Pure white and elegant appearance, all axes support hot swap, Pennefather V700DIY mechanical keyboard review
As a well-known domestic and foreign design manufacturer, Rapoo has launched mechanical keyboards with different models and different positioning, and has won the attention and recognition of many players. Recently, I got the Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard, with "DIY" in the product name, which means With its higher degree of customization, the keyboard adopts Rapoo’s own fast silver switch body, with PBT material keycaps, and supports the hot-swappable function of all switches. You can replace different mechanical switches by yourself. Let’s talk about this next. The experience of using a mechanical keyboard.
The outer packaging of the mechanical keyboard still adopts Rapoo’s classic blue and black double color design. The packaging box contains a Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard, a key puller and a data transmission cable. The length of the cable is about 1.5 meters, and the outer layer of the wire is TPE rubber. material, and there is an anti-magnetic ring design near the USB-A interface. The mechanical keyboard is currently only available in a white color version.
The Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard adopts a standard 104-key layout design. The upper cover is an aluminum alloy panel. Design, easy to clean and no dust collection is one of the advantages of the suspension design.
In addition to the conventional buttons, five function buttons are designed in the upper right corner, from left to right are the mode switch button, the light switch button, the scroll wheel mode switch button, the mute button and a scroll wheel. The scroll wheel can be used to adjust the volume or back Light brightness, the surface of the roller is made of aluminum alloy, and the surface is covered with horizontal non-slip texture.
The mechanical keyboard also supports twelve kinds of multimedia shortcut functions. Through the FN+F1~F12 combination keys, you can realize operations such as locking the Win key and switching multimedia playback tracks, but the corresponding combination shortcut functions are not marked on the keycaps. The top is a USB-C interface, and the mechanical keyboard adopts a key line separation design and only supports wired connection mode.
The bottom surface of the mechanical keyboard is designed very flat. The shell is made of plastic. There is a label paper with the product serial number in the middle. Two adjustable support feet are designed on the top, which can adjust the keyboard to two different inclination angles. Five points are distributed on the bottom surface. A rubber non-slip pad prevents the mechanical keyboard from slipping on the desktop.
The mechanical keyboard adopts a wired single-mode connection scheme and supports a full-key no-click design. It is better to support wireless connections, which can ensure the cleanliness of the desktop. For individuals, this mechanical keyboard is used alone when connected to a desktop computer. , there is no requirement for whether to support multi-mode connection. In addition, in the game scene, a wired connection must be selected.
The mechanical switch is the core component of a mechanical keyboard, which directly affects the pressing feel and typing sound. The Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard is equipped with a Rapoo independent hot-swappable linear fast silver switch, and there is only one type of mechanical switch available, the mechanical switch The service life of the body reaches 50 million times, and the large keys such as the enter key and the space bar adopt a satellite axis design.
Rapoo’s self-developed Kuaiyin axis is a straight up and down linear axis, and there is no sense of paragraph in the whole process. In terms of mechanical axis parameters, the total stroke of the axis is 4mm, the trigger stroke is 1.3mm, and the trigger pressure is 45gf. In terms of specifications, it is comparable to Cherry’s original silver switch is very similar, the short trigger stroke is shorter than the red switch, which means that the depressing trigger speed is faster.
The Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard supports the hot-swappable function of all keys. The mechanical shaft body can be removed by using the attached shaft puller, and different mechanical shaft bodies can be replaced at will. There are many mechanical shaft bodies available on the market, such as Micro Paragraph feel, silent tea switch or moon white switch are optional, if you want to keep the RGB lighting effect, it is recommended to choose the switch body with a transparent top cover.
Feel free to try Rapoo’s independent hot-swappable linear elastic white axis. In terms of mechanical axis parameters, the total stroke of the axis is 3.4mm, the trigger stroke is 1.2mm, and the trigger pressure is 35gf. Like the Kuaiyin axis, it is straight up and down. Linear shaft body, but the total stroke and trigger stroke of the spring white shaft are shorter, and the trigger pressure is lighter, which means that the trigger is lighter and faster.
The LED lamp beads of the backlight are directly welded on the PCB board. The transparent upper cover of the shaft body will not affect the effect of the backlight. The internal stainless steel spring and metal copper sheet can be observed through the transparent upper cover. The linear shaft with light trigger pressure is very suitable for typing in office scenes, and the advantage of shorter trigger stroke is also suitable for gamers.
The shaft body adopts the design of cross-column shaft core and bimetallic pins, which is compatible with most mechanical keyboards. The replacement process of the mechanical shaft body is very simple. Just use the attached shaft puller to clamp the buckles on the left and right sides of the shaft body gently. Just pull it up. When installing, you need to align the metal pins of the shaft body with the holes on the PCB, and then press down on the shaft body to hear a crisp sound without shaking.
The keycap of the Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard adopts the PBT two-color injection molding process. The keycap is designed with a concave arc in the middle to fit the fingers. The surface feels dry and not easy to oil. Higher, the characters are made of materials with good light transmission effect, and the workmanship is good without burrs on the edges.
The mechanical keyboard supports RGB dynamic lighting effects, with up to 19 kinds of lighting effects, such as drifting with the tide, stepping on the snow without trace, and falling rain. The names of the lighting effects are quite elegant. ) switching, individuals prefer to customize in the control software, the adjustment method and process are simpler and more intuitive.
Various static and dynamic lighting effect modes are provided for players to choose and set. The actual light transmission effect of the two-color injection molding keycap is quite good, and the brightness of the light is sufficient and colorful. The pure white keycap with RGB dynamic lighting effect can bring To better visual perception, create a very good e-sports atmosphere, very friendly to players who like lighting effects.
The control software has a wealth of functional options. In addition to setting lighting effects that meet aesthetic habits, you can also customize and adjust different buttons, which can realize functions such as button mapping and macro command customization, bringing more comprehensive game control. experience, and supports the onboard memory function, which can store the configuration in the keyboard without worrying about repeated settings.
Next, let’s talk about the subjective experience of this Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard. The surface of the PBT keycap has a slightly frosted grain design, which feels dry and tough, and is wear-resistant and oil-resistant. It has been used continuously for ten days in a weather close to 27°C. There is no sign of oiling, and it has strong durability and stain resistance, which is more suitable for long-term high-intensity use.
The Kuaiyin shaft has no sense of section, and the pressing feel is very light and comfortable. It can be triggered with a single touch. The shaft is smooth and neat, and there is no sense of resistance or abnormal noise. Structural strength and impact resistance, the button bottoming is solid and stable without feeling loose, and the sound of the button bottoming is relatively small. If you like a linear switch with a lighter feel, you can consider Rapoo’s self-playing white switch.
In actual use, the triggering feel of the linear axis is relatively vague when pressed, and it takes a longer time to apply force once pressed to the end. The trigger stroke is short, and it is triggered immediately when typing. If you like the feel of a linear switch and use it frequently in typing, I personally prefer to choose a silver switch.
General comments:
The appearance of the Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard is quite elegant and low-key. The aluminum alloy panel ensures the overall rigidity, and a cool heart is hidden under the elegant appearance. It supports full-color RGB dynamic lighting effects, and has up to 19 kinds of lighting effects for you to choose from. The choice of global static or dynamic backlight is up to you, bringing a better sense of atmosphere. The keyboard is equipped with pure white PBT material keycaps, designed with two-color injection molding technology, which has a tough and dry touch and is not easy to oil. It also has a good light transmission effect.
The mechanical keyboard is equipped with an independent fast silver switch body, with a service life of 50 million times. The switch body feels light and smooth when pressed, and the trigger stroke is short. It is suitable for scenarios such as gaming and office work. It triggers with a single tap. Compared with the red switch, the force application time is shorter and the input is faster, which brings advantages to game control. The bottoming sound is low, and it can be used safely in the bedroom library. It supports hot-swapping function of all axes. Make it more playable, you can replace them all or mix and match to create a mechanical keyboard with a personalized style.
