The hidden switch socket is there because they originally planned on having two 'H' or 'G' keys like how there are two 'B' keys, but people weren't satisfied with having another 'H' or 'G' key so instead of rebuilding their PCBs and plates to exclude the extra socket, they just covered it with the top case. Valid.
@AlexTurbo2 жыл бұрын
so with modification you can have it if you want.
2 жыл бұрын
What I like of the Q8 over the others is the position of Ctrl, Alt, Cmd vs the others that are Ctrl, Alt, Space, Cmd.
@ggascoigne Жыл бұрын
On a Mac, I think that this is such a big deal.
@FunkyHQYT2 жыл бұрын
I love the Akko Alice so much, I ordered a Bear65 V2 immediately once I knew I loved the layout
@stefanusrianto8781 Жыл бұрын
nice video, and good upgrades there, love the Serenity i have it too on my shelf. For me personally i even prefer the ergo layout for FPS gaming since it's already angled to the right a bit (since I usually turn my standard keyboard to the right for FPS gaming) tho. Well i guess everyone is different in many ways LOL. This Q8 could be even more upgraded by Keychron for sound, but I love the fact that they put 2.25u left spacebar instead of the 2u spacebar on Maja.
@rohitdoestech2 жыл бұрын
it supports iso which is what I like about it
@minimalistik2 жыл бұрын
Oh right! Good point
@Shorn_5 ай бұрын
The otholinear layout like on the x-bows messes with your muscle memory at first, but its worth learning imo over this staggered, split layout. Plus the backspace, ctrl, alt, and shift in the center are super useful for limiting your common reaches.
@ggascoigne Жыл бұрын
To be honest, I really just want the layout from a Microsoft Sculpt (or Natural) keyboard with mechanical keys and awesome customizability (VIA). So far I've not found it though this does get fairly close.
@trevc Жыл бұрын
Type K by GOK?
@duartelucas5746 Жыл бұрын
Perixx ergo mechanical. They have both an american and european (german) store.
@EddieGooch2 жыл бұрын
2:26 The additional switch socket was actually part of the original design that has double G. It got a lot of criticism, and they finally dropped it. But I guess the PCB stays because it is hidden anyway.
@user-lv6rn9cf8m Жыл бұрын
4:04, dude just use your left pinky as intended
@UrknetLabradories Жыл бұрын
Glad I'm not the only confused by peoples typing methods in so many keyboard review videos, particularly when it's part of a critique. Like why are you pressing ctrl with your thumb? you shift down one row from home row and just press it with your pinky?? why are you turning your entire hand to press backspace with your index finger?! just extend your ring finger a little bit?? Who taught y'all how to type?
@TheHijackx Жыл бұрын
got it and love it! great improvement on my wrists and typing feeling
@neochaft15872 жыл бұрын
That keybboard is bbeast. Thank you for this bbeautiful, slick and detailed video. You've gained a subscribber!
@AlexTurbo2 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there, bbrother
@raytsh Жыл бұрын
This is the only Alice/Arisu keyboard available with ISO layout support that I'm aware of. I really like my Q8 with the brass plate and long pole linear switches. I had to add an additonal force break mod and some foam to the case though. I also have backspace mapped to one of the spacebars what is the biggest advantage of this layout in my opinion.
@zoedecker404 Жыл бұрын
i love my Q8. shes my pride and joy
@leob_v2 Жыл бұрын
I reeeeeally like how it looks and was considering it for the office instead of getting another GMMK Pro as at home (which, with Durock POM, has been amazing), but that stock sound...uf, quite bad. Your mods great, but still...
@ArabSoul212 Жыл бұрын
You should check out the feker Alice 68 it’s a Alice layout gasket mount and tri mode for 120
@marcusrehn6915 Жыл бұрын
Would have loved to see them make an ortholinear
@zatozatoichi79203 ай бұрын
The ISO version has a plate foam in it.
@Z_3D Жыл бұрын
Great vid just realized I didn’t purchase the correct space bars for my diy keyboard lol
@SgtStarSlayer Жыл бұрын
same pcb as the facey alice with a know that is soldered where the delete is on the alice66 with an different keyboard casing.
@sunraiii Жыл бұрын
IMO the symmetrical thumb keys and the rotary knob make the Q8 a better buy for me overall, in comparison to the AKKO.
@sqwert6542 жыл бұрын
Dont like the staggered layout , ortholinear makes for better finger line up imo
@bigpoe3379 Жыл бұрын
I really want to try an Alice layout but I didn't find a 75% option. I hope keychron release a 75% version of the Q8 in the near future.
Жыл бұрын
they just did, q10
@bigpoe3379 Жыл бұрын
@ yes I saw it yesterday. I’ll orden one of them
@jowinkoh2350 Жыл бұрын
Is it recommend to use with wrist rest ?
@jomio4682 Жыл бұрын
me with the fancy alice 66 about to buy another alice: interesting
@lecxarcangel5644 Жыл бұрын
Does it remember the configs in VIA even tho you'd be using a different laptop/pc?
@lordofthebombs Жыл бұрын
VIA configs are saved onto the keyboard itself, so it shouldn’t matter what you plug it into
@sambegstha35165 ай бұрын
4:03 that shit killed me
@albdelgado Жыл бұрын
Great review as always! One question I had. I was interested in buying the Akko Alice Pro but it seems very tall. How would you compare the height between the Akko and Keychron? From the vid the keychron looks way more comfortable. Can anyone help me out on this?
@minimalistik Жыл бұрын
Haven't compared them side by side recently, but yes, the Keychron is lower and better angled, while the Akko is taller and flat, although it has optional plastic feet.
@albdelgado Жыл бұрын
@@minimalistik thank you so much for the response. I think I'll go for the Keychron! :)
@UertLol2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking about getting a keyboard from keychron, and am going for the pro red switches, but I am a little confused on what they are lol. I'm new to making keyboards, but an avid gameur. from my understanding, the switches are perfectly linear until they bottom out, correct? and how light are they to push down when using them with pbt keycaps. thanks in advance :)
@wellhellotherekyle2 жыл бұрын
Correct, they're linear all the way to the bottom. I have linear reds on a Razer keyboard and found them to be overly sensitive, but that may have just been that specific keyboard. I just got the Q8 with Browns and they feel pretty much ilnear aside from a slight bump at the bottom that I barely even feel. Seems like a good middle ground if you're worried about accuracy in your typing/gaming. Also, if you were considering the Q8 specifically, just know that they're releasing the q10 very shortly which has F keys and some other additions. They announced this less than a month after I got my Q8 which needless to say has me very upset, haha.
@UertLol2 жыл бұрын
@@wellhellotherekyle oh cool, I was going to get the Q1 v2 because it has the f row and arrow keys, and none of the others do, thanks for letting me know :)
@TheHijackx Жыл бұрын
@@wellhellotherekyle Good choice! I think keychron delivers pretty good quality throughout all keyboards. I use the red switches for work as well as gaming and i love it. Can recommend!
@travnewmatic Жыл бұрын
Swap caps lock and control, save your poor thumb!
@thatUtsavRatti2 жыл бұрын
It’s one of my favorite boards. If you have time, please check out the review I posted on my channel a couple of weeks ago.