It's the annual "Trust Me, That's Right" series again - 2022 Double Eleven mechanical keyboard recommendation list

Hello everyone, I am Taotie

Time flies, and it’s time for the annual Double Eleven promotion. Although I will write recommendations about mechanical keyboards every year at this time, I have to say that this year’s mechanical keyboard market should be the most intense year. A large number of brands are integrated into this red sea. New brands need to gain a firm foothold, and old brands also need to stabilize their image. Therefore, it is conceivable that open and secret struggles must be inevitable.

As a consumer, of course, you only buy the right ones, not expensive ones. It is great to have more choices and more comprehensive considerations. So this time I recommend mechanical keyboards for Double 11, and I will talk about my year. It is a product that is relatively good in both quality and workmanship after use, and I hope it can give some references to friends in need.

But before I start writing, I still want to talk about a few questions, I hope you can read it patiently.

"I want to buy a mechanical keyboard, which one is suitable?" This sentence should be the question I encounter the most, and it is also the question I feel the most helpless, so most of the time I can only answer, "Choose the one that suits you" .

It's not that I'm lazy, it's that there's simply no way to answer this question. Because I don’t know how much budget you have, whether you use it for games or office work, what kind of switch you want, whether you want wireless function, whether the size is a full size with 104 keys or a small configuration of 60%. Such a problem that cannot be located is like looking for a needle in a haystack, and there is no way to start.

In fact, this question also reflects that most consumers don't know much about mechanical keyboards, and many people don't care about parameters, details, or features. So this time I will not talk about unnecessary keyboard science knowledge. After all, consumers just want to find an easy-to-use and good-looking keyboard, and that is enough.

Some friends may see this and ask, why should you recommend a mechanical keyboard to me, who are you?

Indeed, as a veteran of mechanical keyboards, my qualifications may not be considered OG, but as a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, Aunt Zhang has written articles on mechanical keyboards for more than 5 years, and I have played with them back and forth. Hundreds of keyboards have invested more than 100,000 yuan in this hobby. Regardless of the top-end customized kits, the popular mass-produced ones, or the cord-cutting keyboards of the garbage guys, they can basically play the same. Therefore, compared with ordinary consumers, the mechanical keyboards I have access to are larger and wider, and I have more experience in using them. I have been working for many years, have deeper contacts, and naturally have a more comprehensive understanding of the inside story.

So you believe me is the greatest support for me, if you don't believe me...then I have nothing to say.

I think that the recommended keyboard must first pass the key in terms of the touch feel, especially the smoothness and stability of the position of the large key is very important, the kind of "crackling" looseness is the most unbearable for me. In my cognitive standard, if a keyboard doesn't even have the most basic touch feel, then no matter how fancy it is in other aspects, it won't help.

Therefore, the price of the keyboard recommended this time will generally be above 300 yuan, not because of looking down on low prices, but because the price range above 300 yuan will basically guarantee the feel of the keyboard.

In addition to the feel, I will comprehensively consider the appearance design, column layout, connection function, and personalized gameplay, and mark my recommendation index behind each recommended keyboard to give you some references.

Okay, enough nonsense, let's start the recommendation link below.

Needless to say, Black Canyon is definitely one of the most successful emerging brands in the mechanical keyboard market. Relying on Kaihua’s background, Black Canyon has the inherent advantages of the first launch and use rights of Kaihua’s BOX shaft body, so whether it is The percussion feel or product quality will be guaranteed.

As for the Black Canyon, I still recommend their Y series first. After experiencing this keyboard, I feel that there are almost no shortcomings: 60%, 80%, 104 keys, three sizes to choose from, Gasket structure, three-mode wireless connection , five-pin hot-swappable, PBT keycap, skin-like hand rest, RGB lighting effect, a variety of different styles of axis body selection, sound and large key tuning, etc. It can be said that this keyboard is definitely the most secure bucket machine . If you have to say that it is not enough, it is that the shape design is a little simple, and the color matching is a little monotonous, that's all.

So if you just want to choose a mechanical keyboard to use steadily, then the Black Canyon Y series must be considered.

Strongly recommend: Black Canyon Y5 ice cream switch/Deep Sea Mute Pro switch version (recommendation reason: the decentralization of the top customized switch body, even if the switch is sold alone, it can make a steady profit).

Appearance value: ★★★☆

Percussion feel: ★★★★☆

Features: ★★★★☆

Composite index: ★★★★

Many friends may be a little unfamiliar with this brand. Indeed, I was a little puzzled at first, but after I touched it, I knew that it is to directly distribute customized kits to the mass production market.

Although Keychron has many series of products, I still strongly recommend the Q series, because all the keyboards of this series are made of aluminum.

Some people may say, "Isn't it just a metal material, what can I brag about?"

Then I will put the words here today, a metal shell with excellent surface treatment will always beat all plastics! Whether it is anodized or coated, the texture that metal can express is really several times higher than that of plastic. The heavy, cold, and smooth feel can only be experienced after you touch it yourself. Although the Keychron Q series is a little flat compared to the top custom kits, it is still excellent among mass-produced keyboards, there is no doubt about it. In addition, Keychron's full series of gold-plated screw PCB satellite shafts, Jiadalong G Pro series shafts, five-pin hot-swappable PCBs, personalized multiple layouts, WIN/MAC dual system switching, QMK/VIA full-key programming and other functions Give full play to the degree of freedom and playability.

In conclusion, the Keychron Q series is actually a customized kit that the manufacturer has assembled for you, and you only need to get started with it.

Strong recommendation: Keychron Q8 (Recommendation reason: Alico combination is really addictive, this is what my hands tell me!)

Appearance value: ★★★★☆

Percussion feel: ★★★★★

Features: ★★★☆

Composite index: ★★★★☆

Although everyone knows that ROG products are not cheap, I have to say that in the circle of mechanical keyboards, I think ROG is worth talking about, especially the RX optical axis series.

Looking at the screenshots posted in the group before, the stability and smoothness of the RX optical axis can be ranked first, with a smoothness of 98.5%, compared to 92.13% of the second gold powder axis. RX red axis is the best for all mechanical axes , The optical axis forms a rolling leading edge. (The picture above is from the Internet)

Regardless of whether there is any moisture in it, but as far as my actual experience is concerned, at least it will not lose to most mechanical switches in terms of smoothness and stability, and because of the special structure of the switch, the LED The light emitted by the lamp beads is more centered when penetrating the keycap, and the display effect is also better. At the same time, the brushed metal panel, the leather protein leather hand rest, and the blessing of the RGB prodigal eye logo also make this ROG mechanical keyboard not disgrace the sense of quality that a major manufacturer should have in terms of appearance and workmanship.

Although I am a snake fan, if you compare Razer, Corsair, Logitech and ROG, I still think that ROG's products are more competitive.

Strong recommendation: ROG Ranger RX EVA Limited Edition (recommendation reason: as long as it is a joint model of this powerful combination, it must...you know)

Appearance value: ★★★★☆

Percussion feel: ★★★★☆

Features: ★★★★

Composite index: ★★★☆

Some people may ask, why not the Royal Axe Y series, but the R series?

Indeed, it stands to reason that the Y series should be pushed down as a new product line, but I still think the appearance of the R series is more in line with my aesthetic point of view. Relatively compact key combination, small appearance design, side mode switch knob, all of these are just right, with a sense of design and not too ostentatious.

As for the shaft body, although the R series only has TTC gold powder shafts to choose from, for most consumers, the smoothness, stability, and softness of the gold powder shaft have been generally recognized by the majority of users. In addition, in terms of color matching, the R series also has a variety of themes, and the color adjustment is more comfortable and will not be too saturated.

Of course, if you like the cyberpunk style and technological style, the Royal Axe Y series and the latest L series may be more suitable for your needs.

Strong recommendation: Royal Axe R68 Walking Galaxy color scheme (recommendation reason: blue, purple, orange three-color mix, both visually fresh and rich in layers, coupled with the small size of R68, a perfect match)

Appearance value: ★★★★

Percussion feel: ★★★☆

Features: ★★★★☆

Composite index: ★★★☆

Many players know that Amilo is famous for its Huadan and Sakura theme series keyboards, but this time I would like to recommend their first small-sized keyboard, the Amilo minilo series.

Then I was lucky to get started with this product for the first time. In a word, its appearance can definitely enter the Top 3 of the mechanical keyboard list in 2022 in my heart. Especially the color scheme of the eucalyptus theme is really good-looking. The elegant and light beauty of Morandi's color palette can calm down the mood just by looking at it. In addition, the color expressiveness of the ABS two-color craft keycap , the atmosphere suddenly heightened.

In addition to the appearance, Amilo also made great efforts to create the shaft this time. Violet, cherry pink, rose red, daisy yellow, all kinds of electrostatic shafts developed by Amilo can be selected and matched. Modular connection is also a new attempt of Amilo to satisfy consumers.

It can be said that the Amilo minilo series is definitely the best among domestic brands this year.

Strong recommendation: Amilo minilo cherry blossom powder electrostatic capacitor version (recommendation reason: regardless of appearance or feel, it can be worth the fare)

Appearance value: ★★★★☆

Percussion feel: ★★★☆

Features: ★★★☆

Composite index: ★★★☆

In fact, from the fact that the big aluminum factory does not play aluminum, I am a little disappointed. After all, the aluminum factory has suddenly become a plastic factory, and I really can't accept it for a while.

But having said that, iQUNIX's innovative spirit and action ability are still worthy of praise. I have experienced the OG80 wormhole version before. Although there are some minor flaws in terms of overall performance, it is remarkable in terms of appearance design, fully transparent shell, wireless connection, and user experience. So this time I will only give corresponding recommendations for the OG80 wormhole version I have experienced, and give some references to friends.

In the end, I still hope that aluminum factories can spend more time on "aluminum" while developing new products.

Strong recommendation: iQUNIX OG80 wormhole version (recommendation reason: the transparent shell is matched with a black liner, it really smells like a wormhole)

Appearance value: ★★★★

Percussion feel: ★★★

Features: ★★★☆

Composite index: ★★★

I didn't have much contact with cheap donkey keyboards before, but after using this cheap donkey RS2 2.0, my understanding of this brand has greatly changed.

The appearance of the whole keyboard is online in my opinion, especially the sunset orange theme, the pure black shell with black gray keycaps, the mystery in the dark is leisurely, and at the same time, in order to make the keyboard look It looks more pure, and the characters on the keycaps have also been blackened, making the integration stronger. In terms of feel, this keyboard is also very solid. Jiadalong silver, red, and brown switches can meet the needs of different users. At the same time, the special 99+1 arrangement, metal infinite knob, three-mode connection, five-pin Hot-swappable, Gasket structure, RGB lighting effects, etc. all performed very well.

So if you want to know about the brand, start with this cheap ass RS2 2.0.

Strong recommendation: Cheap Donkey RS2 2.0 Sunset Orange (recommendation reason: 99+1 combination, both fun and easy to use)

Appearance value: ★★★★

Percussion feel: ★★★☆

Features: ★★★★

Composite index: ★★★☆

In the end, I still have to give Dujia respect, especially its flagship product k610w/K620w series mechanical keyboards.

In my impression, Dujia has always been a low-key, low-profile brand tonality, and most of its products are well-behaved square designs, but it happens that this design style is very in line with my aesthetic point of view, because flowers There are too many points in Ligushao, but it will make people feel annoying. In my words, it is thankless.

And Dujia's k610w/K620w series mechanical keyboard perfectly interprets what my pursuit of aesthetics looks like, especially the fog blue color matching, the combination of white, blue and black is just right, not much at all. A little bit less, elegant while maintaining a little escape, the sandwich sandwich design has a sense of layering, one word to describe it, perfect! Of course, in addition to the appearance, this keyboard also performs well in other aspects, and there are no obvious shortcomings.

In short, this Dujia k610w/K620w appeared as the finale, and it absolutely deserves its name.

Strong recommendation: Dujia k610w fog blue version (Reason for recommendation: The flagship level in my heart is like this)

Appearance value: ★★★★☆

Percussion feel: ★★★★

Features: ★★★★☆

Composite index: ★★★★☆

I have personally played with all the keyboards in the Double Eleven mechanical keyboard recommendation article one by one, not talking from pictures, nor empty words, so if you believe my judgment and my choice, then directly Just buy according to your own needs, don't worry too much. Of course, if you still have questions and confusion, you can also leave a message in the comment area, and I will do my best to answer.

Finally, I wish all my friends a happy Double Eleven, happy shopping, and find the mechanical keyboard that suits you!

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