Simply Beautiful - AM Neon 80 Keyboard

[@phero6933]

Hey it's the guy with the keyboard and monitor!

[@GreatItami98]

Guessing the keyboard cost $600 Edit: LMAO I was close

[@bradlovin1]

This guy knows nothing about keyboards and monitors! Plouf out. 😂

[@gasracing5000]

His clapped out k24 swapped civic is worth as much as Linus' porsche now... 🤔😅🤣

[@HenryDqly]

oh shit, no way

[@JBiton]

He has a monitor?! He should talk about that more

[@CullenPC]

I think I need more information about this keyboard. For that reason it would be excellent if Mr Plouffe could keep hold of it and continue to test it until a time he feels he has all the information he needs. Of course this could take months or years but at least it will have been thoroughly tested.

[@d3stiny117]

+1 on that

[@retronymph]

Good idea but I think Plouffe is a busy guy, I volunteer to take the load off from him and test it myself. It's hard work but it must be done.

[@d3stiny117]

@@retronymph ugh why didn’t I volunteer 😒

[@RenzoMorini_857]

this is mostly an unboxing channel though

[@sturdybutter]

So it comes in gray, different gray, and other more different gray. Cool.

[@carlwheezer1544]

shiny grey, dark grey and light grey

[@RippahRooJizah]

Alright, 47 more shades.

[@christophermullins7163]

Gray gray, matte gray, rainbow gray champagne gray

[@MrStrumTheory]

I read this in StrongBad’s voice.

[@WatcherKoops4677]

reminds me of Nigahiga old skit videos

[@gwkir2882]

in 656$ there are 56$ worth of actual keyboard and 600$ worth of drilled piece of metal

[@RippahRooJizah]

Don't forget the RGB .

[@Amphibax]

Just like every other expensive keyboard

[@bubbledoubletrouble]

By that measure the $516 base kit (which includes the drilled parts) is a bargain...

[@lucassilvas1]

don't forget it looks ugly as sin

[@nitrofueled505]

@@lucassilvas1 bro it looks like a macbook and people like those so its objectively not ugly

[@CR0SSJ]

7:50 "Won it from the Xmas party" in-coming 🤣🤣

[@KabuTheFox]

at that price there shouldnt be any question about hotswap

[@AlexanderTheAverage]

If a keyboard costs more than my GPU, it isn't worth it

[@TheBeetrootman]

this still doesn't cost more than my GPU and it isn't worth it.

[@rob2257]

The keyboard or the gpu? Jk I have an RX 570 with an AMD 965 and only ever play on Steam Deck because I have a toddler. Just wanted to make the joke about syntax ambiguity. 😆

[@f3nneko]

i mean any keyboard that is higher end than a dell membrane keyboard is not worth it because they all perform the same functions, they’re all luxuries that you can decide to partake in or not. none of them are “worth” it more than any other keyboard that types the same letters

[@beukneeq5766]

Brokee comment of the day

[@xp7575]

You spelled "broke" wrong ​@@beukneeq5766

[@angry_miao]

Appreciate the love man! Will totally look into the length of the cable!

[@PascalBrax]

Hey, congrats for the product, looks glorious. I have not found on your website if you support other layouts other than US.

[@trihard42069]

congrats on the hypebeast scam product profit margins over 500% with this one!

[@angry_miao]

@@trihard42069 Fully respect your opinion buddy. TBH I do hope we can get 500% profit LOL

[@PWzhouster]

Plouffe: "not much rattle, if any, in the spacebar" *stabilizer rattling*

[@bubbledoubletrouble]

6:20 A USB-C compliant port is only required to deliver up to 15W (3A @ 5V). I don't know if there are any motherboards that have a USB PD-compliant port, which would be required for 100W support. Also, non-USB PD double-ended USB-C cables to spec are supposed to support up to 60W anyway.

[@cl4ster17]

There are some boards with 60W PD that have a dedicated PCIe power connector next to the internal header. I know of the Asus X670E Hero and X870E Hero and some ProArt one. I think MSI also has PD on some of their Godlike boards.

[@ChanceStad]

The case says it only requires 5V 2A. Not sure why it would need 100W cable for 10W of draw.

[@LifeWulf]

@@ChanceStad My assumption is that they included an overkill cable as a treat. You know, because you're buying a $600-ish keyboard. Might as well!

[@ominousgrace8728]

Nobody is buying this for it’s worth. It’s pure swag factor

[@L0CKW0OD]

it looks like the cyber truck after it got shot at lol

[@SaccoBelmonte]

The LEDs on the top make sense. The ones on the front, not. Those are going to reflect from your monitor. I know because I had to disable the outer ring LEDs from my K100

[@TheTotallyRealXiJinping]

You laugh like my grandma. It’s incredibly infectious and a great reminder to call her.

[@snemarch]

It's not my kind of aesthetic, and I'd never pay that amount of money for a keyboard - but it's great that crazy products like this exist.

[@leonro]

Yooo, that's the AW3423DW custom keyboarder dude!

[@IuriSantos]

Love how you love the keyboards Plouff. BTW, you don't need the keyboard, you have plenty already. Don't worry, I'll take it as my Xmas gift.

[@SwordQuake2]

656$ for a fucking keyboard... It's more of a gimmick than a functional product.

[@jagdteaguer]

You must be new here 😂 this is below average pricing for the higher end enthusiast keyboards on the market, and honestly a steal for it's feature set 😊

[@SwordQuake2]

@jagdteaguer keep lying to yourself

[@f3nneko]

of course it is, people dont buy designer bags because theyre "functional" or "worth it". theyre luxuries that people can choose to partake in if its something they want

[@charleslatrom7658]

​@@SwordQuake2 For an endgame keyboard spending this much is on the high-end, but not unheard of. The mechkeeb community take their hobbies seriously, like every community...

[@jagdteaguer]

@@SwordQuake2 Its not my budget range or anything but this is average for high end enthusiast boards lol. I know of cases alone that cost this much, no pcb/switches/keycaps, just the case lol

[@dammers89]

Missed the entire explanation because I was searching the comments looking for Staind references. I see you Plouffe!

[@Ikxi]

Could have checked the cable with your expensive cable tester

[@dbagainagainagainagain]

i think this guy owns a keyboard

[@zavlqaDIprab3DrublsU]

Why does it show the keyboard black in the software, yet you can't buy it in black?

[@shlubbert3355]

How about a "tasteful RGB challenge" where you take all the most overkill RGB components but try to make them look like something other than rainbow barf

[@fusion1203]

Is the wooting 80he good? Is it worse then the 60+ or the two(the 100% one)

[@Ruba...]

"It's been a while since I had one of these thick boys on a desk" 👀

[@kevinbarnard3502]

Kinda reminds me of an old TRS-80 Model I keyboard.

[@Charvin]

Linus puts together a pc for $500. Ugly keyboard - $600+

[@thegreatwarrior1239]

If you're buying it as an art piece/conversation starter for your desk then $600 is a good price, you can get something more functional for a lot less.

[@meal_team_six]

Another awesome video with Nicholas! Keep up the good work!!

[@new-kids-on-the-block]

Linus need to check tomorrow if it's Still there😂😂

[@dorkasaurusbecks]

Speaking of nice keyboards, has anyone heard any news about Centerpiece's keyboard w/ a built in GPU? I haven't found anything about in ~6 months.

[@thindirtgaming1562]

The intro…. It’s been a while since I’ve heard that

[@Pankakanification]

Is it only me who thought the transperant keycaps with a single RGB-diode at the bottom of the key looked cheap as fuck? :S

[@Pankakanification]

I mean I like RGB but im ALERGIC to being able to see the actual diode.. RGB is only nice if its smooth and got that magic feeling to it.

[@Tyler-z8r]

Eh idk about cheap, but it's certainly it's own type of aesthetic. I like smoothly diffused RGB lighting effect, but some people could prefer the more "retro" type of RGB such as this keyboards.

[@crixmorgan]

the pain in your face... knowing it has to sit for a bit before Linus gives in to you.... lol!! Great Vid!! love your reactions and thoughts!!

[@tylerkephart1922]

Would it be possible to have a live feed for the LEDs so that I can have weather or the time or whatever else? Or maybe have a schedule timer to have it change to different color profiles throughout the day?

[@st33ldi9ital]

dude you need that. it's sick!

[@igalizio]

Plouffe, don’t listen to the haters (by haters I mean logic and sense)… you NEED this keyboard.

[@ogge8375]

I mostly understand the price, but it’s not worth that much for most people

[@Stompound]

Unironically matches the mouse pad in the video in an aesthetically pleasing way IMO

[@Greenskiii]

bro that sounds amazing. I'm still on my gat black inkv2's. Maybe I will get those, whatever they were called.

[@olestampevestergaard4746]

I would love to know what to get for less than 50 or 100 bucks, is there anything that is applouffed at that price point

[@JaredBrown_hkuspgtr]

@Linus, put this one in the Xmas giveaway with just his name in the hat...

[@Kvantum]

I have a Cyberboard Terminal edition. Great board, but way too expensive for the level of quality, and I suspect this one is the same exact way.

[@deniskornja762]

Holly f 650$ 😅 I can't buy an pc with that amount and they made this 650$ that's insane.

[@mostvaluableturnips]

This would look pretty cool in a music streaming setup. It’s also ridiculous.

[@SciFiBrony]

Steal? I think you mean “win at the Christmas party!”

[@Sebastianhauss]

Anyone knows what that screensaver in the back (on the tv) is? Would love it as Wallpaper 👀

[@vanish85]

Damn, the sound these keys make... Don't need anything else.... what a sound profile! Every Angry Miao video gets me because of this. They all sound so satisfying. It is soothing, filling, umami!

[@squirrelsam9]

I have the exact opposite reaction to them haha It's like the same feeling as listening to someone chew with their mouth open. I'm a clicky switch guy.

[@LarsFL]

How's the box gonna say 5V 2A (10 watts) and then Plouffe mentions it draws up to 12W? Like sure just about any USB-C port will do 5V 3A, but still

[@blacksunshinegaming9315]

The price is right for the quality it looks. And that key sound, beautiful

[@SteveNetting]

For some reason, this reminds me very much of the Amiga. Perhaps it's the lines of holes on the top which vaguely resemble the A1200?

[@theredredredshow9378]

That look in the end says, "I'll definitely take this home"

[@BeniosGames]

The LED's on the backside will be such a problem with a glossy OLED lol.

[@TuttixD]

looking forward to this showing up not long from now

[@jamescunningham3015]

Absolutely WILD price. Very pretty though. Although, for my taste idk if I like the clear keys. I like shine-thru characters on the keys for easier viewing in the dark. I feel like all clear is just going to throw too much light in my face and on the monitor in the dark.

[@Drew7321]

Bragging about the amount of holes in something... "My screen door has so many holes in it! Jealous!?"

[@fatal_phx]

Thank you for this review, I need more RGB

[@asddsa-dy4ne]

It would be cool to see some sort of controlled test on membrane, cheap mechanical and halo mechanical keyboards out there. The conclusion might be disappointing tho.

[@jeffhidalgo6037]

Holey keyboard batman!

[@robertrudik3022]

I expect letters on caps for 656$

[@khy0te605]

Plouffe, you need the keyboard. Don't deny yourself the enjoyment.

[@BoDoesStuff]

Is it space silver or cyber grey? The video states Cyber Silver.

[@danielhulan3058]

As soon as I saw the price, I'm leaving. Over $600 for a freaking keyboards?!?! Go look at their site, they have keyboards that are over $1000 and none below $200. These people are smoking serious crack.

[@PascalBrax]

"you're not get this thing and feeling ripped off" but still, even this pricy keyboard doesn't have the numpad on the right. I want this so much, but I use those keys daily.

[@SkyDX]

The price and look makes me think it's not actually a newly manufactured keyboard but rather a control panel of the ToS USS Enterprise disguised as a keyboard :p

[@cyphre]

Having also purchased the R1 Cyberboard, I really wish they'd make more affordable offerings. Neat design, just not $656 neat.

[@tevinlimon8967]

I respect the product, it’s pretty cool. That being said, for 656 full package, this is the first and last time I think about this keyboard unfortunately

[@ImmanuelWoodworking]

"soft and smooth and feels good to touch....it's not super long" hey there

[@GratuityMedia]

Could you make cables with magnets and labels? I kinda want that

[@MrHaggibear]

You already had your tech upgrade, no? So no chance of getting called out... Just take it xD

[@acubley]

Hey Plouffe! Have you looked at the 8BitDo keyboard. Love the look of the NES version (and the new X-Box one).

[@yes-cool]

Imagine the gamer gunk.

[@kcosten]

I prefer a full sized keyboard with the 10key as I do more than game on my machines. If it came full sized, I like the look and would consider it.

[@1NewEggFan]

Had it had the option to come in a quality copper finish, I would have paid the price.

[@LIBER000]

You are my favorite reviewer on this channel and honestly when I heard you typing on the beautiful bastard, I am struggling not to buy this thing as well. People that type all day know.

[@navneetkumar5954]

10:44 you don't need keyboard you already have more than enough ( I scream )

[@anwardaanzhafroullah]

So now keyboards have leaf springs.... whats next? A turbo?? Then soon we can drive these things on the road

[@martiniwanderi719]

Review on the flux keyboard please 🙏

[@SiberCatLP]

Good thing the Christmas party is coming up

[@ekranium]

I would buy it, but I just got myself a Cyberboard R4 and promised myself I wouldn't buy more keyboards for a while.

[@MichaelDuntz]

Over $600 for a keyboard? Nah, I'll buy a new phone for that amount of money.

[@mythichh]

1:30 it's a 100W cable cable!

[@taakii]

Plouffe is definitely buying this keyboard.

[@wossle73]

Paying That Much? I'd Expect a "Number Pad" & A Space Shuttle!🤣

[@klallen05]

It's like having a mini monitor above your keyboard but worse and at a higher cost.

[@MindstabThrull]

Need a short of someone playing Tetris on one of these things.. with the keyboard's "display" as the board.

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

7:57 that is a design choice to make it look good to the camera... and damn its working

[@car-azy_tm]

I guess we know where that keyboard's going at the Christmas party.

[@PredatoryQQmber]

Non-optical non-water-resistant mechanical keyboards with useless lights is like audiophile-targeting scams but for fingers instead of ears.

[@aquaventus]

Costs 3x more than my current cpu gpu that i bought used (r5 3600 + rx6600). I will just settle with something cheap-ER that costs less than half what i paid for my used cpu this year. Looks nice tho. Maybe i could get something similar with less extras.

[@solitivity]

Me: *Laughs in Razer Huntsman Mini that I bought for $10 in mint condition* 😂

[@DPain82]

Oh God the sound. It's so good.

[@M.R._Saar]

You need that keyboard! And I thought my Keychron was heavy...

[@Kraaketaer]

There's no reason for the cable to be that short. First off, you can easily get 100W rated cables at 3m length - but typically only at USB 2.0 speeds, so if it requires usb 3.0 data it will likely top out around 2m. But crucially, the board consumed, what, 12W? Meaning the use of a 100W PD cable is entirely irrelevant. Any c-to-c cable will do 15W. The reason you need a native USB-C 3.x port to use it is that those output 3A/15W as a default, while USB-A ports on motherboards typically top out at 2A/10W (though some go higher, most don't). Motherboards do not output a >5V PD voltage outside of some extreme edge cases.

[@SkaPolDJ]

Spilling something is a 99.99% chance this thing will R.I.P. 🕊️ It's not a bug, it's a feature 💰

[@TrecherousMonki]

At $830 AUD, that's 3.6 holes per dollar and that sounds like great value

[@krtirtho]

For $516, I'll buy own tools, materials and take 2 courses & start doing production in 6 months of this keyboard

[@LordDragon1965]

Maybe if I were a Crypto Billionaire, but probably not even then. I'd buy a $150 decent board and donate $500 to my local school's computer lab.

[@gordie727]

I don't care for the LED's or the keycaps but the base is sexy af.

[@gorilla71161]

It’s christmas, treat yo self!! Gotta do it before tariffs tho