84-key compact layout, multi-mode connection multi-faceted expert, Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard experience

Whether it is game competition or office codewords, mechanical keyboards do have many advantages over membrane keyboards. Every time you hit a key, you have better feedback and feel, and it has a longer service life and strong playability. It can greatly improve the experience of use, so it is favored by many consumers. Nowadays, the price of mechanical keyboards of domestic brands has also been falling all the way, further lowering the threshold for entry. As a veteran peripheral manufacturer, Rapoo has recently launched a compact mechanical keyboard, which adopts a compact layout design of 84 keys and supports wired keyboards. , 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0/3.0 three connection modes, the built-in large-capacity lithium battery can last up to 225 hours, let’s see how it actually performs.

The unpacking process is skipped this time. The box contains the Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard body, 2.4GHz wireless receiver, keycap puller, USB-A to USB-C interface power supply cable and manual. The length of the power supply cable is about 1.5 meters, this mechanical keyboard is currently available in three color versions: Lonely Brave, Mecha Purple and No Man's Land. I have the No Man's Land color version.

The appearance and color design of the Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard is quite simple. It is composed of three different color keycaps. It is quite compact on the whole. The mechanical keyboard adopts a compact layout design of 84 keys, and the body size is 310*120*35mm , and the weight is about 787 grams, which not only saves space on the desktop, but also can be easily put into a backpack and carried out for use.

Compared with the common standard layout of 104 keys, the mechanical keyboard only compresses the numeric keypad area, retains the complete F1~F12 function key area and most of the keys in the editing area, and reduces the insertion key (insert) and other less commonly used keys. The buttons are very similar to the layout of the keys on a laptop, providing users with a more complete typing experience.

The Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard supports three connection modes: wired, 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0/3.0. Through the corresponding combined function keys on the keyboard, you can quickly switch to different connection modes. It can be used on desktop computers, notebook computers and tablet phones. It can switch freely between other devices, and the usage scenarios and devices are wider.

The frame structure of the mechanical keyboard is made of one-piece aluminum alloy material, and the surface has a delicate sandblasting and oxidation process design, which brings a comfortable touch. The board also reaches the bottom edge of the keycap, and there is a Rapoo LOGO status indicator in the lower left corner.

The mechanical keyboard adopts the design of separating keys and wires. The USB-C interface is located on the top of the fuselage. When it is not charging or connected, the wire can be removed to improve the cleanliness of the desktop. The mechanical keyboard has a built-in 4000mAh large-capacity lithium battery, and the battery life can reach 25~ For 225 hours, the backlight has a great impact on the battery life of the mechanical keyboard. If it is inconvenient to charge, reduce the brightness of the backlight first or turn off the backlight directly.

The back of the mechanical keyboard is made of plastic material, with non-slip feet at the four corners and adjustable feet. The feet are also equipped with non-slip pads, which can adjust two different inclinations. There are also designed on the bottom surface A power switch that turns off power to the mechanical keyboard, independent of it if in wired mode.

The Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard is equipped with a mechanical switch independently developed by Rapoo. At present, there are four switches to choose from: black switch, red switch, green switch and brown switch. The mechanical switch has a service life of 60 million times. The red axis belongs to the linear axis that goes straight up and down, while the green axis and the tea axis belong to the segment axis, which can be selected according to personal preference. Xiaosu has the tea axis version.

The space and other large keys of the mechanical keyboard are all designed with satellite switches. The brown switch has a sense of paragraph but is not obvious. At the same time, the trigger pressure and sound are relatively light. If you often code in quiet scenes such as offices and bedrooms, it is more inclined Choose such as tea shaft or linear shaft, because the obvious tapping sound will still affect the people around you.

All the mechanical shafts are installed on the metal positioning plate, which is made of steel about one centimeter thick, which supports and fixes the mechanical shafts. Especially in the game scene, sometimes you will unconsciously tap the buttons hard, A metal positioning plate is needed to provide sufficient support to prevent the impact force from affecting the PCB board below, and it also has a more solid bottoming feel.

The mechanical keyboard uses ABS material keycaps, and adopts a two-color injection molding process, which will not cause problems such as wear and discoloration. The edges of the keycaps are processed very finely, and there is no burr feeling. It has a more comfortable feel, but the surface will inevitably become oily after a long period of use.

The Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard supports a single white backlight effect. The brightness adjustment and lighting effect switching settings of the backlight can be realized through the combination of keys. It is optional and can be adjusted according to personal preferences and different environments.

Find the driver of the corresponding model on the official website to download and install. The driver software can be used to customize the keys of the mechanical keyboard, including key disabling, key mapping, macro command triggering, etc., and even one-key shortcut operation. It supports modification and customization, and you can define settings according to your own needs.

Different key configuration schemes can be established according to different usage scenarios. For example, if you need to set key mapping and macro commands in a game scene, you only need to switch to a different configuration before use. For the backlight setting part, because the mechanical keyboard only supports Monochrome backlight, so only the light mode and light brightness can be set, if it is set to dynamic mode, the light speed can be adjusted.

In the software, you can edit or create a new macro command, press record to start recording the action, the macro command is mainly to respond to the input action command in the game scene, directly use a button to trigger the macro command to release the skill, the setting plan is stored in the body memory, The original configuration can also be used on different computer devices.

The compact design of the mechanical keyboard saves more desktop space and improves the utilization of the desktop space. Electronic digital boards and other equipment can be easily placed in the free space, and the appearance design is relatively calm and low-key. When using it, the 2.4GHz wireless connection mode will be used first. Reduce the shackles of transmission wires and keep the desktop clean and tidy.

This Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard adopts 84-key arrangement layout design, which only compresses the numeric keypad, which has less impact on the text or game input efficiency. If you often use a laptop to input, you can get started without any time to adapt , if you often need to enter a large amount of data at work, such as design or financial workers, it is still recommended to choose a model with a numeric keypad.

The surface of the keycaps has been frosted, so it is not as slippery as ordinary ABS material keycaps. The mechanical keyboard only supports monochromatic backlight effects. The white backlight looks bright and pure, and the brightness and uniformity of the backlight And the light transmittance of the ABS material keycap is very good, and you can get exclusive fun with different dynamic effects.

If you are in an environment with sufficient light, you can reduce the brightness of the backlight to delay the battery life. With the backlight off, you can achieve a maximum battery life of 225 hours. Since the keycaps of the mechanical keyboard are relatively high, if conditions permit In case of a palm rest, it will be more natural and comfortable to use by reducing the distance between the keycap and the desktop.

The mechanical keyboard is equipped with Rapoo's own mechanical switches. Since I have used the green and red switches of Rapoo, I personally chose the brown switch version. The trigger stroke of the brown switch is 2.0±0.6mm, and the trigger pressure is 45±15gf. In terms of parameters, it is similar to the red switch. Next, let’s talk about the subjective feel of this tea switch. When you press down, the feeling is relatively slight, and there is no sense of resistance or noise. It touches the bottom solidly and rebounds quickly and neatly, unlike the linear switch that lacks triggering. Feedback.

The tea switch is a moderate and widely adaptable mechanical switch, and the trigger sound is not obvious when you press it down, and it will not affect other people's rest or work. It is very friendly to workers who often input text data, and it can take both typing and games into consideration. It is especially suitable for users who prefer weak paragraph feel and don’t like the obvious sound of button triggering. If users are used to linear switches such as red switches, they basically don’t need to adapt to the transition to brown switches.

The mechanical keyboard has a built-in metal positioning plate with high hardness, which has better support stability and impact resistance. If the pressure is too high, it will not deform. When the key is pressed hard, it will touch the bottom and not loose. In the connection mode, it supports the full-key no-dash scheme, and pressing multiple keys at the same time is effective without conflict, and it can handle most types of games with ease.

general comment

The Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard adopts an 84-key layout design, which has wider adaptability than the 68-key layout, and can also implement functions such as key mapping and macro commands through the driver, which is not obvious Affects the input efficiency, the small-sized body design reduces the occupation of desktop space, and also reserves more sliding space for peripherals such as the mouse, and can also be carried to the office library for use at any time, even if it is placed in a backpack. No amount of space, the aluminum alloy frame combined with the metal positioning plate makes the overall structure more stable and better in impact resistance.

The mechanical switch body is equipped with an independent brown switch with a weak sense of movement, and it is matched with ABS material two-color injection-molded keycaps. The versions of red switch, black switch and blue switch are optional, and the service life of the switch body can reach 60 million times, which is quite reliable and durable. The mechanical keyboard supports three connection methods: wired, 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth wireless, and there is no restriction on connecting devices at will. The non-contradictory key position solution avoids interference to the control due to key conflicts, and can realize various complex operations in the game. Generally speaking, this mechanical keyboard is completely worthy of its positioning and price.