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[@vinnieb977]

just got my first 40% ortho and have been loving it. would love to see some more small keyboard reviews. I know ortho isn't everyone's favorite flavor, but I have been having a blast learning the layout and tweaking my layers to exactly what i want. The lack of 40% content on youtube is actually very surprising to me.

[@derkaiser9881]

40% GANG. I've been using 40s since around March of 2020. Since then I've used around 13 smaller (40% and lower) boards. I'm super glad you're getting into it, and totally agree the lack of content is pretty unfortunate. That said, I think my favorite critique of 40% keyboards is "how am I supposed to use that" but it took me maybe 2-3 weeks to get up to full speed! And even better? Once you figure out layers you like, it's quite fast (I type around 180WPM average). Plus, you find things like homerow numbers or arrows under WASD to be super quick compared to the alternative. Sorry for all the yap, but it's cool to see someone else just getting into 40s. I wish your wallet luck!

[@wan7873]

@@derkaiser9881 hello, just want to know what do you think about coding on 40%

[@RebeliuneKei]

I remember when your channel used to be rather small and look at you now! I once commented on here by the time the Space65 V2 was considered the hotness, and it's crazy how much of the keyboard market has changed since then. I'm kind of hunting different keyboard layouts, and the concept of 40% layouts still scares me because I don't know all about the layout system with VIA/QMK (even if I own a couple that could use those programs), but thanks to your video, I might seriously consider it one day.

[@abbxd]

My undying passion for 40% keyboards

[@CodeVenomSnakes]

I like the look of 40%. 40% would be bad for FPS players and that why I not use it.

[@polynotgone8349]

In Andy’s video on the ACR top 75, he mentioned that the screws are too long to do regular top mount and it rattles. I really wish that Akko includes a short screw to do regular top mount without the rubber.

[@ItzCherry000]

It would be EPIC with glass transparent keycaps 🤤

[@yaketyyakumo3315]

One that you should check out if you’re looking for 40% keyboards is the Inland MK47 (Micro Center exclusive, but their website ships). Ortholinear layout, QMK/VIA support, hotswappable (comes with Huano Red switches), FORTY DOLLARS.

[@yaketyyakumo3315]

If nothing else, the fact that it runs QMK means that you can easily set it up as the world’s greatest macropad. Maybe even use it as a really tall numpad if you turn it sideways.

[@derkaiser9881]

I saw one in a Microcenter and was shocked to see something like that on a store shelf. They've usually got a keyboard section with boards, switches, and keycaps which already surprised me, but a 40% was not something I thought I'd see. Hell, I don't think I saw a Keychron Q9 either.

[@TinyMaths]

When I got my RK61 and unboxed it, I thought, " wow, this thing is small, smaller than I expected", I loved how small it was. First time I saw one of these 40%'s, I thought " oh sh*t, my bank account is about to shrink again" ... I'm resisting for the moment though (but I've got the devil whispering in my ear 😆) I think what I love about this is its simplicity, the minimalistic look. It's very appealing.

[@jaycreations2k12]

Dude I cannot go under 75% I always want everything😂

[@mbaluyot4]

The ACR Top 40 is really good for traveling because it's small and lightweight. I carry mine around, but I wanted it to thock and I'm having a hard time 😅

[@ggad1899]

YES! SMALL ENOUGH - FINALLY. AND WITH LAYERS. 😍 I can see it's just fine with your small hands so it'll work for mine. Majority everything is sized for huge hands & mine are only almost 3" across the palms so most stuff doesn't work & gave me chronic RSI. Cost is a bit of a stretch but just got state "excess" $$ and it looks like this is worth it. Looks like a great "between" keyboard for those of us moving from full size with all the keys, to mini keyboards with layers to put keys where we want without losing 10-key functionality. And it's set up for mods - fun! Thanks for popping on to do this video! Please start a list of keyboard kits like this.

[@albertko1]

I think 60% with 64 key is the smallest I can go... missing a proper shift, numbers, and a delete key is a bit much.

[@vinnieb977]

you know I was really hesitant to try a 40% board, but with a good setup on 3 layers it has been surprisingly fun to customize and learn. I also have a TKL and a 75%, but have found that 40% seems more daunting than in actually is, even for gaming. Sure, i had to rebind some keys to make up for the lack of a number row, but overall I would say it might be worth a shot if you get a cheap enough kit. at the very least it makes for a cheap key tester since you only need like 46-48 switches to swap the whole board.

[@veseladusa72]

Have a nice day. Could you please do a review on the Keychron V1 keyboard sometime? Well thank you.

[@igreener1]

I just got one and it’s good enough for now. Sounds a little different than the q1 since it’s all plastic but it actually sounds passable.

[@veseladusa72]

@@igreener1 thanks for the information

[@aplaqua]

Wow! We have the same desk mat!! Love your vids and the keeb! Keep up the amazing work

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cheepee5563]

Well that is not gasket mounted for one, that thing she did was an isolation top mount

[@mikebal7777]

now that the Epomaker th40 is out, kinda feels overpriced, although I do like the layout.

[@SlurpMobile]

Could you just put in switches and not bother taking it apart?

[@PetQuestOfficial]

safe to say akko are never sponsoring her again.

[@mr.banane_1215]

Wich Lube are you using?

[@theidiotgamer4306]

Whats wrong with coil cables??? I really prefer them on my desk.

[@Ancient_West]

I know I'm super late but you were looking for alternative keycaps to fit, when it had the correct sized keys in that 2nd tray of keycaps with the two spacebars. I see a shorter backspace, enter, and shift.

[@ToyKeeper]

The split space bar is cool, but 40% is too small. 65 to 75% is where it's at.

[@jaycreations2k12]

80% ftw

[@ktsuen]

I’m still waiting for my Iquinix Zonex 75

[@Bigoukun]

Not a fan of RGB personally. If I wanted rainbows in my keyboards, I would fill them with some unicorn's barf.

[@E..-_]

small

[@rifqifadil1872]

i can see how i can use it, its kinda bothersome to use especially with missing ? keys, the solution is to make the arrow key inside layer (like holding your right alt or right spacebar) and place it on IJKL, HJKL if you vim user, and it would be great to use, and the placement of delete keys and the quote mark is gonna be hard to place, overall its a great keyboard if you can stand using layer and configuring yourself the keys you're gonna use

[@WARnTEA]

40% users usually make the right shift a question mark. This is great for people that don’t use right shift or are okay with only using left shift. Also, I enjoy using one of the spacebars for shift. It feels so nice typing when both of your thumbs are actively participating. Then you can replace the left shift with ctrl or a fn/layer key to access numbers and other punctuation. Another interesting usecase for splitspacebar is having the left one as backspace and right as space. Kinda makes a lot of sense when you think of backspace as moving the cursor left and space as moving the cursor right. Another common thing is just not using dedicated arrows. Numbers and nav keys feel incredibly comfortable when accessed using a layer key that puts the numbers/nav keys near the homerow. Also, another popular technique is turning the enter key into a tap/hold key, so that it works as a shift key when held and as a n enter key when tapped. This works surprisingly well, and eliminates the need for the right shift, allowing for it to be used as the question mark. Its a little awkward to use that key as the question mark at first but its close enough to the home row that you get used to it.

[@tacosaregud]

Only a psychopath would use this unironically

[@HeyMaruniko]

anyone that use below 60% layout is lowkey masochistic.

[@ehrenmelone]

It is finally back in stock

[@bruddah_]

Will you be reviewing the new razer blackwidow v4 75%? Do it for the fans

[@ToastyRR]

What is the remapping software? Is the keyboard 5 pin?

[@ciaojay7025]

QMK/VIA. Yes it is 5 pin

[@mr.guillotine3766]

I like the way it sounds, but yeah...just too small for me. I'm sure my cat would love it if I got one though because it would mean even more room on the desk for her!

[@wyd_dani]

Can you try the dark project kd87a optical red switches if you can get your hands on it it has good stabs

[@kelvinsef]

a 40% keyboard that is not 20000$???

[@CodeVenomSnakes]

What 40% keyboard that cost $20000.

[@kelvinsef]

@@CodeVenomSnakes it's a joke but paying more for less seems not really worth it to me

[@charitysiglar5951]

switch and click never fails to make great content!

[@oluasdd]

40s gang present in the chat, even before seeing this vid I'm commenting!!!!

[@GreekSwag]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWITCH AND CLICK 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

[@Cadzy]

I think its the switches had the issue with switches fitting in my keyboards but tried other switches and it fited perfectly

[@nanajiloh]

Now that's just impractical... Buying a print of this keyboard and framing it is money better spent

[@cappex_]

The keyboard is kinda cute ngl but would never have a 40% layout because there are no numbers

[@dies]

having to use FN for numbers is kinda crazy i agree

[@CodeVenomSnakes]

Same here because you need number row for FPS games.

[@cappex_]

@@CodeVenomSnakes ye to scroll for every game

[@edubadiaa1911]

Hello ! I have a problem and it is that I have that keyboard and I don't know how to assign a new key to space just like you do with shift. I don't know what app to use, could you help me? thank you !

[@OneTrueLove]

can you do a review on the keyboard DrunkDeer A75 please

[@amcmillion3]

I can't believe a tiny keyboard like that would waste a key on caps lock

[@Sphyix21]

How do I remove spacebar tick from my keyboard? I think it has something to do with the stabilizers, but I hope I get a response because this sound is getting really annoying when I'm doing homework, gaming and typing in general!

[@burlap_bandit]

Its average 😅

[@MaheerKibria]

So those keycaps do not remind me of Latte and instead remind of of Noctua. I don't know why

[@NekoxUwU]

How much should a average gaming keyboard cost?

[@51n79]

Do you know any other keyboards that have the spacebar(s) line up with the C and M key? I'm transitioning from a Mac keyboard but this seems rare.

[@XrPol-GG]

Can you do a review on the xvx s-k80 please

[@joezcool2]

Hey any idea how I can get a keyboard with Korean letters/symbols only no english letters? And have it shipped?

[@weishi5286]

Can you review the 5075s VIA version?

[@Xotic64]

Hey i have a question i recently got a sk61 with red switches and for somereason there is a ping whenever i type do u know how to fix it?

[@Benis333]

Does anyone know where to order switches etc? I live in europe so cant rly order from US

[@brianginn1993]

Betty, I have a challenge for you. I want a knob, just the knob. I like my K2 but want a programmable, stand alone knob to sit beside it.

[@stephenkelly8312]

Well that’s just adorable.

[@WillWillWill]

Thanks!

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

thank you!

[@ThatsOnFonem]

is the discord still up?

[@minx0614]

How do I plant the spike

[@donkseymonenskey8037]

Hi, im new in keyboard thing. I want to ask u guys, should i buy fantech maxfit81 or noir timeless82. Thx

[@znthツ]

can you pleeeaaase do the mosngeek m1w or the m1. btw i love your vids keep up with the amazing content :)

[@Lazy-dl4nn]

hi i m new on this hanel end i have e question if i wont to mek a tepe mod end if i have a batery in my keybord schud i teke it aut end if its bad desision

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

Is there a keyboard with programmable keys where you can switch the "?" and "/" ? Because I use the ? far more than the /.

[@damian_madmansnest]

I think you can do it with QMK and there is an article named QMK: Custom shift keys that might be helpful on the subject.

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

Thanks I'll look that up. Have a nice weekend!

[@medowucha]

Small .. yes. But is it properly usable? Hmm ..

[@Diykstrapro]

IMO 40% is unusable if you are gaming or working, so who is buying this - is a mystery to me. But damn I really appreciate Akko. Their Monsgeek M lineup is a killer for the value of it; keycaps are very cool, too; and even their switches are wonderful for the price. My build for office use was ~$170 (I bought everything during discount season) and that's with now so cheap Durock Shrimp switches and stabs and ~$50 SA keycaps. Kit was like 80 dollars or something.

[@PolyVectors]

idk i use a 36 key keyboard as a hobbyist programmer and occasionally gaming, the layers work for me ig.

[@WARnTEA]

I used a Minivan to hit Immortal 3 in Valorant. In particular the split spacebar was very useful. No number row didn’t really matter. There are obviously some tweaks you can make to improve the layout. Winkey and Escape key has to be relocated. That can be as simple as mapping your layer key to change backspace into delete. For winkey I just removed it completely, I never use winkey. However if you need it you can have a layer toggle to switch between a work and a gaming layout. I also took full advantage of my mouse. Middle click used to pull out knife. Scroll down for jump, and Scroll up to drop my weapon (if your scroll wheel accidentally scrolls sometimes these binds could cause issues in games). Used the 2 side buttons for abilities. The biggest issue with these small layouts is work and dealing with infrequently used symbols. Its so hard to remember where you put your symbols on the alternate layer because you don’t use them that often.

[@LetiferTV]

personally dont think it is worth the $89.99

[@harold6548]

can u try the leaven k620?

[@FREEZY145]

Pls make keychrone k6

[@mehmetozeren4816]

Happy early birthday Betty!😊

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

thank you :)

[@turbomeavel]

Nice 👍 You should try asetniop keyboard! Only 8 keys for all alphabets 😂

[@johnperish]

Been wanting a 40% for gaming. I just got an XVX board tho so I may use that for a while before I jump into this one lol

[@vinnieb977]

I'm one of those guys that turns my keyboard to a crazy angle to game because its less stress on my wrist to get to the WASD keys. i've been loving my 40% ortho board for gaming because i can keep the board straighter since the W is directly above the S key. I'm also the type to have weapon switch on scroll wheel so the number row is significantly less important to me than some.

[@WARnTEA]

@@vinnieb977I feel like a popular company could get ortho adopted by the masses if they sold it as an advantage for gaming. I feel like this is a huge issue that ortho has, you can’t really convince people to adopt ortho just for health reasons. Its a bit like taking medicine. The medicine is good for you but people hate taking it if it tastes bad. They need something extra like peanut butter or sugar added to it to get people to actually adopt it. There are a couple different benefits that ortho brings to gaming, someone just needs to properly design and communicate to customers about these features. Also I feel like gamers are way more likely to put effort into relearning how to type because they are used to changing their keybinds semi frequently, compared to a normal person that hasn’t changed the way they type since they learned in a typing class 10+years ago.

[@austinzhang1432]

happy birthday you have the same birth day as mee!

[@crimecommiter999]

YOU'RE BACK🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@jasonjjj27]

I think the design is super cute, but I want me f keys.

[@jammies701]

nice vid mates

[@itsdeonlol]

40 percent is way too small for me, but still cool!

[@witchii]

Kinda wanna get a 40% as a on the go keeb but idk if it really would be worth it over 60% for the ease of use

[@CodeVenomSnakes]

there is pro and con because 40% does not have number row and number row would be good for FPS players.

[@dies]

60% for sure

[@witchii]

@@CodeVenomSnakes Yep tho when I play fps games (val, csgo) I never really use the numbers so that's not really a problem for me but for other stuff I can see it being a problem (for mmorpgs definitely)

[@exen900]

40s is best. When you go down that route, just start with Split all together. For gaming, get something like the left side of a Sofle

[@hucklejoko4838]

We need more 40% representation!

[@Rayu25Demon]

i still love full size

[@CodeVenomSnakes]

This would be bad for FPS player because where is the number row on that keyboard.

[@DNYLNY]

You can use ESDF and have q, w, a open. Or map the weapons to mouse buttons/wheels. For other activities you can get a separate wireless kepyad which is really cool

[@The_GamoN]

It looks like 50-55% keyboard😂

[@Susp3ct.15]

i just think thats crazy WERE THE NUMBER 😂 😂

[@mr.gameboy144]

can you do a video on the dollar tree 5 dollar keyboard? please read this!

[@maxmouse3]

Looks great and sounds good :D I don't like brown but this is a great build! Love the VIA out of the box as well!

[@theskeletondud3]

What about the biggest?

[@KBDology]

wow...

[@KoloGT]

im everywhere👀

[@shafinzaman9955]

giv keyboard, u haf so many..and also sharing is caring :)

[@zHazedz-r6h]

60% Gang.

[@Fn_Flixer]

cool

[@danmar007]

It's so cute!! 🙂

[@OnlyMVS]

So I’m just putting it in this channel. I really want a keyboard the reason is I don’t have any money mostly no one dollars so I bought a keyboard for at least like $10 lol 25 idk the inner keyboard is breaking itself. I keep fixing it it just breaks so I’m just saying it would be nice if you did

[@Dragonator0001]

lets get a 20% one

[@Zrchs_on_1_fps]

itS SO SMWOLL SO CUTE :D

[@teeI0ck]

nomad sticker on your laptop

[@AKKOVN]

nice video

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thanks

[@maxooflaa28vixinity]

Very small!

[@Croozy-_-]

Can you tape mod a non-hot swap keyboard

[@Ella_Royce]

Nice!

[@noahrosenkilde2584]

Can you pls send me a keyboard with really good sound?😢 (i have no keyboard) not to be dumb pls reply

[@nicholaspardine6638]

that keyboard is so cute lol i would use it but no numbers 😭😭😭😭

[@SimiKehindeTaiwo]

Smol

[@pro_gaming1111]

Nice(: