A new storm is coming - Black Canyon X4 mechanical keyboard evaluation experience

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As a new brand of domestic peripherals, Black Canyon has always been a leader in this field. For example, its popular X series has reached 20W+ reviews on JD.com. Think about it, this is a mechanical keyboard that has just been made for more than two years. series, can achieve such results, the strength really should not be underestimated.

Of course, its success is not accidental. As an emerging brand, Black Canyon clearly understands the pain points and needs of consumers for mechanical keyboards. Therefore, products with moderate prices, excellent quality, outstanding appearance, and complete functions can naturally impress consumers. Psychology, thus gaining people's recognition.

Of course, in order to continue to expand the product line of the X series, this time Black Canyon launched a brand new Black Canyon X4 mechanical keyboard. Compared with the previous X5's full-key position, X3's 87-key layout, and X1's 65% smaller size, this The second X4 has added the classic 98% configuration, that is, retaining the direction and number areas while cutting off some infrequently used function keys. On the premise of retaining most of the function keys, try to reduce the length and size of the keyboard to truly achieve gaming. , Office both correct.

Of course, apart from the changes in configuration, this X4 still retains the characteristics and characteristics of the X series.

OK, without further ado, let’s actually experience the performance of this keyboard.

The product packaging is still the black and simple style of Black Canyon as always, but it is said that the bulk version will use a new packaging design.

It can be seen that the accessories of the Black Canyon X4 this time include a magnetic hand rest, power cord, key puller and manual, etc.

This time, the Black Canyon X4 adopts the classic 98% layout. While shortening the length and size of the keyboard, it retains the commonly used key functions as much as possible. % configuration can meet their needs.

The position of the arrow keys is also distinguished in an independent space, which can effectively avoid accidental touches.

In terms of appearance, the one in my hand is a black forest mousse color, and you can see that its black and white collocation fits well with the theme.

And this kind of high contrast also makes the double milk leather keycap and the shell have two color contrasts, the light and dark are more vivid, and the visual impact is stimulated at once.

Due to the reduction in size, this time the Black Canyon X4 put the light position next to the ESC key, and changed it to a long strip shape.

In order to facilitate wiring, the Type-c wiring port is placed in the middle of the end of the keyboard.

In addition, here is a mention of the magnetic hand rest that matches with the Black Canyon X4. Although the palm rest is made of plastic, because of the skin-like treatment on its surface, both the touch and the support angle are excellent, and the palm part can also perfectly support the palm when tapping, avoiding fatigue in the air.

Turn it over, you can see that the bottom of the keyboard is relatively simple, without any extra decoration.

The wireless power switch is placed on the bottom of the keyboard.

The magnetic 2.4G receiver is also hidden here, but the strength of the magnetic attraction is still quite strong after trying it, and there will be no accidental drop.

The foot support is still a classic two-stage structure, and the appropriate angle can be adjusted according to the user's habits.

In terms of switch body selection, the Black Canyon X series still retains the classic Kaihua BOX switch body, so the sky blue switch in my hand is a blue-like switch. Compared with BOX white, the new generation of sky blue switches feel The touch is more crisp and dry, and the knocking sound of "click, click, click" is like pressing the cap of a ballpoint pen, which is super decompressing.

At the same time, the support of the extended spring makes the shaft body more comfortable and firm when rebounding, reducing the sluggish feeling similar to BOX white.

The big key part is still the classic steel plate satellite shaft, and the interior is filled with grease, which can improve the smoothness of the big key.

After removing the keycaps, you can see that the positioning board inside the keyboard is also painted in black, which also makes the keyboard more unified and coordinated visually.

Now let's experience how the percussion sound of this sky blue switch actually performs.

Here I have to buy the hand rest of the Black Canyon X series from Amway. For many consumers, they always feel that the keys of the mechanical keyboard are too high, and the typing is uncomfortable and difficult to adapt. The hand rest that comes with the Black Canyon X series perfectly solves this problem, and it is produced by the original factory, which is more coordinated in terms of comfort and convenience.

In terms of keycaps, this time it still continues the double milk leather style of the X series. The PBT material is matched with the OEM height, which makes this keycap perform well in terms of percussion comfort and durability.

Wireless connection has become the standard configuration of mainstream mechanical keyboards, and this Black Canyon X4 is no exception. It also has two connection modes: wired and 2.4g wireless, which is convenient for players to use in different scenarios.

Tried it, in wireless mode, it performed well regardless of stability and latency, without any problems.

Since the keycaps are not transparent, the keyboard is only given a white bottom light for lighting effects, but it is enough as a background light in the dark.

It can be said that in the era when the mechanical keyboard market is getting more and more volume, emerging brands can indeed better grasp the pain points of consumers, through continuous innovation and continuous improvement, and make products low-priced and high-quality, so that In line with the needs of consumers, I think this is also the reason why emerging brands can quickly occupy the market.

Speaking of this Black Canyon X4 mechanical keyboard, it is obvious that this keyboard is used to fill the lack of X series in the arrangement, so that this mass-produced product line can be spread wider and wider. Of course, the quality of the keyboard itself is also excellent enough, with a comprehensive 98% configuration, exclusive Kaihua BOX shaft body, double-layer PBT keycaps, wireless connection, large hand rest, plus a price of about 300 yuan, the price-performance ratio is directly pulled. Full.

So if you have a special liking for 98% matching and like the joy brought by Kaihua BOX switches, then you must try this Black Canyon X4, especially the sky blue switches, which will be really addictive.

Well, the above is the whole content of this article, thank you for reading!