This is Only $100?! - YUNZII AL66 Mechanical Keyboard Review

[@qwerty-rs4nb]

I just got mine. If you just press down the volume knob for 4 seconds, it changes to volume changing mode. Definitely one of the best keyboards straight out of the box. Anybody have recommendations for what switches pair well with this keyboard?

[@sideoftech]

Honestly the stock ones are pretty good out of the box, but if you want a more premium feel you can't go wrong with some lubed gateron black ink v 2s!

[@lisiatetovo7909]

i like the gateron milky red/yellows

[@KlIIua]

@@sideoftechyou think Akko v3 creamy blues pro would be good?

[@sideoftech]

@KlIIua I personally am not a huge fan of clicky switches, I prefer the linear ones. Although these blues do sound pretty good! It’s all your preference and what feels good to you 😁

[@KlIIua]

@@sideoftech alright thanks.

[@Lcbear101]

Dude, your editing is just getting better and better. You seriously deserve more subs! 😄

[@sideoftech]

Thank you! I’m trying my best 😮‍💨

[@cheesemaq]

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[@NemoBread69]

solid video dude; my fiancée needs a new keeb badly and found the pink version on preorder on Drop for $79 and this helped me a ton

[@sideoftech]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope she enjoys it 🤗

[@Cheezy699]

Thank you. I was always scared to buy a expensive keyboard but now i dont. Thanks to this review im gonna buy it :)

[@sideoftech]

I hope you enjoy brother! 🤗

[@CoenMcCready]

Is it good?

[@Maroonlul]

@@CoenMcCready very good

[@floriz600]

Hi does this work on xbox because im saving for a pc but ive got like a year left so i thought i could use this on my xbox then pc

[@sideoftech]

Hello! I’m not too sure since I have no experience with Xbox but I can tell you that if Xbox can take a bluetooth connection or have a usb receiver connected then it can run. Maybe buy on Amazon and utilize their returns if it doesn’t work out 👍🏼

[@floriz600]

@@sideoftech Okay thank you

[@802Garage]

It sounds really good. The hard part for me is deciding if this would be worth it over a plastic keyboard like an RK for $30-50 less or if it would be more worth it to step up $30 to a V65.

[@sideoftech]

They also have ones that are plastic that are around $30 less as well!

[@802Garage]

@@sideoftech I'm looking very specifically for a 75% keyboard with a knob, no blank spaces on the right side, arrow keys aligned with the bottom row, decent switches that aren't scratchy red or brown clones, a darker color scheme, and shine through keycaps. Hard to get all of that in one, but I think I'm leaning towards and Aula F75 with a custom set of keycaps. Possibly transparent black caps with green lettering. Because why not? Puts me in like the $70 range. I could always get one of these really nice aluminum keyboards as a kit and get my own switches and caps, but that's going to put me in the $100-130 range easily. Decisions, decisions!

[@MrUnknown365D]

Bro been looking for something like this where it sounds nice and good for gaming. Deff comming back to your channel +1 sub

[@sideoftech]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to our community 🤗

[@josshhyy]

Mine just arrived a few days ago. The keyboard's been great so far. I found out that you can change the function of the knob by long pressing it. Anyway, great video and really nice setup too.

[@sideoftech]

Awesome, hope it treats you well! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@BransenPass]

Can it change volume? That's the only thing I want it for.

[@KFCezikiel]

@@BransenPass did you ever find out if you could? Lol

[@sideoftech]

Hello! By long pressing the knob it changes between 2 functions: changing volume or changing lighting. Hope this helps 👍🏼

[@BransenPass]

@@KFCezikiel yes! I bought the keyboard and if you press the knob down for a few seconds it changes to controlling volume. Once it's set to volume you can just leave it and it will always be set to volume.

[@johnjohns6872]

Nice review and detailed. I just ordered mine today and will receive it on Saturday. I do prefer tactile switches but will give a try to these linear ones. Any suggestion for tactile silent switches?

[@sideoftech]

Personally not a fan of tactiles, but AKKO makes some good ones that are cheaper. I tried linears and never went back 😅

[@FanJacob-ix3go]

Guys, actually, this keyboard in China is only less than $50

[@TheMagic-mt3nr]

Website?

[@FanJacob-ix3go]

@@TheMagic-mt3nr it's only for Chinese domestic delivery

[@lazayvion]

Let me figure out how I can convince my employer to purchase this for me.

[@sideoftech]

I’d love to hear this conversation 😂

[@nickeymuusfeldt3273]

at the start i thougth u were someone who had many subs but when saw your subs it blow my mind bc of the video quality. U deserve so much more subs :) what are the games u are playing?:)

[@sideoftech]

Aww man thank you! That means a lot to me. And currently just finishing up ff7 Rebirth, how about yourself?

[@nickeymuusfeldt3273]

currently im playing call of duty warzone bc i cant afford call of duty modern warfare 3, thanks for replying :D@@sideoftech

[@nickeymuusfeldt3273]

and i also ordered the yunzii al66 bc of you thanks :D@@sideoftech

[@sideoftech]

I’m glad and hope you enjoy it! 🙏🏼

[@emrealbayrak9695]

Can you do a review of the new AL68 and maybe compare it with this one?

[@sideoftech]

I actually am getting sent one, stay tuned to the channel! I might have a review video out 👍🏼

[@TehRc3]

Just bought one it’s actually really good quality

[@sideoftech]

Glad you’re enjoying yours!

[@kyladelacruz1915]

hiii, just curious, so i cant just set the lights to one colour? :(

[@sideoftech]

You can by cycling through the effects using the knob! 👍🏼

[@rommelchristophermanicad4389]

correction with the knob, u can switch it to volume and mute control by hold pressing the knob for 5secs until the rgb blinks up

[@alexbowers6705]

Cant type the symbols found above the number keys. Literally cannot find any information anywhere to solve this.

[@JJimbo-_-]

Does it work on a ps5 like can it connect?

[@sideoftech]

I personally never tried it but I don’t see why not since this keyboard supports Bluetooth and the PS5 supports Bluetooth 🤔

[@DiaMondx2]

Is there a way to turn off side rgb? And make it like seemless to the board

[@sideoftech]

Yes, you can! If you get the keyboard it’ll come with lighting instructions and it’ll tell you which buttons to press to turn it off or on 👍🏼

[@DiaMondx2]

@@sideoftech ok

[@GlacidRumble]

This looks like a GMMK Pro 75% from glourious, looks similar so i dont know which is better and which to get, i need help with this

[@sideoftech]

I'll say the Yunzii one is much cheaper already pre-built. Get the GMMK if you have some more cash to spend, might even be better quality metal but I personally don't have experience with them.

[@xristinarose2409]

What is the difference between this and something more luxurious? These is aluminium which is premium material imo. Would love to know the differences. Ty for the review btw 💙

[@sideoftech]

Thanks for watching! Feature wise, honestly not too much. What really changes is the QUALITY of the premium materials. Some brands also add a spin to their products to make it feel more premium. Hope that helps!

[@JomicoXD]

Great review! Definitely leave a like and subscribe. By the way, what's that mousepad you're using?

[@sideoftech]

Thank you! The mousepad is from Deltahub 🤗 I go over it more on my desk setup video if you’re interested 👍🏼

[@SaintsPurgatory]

RTFM

[@mikrobusz16]

mine is arriving in a few days, the fact i watched this video tells how much I am waiting for it

[@sideoftech]

I hope you enjoy it! It’s a great board for the price 👍🏼

[@SPISheste]

I think - by far - the most underrated feature of this board, is the colossal battery

[@sideoftech]

Definitely! 😄

[@ashwanikhanna6920]

Hi I m using dell xps series can you pls let me know is apple trackpad will work properly on my laptop and pls suggest which keyboard is useful for me to use on laptop

[@sideoftech]

Mmmm I don’t see why not. It’s connected through Bluetooth but I personally have not connected mine to my PC

[@robr5703]

i think this might be the best sounding, stock, sub $100 keyboard ive ever heard. goodness gracious

[@sideoftech]

That’s what I thought! Don’t even have to do anything outside the box 🤙🏼

[@definitelynotjayb]

Can you use ASA profile keycaps with this?!

[@sideoftech]

I don’t see why not!

[@kevinvanhove5834]

That’s incredibly clean. Might just have to cop it but can you swap the keys around to an azerty layout?? So like for example swap the Q with an A

[@sideoftech]

I don’t see why not, the keyboard is fully hot swappable. If you’re talking about re-keying, the board is VIA compatible so you can reprogram it to whatever keys you want!

[@kevinvanhove5834]

@@sideoftech So i contacted Yunzii themselves and unfortunately there is height differences in the keys so yeah it doesn't look good. I will have to buy a different keycap set but i'm definitely buying this keyboard!

[@sideoftech]

Awesome! Thanks for the info 👍🏼

[@zakwright5060]

Great video thanks! When you said you should invest in a more luxurious board, do you mean the skeleton? If you got some higher quality key caps and switches would it be more to your liking?

[@sideoftech]

Thanks for watching! You can definitely go that route that way it’ll give you time to save up for each piece. The most expensive will usually be the barebones board so save up for one that you’ll be really happy with and you go from there!

[@ricardonunez8796]

Nice review bro! I would like to ask you something, how is the compatibility with a Mac. I’m deciding between this and the YUNZII AL71 because they are on sale around 70 dollars, but I have a Mac and I’m afried it wouldn’t be the best option because of the compatibility

[@sideoftech]

Thank you! The compatibility is awesome cus you have 3 options. Either directly connected through cable, Bluetooth, or the wireless dongle (which is what is use). Hope this helps!

[@aidando7802]

There is also a switch on the back to switch between mad and windows for all users!

[@cisthepanda]

can you adjust side Rgb?>

[@sideoftech]

You cannot sadly, it’s just the brightness and the effect 👎🏼

[@PeaceDestroyerWR]

I mean... The price is not insane but I would not call it a budget. Since keyboards range from 20-200 most of the time. 100 is like medium-end. Which is still not bad. *Note*: Your edit is so well done, keep it up!

[@sideoftech]

Thanks for your opinion! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😄

[@zakwright5060]

As a keyboard, you’re right but for the features it provides it is a good price. If you’re into the hobby, keyboards can be twice the price of that

[@ethanvandermoere5739]

what mouse is that?? looks freaky

[@sideoftech]

It’s the Gravastar Mercury M2, just reviewed it on the channel if you wanna check it out 😄

[@TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken]

Good review! Since you went to he trouble of taking it apart, it would have been nice if you could have done a sound test without the included foams, to see if it would go from thocky to clacky.

[@sideoftech]

Good idea! I'm gonna keep that in mind for my next keyboard videos. Thank you brother 🙏🏼

[@TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken]

@@sideoftechYou´re welcome! I suggested it because on Alu keyboards, that is usually the case. Thocky with foams and clacky without them. Plastic boards may just sound hollow without foams.

[@Uglier.]

Perfect! Just needs a F row smh

[@sideoftech]

They have a model that’s similar to this with the top row but it’s not aluminum sadly 🤧

[@seancreighton4393]

When in wireless mode, does it have an obvious sleep mode where it doesn’t register key presses for a couple seconds? Also will using the knob wake it up or does it stay asleep?

[@elliottm1410]

It has a sleep mode for battery. If you click a few keys everything works

[@sideoftech]

👆🏼this. Also yes the knob will wake it up unless you have it set to lighting.

[@madarasoun3018]

Is this good for gaming?

[@sideoftech]

It CAN be, but not my preference. Make sure to get some newer switches to prioritize shorter key travel and also be aware that there’s no function row and you should be good!

[@cjvasquez2961]

Can this work on ps5

[@obye]

why tf would u use such a good keyboard on a console? just use a cheap mechanical one untill u get a pc and then get the one in the video

[@abstrxctionmusic]

Most underrated tech youtube of all time :O

[@sideoftech]

Haha you’re too kind 🙏🏼

[@abstrxctionmusic]

@@sideoftech ❤️ your video made the deal for me, i bought the keyboard with expedited shipping and just as you had said it sounds absolutely beautiful! Best $100 ive spent haha.

[@sideoftech]

@abstrxctionmusic I’m glad the video helped! Enjoy 🙏🏼

[@abstrxctionmusic]

@@sideoftech Yeah! :D one question, however. I did hear that the sidebar is changed separately, but thus far I can't figure out how to change the color of the sidebar. Do you have any recommendations how I can change it? I just want it to be like a solid white :)

[@me4649]

can the knob control the volume?

[@sideoftech]

Yes! If you long press the knob you can switch from volume control to light control

[@carlostefano3961]

And rgb strips from 3rd party companys?

[@obchoey]

Nice review! 👍✨

[@sideoftech]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🤗