The BEST Budget Keyboard... (That You Can Actually Buy)

[@HipyoTech]

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[@SPLIFiTeD]

Finally the video I've been waiting for 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Jonas028]

Is it a good idea to leave on the film?

[@Cadzy]

Is the Cidoo V65 any different than the Cidoo V75 apart from the layout? As you made a video on the V65 but didn't like it as much as the V75

[@oscar21781]

@@Jonas028 FILM* is it a good idea?

[@BuzzBazzJ]

What happened to the pinned comment about the film @HipyoTech ?

[@mr.guillotine1312]

I love how there are so many more affordable options coming out that are actually good. I don't really have the budget for most of them, but they are the types of boards that I could maybe save up for, which was never going to happen with a $300+ option...I just couldn't find any possible way to justify paying that much..but when I'm now seeing options in the $80-$120 range...well that's different. I could maybe rationalize that expense and not feel too bad about it.

[@mr.guillotine1312]

Also, please keep showing your cat in your videos, hell, show more of her!

[@HimmelWeint]

Another really good budget custom is the Neo65 it's cheaper than the board shown on the video but it is also a 65% as opposed to a 75% shown which layout you prefer is up to you but if you like 65% have a look at that.

[@Kidownzus]

Bought the monsgeek m1w fully assembled. Modded it a bit. It's good enough for me. Lol

[@Video_Fiend]

I bought the "Techware phantom 87 plus elite" (a bit of a tongue twister). However, I really don't regret buying it. the keyboard has held up well and sounds quite good especially with the "tape mod". I chose the brown switches which are made by Techware, and they have also held up pretty well (feeling, quality, and sound wise). But if anyone got this specific keyboard, I would recommend the tape mod, and also to mod the space bar and a few other keys by putting double sided tape in the keys for a more THOCKY experience. I hope this helped, if not sorry for wasting your time. (BTW: it cost about 80 U.S dollars)

[@mangooleh]

Thank you for plugging in your mic Hipyo. Very smart of you.

[@pelculator]

Thank you for plugging in your mic, Hipyo, very smart of you!

[@eduardomora9586]

Ended up getting prebuilt and I am loving it. Went from a Logitech G610 (thank you for many years of service) to this. Thank you for this video!

[@LateNlght]

I see nola's interactions in the video as an absolute win 🤷‍♂

[@artemisia4718]

She saw a cool box and went for it. Good kitty!

[@TheTaterwhisperer]

yasssss kittehhhhhhh

[@mudawott]

The slower pace is quite nice. i like how indepth you went. Both keyboards end up looking great but its interesting how the barebones just doesnt save you money. Like at all. The switches are always gonna cost you more than 10 dollars (unless your a keyboard youtuber with a closet full of switches) and its the same for keycaps. Its kinda wild.

[@keebnfeeb]

Thanks for the 2seconds of sound test. Now I can decide which one to buy.

[@randymarsh5215]

Thank you for the comparison, I picked up the prebuilt a couple weeks ago. Lubed the switches and stabs, did the band aid and tape mode and it sounds and feels great!

[@DuskSkullin]

I used this keyboard as my first build and it is awesome. Definitely recommend this one to any beginners!

[@Dajan456]

I picked the 65 version out for my friend and these boards are really good value. I like that there are other options than the keychrons in terms of design.

[@dmartin1197]

Thanks for the Video man! I watched the "I tried over 60 keyboards" video (and FYI, loved it) you helped me to find my first proper keyboard and totally love my choice of the retro look Cidoo V75. So thanks again!!

[@reficel]

Hey, a little late on a comment, but if I buy the prebuilt, do you recommend swapping switches at all? Because I ordered switches (Vertex V1's) and I am thinking about buying the Cidoo V75. It sounds good stock but I think I may change the switches. Did you change the switches at all?

[@nahnvm8493]

Thank you for plugging in your mic, Hipyo. Very smart of you

[@Angelaaa1111]

Thank you for plugging in your mic, Hippyo. Very smart of you. 🤓

[@gaigebogner491]

I have the prebuilt V75 and it’s so amazing, the typing and sound is so fluent and amazing. I personally don’t have any complaints about it

[@argoperdana6823]

Cidoo has been on a roll these days! They just can't miss with their recent releases

[@argoperdana6823]

I'm finally pulling the trigger off the prebuilt version, found a lil bit of rattle on the stabs, but overall, loving it so far!

[@albertko1]

I believe the keyboard with the screen is being sold as the V75 PLUS and is also sold as the Finalkey V81 PLUS. So basically, if you see PLUS it's got a screen. Hoping Hipyo can get a hold of a Leobog Hi75 and the AI75. These are really pushing the lower end of the hobby forward. Plus the Hi75 uses a PP plate... heheh, PP.

[@maxicofps]

HOW IS THIS BUDGET ITS $216

[@hydra_lisk]

cheap for rich prick keyboard enthusiasts

[@Calosword]

Its 100$

[@alexrouse8909]

​@@CaloswordHOW IS THIS BUDGET ITS $100

[@lalaineleynes7198]

@@alexrouse8909Mech keeb standards this is really good for it’s price

[@Maradnus]

@@alexrouse8909 My build. cost me $800... $100 is budget. I have another one I biuilt from a alliexpress board.. cheap ass switches & some Temu Kaps that cost me $80 & $15 of that was lube. its sounds great!

[@blopolot3885]

Thank you for plugging in the mic Hipyo 🙏

[@brdl6192]

Oh my, my cidoo v75 just arrived and it sounds so much better than my old corsair keyboard... Bought the prebuilt version, it's my first customisable mechanical keyboard, thanks for the recommendation!

[@iikarko]

Do u recommend it ? After using it for 2 months

[@brdl6192]

@@iikarkoHi there, Yes, I've been using it daily and it doesn't dissapoint! The sound is truly great. Not too loud, not too soft. I only use static white backlighting so i can't comment on RGB. The cable is nice and long, the keyboard is pretty heavy though, really feels premium but i don't recommend taking it elsewhere! TLDR: Highly recommended!

[@Khonshyuu]

Thank you for plugging in your mic hipyo, very smart of you

[@gr4pee]

Ordered mine pre build 5 days ago and it came in today. 5 day shipping from china to US is crazy!

[@redkingracer6]

Love the slower pace

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I have a project for you (if you haven't done it already). Instead of spending that much on tiny amounts of expensive lube, get some Super Lube silicone PTFE grease. It's what I've always used on switches and stabs, and IMO it works great. Be warned though, if you lube switches with it, use an _extremely_ light coating. It's cheap and you can get a big tube of it. Enough for a lifetime of keyboards.

[@stevep6317]

I used 21kb retro keycaps on my cidoo to match the case color, Shop their clearance section and you can get $35 sets (It's usually just their overstocks, not retired or flawed caps)

[@andrewglobesnky4617]

Just build my first keyboard, and I am super happy with it.

[@jarodvance9662]

The slower pace was actually quite nice, another great video. Would love to see some larger keyboards, but they don't fit on my desk anyways :(

[@lies_zip_80085]

This is EXACTLY what i like, Thank you

[@danosdotnl]

Just got the prebuild, really sounds amazing. Best kb purchase ever! (sounds better than my 500$+ custom kb)

[@sinwashereable]

So I don't have this exact board, but I do have the v65 r1 which is basically this board but with a few quality of life things that don't really affect feel or sound. I put ws heavy tactiles, with just 2 layers of tap mod, and damn does it thock nicely, I recommend people try this combo as it's my favorite one I've had so far.

[@banananoneko]

How could anyone not like the great cat moments. Nola interrupting great vidles is honestly a highlight

[@_donuts___]

this video will actually help so much ive been trying to make a custom keyboard but i also gotta save some money for it... anyways i think i know what keyboard i want to get. thanks hipyo

[@MarbsMusic]

I've picked up a number of GMK67s from Ali recently and they all have that plastic, just poke holes and go it makes them sound much deeper compared to previous version I had. Been looking at building one of these, definitely have to check it out now! I picked up those switches in the prebuilt, Matte I'm assuming, as someone suggested a comparison to my WS Morandi but with less stem wobble. They are definitely smooth but also louder and a little higher pitched than the Morandi. Still I was very impressed as they were about half the price.

[@francois2449]

For the problem with the switches, something quite similar happened to me. I had a keyboard with lubed switches (I lubed them myself), and after traveling by plane in my checked-in luggage, some switches were dead. Not idea whether the lubricant is responsible or just the transport (might have something to do with temperature difference in a plane? Or pressure?), but yeah, switches don't seem to like this so much (never had any issue when traveling in cabin luggage though)

[@softhusky]

maybe the keyboard was just handled rough and the leaves inside the switches folded?

[@evan-4039]

the zoom75 killer! cidoo can't miss rn, got mine build with Gateron Quinns and it's all i ever wanted

[@fzh4296]

nowhere near a Zoom75 killer, Zoom75 can go foamless while feeling and sounding amazing, but that board sure isnt bad

[@leksandro1459]

Got zoom75 and cidoo v65, and I can't say that cidoo is a zoom killer - v65 feels cheaper, sounds much worse out of the box than zoom, keycaps are not for everyone (I immediately replaced the stock ones cause they hurt my eyes plenty), flex so-so. Guess 75 is not far from 65, but yes - cidoo is cheaper, can be modded and available right now, unlike zoom, which you can't buy just like that. Now my zoom is almost perfect and cidoo will be rebuilt completley in an attempt to reach the level of zoom

[@averytataryn5]

Loved the pacing of this video!

[@pandaengine]

Ordered a prebuilt version of this, I really liked the thick keycaps, beige style and the typings. It will be my first "custom" keyboard. I want to mod it so I can get the best sound/feel. I have been searching for a while, this keyboard seemed like a good choice. I use an MX Mechanical Mini rn, i like it but I want to have something that will represent my tastes. Thanks for the videos, keep being awesome!

[@advancegeo2986]

The keyboard I'm most excited for is the keychron q1he it's basically the q1 pro series but with hall effect switches like a wooting or steelseries board and yes there are other options out there for hall effect keyboards ive become use to the great build quality you get from keychron I like it when it feels like I could fight someone with my keyboard before it broke

[@Cidatree]

Thanks you for this video I really needed to find a decent budget keyboard and I wanted to know which one I want..

[@Charlie.mp4]

Ended up ordering this one, just because I liked the colorway more than the Dusksilver ones for the same featrures. I am looking forward to it getting here! My first mechanical keyboard even if it is a prebuilt :P

[@shpyda]

Thanks Nola for taking care of Hipyo!

[@lilpain1997]

honestly that looks nice. Might have to buy it simply due to me being a collector lol. Sounds is really not that bad for a budget board, about what you expect with a lot of foam which is fine as I do like that sound. Another board I am looking at is the new QK75N as a potential to replace my main board. Keep up with great content man

[@user-wj9jm1ox8i]

oh come on, it sounds really good, ESPECIALLY for a budget board...

[@BigBlackFoot]

I really love when Nola appears in your videos. It's like putting strawberry syrup on ice cream, the ice cream is still delicious but it gets even better.

[@redhunnids]

Thanks for plugging in your mic

[@beaniepanda86]

I literally bought this keyboard last night, and this is the first KZbin video I see today

[@ShisoKun]

I have the Finalkey v81 plus which is basically the same keyboard but with more color options and proper software and via support, really great for the price of $130. 100% recommend for anyone trying to get into custom keyboards. the only thing I dislike is the lack of plate options

[@evan-4039]

the Cidoo V75 Plus also has VIA support, wdym by proper software? is it for the LCD screen? u could try contacting FinalKey for the plate file, they're pretty accommodating when i requested for their V65 plate file and got myself a customized alu plate

[@DramaticDylan]

After many videos of research I ended up going with the prebuilt CIDOO ABM084 with Gateron Pro Yellow switches (yesterday I didn't even know the difference in switches). I feel very proud of myself! haha

[@doctor_radical]

Honestly the inclusion of Nola in your videos breaks the immersion in a wonderful way, and I think we're gonna need to see more Nola in the next coming videos. 12/10.

[@crazyCOD5player]

Got this keyboard last August with the blue cat keycaps and zugGear T1 tactile 67g switches and its freaking great. Just make sure you lube your stabs and you will be happy for a budget keyboard.

[@Qelzo]

Nola is by far the best Sidekick i've ever seen in a video

[@recyclebeann]

I was waiting for your review of this!

[@purrfekt]

Good review as always, thank you.

[@frostvolt_9704]

It’s 130usd though and it’s still quite expensive for a barebones board in my opinion I think like 100usd is like a better budget for a barebones kit

[@anaepeot]

Depends on where you live tbh, I got this for 104$ got some akko switches for 20$ and some cheap keycaps for 20$.

[@HipyoTech]

In this case the value comes more from the prebuilt!!

[@frostvolt_9704]

@@HipyoTech oh ok

[@frostvolt_9704]

@@anaepeotI live in Singapore so it’s about 170 for me

[@zxibs3645]

@@HipyoTech could you review the feker ik65?

[@danielster8878]

Oh my god Hipyo, building a keyboard? this is really daunting. i just stumbled upon your video because i saw a cool tiktok or something

[@PedroSombreireiro]

love your relation with your cat my friend!!! they are family!!!!! :D

[@GoWithAndy-cp8tz]

Retro look with knob is a killer! cheers!

[@HaydenGoldsworthy]

I have a a few custom boards and some pre builts. This board is definitely my favorite!

[@KeithTingle]

this is exactly what I like, thank you

[@ariaaquoss]

Love to see your videos and Nola! Don't say no to kitty

[@enzochoi923]

I've just gotten the CIDOO v75 by your recommendation and it's probably the best place I could've started imo. a huge upgrade from the 10 year old keyboard that probably came with a computer that I've been using. Quite the experience! I'm trying not to go too far on the -anything keyboard- for fear I'll become too invested and spend quite a lot of money like all of my other hobbies

[@PAncakk3Shorts]

THANK YOU FOR PLUGGING IN UR MIC HIPYO so smart of you :(

[@GaryFerrao]

Thank you for plugging in your mic hipyo

[@usedcars9521]

7:30 Keychron switches are only $16 for a full set and they're prelubed. I just got the Mints or Mint pros or whatever they're called, and I don't even remember them mentioning lube on the website, so I started pulling all the switches apart and about halfway in I noticed they were prelubed. There's very minimal lube on them and none on the springs so if that's not your preference maybe don't get them, but you'll always be making that kind of tradeoff with prelubed switches so I can't really complain. The switches feel really good imo.

[@icuwan280]

I just built my first custom keyboard with leoborg greywood v4, and none of them were malfunctioning. I'm guessing that it's the seller that you bought from is the problem, cause' the greywood v3 has been quite popular in the Chinese language communities, and it's not that I heard of any report that their switches have that high percentage of bad units.

[@Oni1975]

Great video as always. You never fail with your understated humor. Especially the butt joke. Instant Hipyo Classic. lol

[@coyfpv1271]

I got the cidoo v65 v2 with lubed and filmed aqua kings and it sounds like water on wood!!!! Thocktastic

[@NHW_Fallzz]

I’m pretty sure you should poke the holes on the pcb

[@N7Robb]

With the off-grey (80's90s) aestetic of the aluminum I could very easily see this be amazing with some Star Trek coloured keycaps Or Gameboy/SuperNintendo for the Retro Video game nerds

[@yourforeignlocal]

The custom built one sounds poppier than the prebuilt one to my ears. Both sound fantastic though! Also, here's a like for quality cat time :D

[@Perplexody]

i really wanted the barebones one with the screen had rgb, or any lighting. i love a classy dim white light especially at night

[@pointeplusplus]

“What am I, some kind of monster that going to tell a cat no?” -> subscribed

[@MrHegemonie]

Now I'm torn between that one and the monsgeek M1W. Seems to be about the same, can't really fathom the difference between the two to be honest. I've got a Leopold FC750r in brown with QMX clips and a Nuphy Air V2 atm, and i'd like something to replace the Leo that's a bit "lighter" and easier to mod. Which one of the two would you recommand? Thanks.

[@HipyoTech]

Both are good 😊

[@tonysteele3805]

Stop showing your keyboards in your videos! I wanna see you build a cat!

[@plantmc9319]

We need to see him build a car

[@tonysteele3805]

@@plantmc9319 out of keyboards!

[@TypicalSamYT]

wait what

[@Gumbneto]

@@tonysteele3805AND CATS!

[@SwingingBean]

fr

[@the_aidenverse]

Try the Leobog Hi75 Keyboard! It's so creamy and overall a great budget alternative to the Zoom75!!!

[@LaikasFriend]

the lil face keycaps are soo cute!

[@dnb888]

Thumbs up for the cat. Keyboards are nice too

[@ToyKeeper]

The black Keychron Q1 at 9:55 has the same mt3 purple caps I put onto my black Keychron Q65. Seeing that threw me for a bit of a loop. :D

[@JoshMurphyDrums]

Custom built looks & sounds waaaaay better imo

[@jovanny3639]

Would love to see a review on the NEO65! Seems to be a crazy good deal.

[@papasalvo]

thank you for plugging in your mike hipyo thank you :)

[@zeljkomilojkovic]

Love the LTT screwdriver 😊

[@crispr_breadboard]

Can you do a sound compilation video of every keyboard you’ve made this year? ❤️

[@iamFreddyP_]

good lord this keyboard sounds like butter

[@secRaphyTwin]

I want to build a keyboard too. The problem is I wanna have a German 75% keyboard and for mac. I have a low budget too. Can you suggest anything? ❤

[@crashanddashcam9915]

Please do a review of the Leobog Hi75

[@cal1k0]

do not buy anything else. buy this, it is the best in its price range by FAR, and is better than most of my 3-400 dollar customs i swear

[@Logan-nl4ws]

Are you sure because this is a year old?

[@cal1k0]

@@Logan-nl4ws i use it daily and i absolutely love it

[@linus3890]

Is there a black version of the keyboard or if not is is ok to spray paint it ?

[@BlockCylinder]

I'm very interested in mechanical keyboards. I've purchased a few but didn't like the ones I tried. There may be many reasons for this but for me, not having shine-through key caps is a deal breaker. It seems like it's quite rare to find, and I don't understand why that is. Why are so many companies producing keyboards with backlit keys, but not shine-through caps? You won't be able to see the legends at all in low light.

[@zalazar8790]

leobog switches usually found on soldered keyboard, maybe.

[@truuuupR]

Can we have a video of the best READY TO BUY keyboards for 2023 Hip?! 😇

[@allisknu11]

It would be cool if you made an episode where you cover all four walls of a room with your keyboards. And then go on an ASMR frenzy.

[@mrsconvolto8030]

Would you recommend the keybord over the M1

[@Krynis]

this reminds me of how I bought the prebuild Keychron Q3 because it was the only way to get the white alu case but then I ripped everything out and treated it as a barebones anyway lol.

[@gundamOPS]

... Bruh. They sent you two different keyboards. One is the V75 Plus which is also sold as the V81 Plus by Finalkey, but in much nicer colors. The pre-built is just the V75 NON PLUS version, and not only does it not have a screen, it has a different layout.

[@trapvandal]

That prebuilt sounds damnnnnnn good.

[@KratsminschSkunk1]

Ah, your cat and your videos. I had pet skunks, and one of them, Professor Moriarty liked to be lifted onto my desk so he could nose things around. Just a general inspection. When he wanted down he's pause over my keyboard and a blissful look would come over his face. When I lifted him down, my keyboard would be wet and stop working. When did it start raining in here? I laughed it off and swapped in another cheap keyboard.

[@zercful]

Prebuild sounded better to me, cause it was more creamy. Custom was also creamy, but had a more clicky sound

[@jammies701]

Nice vid mate

[@paulballesteros110]

Hey Hipyo! Great video as usual. Quick question. Did they ever fix the VIA problem? Is VIA useable on the board now?

[@thevgam3r]

Hey Hypio pls can you do a video about the Redragon K656 Pro ? 🙏 i got this new keyboard a few days ago and i think for a "budget custom keyboard" Redragon did a REALLY GOOD job with this one !! i'd like you to test it and review it in a video if u want to that would be really cool ! btw i really like your videos and u're amazing so keep up the great work man ! ^^ ❤