The QK101

[@gabriellundmark]

Btw, production version will have torx screws. QK just confirmed.

[@xsouldriverx]

I would be inclined to convert my second QK100 to this but its too hard to give up the CF plate. I really like the matrix type screen. Like 80s Sci-Fi

[@Jackofafewtrades]

It's always the bongo cat with you people, isn't it? I mean, it's the only correct option, but still.

[@gabriellundmark]

I love this design actually. It’s busy, but retrofuturist and whimsical so it works IMO.

[@viceadonia]

Agreeeee

[@alexotos]

Same.

[@iLuvCats]

Really wish the new plate was used for this. Nice lookin board. Wonder what their 75mk2 will look like.

[@metalskinn460]

They've got the 80 MK2 out now with the same design language, if you want an idea of a numpad less look with this board.

[@tongchen5490]

What’s the name of switches used in the video?

[@longcao1342]

Looking at the chat I saw someone mentioned issues with the plate cushions, can someone tell me exactly what it was? I pre-ordered this as soon as it was on with plate cushion option and now I'm a littlte bit worried

[@alexotos]

I didnt experience any issues with them and i further inspected this in my unit and didnt see an issue, so i am unsure

[@longcao1342]

@ thanks man!

[@nikeadidas9555]

kinda new into the hobby and was checking on reviews on this board, alot of people are saying its "matrix" themed/inspired? Can anyone explain what that "matrix" part means? i tried googling but im getting a keyboard manufacturer that doesnt seem to match the theme of this board, so im not sure if i have the right approach.

[@alexotos]

SO Matrix is a brand that does really embellished and stylized boards.

[@nikeadidas9555]

@@alexotos it is MatrixLabs right? Or at least that is the one that i think the QK101 looks closest to, but I see what people mean now regarding inspirations

[@FrenchManZary1]

@@nikeadidas9555it is MatrixLabs, personally I feel like the QK series is a temu version of MatrixLabs, probably just not for me…

[@robmarth2226]

@@nikeadidas9555 try to google "Matrix Navi Keyboard", you will understand why people saying that

[@ChubiPanda]

They should have gone the Zoom75 route and included modules for the screen and badge. Someone buying a full size wants more keys.

[@Casper0123]

I like full size keyboards . I need more of them coming out in 2025

[@johngonzalez9621]

I’m someone who really wants a custom 100% keyboard. It’s a unique keyboard but I wouldn’t buy it because it replaces important keys with pointless aesthetic pieces. It’s a little disappointing because I feel like it’s the only full size custom keyboard on the market, other than like a keychron.

[@arellvivit]

Yeah the QK design is not my favorite. Hoping a Neo full size is announced sometime this year

[@Ali-nc2id]

Check out the Vertex Intro S100. It’s going into group buy soon and keeps all the navigation keys.

[@shentobento1079]

Right? Why make it 100% size if it has 98% of the functionality? Most people looking for a 100% want each and every key, which is what separates the full size market from 1800s. QK really missed the mark with this imo.

[@ghengis-connie]

this is why i love my boston 120%

[@normantheforeman8323]

I dont get why you need a 100% keeb. I love 65 and got 75s too and a numpad extra i never use. Can und explain to me the need for 100%?

[@Luna-sf7rn]

i understand that you like clack but it would be super useful to use foam for these builds if it comes with it just to compare, some of us do like foam :(

[@bricekim]

a lot of these youtubers/mechkeyboard community are too pretentious and think that theyre superior for not liking foam, and that foam likers are all amateurs who have no taste unfortunately. same goes for using 1.2pcb, flexcuts, liking screens, or saying that a thousand dollars for a keyboard is overpriced

[@afrarizal116]

eww

[@aizunomnom8556]

@@bricekim as someone who only owns a $20 Filco keyboard. Foam boards are just, boring. They sound the same. Every switch that you put on it will sound almost the same. 1.2mm PCB sounds very thin. Flexcuts? You can't feel it anyway on top of added muted sound. Screens? This is just aesthetical preference. Thousand dollar keyboard is overpriced? Of course it is, just like shoes, watches, cars, etc. some people that has the money doesn't care what overprice is. If it is overprice to you, just don't buy it, easy

[@zXykos]

@@bricekim It's just preference

[@goovindnarula6470]

I also like foam, have 2 boards full of em. The problem with including them is that they take extra effort to rebuild and foam sounds fairly samey across many builds especially if PE foam is involved. So it's usually not worth the effort, and doesn't do particularly much If he adds it it'll be nice. More way to see builds. More better. But I wouldn't hold my breath

[@zero12366]

I would love to see this as a southpaw version just because I use a sp-111 for work and as much as I love the I guess the first variation, having this as southpaw would be nice and unique (plus I can hot swap if want to, not gonna desolder a whole board which I need for work lol)

[@LastSecBloomer]

Take a look at the Daring Run Flip 6P or Pangea full size if you want something more premium...

[@nightcorespectrumchannel]

No reviews on qk80 mk2?

[@amizan8653]

What do you mean? Qwertykeys is selling that too right now

[@nightcorespectrumchannel]

@@amizan8653 I am not surprised that you misunderstood me thanks to my amazing wording. I meant to say no reviews on that board? I own it but I dont see too many build videos, I am interested to see how he builds it. I edited my main comment thanks

[@amizan8653]

@@nightcorespectrumchanneloh haha gotcha. what do you think of your QK80 mk2? I have the original QK 80 and I love it. Although recently I built my friend a QK 100 with the exact same switches and stabilizers and configuration and I noticed it sounds way better… I’m wondering if the QK80 mk2 ended up sounding a lot better than the first version

[@nightcorespectrumchannel]

@@amizan8653 I have no experience with other premium boards, but coming from a cheaper board, this sounds full and the density of this kit helps a lot to make the sound cleaner. I am using blue cheese switch with pc plate and all foams, it gives a thock + pop sound which I like

[@EAlexHaywood]

Major pog alert

[@fata__morgana]

Finally a 100%

[@slash9]

the smiski in the top left

[@cceyxx]

QK101 V2 classic (without that utterly useless screen) when?

[@stefaniezhang887]

That would be the Neo full size I think

[@demiankeaough4616]

Good stuff

[@Muaz283]

pog in the big 2025 💔🙏😭 the typing and the small cat are my favorite except the keyboard size like dam 😭

[@sixxtylol]

im pogging so hard rn

[@LastSecBloomer]

Just wait for the Vertex Intro S100 instead if you need a budget full size, unless you really want a China (tm) board...

[@MaggieMochi_u3u]

Vertex S100 is fully designed and made by a Chinese studio as well, just fyi

[@LastSecBloomer]

@@MaggieMochi_u3u I know and I knew the point would be missed, heh. I meant China conceptually, meaning 1.2mm PCBs, flex cuts everywhere, "Matrix at home" cringy look with overly complicated design and too many parts, all the foams in the world...the whole circus. Now, I know some people in the West dig that and it's obvious that QK wanted to accomodate literally everyone but sometimes less is better and trying to please both the East and West crowd can lead to compromises that are better left avoided. That being said, I can't wait for the Neo100 if they ever decide to make one and in the meantime, Vertex looks more promising, IMO, unless you're into aforementioned China board design...

[@potat0_1996]

Honest to god seeing you type gives me anxiety, can't really hear the press of the switches if you press them that frenetically 😭

[@alexotos]

Sorry I'll slow down for you.

[@myselph1761]

The spacebar sounds like when you flick your teeth with your fingernail

[@sctzzz]

Second Pog

[@kyuriii]

okay, I don't use 100%s and need the whole nav cluster, but I GASPED at the bongo cat lcd option. I don't care for screens in general, but I've always felt the need for a typing speed-responsive bongo cat animation in my life. :'(

[@blayses3116]

Third Pog

[@iDiamond3]

First Pog

[@alexotos]

biggest POG

[@shadowasii4492]

fourth pog

[@CinceTheDay]

it's not a 100% though.

[@tprince1812]

Qk could have gone and added a optional/fixed wkl blocker and that could have made this board look better aesthetic and def a wkl blocker for a 100% board would be so much more up my Ally.