Small and portable, elegant temperament: Rapoo V700-8A multi-mode wireless mechanical keyboard evaluation

My work is inseparable from a computer, and mobile phones and tablets are necessary for commuting. For higher typing efficiency and a pleasant experience, I generally like to connect an external mechanical keyboard. Since I often work late at night, in addition to the feel of the keyboard, mute is also very important. Of course, it is best to have a superb appearance. Recently I saw the V700-8A launched by Rapoo, which supports wired and wireless multi-mode connections, can switch between multiple devices freely, and also has a cool lighting system, the visual effect is very good, let me experience it with you Bar.

Rapoo is the first mechanical keyboard brand I came into contact with. It feels very cost-effective. I have been using the V700 of the green switch version before. It feels very comfortable, but there is no backlight. This time it finally makes up for this regret. Let’s take a look at the packaging first. It uses a black carton. From the rendering of the cover, you can see that its keycaps are matched with three colors, which is very attractive. Since I don’t want to make too much noise, I chose the brown switch version this time.

The back of the box introduces the main features of this keyboard in detail. It supports Bluetooth 3.0, 5.0, 2.4G and wired four modes, full-key no-click design, multi-device intelligent switching, fast response, and adjustable backlight system .

Here is a family portrait. In addition to the Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard, there are mainly a Type-C data cable, 2.4G wireless receiver, key puller and manual.

Rapoo V700-8A has a variety of color options. I call it the "Lonely Brave". It uses black, gray, and orange in three colors, and there is a dazzling light in the dark.

The external dimensions of the Rapoo V700-8A are only 310.1×120.2×35.5mm, and there are 84 keys in total. It can be seen that there is no obvious partition gap between the keys, which is very compact.

The frame of the Rapoo V700-8A is made of aluminum alloy, and the surface has been treated with sandblasting and oxidation. There is also an Apple-style high-speed CNC trimming process around the edges of the fuselage, so the overall texture is quite good. The floating ergonomic keycap arrangement is adopted, and the upper cover is made of metal, so the overall texture is great.

The keycaps of the keyboard adopt laser engraving technology, and the fine particles on the surface feel very delicate, making it hard to put it down.

The keyboard is equipped with a key puller at random, so it is very convenient to remove the keycaps. Let’s take a look at a few keys below.

The keycap of Rapoo V700-8A adopts two-color injection molding process, which has uniform light transmission, and has the advantages of anti-fading and wear resistance.

The Rapoo V700-8A uses an independent mechanical switch. There are various mainstream switches. I can tell from the color that it is a brown switch. The stroke is short and the advantage is that the sound is low. As a domestic shaft, it also has a lifespan of 60 million times, which can bring a long-lasting feel.

As a wireless keyboard, Rapoo V700-8A has a built-in 4000mAh lithium battery, and the charging port is located on the back of the keyboard, using the most popular TYPE-C interface.

Let’s take a look at the bottom. The bottom of the Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard is designed with four non-slip foot pads to ensure that it is stable and does not slide during use. There is also an independent power switch, but it does not need to be turned on in wired mode.

The bottom of the keyboard is designed with wide feet, which can make the body tilt properly after opening, which can bring a more comfortable feel.

The Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard supports wired and wireless multi-mode, let’s try the wired connection first, plug the USB cable into the computer to use it directly, and charge the keyboard at the same time.

The Rapoo V700-8A uses the best white backlight, which looks very clear and bright. Compared with the fancy RGB glare, I prefer this white light, which looks more elegant.

After the power is turned on, Rapoo’s V series logo light will also light up on the left side of the front of the key body, which further enhances the appearance of the keyboard. This light is white when it is in normal use, and red when it is charging.

When Fn is pressed, only some of the keys that match the function of Fn will light up, so as to avoid pressing mistakes. This is a very good setting.

The mechanical keyboard pays attention to the hand feeling. The brown switch is characterized by light and soft hand feeling and low sound, so it is very suitable for people in office or game players who continuously tap the keyboard for a long time.

I tried to use it to type, and I felt that there was no effort when typing, and the feedback was fast. The key is that it is very quiet, even if it is used at night, it will not disturb others.

I also often play games. As a wireless keyboard, low latency is king. I have been very smooth during the game, and the key feedback does not need to wait at all, giving people a very clean feeling.

As a multi-mode keyboard, Rapoo V700-8A has a total of 3 groups of Bluetooth and 1 2.4G wireless connection mode, and the channels can be switched through Fn+number keys. If you press and hold the switch button to enter pairing mode, the light on the corresponding number button will flash quickly.

These include both Bluetooth 3.0 and 5.0. I tried to connect it to the ipad, and the feedback was very fast when inputting text, and there was no delay at all, and the typing efficiency was much higher than using a touch screen.

The convenience of Bluetooth is that both mobile phones and tablets can be connected, and after the first pairing is successful, you only need to press the shortcut key to switch seamlessly in the future, which can greatly improve the efficiency in the work scene.

Usually, I use 2.4G to connect to the computer, and Bluetooth to connect to the mobile phone or tablet, so that one keyboard can operate four wireless devices at the same time, which is very convenient.

Although the backlight of the keyboard is only white, it can adjust a variety of dynamic lighting effects, including ripples, breathing, stars, single lighting, etc. You can also set the flickering frequency, and the effect is not inferior to RGB lighting.

Finally, I would like to talk about the battery life of the Rapoo Rapoo V700-8A. Because it uses the Rapoo low-power wireless technology, it can generally be used continuously for about a week when it is fully charged. If it is without a backlight, it can even last for 1 more than a month. The key is that even if the battery is out, you can plug in the data cable and use it while charging in wired mode, so there is no need to worry about battery life.

In general, the overall impression given to me by the Rapoo V700-8A mechanical keyboard is that it looks good, feels good, and is compact and portable. And its white lighting effect is also very cool, and it also supports wired and wireless multi-mode, which can be easily switched between multiple devices. As for the feel, mute is its biggest feature, and it is really cool to type.