Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard evaluation: not only the appearance is outstanding, but also the configuration is very good

Black Canyon recently launched its brand new Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard, which adopts the current mainstream Gasket structure and provides three-mode connection, axis hot-swappable, RGB backlight and other configurations, and is nicknamed Kaihua's "pro-son" by users. Black Canyon also provides three types of switches jointly customized with Kaihua for this series of keyboards. While the hardware specifications are full, it also provides three different configuration options, which is very good for user groups. Recently, the author has also received three keyboards of the Y series Y2, Y3, and Y5. Next, follow the author to see how the new Y series keyboard performs.

Packaging & Accessories:

Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard adopts a brand-new packaging design style, full of mech punk style, various elements are flooded on the front of the packaging, and various designs of the same color and contrasting colors also bring higher recognition Performance. In terms of accessories, USB Type-C cables, key pullers, shaft pullers, dust covers, hand rests, warranty cards and other paper jams are provided. Among them, a card of each of the 12 zodiac signs and the 12 constellations is presented as an Easter egg, which can also satisfy the user's desire to collect.

Appearance & Details:

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard provides three different models: Y2, Y3, and Y5, corresponding to three different key layouts of 82 keys, 87 keys, and 108 keys, which can also meet the needs of current users for configuration and size. The different needs and preferences of different customers are considered very thoughtfully. The three keyboards all adopt a pure white color scheme, officially named Luobai. The white and round body shape and the blue characters on the keycaps look fresh and elegant, simple and refreshing, and can leave a good first impression for users. The frame of the fuselage is moderate in width, whether it is a compact design of small size or a standard 108 arrangement, the line processing is simple and clean, so that this series of keyboards can well combine retro elements and modern designs, and it is more in line with the aesthetics of current users Likes, it is still very pleasing to the user's attention.

Since the Y2 adopts a compact layout with a small size, the status indicator is moved to the upper left corner. The three status indicators are designed in the shape of a smiling face, which has a good performance in terms of recognition and practicality. The Y3 and Y5 keyboards design the indicator lights above the direction keys, and provide four status indicators designed with smiley faces. In addition, a small digital display screen is added to display the power, so that users can Easily control the keyboard power. In order to facilitate users' daily use, Y series keyboards provide combination key functions, and the keys are also marked, which can facilitate users to realize functions such as multimedia control, lighting adjustment, simulated mouse operation, and calling programs, taking into account practicality and convenience Sex, the performance is still very good.

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard provides three connection modes: wired, wireless 2.4G and Bluetooth. The top of the fuselage provides a 2.4G and Bluetooth mode switching switch, and the side provides a power switch. The independent switch scheme and mode switching are easier and clearer, eliminating the need to memorize additional key combination switching and pairing key operations, further improving the user experience, and it is also very friendly to users who often need to switch between different connected devices.

The keyboard adopts a common upper and lower shell structure, and the bottom shells are designed in black, providing three-way outlets, two-stage support feet, and receiver storage slots. For wired users, the three-way outlet can achieve better desktop wiring and layout, making the desktop look more tidy. The two-stage support feet can provide users with more angle options, so that most users can find the most comfortable inclination angle. 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 devices and interfaces. The storage slot also allows users to place the receiver more easily to avoid loss. The bottom four corners of the keyboard also provide long strips of non-slip foot pads, which can make the keyboard have a better stable performance on different material surfaces without sliding or displacement.

Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboards are equipped with a large magnetic palm rest with the same design style as the keyboard. The surface of the palm rest is also added with a skin-like coating, which is delicate and comfortable to the touch. It can provide sufficient support for the user’s wrist and reduce the The wrist soreness caused by long-term use is still very helpful for improving the comfort of use. The magnetic hand rest is very convenient to install and disassemble, and there are multiple anti-skid pads at the bottom to ensure the stability of the hand rest, which is very thoughtful and considerate.

Keycap & Shaft:

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard is equipped with a landscape switch jointly customized with Kaihua. It is based on the BOX V2 switch and is named Danxia switch, Cangling switch, and Yanmo switch respectively. Deep sea switches will also be provided in the future. In versions such as silent V2 axis and Yelan axis, the choice of axis body is still very rich. The Danxia switch, Cangling switch, and Yanmo switch respectively adopt the linear feel, the sound-intensive segment feel, and the advanced segment feel, which fit the current user preferences very well. Danxia axis adopts 45gf trigger pressure, 3.6mm total stroke, 1.3mm trigger stroke; Cangling axis adopts 50gf trigger pressure, 3.6mm total stroke, 1.8mm trigger stroke; Yanmo axis trigger pressure 40gf, total stroke 3.6mm, trigger stroke 2.3mm. All three shafts adopt BOX structure with colorful appearance, and adopt the design of light guide column, and the internal spring is also upgraded to a long spring, which makes the feedback more clear. The lifespan of about 100 million clicks can also allow users to use it with confidence, without worrying about double-clicking, failures and other issues.

The Danxia axis feels linear and smooth, and the force is evenly controlled. It is very brisk to press, and the moderate bottoming pressure and rebound force can also bring users a good percussion feel. The Cangling axis is used as an audio paragraph axis. The paragraph feels clear, the sound is crisp and bright, the pressing response and rebound performance are very good, and it also has a good smoothness. The feel of the Yanmo switch is similar to that of the BOX V2 tea switch, with a slightly stronger sense of step, rebounding with the hand, and stable bottoming, which can also bring users a different feel experience. The large key position adopts the satellite axis scheme, the handle is clean and neat, the vibration and noise control is also relatively good, and the adjustment level is still very good. However, some large keys on the Danxia switch feel slightly worse, and there is also a more obvious rustling sound, and the quality control part still needs to be strengthened.

The whole series of Y series keyboards adopt the Gasket structure customized by Black Canyon, the high-gloss transparent PC positioning board, the whole piece of silicone pad and silicone sandwich, and the structural parts are tightly connected, which further improves the firmness of the hand feeling. Loose, although the overall bias is towards a harder Gasket structure, but the feel is still very good. The double-layer silicone sound-absorbing structure can also filter out the noise and cavity sound during knocking, which greatly improves the knocking experience. The keyboard is also equipped with a shaft hot-swappable solution, using Kaihua shaft seat, and the life reliability is very good. The hole positions are compatible with mainstream tripod and pentapod switches, and users can easily replace their favorite switches for use, and it also has better performance in terms of keyboard playability and fun.

The keycap part is matched with the SA height keycap specially customized by Black Canyon for the Y series keyboard. It is lower than the conventional SA height, and the slope is also larger, and the wrapping feeling for the fingertips is more obvious. The keycaps are made of PBT material and two-color injection molding process, which supports the light transmission of the characters. The light blue inner layer is used to improve the clarity of the characters. At the same time, a light blue filter is added to the light, which is especially obvious under the white backlight. . The characters on the keycaps are moderate in size and uniform in thickness, which can improve the light transmission performance after turning on the light. However, due to the problem of the shape of the keycaps and the underlying materials, the position of the characters is still somewhat uneven.

RGB backlight:

The Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboard provides full-range RGB backlight, and the keyboard also has a variety of built-in lighting modes, which is convenient for users to change and use according to their personal preferences. The lighting effect part supports the adjustment of brightness and dynamic speed, and also supports the adjustment of color, direction, breathing, etc., which is still very complete in terms of lighting gameplay. The overall lighting brightness is processed softly and evenly. The transparent PC positioning board also brings better performance of light transmission and uniform light. The gap between the keycaps is also completely filled with light. The 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 adopts the current mainstream three-mode connection scheme, which is convenient for 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/ The Android operating system has also adapted the keys for the Max OS system, and it is very friendly in terms of device compatibility. All three connection modes support full-key no punching, which has a good performance for daily or game scenarios. In terms of connection operation, both 2.4 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 reminded by the light, and 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.

The three keyboards all adopt the built-in lithium battery solution. The built-in lithium battery of Y2 is 2500mAh, Y3 is 5000mAh, and Y5 is 4600mAh. The 2.4G battery life in the dark state is about 120 hours, 240 hours and 220 hours respectively. Next, it varies according to the brightness of the light, and the overall battery life performance is sufficient for daily use. With the extremely 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, the overall performance is still very good.

Summarize:

Black Canyon Y series three-mode hot-swappable keyboards are currently on sale at major e-commerce companies. The official prices are 699 yuan, 739 yuan and 799 yuan. The choice of hand feel and the mainstream three-mode hot-swappable RGB backlight solution and Gasket structure are quite cost-effective. The exquisite magnetic suction large hand rest, customized SA height keycaps, multi-mode switching buttons, and digital display screens also add a lot to this keyboard. At present, it coincides with the 618 promotion, and users who like it may wish to pay more attention.

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