Why the Rainy 75 Mechanical Keyboard Frustrates Me

[@lagggerr]

As a keyboard enthusiast with more than 10 expensive boards, I must say that if you think the Rainy75 is standard and there is nothing special about it then, you are just wrong. First of all it wipes the floor clean vs the old Jelly Epoch which is well over 400$ second-hand market. It has wireless/bluetooth a good weight and a really nice sound. It is also full build for that amount unlike the other expensive boards which cost so much bare-bones. I really don't get your frustration here maybe you are not that deep in the hobby but I'm telling you the Rainy75 is probably the best budget board right now. Even the ND75 can't compare to it because it doesn't have VIA support. The only bad thing about the Rainy is the plate mounted stabs another than that it's a banger that is worth the wait.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

As I told in the video - keyboard is really good. But it’s not a unique or tech innovative. And $160 for me it’s not “the most cheapest”.

[@lagggerr]

@@getsmarthomeoffice Its actually 89$ depending on what configuration you buy. Also I think in the start their original price was 49$ on taobao

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

@@lagggerr I paid $160+ for KS, and right now on Amazon US it’s $160 pro version.

[@hedgehog125]

How do you think it compares to the Tide 75?

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

@@hedgehog125 Rainy 75 is much better

[@MarbsMusic]

I got the standard version through kickstarter and really like it. However the lack of communication and sending to vendors before those who paid for their massive initial production run was unacceptable. It's not whining, it's just stating a facts and telling the company we expect you to do better next time.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Exactly it was my point, thx!

[@zippo718]

They used Kickstarter as free advertisement (smart imo). They were already in production before Kickstarter, so they dont "owe" kickstarters for startup funds like an actual kickstarter.

[@Emislom]

There's a reason why there is only 40 likes on a video with over 4K views, this review means practically nothing and calling it basic and comparing it to other boards on the market that are much less significant and offer a lot less is incredible to me, the switch problem wasn't a manufacture issue, you were just rough trying to take it out. Very nit-picky and you have way too high expectations for a cheap keyboard that offers more than everything you suggested. L video & L review

[@The_Junj]

average eastern european opinion

[@zippo718]

Paid by a competitor? Russian bots making videos now?

[@MrMrpony]

Switching modes is apparently accessible by Fn+Tab. Have only tested to turn off BT as no time to fully test this keyboard yet however before I found that hotkey I did use the hidden switch and the switch came off with the keycap...so yes, some iffy QC here

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Agree, I do not understand how they can't invent some switch on the case as all other brands

[@goodguymario]

Got the keeb last week. Keeb is phenomenal for its price to performance ratio especially for someone that doesnt wanna sink time fine tuning it. Respectfully whinning is kinda cringe and meaningless...

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Keeb is just good and cheap for Asian region, nothing “phenomenal”

[@vaars69]

where’d u buy yours and how long did it take to get it delivered, just bought mine a couple days ago and curious about shipping

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

@@vaars69 I get my from kickstarter project, wait time was 6 month

[@goodguymario]

@@vaars69 I ordered it from kickstarter a few months ago, hella delayed though. Now it's mostly in stock if you look around for 10-20 dollars more. Hope it arrives soon my friend it sounds and feels amazing imo

[@vaars69]

@@goodguymario yea i got it from the wobkey website, so hoping i wont have to wait that long, but its a glorified group buy so idk

[@dayannahkali]

What I don't like : Basic oem keycaps, hidden 3 modes switch. What I like : the case, the switches, they achieve a nice sound together obviously. I would gladly pay 80-100$ for the bare case, and add some nice poppy tactile switches and a themed MOA keycaps set.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Yep, sounds about right

[@dayannahkali]

@@getsmarthomeoffice Yeah, lots of companies offer switches and caps options out there, and a "highly thought out" kickstarter keeb does not. To save 6-10 bucks maybe. Now it's 170€ with EU taxes on Aliexpress... I can have a IPI rain65 AND a Lucky 65 v2 for that much!

[@aidencates3553]

I think the way you precive this keyboard is wrong it is not meant to be a "unique" keyboard in the aspect of features but instead a cheeper option for those who are getting into custom keyboards who are switching from something like a gaming keyboard but dont want to completly break the bank. this keyboard will give you an amazing representation of what custom keyboards can be. I personally love mine and was shocked when i started typing on it for the first time. I switched from a razer hunstman mini which i bought for 180. ( 50 dollars more than i paid for my rainy pro) and the difference is astonding!

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Keyboard is great, no doubt about that

[@samietofu5925]

My alt key stopped working. Everything else still works. If theres other people having the same issue please use this as a thread to support each other. If theres a solution please let me know!

[@menthalightfoot4948]

It's so refreshing to see a counterpoint to the otherwise rampant praise on this board. I own a Yunzii AL71 and I was confused as to why the Rainy75 seemed to be such a big deal--my thoughts were along the lines of what you pointed out that these boards do already exist. The internals seem exactly the same as my Yunzii. To me what makes it different from those stock aluminum keyboards available on Amazon is the bottom weight. That pretty consistently remains a feature of custom keyboards made by smaller companies. But this one didn't match my tastes enough for me to buy it.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Thx a lot for your comment!

[@mapotoyfu]

waited towards the middle to the end of the video to finally realized that i agree with your frustration. i too bought in on the indiegogo pledge after the kickstarter close out which i missed by just a few hrs. now, like yourself before, i am still waiting for my delivery in june and no updates on delivery dates with a rumor about it being shipped starting june 15th but no one has confirmed that. it is frustrating with their lack of communication and your money already invested into the project. i'm now more upset that it is also on amazon with a two days delivery timeframe, ahhh! so why did i even invested in the first place? i'll be honest, i was going to say everything complete opposite of what your title was saying only after watching your video i realized i now feel the same way as you are...

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Man, thx a lot for your comment, I start thinking that it something wrong with me :)

[@mathew6097]

what aluminum keyboard should i buy?

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

This one is good :)

[@mainelbarto]

I backed on kickstarter and still haven't gotten the keyboard, it's crazy that they are selling on amazon before they get the kickstarter orders out. Also doesn't help that the company has gone silent on their discord looking more and more like a scam.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

I believe that they are working right now as crazy to ship all kickstart orders, and that's why it's no information. But obviously, it is not your or my problem, right? They spend “year” for this project based on their timeline for this simple keyboard. I do not believe in it.

[@Vtech82]

They’re using the kickstarters money to start and fulfill the amazon orders first then you guys turn 😂

[@Conjertn]

@@Vtech82 Money

[@zippo718]

They used Kickstarter for presales and free advertising. IMO perfectly fine because you're not paying anything extra. Not shipping in time is BS though.

[@jammies701]

Just want to point out, in the sound test, the mic is way too close. It should be about chin-level, otherwise you'll bias your sound output to deeper frequences

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Noted, thx a lot for the comment. I'm creating review for newest Epomaker keyboard and will do this sound test as you mentioned and will include “thx” for you into the video :)

[@greathvh]

Got this as my first custom keybord and absolutely love it

[@StoicBoyMario]

Amazing and insane value bro enjoy

[@DiabloMonk]

The most annoying thing for me as an observer was seeing this keyboard available for $75 shipped to Korea while all the English-language reviews referencing the Kickstarter were coming out. Again, the keyboard was already in production and for sale in Korea at the time the Kickstarter was announced.

[@-Aimbot_EXE]

I'm thinking of getting a cheaper keyboard thats around the 150ish or less price range. so far the rainy75 seems like the "best option." The only thing holding me back is how long it might take to get my keyboard if i buy it (would be around 120 if i did go for it.) I want my keyboard to arrive fairly quickly. So if this takes forever I might just go for a leobog hi75, keychron v1, or aepomaker th80se. Or anything else I find that might be good idk. Too new to this and honestly I don't care much for the absolute best value i just want good quality and good aesthetics.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

I this case I recommend checking Keychron options

[@-Aimbot_EXE]

@@getsmarthomeoffice I was looking at the q and v1 keyboards, still unsure if id want to go for that instead of the other 2 i mentioned. They all seem pretty similar in terms of performance from what ive heard tho so

[@zdslmn]

I got mine yesterday, and I completely agree with you, it feels like a letdown. The keyboard sounds amazing, but so are so many others where you don't have to wait 6+ months.. This will be the last time I get a keyboard through kickstarter, I could get the keyboard through Amazon FOR THE SAME PRICE because shipping would be free ($20 shipping on kickstarter), and I would be getting it within the same week if I ordered from Amazon..

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

True

[@The_Junj]

it takes like 1-2 months on the kickstarter. if you didnt want to do it then why did you? itll be on amazon at some point in the near future. stop coping

[@zdslmn]

@@The_Junj agreed, it SHOULD take 1-2 months on the kickstarter. It didn't. This project took more than 4 months and I was fine with that, but then an additional 2 more months delay with zero communication. If you're fine with that, cool, but I wonder who's coping

[@Callahan555]

Hidden Switch - Under Caps Lock, you can Switch to Wired Mode by Using the Switch or Pressing FN+TAB.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

You can switch “to wireless “ mode or you can switch “between “ wireless modes?

[@MangoTangoFox]

@@getsmarthomeoffice The switch under Caps Lock is a battery on-off switch, it doesn't control the mode at all.... So how you use it is... IF you are always going to have it plugged in, even if you use wireless to connect to other devices, you can leave the switch OFF and toggle the modes through FN+Tab, and there are LEDs in the top left keys showing you the mode (esc = wired, F123 = bluetooth, F4 = 2.4ghz dongle). If you want to use the board away from the cable, moving it away from your desk, then you change the switch to ON so that the battery is live and your wireless mode will still continue function after you unplug from your desk.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

@@MangoTangoFox thx for this info!

[@bssb4186]

Same for the ND75, under the R-Shift keycap there is a switch that enables the battery, that turns on the keyboard and allows it to switch between BT (up to 3 device using FN+QWE) and wireless (FN+R), and cable (FN+T).

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

@@bssb4186that’s what I’m saying, nothing new from tech point of view after 1 year of development!

[@setterfpv]

The wait sucked. But I knew when I ordered it that It wasn't coming till June 5th. Its 23 days after and I was a little sideways about the lack of communication. But this keyboard is fire! The weight and feel of it just says its not cheap plastic. You want something cheaper than your razer keyboard that feels better and sounds great, this keyboard is it. The only issue, Is now I have to buy another since my wife wants one now.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

:)))

[@flylowe46m38]

My kid love sit for his first keyboard, even I was surprised he got the lite black hmx switches with it.. I have 3 2 modes new 65 and envoy all I know his surprised me good sound to

[@lanabanana5626]

I’d say I agree with your points after watching the whole video. I am a casual in this hobby and I also would not invest in a long wait for this keyboard. Yes its price is attractive but for the wait and the unfair vendor situation. It just seems like you could save the money and more to purchase a better option on the market. The switch QC is also frustrating as it seems. The breaking is what I had before when I tried cheap switches from China. I think people are just upset cause they already spent money and are closing their ears.

[@VicharB]

WOBKEY Rainy75 - It has wireless 2.4Ghz (1000Hz polling) along with QMK/VIA support and compared it against Epomaker TH80 Pro v2, but eventually I went with Keychron V1 Max with Xinmeng Cherry PBT Double-Shot Dark Blue/Black keycaps set (usually comes with Xinmeng A66 keyboard), as an upgrade to my trusty and modded Keychron K2 v2 (which sounds and feels awesome after mods). Just got it yesterday. and now I am in process of modding it. So far I am liking it and happy that I went with it.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Keyboard is great by itself, kickstarter project was strange

[@Vashtiian]

It's not 1000hz, rainy is 500hz.

[@Keii._.33]

The rainy is 500hz not 1000

[@saggioutente]

I share your disappointment regarding the availability of the keyboard outside of the Kickstarter project. For example, I recently received the Rainy 75 Pro White keyboard, which I ordered a month ago on AliExpress and paid a total of 163 euros (176$!!!), including shipping. This is far from Wob's slogan of a wonderful keyboard for just $100. As I mentioned, I received the keyboard a week ago. It's my first keyboard of this level, and I can confirm the excellent build quality and the great sound during typing on almost all the keys. Regarding the inconvenience of accessing the switch under the Caps Lock key, I find it cumbersome as well. However, fortunately, it's not a factor that affects me much since I haven't needed to access it once it was activated. But if you ask me if it's inconvenient, I'd definitely say yes! I'm sorry the keyboard didn't meet your expectations. The Kickstarter participation issue certainly deserved more consideration. I fear the enormous demand for this keyboard may have caused Wob's team to lose control.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

As I mentioned in the review, I think this keyboard is great! But also I need to say that it is as great as several others keyboard on the market in the same price/quality/features segment without KS process. So my concern only regarding KS process, my personal experience and feeling that this is cheating. My reason to say that - it’s nothing tech new in it, so why to spend 1 year for development?

[@The_Junj]

if you paid that much for it then youre a bit of a tard. its 89 dollars.

[@saggioutente]

@@getsmarthomeoffice I’d love to hear your thoughts on the recent Kickstarter project where Womier introduced the RD75 keyboard through a crowdfunding campaign. Honestly, especially considering that Womier is already an established manufacturer in the market, they didn’t really need to use Kickstarter to launch a keyboard that’s already out there (like the ND75). I’m not trying to be provocative, as you know I share your perspective, and that’s why I’m even more interested in hearing the opinion of someone who thinks the same. Ciao!

[@4734291]

Use this green or blue Switch puller it will make your life easy.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Which one?

[@panda1412.]

imagine backing a kickstarter and then complaining when they use the funds to get the product out cheap on the mass market.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Aha

[@lhuuna]

Can it be connected to multiple Devices? If yes so how to Switch quickly between the Devices, witouth reconnecting everytime?

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

I'm sure you can, and it will be some hot keys to switch, but I did'n check by myself

[@fiercekid84]

i got it on the chinese selling platform and it is pretty cheap. about 75 american dollar not including shipping

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

How cheap?

[@fiercekid84]

@@getsmarthomeoffice $74 usd not including shipping for the maxed out version

[@miistral]

@@getsmarthomeoffice Its sold on Taobao for 90 Cad which is 66 usd, without shipping of course, but still crazy value

[@arwanabubakar3315]

Dunno man, 105 bucks for the Pro Ver kinda seal the deal to me..

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

For you - yes :)

[@luisalbarracin6215]

Next time stop the background music when sound testing 🙃

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Damn! I forgot this time 😳 but it's so loud, so it's ok, I think :)

[@MrMrpony]

I have the Womier as well - have spent minimal time with each so far but this seems much better on the proviso there are no serious build quality issues. Sounds better than my Nuphy which cost a fair bit more if I remember correctly and is not aluminium, but Nuphy have crazy good CS. They replaced individual keycaps that broke after warranty. Thinking about getting another Rainy for my desktop if it proves reliable.

[@StoicBoyMario]

🤝

[@sandwichezz4461]

hi, you have Womier S-K71? And as I understand, Rainy is much better than Womier in your opinion?

[@wemited]

Krutoi obzorchik, my English man, spasibo

[@NikolaiFlaum]

У меня от нее ощущения те же. Почему она такая хайповая, я не понимаю.

[@LeChosenWhale]

gotta be rage bait

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

True ;)

[@sanjaydamodaran3219]

why would any one need hot swappable keys on a keyboard? Do people decide to change keys while they type??!!

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

it's like a car, you can change some parts, you will never do, but you can :)

[@sanjaydamodaran3219]

It should be called swappable then!! Hot swappable makes no sense from the perspective of functionality

[@The_Junj]

bro does not understand the hobby

[@sanjaydamodaran3219]

@The_Junj bro I really do understand and appreciate it. But shouldn't it just be called swappable??? Do you keep changing keys when you type?

[@Luna-sf7rn]

@@sanjaydamodaran3219 are you ok? the hot swappable thing means you can change your SWITCHES, not your keycaps. every keyboard has the capability of having your keycaps changed... and no it's not like you change keys when. you type wtf, if you want a different keycap design you order a set and install it, why do i need to explain this? lmfao hot swappable just means you can change switches without desoldering

[@ceezymuccheez]

Jesus, it took 10 minutes for you to say why it frustrated you and it was one of the weakest arguments Ive ever heard. This keyboard is flat out insane for the quality of what you get. Mine took 5 days to deliver and was less than $100 and absolutely smokes my GMMK Pro in typing experience. Seriously disingenuous review just for some stupid click bait. You really should be ashamed of this.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Why is your experience with 5 days and $100 more important than my with 6 month and $150?

[@mersh2282]

Just ordered mine today, lets see (Pro / Purple one)

[@yann7896]

did you received it

[@mersh2282]

@@yann7896 Hey, saw that shipping takes up to X months so canceled my order and bought it off Aliexpress. Shipping took only 6 days (China>Poland) and I'm SUPER happy how it looks and sounds. Just keep in mind that Pro version witg upgraded battery gonna work just one day with leds on. However, with leds off... It's been like 2 weeks and still didn't charge it up ^^

[@lhtrm6824]

это про версия или обычная?

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

pro

[@lavandkush1028]

is this keyboard good for gaming

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

As good as all other “non gaming” keyboards

[@LilVayne-z7g]

You are addressing a wrong reviewer. This guy knows everything about complaining not keyboards. Regarding the subject it has a low latency mode which can be enabled by Fn+H. That mode should give you around 5 msec input latency which is pretty solid for gaming.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

@@LilVayne-z7g Yeah, just not to forget it each time when you play, top-notch technology in 2024

[@LilVayne-z7g]

@@getsmarthomeoffice I just don't get why are you so salty. Higher polling rates = higher power consumption = less battery life. You definitely want to have control over it in a wireless board.

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

@@LilVayne-z7g thx for your comments, I really appreciate it. I told that the keyboard itself is great! My concerns was related only to KS process :)

[@Dedula_n]

хороший обзор. спасибо. и акцент приятный))

[@vivsterspark5771]

thank you for the review

[@marcelahernandez369]

i have the epomaker x leobog hi75 and i was looking for another 75%keyboard for my second computer room, was thinking about this rainy75 because i want something different then what i already got! but looking up the price, its $140 for a rainy75! If its literally the same thing as the leobog hi75 then i'd rather just buy a leobog again, because this keyboard only cost me $79 on amazon 🤣

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Well, I must to say that this keyboard is really good, apart from the strange KS process. So if you have this budget, better to try.

[@Emislom]

It is much better than the Leobog Hi75, I know that since I have used both. They are not the same either, I think you are just naive or you are bum-licking the content creator

[@The_Junj]

89 dollars on kickstarter, rainy mogs hi75, stop bumlicking

[@filinworker]

Почему я слышу русский акцент

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

Who knows

[@Nothankyou9900]

I just can’t get VIA to work with it. But great value keyboard

[@leoryqu]

Have you downloaded the json file from wobkey’s website?

[@Vinylkatze]

L review

[@getsmarthomeoffice]

L - means what?

[@FaultBoyy]

i will never not be baffled by this opinion. its a 6 month wait for a keyboard thats the first ever keyboard wobkey has made. it sold out in a week on kickstarter. give wobkey time, its $100 and is definitely not a scam like you suggested

[@DanielPetre]

Nice funny video: convinced me to buy this keyboard !