X turns into an O) and becoming impossible to loosen is not a problem with the Leobog Hi8 and Hi75 in general? Probably just a handful of people not handling a screwdriver properly, but some screw quality is still a thing and some wear out much more easily, so I'm a bit wary.

[@thoccnology]

@@Ciferz Haha, I totally understand your description, I have massacred quite a few screws myself too :') I can imagine that it was a different batch with just poor quality screws. I have my Hi8s from two different sellers, weeks apart, and none of them have issues. I remember only one of the screws getting so damn tightened on the green unit, that it was a PIA to open, but as I recall I changed the srewdriver bit to a 'sharper' one and it was OK then.

[@jprofessor321]

I looked up your channel with this keyboard, but I couldn't find it until I checked your channel page!

[@thoccnology]

I heard this from multiple people - KZbin search function is a mess... :/

[@jprofessor321]

@@thoccnology That means people just need to stay tuned to your channel! On a side note! I went back to the MOA keycaps (Autumn Puppy Pink) + Jade Blossom 43g switches + Leobog Hi75 and the thocky sound signature is so helpful. Thanks again for your suggestion! I'm leaving my Galaxy 80 on the side for days when I want that marbly sound signature. I am just digging the thocky sound signature way more. It's so soothing!

[@thoccnology]

@@jprofessor321 Hihi, true! ^^ Thocky can never go wrong! I think if someone can only try one custom keyboard, it should be the Hi75 (although I might be a 'tiny bit' biased) :3

[@jprofessor321]

@@thoccnology The LeoBog Hi75 is so healing. I am not going to lie. I might not need another custom keyboard after this combination. The deep sound signature is so soothing and relaxing. It is easier to hear lower tones in general I heard, so this board works for me!

[@thoccnology]

@@jprofessor321 I agree, I think if someone can only try/buy one single mechanical keyboard, it should be the Hi75. If I could keep only one of my keyboards, that'd be my Hi75+Vertex+MOA combination.

[@iscanyrr]

If you only had the budget for one, which one do you prefer between this one, the Hi75 and the F75 ? what are the advantages and disadvantages of each when compared ? Thanks for your videos, great quality and details of each keyboard !

[@friedrich.1605]

The Aula F75 has plastic case. The Leobog Hi75 is only wired (and you can get it barebones)

[@thoccnology]

Thank you for your comment! As Friedrich also mentioned, the case material+connection modes are the main differences. If you use wireless too, go with the Rainy75, unless if you have the budget, go with the Hi75. F75 is best for those, who want a pre-built keyboard that doesn't need modding, for a budget price.

[@tuananh4863]

How can you get a sound test that looks so similar to the outside? I try recording but it didnt work :(((

[@thoccnology]

I try to stay up late and record once the city is not that loud, band finding the best setup is very hard too! But don't give up! :)

[@swordart6492]

Would u recommend the Rainy 75 or the Loubog hi75? Which one would give the thockier sound using same switches and keycaps.

[@thoccnology]

I think the Hi75 is much thockier and deeper sounding

[@ahnadiri]

i didn't see the 2.4 dongle in my pack... time to go check the bin LOL

[@thoccnology]

Aww nooo TwT (That's exactly why I prefer if it has a slot directly on the keyboard x))

[@ahnadiri]

@@thoccnology don't worry my mum found it and saved it for me :) I always give her my boxes for her to store her teacups and stuff in and she kept the little baggie with the dongle lol

[@thoccnology]

@@ahnadiri OMG mums always save the day

[@user-ci3py2wo3o]

I got mine just today and checked the polling rate, which is 500 HZ according to "Keyboard Inspector" software (tryed both normal and fast latency modes). When checking other keyboards that I have, it shows 1000 HZ (which is correct, cuz it is stated in their specs). Very interesting that it doesnt have "standart gaming 1k HZ", but still manages to have impressive response time ;) Also can I ask, how do u measure latency? Thank you for the review! Wonderful content :)

[@user-ci3py2wo3o]

just found out that board supports via, so changing polling rate to 1000 hz isnt a problem in theory ;)

[@thoccnology]

Honestly, polling rate has little to do with the latency at the end of the day. (Unless we are speaking about very low polling rates. :)) In theory, a 500Hz polling rate can result in a cca.2ms latency. So it's not the polling rate that causes a bottleneck in keyboards. :) I perform the latency tests similarly to Rtings, using a high refresh-rate monitor and a slo-mo camera. A detailed video about it is always postponed but definitely planned. :)

[@user-ci3py2wo3o]

@@thoccnologyTHX for the answer! Will check it when it comes out :)

[@brode7111]

Do you like this keyboard more than the LEOBOG Hi75 in terms of sounds?

[@thoccnology]

Hm, that's an interesting question. The truth is maybe I use the Hi75 more often. I just end up going back to that (although I have 4 Hi75s at the moment, so maybe it's the variety that entertains me)

[@arccth]

What is the latency in normal mode?

[@dimi3378]

If only it had a knob this would clearly be a keeb gamer enthusiast ENDGAME

[@thoccnology]

I have to agree, I'm a complete knob-maniac, and I tend to missing it a lot. :')

[@NebulaKernel]

I wonder if it's possible to solder our own knob on the Rainy75.

[@thoccnology]

@@NebulaKernel Hm, good question! It would be a nice solution! ^^

[@TruongAnhNgoc-ue9ze]

I'm considering this one and Akko spr75 both at the same price of about 50$, can you help me to decide which one I would choose

[@thoccnology]

$50? If you can get them for that price, buy both of them instantly! :D

[@TruongAnhNgoc-ue9ze]

@@thoccnology i've just bought both of them, in fact i got the spr75 at a sick price of 35$ or so, really crazy

[@byKyleFord]

How would you say this compares to the Ajazz AK820 PRO?

[@thoccnology]

Oh, they are very different. If you have the budget, go for the Rainy75. It has alu case, fuller sound, easier to mod, better switches, etc. The AK820 is although very impressive in its own price range (and has a knob, which might be only important to me)

[@byKyleFord]

@@thoccnology Thank you so much 😊 And what other keyboards would you say would be the rainy 75’s keyboard

[@NebulaKernel]

For anyone that owns a GMMK Pro with QMK, how much lower is the Rainy 75 latency?

[@thoccnology]

RTINGS performs similar latency tests than we do, and they measured 9.5ms for the GMMK Pro.

[@NebulaKernel]

@@thoccnology Ooh, nice. On the Rainy75, may you try eager debounce via QMK?

[@thoccnology]

@@NebulaKernel I haven't seen that option - but pressing Fn+H on the keyboard enables the 'Ultra Low Latency' mode!

[@JaredTeo-sj2qs]

Which keyboard do you prefer? Leoboghi75 or Rainy75?

[@thoccnology]

It's hard to say! I love the extreme thock on the Hi75 and the knob, but I like the Rainy for its latency and its special backplate

[@myhomiealex6]

Probably will become the next overused board as soon as it becomes public. But if anything I hope It sets a precident and makes alu boards a bit less expensive lol.

[@thoccnology]

I completely agree! We need keyboards like this to encourage the competition on the market!

[@yaroslavi577]

Whitch keyboard to take? Rainy 75 pro costs 170$, bridge 75 plus 130$, vgn vxe 75 120$. By budget is 170$

[@thoccnology]

Compared to the others, the Rainy75 shouldn't cost more than $130 (and that's the max it was priced before). So I think I'd go with the Bridge75 among these. Or the Chilkey ND75 for $100.

[@fiddlemyriddle1164]

How does this compare to the hi75?

[@thoccnology]

This has tri-mode connection, while the Hi75 has only wired. Also this comes pre-built with switches and keycaps. I really love the Hi75's thockiness, but if you use wireless modes as well, go with the Rainy75 (or the Leobog Hi8, which has the same sound profile as the Hi75)

[@a92285]

May I ask which screwdriver you are using?

[@thoccnology]

It's a Xiaomi screwdriver set!

[@Eivraiiih]

It's been raining in Manila hindi ka ba nilalamig ♩♫ Can you compare it to Vgn Vxe75?

[@thoccnology]

Oh, thanks for telling me about that board! I have a strong feeling, they are literally the same!! :0 They even marketing the ultra-low latency the same way!

[@garezza708]

hello... im kinda new to this hobby... im planning to get my 1st custom keyb with a budget around $100-$150.... and I heard for around $100... leobog hi8 Is much better for price to value overall.... but I also kinda love how this keyb sound and looks (don't get me wrong... i love both sound and looks for both keyb (hi8 and rainy75 pro)).... so... I kinda in dilemma rn.... can u make a vid bout comparing both hi8 and rainy75 pro pretty please?? :3 btw... love ur vids... and u just got a +1 sub

[@thoccnology]

Hi! ^^ I wouldn't say that the Leobog Hi8 is essentially better - they both have their strength. Both are pretty good for gaming (although the Rainy75 is a tiny bit better), both support 3-mode connection, and both are made of aluminium. The Rainy75 comes pre-built quipped with switches and keycaps), so if you can find that around $100-130, that might be a better deal. If you like the stock sounds. The Hi75 and Hi8 is almost identical in sound profile. Here I made a comparison, including the Hi75 and Rainy75 too :) The Hi8 will sound the same as the Hi75s (deep, foamy, +creamy, thocky), while the Rainy75 is more like creamy+clacky. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpy9ZJmVhKeYeM0

[@garezza708]

Oh wow... tysm... btw... ive been eyeing on hjsnake al75 for so long but kinda drop it a while ago coz its wired... but this morning... i found out that they release the wireless ver... do u have the vid bout it? Or u already have a plan to make a vid bout it? Or not interested at all? :3

[@thoccnology]

@@garezza708 I heard that it's very similar to the Monsgeek M1W, but for a better price. I think it can be a good choice! Unfortunately it's not quite available internationally, only some overpriced listings on AliExpress, so I might not be able to get them.

[@nomful]

hi can you please tell me the size dimensions of this keyboard?

[@thoccnology]

Hi! They're in my office right now, but I found it online and it says 320mm*136mm*36-21mm (front-back)

[@nomful]

@@thoccnology thank u! i was planning to buy a wrist rest for it. it hasnt arrived yet since it’s pre-order :( i wanted to get the blue one

[@thoccnology]

@@nomful Oh, those units are still not shipped? Damn, I'm too impatient for Group-Buys and Pre-orders...

[@nomful]

@@thoccnology i just found this keeb few days ago, so i recently just ordered. I've always wanted a keeb that has creamy/marble sound. but I dunno how to customize so this one is really good for me. if i want to replace the keycaps. Can i use any kind? or do i have to find cherry profile keycaps as well?

[@thoccnology]

@@nomful Yes, almost any kind of custom keycaps work! Most of you can find online are made for these kinds of keyboards (they call them MX-compatible, or something similar). :) Did you order the FR4 plate version, or the Lite/Standard version with the PC plate?

[@jamesgong3648]

Deciding between rainy75 and f75. Which one sounds thockier ootb?

[@thoccnology]

Definitely the Rainy75!

[@jamesgong3648]

I want to get Rainy75 but looks like next batch is June. But I do see it being sold on Taobao. Do you have any experience buying from Taobao?

[@thoccnology]

@@jamesgong3648 Unfortunately no, Taobao doesn't offer shipping to Europe and finding a good forward agent is a bit difficult. :/

[@Lionchiew]

how did you get it. it sold out everywhere. :(

[@thoccnology]

I bought it a couple of months ago, before the international opening!

[@Lionchiew]

@@thoccnology finally i got mine!

[@nightwork_exe]

где купить такую клавиатуру?

[@milosav7314]

Није још доступна

[@thoccnology]

It's only available on Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/keeb/rainy-75-keyboard-redefining-90-ish-mechanical-keyboards

[@kietbuituan2991]

I believe you can switch mode with a shortcut, no?

[@thoccnology]

I prefer turning off my keyboard (if not using overnight or to prevent accidental keypresses - e.g. while I work on my desk with big parts) For that, using the shortcut is not enough, unfortunately.

[@kietbuituan2991]

Fair 😁 I think if I switch to other modes than the one I'm using, I can prevent the accidental keypresses. Also, turning off the RGB led at night to sleep. I am waiting to receive the anodized Navy actually. This is my first keyboard so I'm not sure what other problems can occur. I like your video, tho. Simple and straight forward

[@thoccnology]

@@kietbuituan2991 Yes, but what if both BT and 2.4G modes are in use? :D And even if it doesn't register the keypress, the RGB lights up, BRRR. :D I know, I'm quite picky about these things, but I guess it can't be helped, I work as a software tester in my day job hehe Oh, is there an anodized Navy version available? :0 I know about only Ano Black and Ano Silver.

[@kietbuituan2991]

Yeah, It would be more convenient if they have the switch on the side. But the🌟 A E S T H E T I C🌟 is cleaner. But with that price tho, I guess I can work around with it (turn off LED when go to sleep) I live in Vietnam and there's a distributor. It cost 2,550,000 (~104 USD). I dont know why but I think it's cheaper than other sites.

[@thoccnology]

@@kietbuituan2991 I can 100% agree to this! ^-^ Also yes, 104 USD sounds very good for it!

[@WaelElazab]

Is there a Rainy80 ?

[@thoccnology]

They only have the 75! Let's hope for the future! :)

[@WaelElazab]

Or should that be, a Rainy81 lols

[@Ymedia21]

Bridge75