Full-size 104-key support hot-swappable and RGB lighting effect Rapoo V700DIY keyboard review

From the multi-color appearance to the keycap and switch body, the personalized elements of the mechanical keyboard are stronger. In order to enhance the differentiated competitive advantages of products, many manufacturers are deeply cultivating customization. Rapoo V700DIY is a product in the wave of customization of mechanical keyboards. It supports hot swapping, has 104 full-size keys, and has better-looking RGB. backlight.

What's more considerate is that this mechanical keyboard, which costs less than 300 yuan, also comes with a KA-12 linear spring switch, which comes with factory lubricants, bringing more playability and convenience. Next, talk about the experience of using this keyboard.

the Unpacking: Full-size 104-button keys are exciting

It is undeniable that the feel of a mechanical keyboard is an advantage that traditional keyboards cannot surpass. However, many mechanical keyboards do not have a number area, and some of the page-turning buttons are even castrated, which is very unfriendly to the game user group.

Rapoo V700DIY is a mechanical keyboard with full-size 104 keys, which is very in line with my usage habits, because the digital area can be set as the control area when playing games, which greatly improves the gaming experience, which is why I choose this keyboard important reason.

In addition to the advantages of the full-size 104 keys, the appearance of the Rapoo V700DIY is also very individual. The front is made of aluminum alloy, which feels better to the touch. The dorsal fin shape is added to the right side, and there are 5 shortcut buttons on it.

The silver body is matched with impure white keycaps, and it looks very beautiful when the RGB lights are turned on. The keycap is made of white PBT two-color injection molding material, and adopts a very popular suspension design. It is very convenient to insert and remove the keycap and replace the shaft body.

The bottom of the keyboard is made of plastic, and there is a non-slip pad on the back, which has a very good anti-slip effect. Put it on the desktop, the keyboard will not slide when typing. Two supports, you can adjust the height of the keyboard.

There is a Type-C interface on the left side of the dorsal fin shape of the keyboard, which is connected to the computer through a cable. I measured it, and the keyboard cable is 1.5 meters, which is very kind. Whether it is appearance, color matching, keycaps and texture, Rapoo V700DIY is full of e-sports elements.

the Experience: Kuaiyinzhuo plays games more smoothly

As a mechanical keyboard for game users, the Rapoo V700DIY is equipped with a self-developed hot-swappable linear fast silver switch, which supports hot-swappable switch replacement. Moreover, this keyboard is also compatible with the five-legged shafts of several major brands such as Goto, Kaihua, TTC, and Jiadalong.

From keycaps to switches, a high degree of customization can meet the needs of game users. Different from other switches, the linear fast silver switch independently developed by Rapoo has a total stroke of 4mm and a trigger pressure of 45±10gf. The keys are triggered sensitively and have a strong rebound, so the sound when typing on the keyboard is relatively small, which is suitable for games Players use.

Of course, users can also replace the KA-12 linear spring switch. The key trigger is faster and lighter, which can reduce the fatigue of playing games for a long time. Another detail is that the Rapoo white shaft is made of POM material with better lubricating properties, and it is a shaft body with factory lubrication.

A total of 12 KA-12 linear elastic white shafts are given randomly, which can fully meet the needs of game users. When playing games, 104 buttons can be customized and programmed, and with onboard storage or cloud storage, the customized settings can be saved.

Take the "Life and Death Sniper 2" game as an example, after programming according to your favorite buttons, you can save them in the cloud through the client. If you are worried that the custom programming of the game's buttons will affect your daily use, you can switch the game/office mode with one click through the M key on the dorsal fin of the keyboard.

In addition, the V1 key can quickly switch the lighting effects; the V2 key can switch between the light brightness and volume control functions, and the V3 key can turn on/off the mute with one key.

Of course, through the computer client, you can also control the RGB lighting effects of the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard, and you can also customize shortcut key combinations for some functions. After registering your own personal account, all settings can be saved in the cloud, which is very convenient.

Summary: Judging from the 2-week experience, Rapoo has a deeper understanding of customized keyboards. From the built-in factory-run switch body, to the appearance of the keyboard and the pluggable full-size layout, to the design of various functions of the computer client, it has truly realized all-round customization of software and hardware. The price of less than 300 yuan has greatly improved the market competitiveness of Rapoo V700DIY keyboard.