Mechanical Keyboard Evaluation Part 8: 2022 Double Eleven mechanical keyboard recommendation, including the actual measurement and rating of a variety of mass-produced mechanical keyboards, 100-1200 yuan

Hello everyone, I am Tank, a digital blogger who has tested dozens of mechanical keyboards.

2022 will be the most volatile year in the domestic mechanical keyboard market. The axis alone will make people dazzled. If you still hold on to the cognition of a few years ago and only know that the black is green, red and black, you will not be able to choose a suitable one for you. For keyboards, many keyboard manufacturers have abandoned Cherry switches and embraced domestic switches. Jiadalong, Kaihua, TTC, and Goto have also begun to cooperate with keyboard manufacturers to make custom switches.

In addition, manufacturers have rolled out their own new tricks in terms of gasket structure, mahjong sound, transparent keyboard, Alice ergonomic arrangement, independent display screen, etc.

The flagship keyboard that was popular at the beginning of the year may be backstabbed by other manufacturers in the second half of the year. It is a good thing and a bad thing for us consumers. There are more choices at the same price, but because of too many choices, product updates are too fast. I don't know which keyboard is better to buy on Double Eleven.

So on the occasion of Double Eleven, I compiled a list of mechanical keyboards that I think are worth buying at different prices from various brands after I started the evaluation. Among them are good old products and some new products that have just been launched. The old products have passed market verification. The new products are only included in this article after I personally experience them and think they are worth recommending.

Personally, I try my best to recommend all kinds of combinations at different prices. To cater to friends with different needs, I will write down the discounted price during the Double Eleven period. The price on the card may not be accurate. Please click to enter the product details page. The price of the product details shall prevail. If there are new discounts during Double Eleven, I will update them in time.

I have personally used all products, not cloud evaluation, so please rest assured to buy. I have personally used all products, not cloud evaluation, so please rest assured to buy.

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Each keyboard will give the main parameters, brief comments, and suitable people (codewords, games), and there will not be too much popular science content here. I will move my popular science articles over the lengthy keyboard related terms.

All the mechanical keyboards recommended in this article will give a hexagonal radar score chart to help you quickly choose the keyboard you are satisfied with. However, the score contains my personal subjective wishes. After all, aesthetics vary from person to person, and it is not guaranteed to be completely objective.

Taking the aluminum factory OG80 as an example, I will review a keyboard from six angles: [appearance and design], [shaft body], [workmanship], [big key tuning], [playability], and [discount strength]. Score out of 10 points.

【Appearance and design】Scores will be made from the creative design of the keyboard appearance and the appearance of the keycaps;

[Axis body] represents the quality of the keyboard optional axis body;

[Workmanship] Score from the aspects of keyboard material and keycap material;

[Large key adjustment] refers to the adjustment of the large key of the keyboard from the factory, and will be scored;

[Playability] represents the follow-up playability of the keyboard, scoring from hot-swapping, driving, RGB music rhythm, small display, etc.;

【Discount Strength】Represents the discount strength of a certain keyboard during the Double Eleven period, because some cost-effective products are still sold at the original price even during the Double Eleven period, so this score may be very low for some keyboards, and you should understand the reason.

The JD.com pre-sale has not yet started, and some products have not stated whether they will participate in the discount, so the score chart has not been released, and I will add it during Double Eleven

If you have any questions about the purchase of mechanical keyboards, please leave a message in the comment area, and we will reply as soon as possible after seeing it.

Recommended reason:

This year, the new king of scrolls within a hundred yuan has replaced the previous one hundred yuan king Ai Shitou.

There are two versions of RKR87. White has 18-key hot-swap and full-key hot-swap versions. Black is 5-key hot-swap and full-key hot-swap versions. If the demand is not particularly strong, 5-key/18-key Hot-swapping is enough, the keycap is ABS two-color injection molding, and there is an RGB light strip on the side, which can be used as a table product.

RK's self-developed K yellow, K silver, and K white are generally good, but I personally recommend buying K yellow, which is similar to G yellow with a 50g heavy-pressure linear shaft, and K white is a 37g light-pressure linear shaft similar to G white. Silver is a 45g early-trigger silver shaft.

The main problem with this keyboard is that it is easy to be out of stock, and there is basically no stock for sale. Secondly, there is no discount for this keyboard during Double Eleven. Now it seems that the price has increased to 129 yuan on Double Eleven.

If you like a semi-transparent shell, you can buy RK87 for more than 200 yuan, and you can also choose the K yellow upgraded version for the shaft body, which feels better.

Recommended reason:

Mechanic K500 The layout of this keyboard is rather strange. It is a 78 layout and is very compact. There are small number keys on the right but the upper F area is missing. It looks longer than other keyboards. There are two indicator lights in the upper left corner. bit.

There are three kinds of Huannuo green black tea available for the switch body. I personally use the Huannuo red switch, which has a slight rustling sound but does not affect the feel of the switch body. I personally recommend the red switch.

When I was evaluating, Genting still had geeks and mutant fighters. I miss that version.

Speaking of the keyboard, it is worth mentioning that the wave design on the back of this keyboard feels like the wood grain of HS98T, and it feels more delicate than the plastic on the side. However, this keyboard does not have a del button. Drive setting key combination.

Recommended reason:

No top cover design, anodized aluminum alloy positioning plate, rare PBT keycaps within 200 yuan, not easy to oil up after long-term use, and more durable.

The shaft is a yellow shaft developed by Jingzao, which comes with factory lubrication. Considering the relationship between Jingzao and the cheap donkey, I blindly guess that this shaft should be the shaft made by Jiadalong.

The overall feel is not bad when I use it. When I remove the big key, I can see that the steel wire of the satellite shaft is still lubricated. It is rare at this price. In the process of using it myself, except that the shift is a little bit fleshy, there is no big problem with the other big keys.

200 to 500 yuan is a must-see for every keyboard manufacturer, because this price is a must-see range for getting started with mechanical keyboards, and it is also the most expensive price. All kinds of volume king keyboards are in this price range.

Recommended reason:

Three-mode hot-swappable semi-transparent shell design, the overall appearance and RGB effect are good, the axis body is customized by Red Dragon, and the sapphire and thin lemon axes made by Haimu OEM are respectively a large paragraph axis in advance and a light pressure linear axis .

Personally, I feel pretty good in my hands overall, but the adjustment of the big keys of the Red Dragon is mediocre. The space of the sapphire switch in my hand is very comfortable, and the space rebound of the thin lemon switch is a little fleshy.

In terms of filling, it is equipped with silicone sandwich cotton, and the overall feel and consistency are good. There are few keyboards with filling at this price point, but you should pay attention to whether you are used to the compact arrangement of 68 keys when you get started with this keyboard.

As far as my personal experience is concerned, it is recommended to choose the sapphire axis.

Strictly speaking, the cheap donkey A3 is the cheapest gasket-structured mechanical keyboard among mass-produced keyboards currently on the market.

The configuration can be said to be full, three-mode hot-swappable, all kinds of fillings are available, the knob on the upper right corner supports volume adjustment, press and hold FN to adjust the lighting effect in conjunction, the original version of the one-piece shaft pad for filling, long-term There is a problem of unloading hands and hands, and the manufacturer has optimized this problem in the future. I think it can be rushed. If you have the ability to do it, it is recommended to start with a kit, the price is just over 200 yuan.

However, the overall keycap style is relatively retro. If you don’t like this set of keycaps, you can buy the JZ750 made in Beijing. Except for the keycap color matching, other configurations are the same.

Black Canyon has always been the son of Kaihua, and most of its keyboards are equipped with Kaihua custom switches. This year, Black Canyon x3 also ushered in its own upgrade. The Pro version has three-mode and hot-swappable. At this price, it is currently Still worth starting with.

Moreover, a magnetic palm rest of the same color is provided as a gift from the factory. Users who are worried that the keyboard is too high and need a palm rest do not need to purchase an additional palm rest. This is more convenient and is the reason why I still recommend this keyboard.

If you can’t understand the switch body when purchasing, rose red corresponds to Kaihua Box red switch, sky blue corresponds to Kaihua Box white, paragraph switch is similar to green switch, quicksand gold corresponds to Kaihua Box tea is tea switch.

However, there are many friends who can't appreciate the double-skin milk keycaps of the Black Canyon. This depends on personal aesthetics.

Jingzao JZ990, also known as cheap donkey RS2, currently has two versions 1.0 and 2.0. The three-mode hot-swappable gasket structure mechanical keyboard is a good choice for beginners who want to experience the gasket structure, and it is also one of the few on the market. Multiple factory FFR4 positioning boards.

The feel and sound of the FFR4 positioning board are between PC and metal. Compared with metal, it is not so hard, and it is not as soft as PC. It has a certain degree of toughness, and interested friends can buy it.

Personally, I recommend buying the 1.0 version. The 2.0 is equipped with a silicone integrated shaft pad, and the hands will be a little tired after a long time of coding.

This key position does not have a particularly good full-arrangement keyboard. I choose to recommend the latest Dareu A104. Dareu has gradually moved from the A series last year to the high-end brand of the key ring.

A104 has a total of four themed keycaps: Picasso, Cat and Dog Diary, Space, and Cherry Blossom. The set of pure white keycaps + corresponding theme keycaps is delivered to me. Dog Diary is cute.

Single-mode hot-swappable, magnetic upper cover design, the shaft body is the sky shaft V2 self-developed by Dareu, a good light-pressure linear shaft, friends who don’t need multi-mode can consider this A104.

The overall cost performance is very high. Compared with the previous HS series, the adjustment of the large keys is better. There are many optional switches, such as TTC switches, Jiadalong switches, and Kaihua Box switches. The first volume knob supports hot-swappable design for easy replacement. , the lower five-way lever can quickly adjust the light.

It is also one of the few dry battery-powered mechanical keyboards on the market, and the battery life can last for 3-6 months.

The whole is made of plastic, including the knob is also plastic, so some friends will feel that the workmanship is a bit cheap.

I have used many other keyboards, but I personally think that the most suitable mechanical keyboard for the Mac system is still Keychron, so here I recommend the entry-level K series. The dual-mode is equipped with Jiadalong G tea/red, and I personally recommend G red. .

I have tested the K8 myself. It supports all shortcut function keys in the F area of ​​the Mac system, RGB backlight + metal shell, and the overall appearance is not bad, but unfortunately there is no hot-swappable. If you need hot-swappable, you can buy the updated K8 Pro this year.

The first [Volume King] keyboard to appear this year is equipped with TTC gold powder and Kuaiyin V2 for the first time. The initial price is 499 yuan. It supports additional USB expansion, has a battery indicator, and the three-mode rocker switch on the right side is convenient for switching modes.

Secondly, this keyboard is also the first attempt to slot the PCB among mass-produced keyboards. Although it is a bit lonely, it will be softer than other mass-produced gaskets.

But we can also see the attempts of mass production manufacturers. In addition to gold powder and quick silver, the new TTC Flame Purple has recently been released. The one I tested is also the TTC Flame Purple switch. The design of the condenser lens makes the overall RGB effect of the keyboard very obvious.

This shaft body is between gold powder and quick silver. Compared with quick silver, the pressure is lighter, and the rebound is more comfortable. It is compatible with code words and games. Friends who like it can start with it.

VGN 811 had a small overturn when it was first released, but I think the subsequent optimization and attitude are worth recommending, and there is an additional small screen that is very playable.

It is put together with Kezhi K75 because these two keyboards are the first keyboards of TTC Kuaiyin V2, and they are both equipped with 75% of the three-mode hot-swappable gasket structure. It is inevitable to compare them with K75. In terms of large keys, VGN 811 It is slightly worse than Kezhi K75, but its playability is higher than that of K75. The bottom shell is translucent and the RGB effect is very handsome.

In addition to TTC Kuaiyin V2, VGN811 can also choose the flame snow switch, but it is 30 yuan more expensive than the Kuaiyin V2 version. The flame snow switch has lighter pressure, and the silver-plated spring rebounds better. better.

I mentioned earlier that A3 is the cheapest gasket structure among the mechanical keyboards currently on the market. VGN will release V98 on 11.2, and the price will be very aggressive. I have also received samples in advance and am interested in this keyboard. Friends can pay attention to a wave.

The RGB effect of ROG Prodigal Eye is the best among all manufacturers. This ROG Ranger RX will be 100 yuan cheaper during Double Eleven. , life is also very long.

The one I have in my hand is a blue switch, similar to the Box White light pressure paragraph switch. It is very exciting to tap and full of feedback. Girls will not feel tired when using it. My keyboard is now for my girlfriend. Yes, the mouse for her is also a ROG Moonblade, which is suitable for small and medium hands.

This keyboard is more suitable for gamers. The extended CTRL is convenient for typing during games. There is also the ROG logo on the side of the switch body, and the details are full. If you have other ROG products, it is better to buy this ROG Ranger RX at this price. After all, it supports the setting of Shenguang synchronization.

The last point worth mentioning is that the keyboard also has an additional USB2.0 interface, which can be directly plugged into the mouse receiver on the keyboard, which is very convenient.

Although the Cherry switch body has not undergone major upgrades in the past two years, its lifespan of 100 million times is still far longer than that of other domestic switches, and Cherry MX3.0S is currently the cheapest keyboard to experience Cherry's steel-free design. Ushering in the historically low price of 799 yuan, this is the main reason why I recommend it.

In addition, the aluminum alloy bottom case of MX3.0S is very textured, and it is convenient for wireless. With the self-developed CAWT gaming wireless technology, there is no need to worry about wireless delays. The side case can be removed to turn it into an RGB measurement light.

In terms of switches, I personally recommend Cherry Brown switches or Red switches. I own a brown switch. After all, C Tea is still the king of brown switches. I recommend the Red switch because the red switch is matched with the steel-free design without a positioning plate. Softer.

If you don’t need hot-swapping, plan to buy a keyboard for a long time, and don’t mind the spring sound of the switch body, this Cherry MX3.0S with a discounted price is a good choice.

The R series released by Royal Ax at the end of this year is equipped with TTC gold powder V2, but the texture of the keyboard is generally complained by many people. The subsequent release of the Y series has been optimized accordingly, which is still worth buying.

There are three models of Y68/87/98. I have tested the Y68 and Y98 myself, and I recommend the Y98.

The overall appearance is good, the price is very high, the switch body can choose TTC quick silver/gold powder V2, Y98 uses a transparent dummy switch later to change the transparent keycap to look better

There is a wireless 2.4G receiver storage compartment, so you don’t have to worry about losing the receiver. There is a metal nameplate on the back and a metal fence on the side. The overall keyboard texture is good.

It is my favorite small keyboard for my current personal use. The upgraded MDA keycaps have a great overall feel, and the code words are very comfortable. The overall consistency of the copper fixed +gasket structure is high, and the optional shafts are all with dust-proof sides. The wall is relatively stable, and the texture of the metal knob is very good.

In addition to gold powder and quick silver, you can also choose Ducaro self-developed Mo shaft for the shaft. Mo powder is a light pressure shaft similar to gold powder, and Mo green is a large paragraph shaft in advance.

If you like the 98 configuration, you can consider VN96. However, compared with other 98 configuration keyboards, VN96 does not have a sinking design for the right direction key. It is easy to accidentally touch the shift on the right side by using the direction key. Moreover, the knob of VN96 is a bit too big. I don’t mind. These two points can be started.

Dareu A98 is the first mass-produced mechanical keyboard that embraces the gasket structure in mass-produced keyboards. Now it seems that the price-performance ratio may not be high. The one I own is blue and white porcelain theme color, and the overall appearance and design are relatively good. online.

However, Dareu’s small problem is the ancestral big key tuning. If you don’t mind this, if you like the national style, I think you can start with A98 during Double Eleven. If there is no three-mode requirement, and you don’t like the power display in the upper right corner, A98 single Templates are more cost-effective and more suitable for you.

For the theme of underglaze blue, in addition to A98, Dareu’s A950 mouse and earphones are also available. Interested friends can buy a whole set.

CMK98 is a good keyboard for beginners. The overall configuration has everything you need. The satellite axis adjustment of Fuling is the only one among mass-produced keyboards. Novices can use it immediately, but there is no wireless 2.4G receiver storage compartment. It is easy to lose by wireless.

The second is that the PBT content of the keycap of Fuling is not particularly high. I personally feel that it is not so dirty after long-term use.

Of course, you can also take a look at the latest CMK of Fuling99

Keyboards above 800 yuan have more or less a premium price, and you can choose this part of the keyboard according to your ability

I evaluated this OG80 wormhole color scheme in February this year. At that time, the aluminum factory only had this color scheme. Now there are five different color schemes for OG80 during Double Eleven. The latest one is the black warrior RS full transparent version. Friends of transparent keyboards should not miss it.

So far, I still think that the OG80 is the best-looking TTC-axis keyboard under 1,000 yuan. It is better to choose gold powder for typing and fast silver for playing games.

Of course, in addition to gold powder and quick silver, OG80 can also choose Holy Panda and Ice Quiet switches at present, which are good advance large paragraph switches and silent switches.

In addition to the appearance, the aluminum factory is one of the few shafts that still use the balance bar as the big key scheme. The factory tuning is not bad. In addition to the OG80, there is also the L80 in the 80 series. If you don’t like the F of the OG80 For the inclined design of the area, L80 can be considered.

But it has been a pity that the aluminum factory has not updated the driver.

If the K series is an entry-level keyboard, then the Q series is a toy after the entry-level key ring. It still retains the characteristics of the K series to adapt to the Mac system. Take the Q series as an entry-level customized keyboard. The switch body can be selected from Jiadalong G green, red, and tea. The color matching is generally black, gray, and blue.

At present, there are a total of eleven Q0-Q10 models, and I have personally experienced five or six Q-series aluminum bumps.

Support VIA change key, and each model has knob and non-knob version optional, the default knob is to adjust the volume, FN + knob combination key can adjust the RGB light brightness, you can also modify the function of the knob through VIA change key, very playable high.

Based on the experience of evaluating several Q series keyboards, I recommend Q3 and Q8 the most. Q3 is the most classic 87-key TKL, and Q8 is an ergonomic Alice keyboard. It is very comfortable to buy Q8 with correct fingering.

This year’s popular transparent keyboard design more or less borrows from Luofei’s 1% keyboard. This one in my hand is an upgraded version of Luofei’s 1% keyboard.

The internal electroplating layer of the frame, the transparent PC with rounded corners on the outside, achieves a transparent effect while blocking the internal structure. The keycap has a good uniform light effect, which is higher than ordinary keycaps. The shaft body is the Kaihua Box jellyfish shaft, and the middle letter The orange jellyfish axis is used in the digital area.

It supports Bluetooth and wired connections, but unfortunately there is no hot-swap. Luofei is also one of the few manufacturers in the market with better Mac key adaptability. It supports Mac/Windows system fast switching. If you like 1% design, you can rush it with friends.

It is currently the only ROG keyboard that supports hot-swappable mechanical keyboards. Like the ROG Prism S Magic series, there is a DIY dot matrix light in the upper right corner, and a switch button, volume knob, lock win key and light on the left. Toggle button.

It is worth mentioning that when any left multimedia function key is pressed, the right matrix light will prompt in the form of an icon the function of the currently pressed key.

The RGB effect below is particularly cool, and there is a magnetic palm rest in the factory, so there is no need to buy an additional palm rest.

2022 is the year when all kinds of mechanical keyboards are in full bloom. Various axes, structures, and innovations emerge in endlessly. There are also many [roll kings] joining the battle. This article is written here with painstaking efforts. The products are organized and recommended by me after personal experience. Everyone, I hope that on the occasion of Double Eleven, I can help you buy mechanical keyboards.

Thank you very much for being able to see this, and finally, thank you again for your support to Tank~