Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard evaluation: more touch options

As a well-known domestic keyboard manufacturer, Black Canyon has launched many cost-effective keyboard products. Its good appearance design and excellent switch feel have also won the favor of many users. In the middle of 2022, Black Canyon launched the Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard, focusing on the mid-to-high-end keyboard market. Its outstanding appearance and rich hardware configuration also make it very competitive among products at the same price. It is equipped with the BOX Danxia switch, Cangling switch and Yanmo switch jointly customized with Kaihua, which brings different switch feel matching schemes for users. Recently, Black Canyon has upgraded the shaft matching scheme of the Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard. Next, follow the author to see how the new shaft matching performs.

包装&附件：

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard adopts a new packaging design style, changing from the original color contrast scheme to a simple black and white color scheme. Brand names, product features and other elements are also displayed on the packaging through text and patterns. , still has a lot of visual impact. The three new switches are BOX Ice Cream PRO, Yelan Switch PRO and BOX Deep Sea Silent Switch PRO, which can be easily identified by the side switch and the logo on the package.

In terms of accessories, it provides USB Type-C cable, key puller, shaft puller, dust cover, hand rest, warranty card and other cardboard, and also provides 12 zodiac and 12 constellation cards each, and has a blind box And collection gameplay, detailed gameplay instructions are also provided in the attachment, users who like this kind of gameplay may wish to read more. The wire part has also been changed from the previous black wire to a soft white rubber wire, and the interface positions are all reinforced with metal, which is more consistent with the color of the keyboard and has a better texture performance.

外观&细节：

Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboards provide three different models of Y2, Y3, and Y5, corresponding to three different arrangement schemes of 82 keys, 87 keys and 108 keys respectively. The rich arrangement schemes can also better satisfy the current users Different needs and preferences for size, key positions, and functions. The three keyboards all adopt the official color scheme called Luobai. The pure white body color and the blue character logo on the keycap also make this series of keyboards look simple and exquisite, refreshing and elegant, and have a good appearance. It can also bring a good visual experience to users. The overall body adopts a rounded shape, the overall lines are smooth and natural, simple and clean, with a frame of moderate thickness, which is more in line with the aesthetic preferences of current users, making the keyboard look more eye-catching. The magnetic hand rest in the accessory adopts the same color scheme as the body, which is firmly adsorbed and easy to disassemble. The skin-like coating on the surface is delicate and skin-friendly, which can further enhance the user's comfort.

The three keyboards have slightly different body layouts according to their different arrangement schemes. For example, the Y2 with small size and compact arrangement has the keyboard indicator light at the upper left corner of the keyboard, and the indicator light adopts the iconic smiling face of the series. The shape, combined with the backlight scheme, has a high degree of recognition. Both Y3 and Y5 keyboards have indicator lights above the direction keypad. There are four indicator lights. The working status indication is still very complete. In addition, a small digital display screen is added to display the power, which is convenient for users to see. Understand the current remaining power of the keyboard. Of course, this small screen can also be turned off manually, which can effectively save power and bring better battery life and visual performance.

All Y series keyboards support combined key functions, which can realize mouse simulation operations, multimedia control, lighting adjustment, calling system programs and other operations, which have high practicability and convenience. Through the logo on the keycap, users can also use it easily, further reducing the difficulty of getting started, and it is still very friendly to users. This keyboard also provides the function of checking the battery level by combining keys, and it is very convenient to identify through the number keys corresponding to different power levels. Although all kinds of function signs use small light gray thin lines, but against the overall pure white style of the keyboard, it is still a little messy at first glance. I still hope that the manufacturer can further optimize it.

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard provides a mainstream three-mode connection solution. There are three different channel modes under Bluetooth, which is very convenient for multi-device users. The top of the fuselage provides a 2.4G wireless and Bluetooth mode switching switch, and the side is a power switch, and the independent switching scheme and mode switching are easier and clearer, eliminating the need to memorize additional combination key switching and pairing key operations, further It improves the user experience and is also very friendly to users who often need to switch between different connected devices.

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard adopts the upper and lower hull structures, and the bottom shells are all black, providing three-way outlets, two-stage support feet and receiver storage slots. The three-way outlet can better meet the user's desktop layout plan and wiring direction, making the desktop look more tidy and clean, and the two-stage support can also bring users more options for inclination angles, so that most users can Find a comfortable incline for use. The receiver adopts a dual-interface design and provides two types of interfaces, USB-A and USB-C, which are convenient for adapting to different device ports. The storage slot also allows users to place the receiver more easily to avoid loss. The four corners of the bottom of the keyboard also provide long double-material non-slip foot pads, which can make the keyboard have a better stable performance on different material surfaces without sliding or displacement.

键帽&轴体：

Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard newly added three switch bodies are BOX Ice Cream PRO, Yelan Switch PRO and BOX Deep Sea Silent Switch PRO, which are also well-received switch bodies among the user groups. The three switches are all linear feel schemes. Both the Yelan Switch PRO and the BOX Deep Sea Silent Switch PRO adopt a silent solution. Among them, the Yelan Switch PRO adopts the MX structure scheme, and the other two switches adopt the BOX structure scheme. BOX Ice Cream PRO switch has 45gf trigger pressure, 1.7mm trigger key travel and 4mm total key travel, 50 million click life plan, full POM material also brings softer and smoother pressing performance, and the overall feel feedback is stable and silky, clear and dry , the performance is still very good. Yelan axis PRO has a trigger force of 40gf, a total stroke of 3.7mm, a trigger stroke of 1.9mm, and a nominal lifespan of about 70 million times. Performance. BOX Deep Sea Silent Switch PRO has a trigger pressure of 45gf, a trigger stroke of 1.8mm and a total key stroke of 3.6mm, with a theoretical lifespan of about 100 million times. The interior adopts a double mute pad solution, which can effectively reduce bottoming and rebound noise, and feels soft and smooth. The bottoming is stable and gentle, and the performance is still good.

The satellite axis scheme is adopted for the large key position, the handling is clean and neat, the control of shaking and noise is relatively good, and the level of adjustment is still very good. All keyboards support hot-swappable shafts. Kaihua shafts are used, and the life reliability is very good. The holes are compatible with mainstream tripod shafts and five-pod shafts, which is convenient for users to replace the shaft body to experience different feel. The interior of the keyboard adopts a custom Gasket structure, which is composed of a translucent PC positioning board, a one-piece silicone pad and a silicone sandwich, which makes the percussion feel firm and soft, and brings better percussion feedback to users. The internal double-layer silicone sound-absorbing structure can also filter out the noise and cavity sound during knocking, further improving the user experience.

The keycaps are matched with a set of custom-made SA height keycaps, which are made of PBT material and processed by two-color injection molding to support characters through light transmission. The specifications are still very good. The height of this set of keycaps is lower than that of the conventional SA, the slope is also larger, and the wrapping feeling for the fingertips is more obvious. The inner side of the keycap is treated with a light blue inner layer, and the characters look clearer. However, there is a certain dyeing effect on the white light of the keyboard. The characters on the keycap are moderate in size and uniform in thickness, which can improve the light transmission performance after turning on the light. The PBT material feels delicate and dry, wear-resistant and oil-resistant, and there is no need to worry about character wear and tear after long-term use. The excellent durability also makes this set of keycaps have a longer service life. The versatile white body also allows users to change their favorite theme keycaps to further demonstrate their personality and aesthetic preferences.

RGB backlight:

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard provides a full-range RGB backlight, and the keyboard has a variety of built-in lighting modes, which users can switch according to their personal preferences. In terms of lighting effect adjustment, it supports brightness and dynamic speed adjustment. At the same time, it can also adjust the color, direction, breathing and other effects. There are still rich and varied lighting methods. The overall lighting brightness is processed softly and evenly. The translucent PC positioning board also has good light transmission and uniform light performance. The gap between the keycaps is also completely filled with light. The light transmission characters also further enhance the overall visual perception, which is very important for creating a desktop lighting atmosphere. , or to meet the recognition of night use is very good.

Use test:

Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard supports the current mainstream three-mode connection scheme, allowing users to switch between different platforms and devices. In Bluetooth mode, it supports up to 3 device connections and is compatible with Windows/Mac OS/IOS/ Android operating system, and the key position adaptation of the Max OS system, has a good device compatibility performance. All three connection modes support full-key no punching, which has a good performance in daily use or game scenarios. Both 2.4G wireless and Bluetooth modes provide independent connection switches, which can be switched with a short press, and the reconnection speed is also very fast. At the same time, the user will be prompted by the flashing of the indicator light. The details are considered very well. The connection performance in the wireless state is also very stable, there is no disconnection, failure, etc., and the overall experience is still very good.

Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboards all have a built-in lithium battery solution. The built-in lithium battery of Y2 is 2500mAh, Y3 is 5000mAh, and Y5 is 4600mAh. 220 hours, when the light is turned on, it varies according to the brightness of the light, and the battery life performance is sufficient for daily use. With the highly convenient USB Type-C interface and the solution of charging and using at the same time, users do not need to worry about the lack of power affecting their daily use. Rich combination key functions are also very convenient in daily use. A variety of different handle shafts can better meet the requirements of different users for the feel. With the Black Canyon driver software, four-layer buttons can be realized. Mode switching editing, lighting and music rhythm and other rich gameplay can bring users a better experience.

Summarize:

The Y series, as the mid-to-high-end model of the Black Canyon, has a rich arrangement scheme and up to 6 different shaft options, which can meet the user's needs for different scenarios and feel. Mainstream Gasket structure, double-layer soundproof cotton, three-mode connection, hot-swappable shaft body, customized SA height keycap, RGB backlight, unique switching scheme, hardware configuration is still very good, and it is also very good among products at the same price competitive. Of course, the black power display window and the slightly complicated character marks also make the keyboard look a little unbalanced, and the design details still need to be further optimized. The three keyboards equipped with new switches have been pre-sold, and the price starts at 699 yuan. Users who like it may wish to pay attention.

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