Fun in the water, unboxing experience of Rapoo V520RGB alloy version waterproof mechanical keyboard

In 2017, Titanium’s Illusionist mechanical keyboard is the first brand I have seen to add a circle of ambient light strips to the keyboard, and I have also done an evaluation of Illusionist. Now almost 6 years later, this kind of surround light strip design has also appeared in many domestic keyboards, and the gorgeous light effects make desktop light pollution everywhere. The new keyboard Rapoo V520RGB alloy version recently launched by Rapoo inherits this design style. Of course, it is not only a continuation of the surrounding light strip. This keyboard is also equipped with Rapoo’s own infrared silver switch. The function of dust can be used normally even underwater. Zhendi is a keyboard made by Xiangnai. Now I will open the box and share it with you.

Package

First of all, the Rapoo V520RGB keyboard is still Rapoo’s family-style packaging. The blue and black style has been solidified in the hearts of players. This packaging is in line with Logitech’s style and is highly recognizable.

Secondly, in addition to the main body of the keyboard, the accessories are relatively simple, manual*1, key puller*1.

Exterior

Next, let’s take a look at the appearance and details of the Pennefather V520RGB keyboard.

Rapoo V520RGB is also part of its V500 series products. Its appearance has not changed much. It has a 104-key full-size floating design. The keyboard size is 438*126*37mm and the weight is about 811g. The edge of the keyboard is processed by CNC metal trimming process, and the metal silver light reflected by the high-gloss ring makes the keyboard look a bit metallic

The visual effect of the silver metal twill logo in the keyboard indicator area is similar to CNC metal trimming, which is more eye-catching under the gray-black keyboard and is very beautiful.

Pennefather V520RGB keyboard Win system has a multimedia shortcut key F zone key combination with real shortcut key function, FN + arrow keys can control the light brightness and RGB light speed, and there are patterns on the keyboard to prompt the combination key function.

V520RGB is equipped with pure black ABS material two-color injection molding keycaps, bold opening characters, the surface of the keycaps will have a rough matte texture, the workmanship of the keycaps is average, the spout treatment on the back is not in place, and the overall light transmittance of the keycaps is very good.

The Rapoo V520RGB keyboard adopts a middle outlet design. The plastic wire is resistant to bending, and the connection port is firm and resistant to pulling. However, this keyboard only supports wired USB connection, and the length of the keyboard cable is about 1.8m.

The bottom is designed with a one-piece foot support, and there is a hydrophobic hole on the left and right sides of the bottom edge.

This time, Rapoo is equipped with its own infrared silver switch, which is actually similar to the feel of the green switch. The key stroke is 3.8±0.4mm, the trigger stroke is 2.0±0.4mm, and the trigger pressure is 55±5qf. Compared with the general green switch, the sound is clearer and more flexible. . The Rapoo infrared silver switch abandons the contact method of the traditional metal shrapnel of the switch body, and uses infrared light blocking to trigger the conduction of the button, and the life of the switch body is as high as 50 million times.

The large key guard of the Rapoo keyboard uses a star axis, and the left and right spaces trigger equalization, but the axis core will shake a little bit. There is some difference in the sound between the large Shift key and the space. There is still a need for step-by-step training and improvement.

light

The Rapoo V520RGB keyboard is surrounded by a milky white RGB light strip, and the keys also have an RGB backlight system. 19 kinds of lighting effects are highly playable. Various lighting effects such as marquees and breathing lights can be consulted in detail in the manual, and can be switched through the combination key Fn+P tSC. After the keyboard is turned on, the light is very bright, and the RGB effect is excellent.

water-proof test

The Rapoo V520RGB keyboard supports IP68 waterproof and dustproof performance. The surface of the PCB board has a nano-level waterproof coating. The waterproof test results are satisfactory. Daily splashes will not damage the keyboard. The light is still bright when immersed in water, and the buttons can also be used normally. The function of the keyboard is still normal, and there is no problem playing in the water in summer, and it can be washed directly with water for daily cleaning.

Rapoo's peripheral products have always been good in cost performance, and this V520RGB alloy version is also the same. The keyboard is still a relatively traditional floating design, but the CNC trimming and gun-gray metal panel have improved the texture of the V520. The biggest feature of this keyboard is its waterproof feature, you can play in the water directly without worrying about the short circuit of the mechanical keyboard. In addition, I am quite satisfied with the RGB lighting effect. The RGB light strip and the button backlight have dual lighting areas, and the switching of various lighting modes is very playable. The official guide price of the Rapoo V520RGB alloy version is 349 yuan, and it is estimated that it can be won at about 300 yuan in daily activities. But it is also necessary to point out the deficiencies of this keyboard, such as the workmanship of the keycaps is still a little lacking, and there is still room for further optimization of the large keys. I hope that the follow-up Rapoo products can solve the problem of satellite shaft wire noise.