104-key full-size hot-swappable Rapoo V700DIY Symphony Backlight Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Review
With the continuous expansion of the domestic e-sports peripheral market, in addition to the established peripheral manufacturers, more and more manufacturers have begun to make efforts in this field, especially in the field of keyboards, more and more custom-made The emergence of modernization and DIY keyboards has made this circle more flourishing. At the same time, the established manufacturers did not give up their progress and brought more keyboard products with higher playability.
As a member of domestic and foreign established manufacturers, Rapoo is not far behind. This year, it has launched a variety of more playable DIY series keyboards and Rapoo's independent switch body, aiming at the DIY keyboard market. And what came to our PChome evaluation room today is the recently released Rapoo V700DIY hot-swappable RGB backlit gaming mechanical keyboard. Quick Silver Axis. The keyboard adopts a 104-key full-size design, achieves full-key no punching, and is equipped with a magic color RGB backlight system.
In addition to the keyboard, we also received another switch from the Rapoo main switch, the KA-12 hot-swappable linear spring switch. How do you feel about using and replacing the two brand-new autonomous hot-swappable shafts? This review will reveal them one by one.
From the appearance point of view, the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard adopts a silver-white color matching as a whole. The keycaps and shortcut keys are all designed in white. The keycaps are made of PBT two-color injection molding process, which has a delicate touch and uniform light transmission, and can also prevent oiling and wear. , both practicality and appearance are very good.
The keyboard adopts a floating design as a whole, and the white keycaps are suspended on the silver-white aluminum alloy cover, showing the sense of technology vividly. The narrow frame and the metal LOGO in the upper right corner further show the outstanding temperament of the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard.
The protruding special-shaped shortcut key area in the upper right corner is quite eye-catching. There are four shortcut keys and a scroll wheel. The four keys can switch keyboard mode, change lighting effect, switch wheel mode and mute, and this scroll wheel can Adjusting the brightness of the light or the volume of the computer, it can be said that these shortcut keys and scroll wheels are very practical designs for players, and can be easily set up with the keyboard and computer. Of course, it would be even better if the follow-up Rapoo can support the function of customizing these shortcut keys in the driver.
In addition to the shortcut keys in the upper right corner, the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard can also use the combination of the Fn button and the F1~F12 button. The keyboard can implement 12 functions including starting email, calculator, search, play/pause, previous song, next song, etc. This kind of shortcut operation makes the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard not only suitable for game scenes, but also has a convenient experience in office and entertainment.
At the same time, the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard also supports full-key programmable. In the Rapoo dedicated driver software, you can set your own combos and shortcut keys, etc., and you can also upload configuration files through the Rapoo V series smart cloud storage. to the cloud, and even share it with other players. These settings greatly enrich the playability of this keyboard. The Rapoo V700DIY keyboard supports full-key without punching, so you don’t need to worry about key conflicts whether in typing or gaming, ensuring an immersive input experience.
The RGB lighting of the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is also a highlight. The keyboard has two modes. In the office mode, you can switch between 18 lighting effects through the shortcut keys on the upper right corner. In the game mode, you can switch between 19 lighting effects through the shortcut keys. Various lighting effect modes, you can also use the driver to set personalized lighting color, mode and brightness, a variety of preset modes are very good in terms of lighting perception, and support for custom settings is also excellent in playability, very suitable for Players show personality.
In terms of details, the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is also very careful. Although the keyboard only supports wired connections, it adopts a design with separated keys and wires, which is more convenient to store and carry. The bottom is equipped with 5 rubber non-slip foot pads, and the bracket is also equipped with rubber non-slip pads. Whether it is work typing or gaming competition, there is no need to worry about the keyboard moving, bringing a more stable operating experience.
And a question that attracts everyone's attention is naturally how the performance of the two independent axes launched by Rapoo this time is. The Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is equipped with the Rapoo self-pluggable linear fast silver switch. The total stroke is 4mm, the trigger stroke is 1.3±0.5mm, and the trigger pressure is 45±10gf. After the overall experience, this switch is sensitive to the trigger and has a strong hand feel. The sound of the shaft is not loud but relatively crisp, which is a good choice for both office use and game use.
Rapoo's independent Kuaiyin shaft is made of PVC material with self-lubricating effect, which can reduce the friction of the shaft. The axis is also equipped with a wall dust-proof button, which not only has a dust-proof effect, but also reduces the shaking of the keys and makes the keys more stable. The shaft body adopts a transparent upper cover, which is also designed to reduce friction, bringing a smooth experience.
The interior of the shaft body is made of stainless steel springs and alloy copper sheets to ensure the long-lasting use of the shaft body. The service life of a single shaft of 50 million times allows players to have no worries. The nylon base at the bottom also has the advantages of high strength and good wear resistance, which can reliably protect the shaft body during the shaft replacement process.
In addition, Rapoo also launched an independent hot-swappable linear elastic white switch, which is different from the quick silver switch in that it uses a POM material axis and a PA material base, with shorter key travel and lower trigger pressure. However, due to the use of extended springs and different material designs, the rebound is stronger and the touch is more stable. The total stroke of this switch is 3.4±0.4mm, the trigger stroke is 1.3±0.4mm, and the trigger pressure is 13±10gf. The trigger is easy, the sound and feel are lighter, and the relatively fast silver switch is more suitable for typing and office work, and it can also be competent Gaming and esports jobs.
These two switches are compatible with most of the five-pin hot-swappable switch keyboards on the market. The Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is also equipped with a five-pin hot-swappable switch base, which is made of metal and supports up to 10,000 plug-ins. When replacing the shaft body, you only need to use the attached key puller to remove the keycap first, then insert the key puller under the shaft body, and pull out the shaft body. When installing the shaft body, you only need to align the pins of the new shaft body with the pinholes reserved on the keyboard motherboard and press gently. The operation is very simple, but be careful not to use too much force when it is difficult to press, so as not to damage the shaft body. prongs.
After experiencing the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard and two Rapoo main switches, it can be seen that Rapoo has made sufficient preparations for entering the DIY keyboard market. Both the keyboard and the shaft have brought me a lot of surprises. . The Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is ingenious in design, and the combination of additional shortcut keys and keyboard shortcut keys makes it an unprecedented experience in practicality. Excellent and customizable lighting effects combined with a simple and outstanding design style bring players a more excellent and personalized visual experience.
In terms of user experience and the shaft body, the performance of the Pennefather V700DIY keyboard is also remarkable. Rapoo's independent linear fast silver switch and spring white switch have good performance in terms of design and actual input experience, and at the same time have distinct characteristics, which demonstrates Rapoo's deep technical accumulation in the autonomous switch body. If you also want to use a keyboard that can be customized freely and can also take into account an excellent user experience, the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard with a price of only 299 yuan is a good choice.
