84-key cost-effective boutique --- Brief review of Rapoo V700-8A

In the past one or two years, various wireless mechanical keyboard products have been very rich. Whether it is a traditional large manufacturer or a new manufacturer, they all have their own wireless product series, in order to allow users to get rid of wires and bring a more orderly daily experience. .

As a first-tier manufacturer in China, Rapoo's wireless field should be the foundation of his fortune. I remember that I used Rapoo's 7100 wireless mouse as early as 2007. The price of a wireless mouse in the early 100s can also take into account the game. There was really no wireless mouse on the market at that time. In terms of keyboard products, Rapoo has a wireless product line for a long time, and it has become the choice of many people for getting started with wireless mechanical keyboards.

This V700-8A adopts the blue and black color outer packaging that is very characteristic of the Rapoo family, and several Rapoo mice that have been evaluated are also in this style. A mature brand should allow consumers to connect with the brand at the first sight of the product.

The full picture, model and connection method of the keyboard are printed on the front of the package, and the type of the switch is labeled. What’s interesting is that the pattern on the outer box also corresponds to the color of the keyboard, which means that Rapoo has to print several keyboard boxes, which is very careful↓

On the back of the package are detailed features and multi-language promotion↓

Open the box, you can see that the packaging protection of the keyboard is still in place↓

The accessories that come with the product are relatively simple, a mini receiver, a key puller, a TYPEC keyboard cable, and a manual. It would be even better if it can be equipped with a dust cover↓

In terms of appearance, the V700-8A is a lone brave color scheme, the color is deep and restrained, with the orange ESC in the upper left corner, a touch of light in the dark night↓

The appearance adopts floating buttons and a metal base. The frame is sandblasted and oxidized according to the introduction. The edge of the fuselage is trimmed by high-speed CNC. In particular, a LOGO light is also made on the metal frame, which can also be used to mark the power↓

The back of the keyboard is relatively simple, the foot support is only one section, the area of ​​the non-slip foot pad is also small, and there is also an independent switch↓

The Rapoo V700-8A adopts an 84-key layout. On the basis of being compatible with small size and portability, it also designs a lot of function keys. By using the Fn key combination, 12 commonly used multimedia function logics can be realized. Personally, I still like the 84 arrangement, which is perfect for office↓

The keyboard supports a variety of backlight modes and a variety of brightness options, and the brightest mode light will not be dazzling, and there is no light pollution, which is a good point. And if you are not used to shortcut keys, you can also adjust the lighting mode by driving↓

My V700-8A red switch, Pennefather main switch body, specific parameters↓

The feel of this Rapoo's own red switch is exactly the same as that of the TTC red switch in the hand. Personally, it feels lighter than the cherry red switch. Of course, the feel is a metaphysics. For example, I like the green switches of Cherry the most. The green switches of other brands are easy to lose interest. If you have the conditions, you should go to the computer city to try the feel before buying↓

The keycap part is more conventional, it is still backlight + ABS + two-color injection molding process + surface matte feel, the fineness is still qualified↓

The large key position adopts the satellite axis design, the consistency adjustment of my large key position is good, the level of first-line manufacturers↓

This keyboard has been used for about 10 days, whether in office or game scenarios.

When used in wired mode, the V700-8A adopts the more common type-c interface nowadays, which can achieve full-key without punching, perfect for games or office↓

V700-8A is also equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth 3.0, which is mainly for multi-device switching. However, the connection mechanism of Bluetooth itself is not suitable for keyboards, and you can feel a little delay. Especially when there is no operation for a long time, there is an obvious lag when there is a sudden knock, and it is no problem just to use it for office work.

I personally think that the 2.4G connection mode is the mainstream of wireless mechanical keyboards. Thanks to Rapoo’s years of deep cultivation in the wireless field, this V700-8A does not feel any delay in 2.4G mode, and supports 6 keys without impact. , has no effect on the game.

In actual use, I have tested RTS games such as StarCraft and Warcraft, as well as live football games that are completely operated by keyboards, and I don’t feel any delay at all. I usually have multiple 2.4G receivers plugged into a HUB, and there is no delay. The case of interference ↓

Regarding battery life, the V700-8A is equipped with a 4000mAh battery. When the battery is fully charged, turn on the second backlight, and use it continuously for about 50 hours in 2.4G mode for 10 days, and the power is still sufficient.

About contrast. This time, I also made a simple comparison between this V700-8A and the other two wireless mechanical keyboards in my hand. One is TT's G521, and the other is IKBC's W210. Both of them are equipped with 108 keys.

1. On the switch body, G521 is a TTC red switch, W210 is a cherry blue switch, V700-8A is a Rapoo red switch, there is almost no difference between the TTC red switch and the Rapoo red switch, and the cherry green switch is another flavor, I hope Rapoo red switches can stand the test of time in terms of durability;

2. On the keycaps, the G521 uses ABS keycaps to save costs, and the wear resistance is very poor, and it has been worn out after being often used to play live; the keycaps of the W210 are of the best quality, and the PBT is thicker; the keys of the V700-8A The feel of the cap is also good, especially the grainy surface;

3. In terms of battery life, both G521 and W210 use dry batteries, and they can be replaced at any time when they run out of power. I don’t feel the problem of battery life. V700-8A needs to be judged by the color of the LOGO light, and occasionally needs to be charged;

4. In terms of workmanship, both G521 and W210 use plastic casings, which are inevitably loose and loose. The metal casing and frame of V700-8A have the best workmanship and texture, which is worthy of its price.

Finally, generally speaking, Rapoo’s V700-8A three-mode mechanical keyboard has outstanding appearance and excellent workmanship, and its various functional configurations are also flagship. In the usage scenario, the price of less than 300 yuan also provides many people with the opportunity to try the wireless mechanical keyboard. The 84 key arrangement is still liked by many people. How well did the Nuobama and Kaiku 84 keyboards sell, and there are really too few good 84 wireless keyboards on the market. In addition, after using the wireless mechanical keyboard, I really can’t go back to the wired one. In the 2.4G mode, I really can’t feel the delay at all. Now my home and work have changed to a wireless mechanical keyboard + wireless mouse, which is really convenient.