84-key compact layout, only to serve you better! Rapoo V700-8A multi-mode mechanical keyboard experience

Compared with the large and complete products in the early years, the current products pay more attention to small and beautiful. This is true of various miniature cars that are popular today, and so is digital products. For me who deals with the keyboard and mouse every day, a small, exquisite, high-value keyboard is not only pleasing to the eye in daily work, but also does not take up too much space on the desktop full of various files and clutter. . As a peripheral manufacturer in the industry that takes the civilian and stable route, Rapoo has also recently launched a multi-mode mechanical keyboard V700-8A with a 75% configuration. Three themes (the KC-8A exclusive theme keycaps can be replaced later). The price of less than three also inherited its consistent high cost performance. Let's take a look at the actual experience performance of this keyboard:

The design of the black background and blue border makes the product packaging extremely simple and stylish. Like the V500, as a star series that has been selling well all the year round, the V700 has also released various versions. The main feature of V700-8A is the compact arrangement of 84 keys. In addition, the words "Multiple Templates" are posted on the cover. This model in my hand supports up to 4 connection methods (Bluetooth 5.0/3.0/Wireless 2.4G and wired), and can be connected to 5 devices at the same time to switch freely.

In terms of content, in addition to the keyboard body and manual, the accessories are quite comprehensive, including a key puller (red), a 2.4G receiver and a connection cable (Type-C port, which takes into account both charging and wired connection).

The V700-8A adopts a 75% arrangement of 84 keys, which is between the conventionally used 104 keys and the extremely compact 61 keys arrangement. It can be said that it is simple and efficient, and has a good user experience. I have used all three types of keyboards. In terms of convenience, comfort and space occupation, I prefer to use 84 keys.

Among the three theme color schemes launched so far, I chose the flamboyant mech purple. The 26 letters and some function keys on the keyboard are white keycaps, while the rest are basically purple. Only the three keys of ESC, space and carriage return have green keycaps. The three color schemes collide with each other to give people a strong sense of visual impact. For friends who like ACG, you will recognize its EVA color matching attributes at a glance, and the mecha style is full.

Bring a few more details to show: the transition of the keyboard color is still very natural, and the color matching and key area distribution are reasonable, and it is very convenient to identify the key position according to the color when using it.

The keyboard adopts a narrow frame and floating keyboard design, and its specific size is 310*120*35.5mm. It not only saves space on the desktop, but also can be easily stuffed into a backpack, which is convenient for mobile office. Its back panel is the same as the previous V530, which is made of light and durable aluminum alloy treated with sandblasting and oxidation process, and the edge is processed by CNC cutting, which is not only rich in texture, but also more delicate in details. The weight of the entire keyboard is about 787 grams, which is moderate.

In addition, the author also noticed a detail, that is, there is a V-shaped indicator light (Rapoo LOGO) at the lower left corner of the keyboard. After the keyboard is turned on, the current working status can be judged by the color of the call light, so that it is clear at a glance. .

If you look at it from the side, you will also find that the Rapoo V700-8A itself has also been tilted at a certain angle, and it can be used with a foot support to obtain a better angle of use. The combination of F1-F11 and Fn keys can quickly switch shortcut functions such as multimedia playback and volume adjustment. In addition, the Fn+Win key can also be locked to prevent the game from being cut out by accidental touch. There is no conflict in all 84 keys of the keyboard in wired mode, and no conflict in any 6 keys in wireless mode. So there will be no conflicts in daily use.

USB-C access port at the top corner of the frame: In addition to wireless connection, Rapoo V700-8A also supports traditional wired access, so that it can be used normally when the keyboard is out of power, and it can be used while charging. It is still very convenient to use.

The fuselage has a built-in 4000 mAh lithium battery, and the official claims that the wireless use can last for about 25-225 hours (that is, 1 week to 2 months) when fully charged, which is really rare.

The toggle switch is placed on the back of the keyboard, and there are rubber feet around it to increase the friction when placed on a smooth desktop and prevent it from sliding back and forth. The feet on both sides are single-stage, and the inclination angle of the keyboard can be adjusted by retracting and retracting to improve the comfort in different usage scenarios.

Let’s take a look at the keycaps, the two-color injection molding process, the light transmission of the characters is still good, the blue part of the keycaps looks a little difficult when the backlight is not turned on, but it is still very clear once it is lit. Although it is only a pure white backlight, not the popular RGB nowadays, I personally think that this pure white is more elegant and simple.

The switch body used in the keyboard is the mechanical switch developed by Rapoo, and it provides four different switch bodies of black, green, tea and red for users to choose from.

My model is the red switch, its trigger stroke is 2.0mm, and the trigger pressure is 45cN. The manufacturer claims that its service life can be as high as 60 million times, and there is no obvious change in back force and stroke. It has a long-lasting feel and stable and reliable quality.

Rapoo V700-8A is a multi-mode keyboard, which provides Bluetooth (3.0/5.0), 2.4G wireless, and wired four ways to connect to different devices, and can connect to five devices at the same time. However, it is a little regretful that the keyboard itself does not have a slot for a 2.4G receiver, so you should pay attention to keeping it to avoid losing it.

Speaking of the driver, after downloading and installing it from the official website (VT960S/V700-8A/V28S all use the same driver), we can not only adjust the lighting effect, but also program the 84 keys of the entire keyboard and store custom settings in the cloud. As an entry-level keyboard can have these functions, I have to say that the manufacturer is very kind and sincere.

In terms of lighting effects, the equipped pure white backlight can adjust 4 levels of backlight brightness and 7 groups of backlight effects. We can switch/adjust through Fn+Ctrl/cursor combination keys, or complete custom settings through the driver.

In terms of feel, the performance of my V700-8A red axis version is quite good. It hits briskly, touches bullets quickly, and has moderate strength, without a sense of paragraph. Compared with the green axis, the sound is quieter, and it has a good performance whether it is daily office work or playing games.

Finally, let's take a look at the backlight effect display:

Summary: As an 84-key multi-mode mechanical keyboard with a compact layout, the comprehensive performance of Rapoo V700-8A is satisfactory. Its appearance is online, its volume is compact, and its multiple connection modes can meet the diversified usage needs in different scenarios. Coupled with its rich theme color matching, excellent hitting feel and long-lasting battery life, I still highly recommend starting with it.