Good things to share Chapter 14: Collision between industry and art, Luofei Xiaoqiao Galaxy mechanical keyboard experience

Why do we need a mechanical keyboard?

A four-piece set for desktop productivity: host, monitor, mouse and keyboard. For ordinary office users, the membrane keyboard is the most contacted input device, and for peripheral enthusiasts, the mechanical keyboard has crisp triggers and fixed tactile feedback.

In short, the mechanical keyboard has the unparalleled feel of the membrane keyboard, which not only improves the typing feel but also provides a longer service life. The mechanical keyboard is a highly customizable peripheral on the desktop. It is the pleasure of many table players to customize a mechanical keyboard with an aesthetic appearance and a self-adaptive axis.

Due to the high production cost of mechanical keyboards, the complex structure was once replaced by more cost-effective membrane keyboards. In recent years, the vigorous development of the e-sports industry and the increasing requirements of players for peripherals have brought mechanical keyboards back into the public eye.

Thanks to the ZAKER machine team for giving me the opportunity to experience the Luofei Xinghe mechanical keyboard. I will experience it from the appearance of the keyboard, keycaps, shafts, lighting effects, and battery life.

【Unpacking experience】

The product packaging box is designed with a heaven and earth cover, and you will be amazed by the bold color matching when you open the box. The keyboard color matching is designed by the cutting-edge artist Tian Danlu, and the Luofei Xinghe-themed packaging box echoes the keyboard color matching.

When you open the box, you can see the quick operation guide first. Inside the packaging film is a keyboard with 100 rows, and the operation instructions are printed on the packaging film. The box also comes with a matching purple cable and three AAA batteries.

The keyboard is a dark purple coat frame with a rough matte texture. The color gradient of the keycaps makes the keyboard more three-dimensional. There is an English LOGO of Luo Fei in the lower right corner. The overall details are very well done. A USB-C connection port is reserved on the top of the keyboard, and the key line separation design allows the keyboard to be used for switching between wired and wireless connections.

Located in the lower right area of ​​the keyboard is a rotary power switch for switching 2.4G/Bluetooth connections. The integrated design minimizes the layout of keyboard keys, making the whole machine look more simple and attractive from all angles. It is different from most of the keyboards I have come into contact with. The power button is placed at the bottom of the keyboard, which is in line with daily operating habits.

Luofei Xiaoqiao Xinghe mechanical keyboard measures 267*129*54.5mm and weighs 1010g. The adoption of 100-key positions frees up more space on the desktop, and retaining the traditional numeric keypad is really a boon for office workers. The reason why the mechanical keyboard of the Lofree Xiaoqiao series is named "Xiaoqiao" is mainly because of its highly recognizable tilting angle. The keyboard adopts an ergonomic design, and it appears to be slightly tilted at 9 degrees from the side, ensuring that the wrist will not be fatigued after long-term use in a comfortable office.

Different from the two-stage foot support design of the traditional keyboard, Lofree uses an integrated support, with four high-strength silicone pads on the bottom of the keyboard, and reserves space for the battery compartment and 2.4G receiver at the bottom of the keyboard. The idea is ingenious.

I often ridicule that the so-called mechanical keyboard bought by Mengxin has a "film feel". Why is it difficult for the film keyboard to have a mechanical feel? What are the factors that affect the feel of a mechanical keyboard?

After the membrane keyboard is used for a long time, the surface of the keycap becomes oily and smooth, and the phenomenon of writing wear and tear is called "oiling". Most of the keycaps that appear oily are made of ABS material. The keycap material of the Luofei Xinghe mechanical keyboard is exquisite, using five-sided thermal sublimation PBT material, and the keycap characters are not easy to wear and grease.

The corners of the keycaps of Luofei Xiaoqiao Galaxy Keyboard are round and not sharp, and the gradient color difference is realized in the multi-color injection molding process to highlight the keycap characters, which looks very eye-catching.

Luofei Xiaoqiao uses SA high ball keycaps, which have a certain micro-curvature from the side, and the shape is round and full, allowing the fingertips to touch the keycaps with the largest area. According to the ergonomic design, the height of each row of keycaps has a certain inclination angle. It is recommended to place the palm rest on the desktop to make typing more comfortable.

The high-ball keycap is higher than the original keycap, which can realize character engraving and side engraving, and use the Fn function key combination to realize Bluetooth multi-device switching, multimedia control, etc.

The key switch of the Lofree Xinghe Xiaoqiao mechanical keyboard adopts G Red Pro. This Jiadalong red switch is self-lubricating at the factory, and the stability of the axis is good. The trigger pressure of the shaft body is 45gf, the trigger is 2mm and the total key travel is 4mm, and the knock can be completed with a slight press.

The linear feel of the Jiadalong red switch has a dull sound, soft feel, and low noise, which is more suitable for office workers. If the code word speed is fast, tapping the red axis will be as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water. The vast majority of peripheral enthusiasts will choose the red switch keyboard as the fever reduction device, just because the red switch is more convenient to use for a long time!

The Luofei Xiaoqiao Xinghe mechanical keyboard achieves full-key conflict-free. If you are a DIY player, the hot-swappable full-key position and compatibility with the five-legged shaft body will definitely make you excited. Supporting hot-swapping will be a new trend in the development of mechanical keyboards, and different shafts can be replaced to feel a different feel.

As an advocate of desktop wireless, although the traditional cable connection has low latency for games, stable office use and no need to consider battery life, it will greatly affect the aesthetics of the desktop. Luofei Xiaoqiao Xinghe mechanical keyboard is very thoughtful and provides three connection modes: wired, 2.4G (USB receiver connection), and Bluetooth.

Among them, the Bluetooth mode can connect up to 3 devices, plus the cable connection and 2.4G receiver connection theoretically supports a maximum of 5 device inputs. The switching method is intuitive and clear on the keyboard. The number keycaps mark the corresponding connection method, "1-3" is Bluetooth, and "4" is 2.4GHz. Just press the Fn key and the corresponding number key when switching.

If you are a desk enthusiast like me and have multiple devices, this keyboard can complete multi-device access. On my desktop, the host uses a 2.4G receiver connection, and the Alienware notebook uses a Bluetooth connection. At the same time, it is connected to a flat-panel Bluetooth connection. Through the combination of keys, seamless switching between multiple devices can be achieved. In short, Luofei mechanical keyboard thoroughly implements the concept of "you can not, but I can't".

Luofei Xiaoqiao Xinghe mechanical keyboard uses three AAA batteries for power supply. The battery life of the keyboard depends on the use of the wireless connection. The medium-intensity office and Luofei automatic sleep technology can basically meet the usage time of one month.

If you are worried about frequent battery replacement, we can also use cables to connect. Rotate the power button of the keyboard to "on" to connect normally, which means that if you want to connect once and for all and the stability of the connection, you can consider cable connection.

It can be seen that the Luofei Xiaoqiao Xinghe mechanical keyboard is very careful to attract office groups and student parties. Whether it is the appearance, keycaps, or switches, everything is made to the best use. This Luofei equipped with 100-key Jiadalong red switches Galaxy theme keyboard is still worth starting.