When the mechanical keyboard meets the first EVA machine——In-depth experience of Rapoo V700-8A

Unexpectedly, as a new peripheral fan, in fact, I used to be quite resistant to mechanical keyboards. First, I didn’t understand or be familiar with this circle and products. Second, I used laptop keyboards all the year round without any demand. However, since I set up a new office area at home and configured a host, I began to pay attention to how to choose a mechanical keyboard that suits me!

Considering that I have a lot of devices that support external input, such as hosts, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, and I don’t like playing games very much, so I prioritized single-mode wired, low-latency gaming keyboards, and directly Eyes locked on a wireless keyboard that supports multi-mode connectivity, preferably with a built-in battery! The first one I don’t want to buy is too expensive. When I picked it from two to three hundred miles, when I saw that Rapoo had a new EVA color scheme, I was a little bit at a loss, so I decided to try it out!

For most of the post-80s and post-90s generation, EVA is definitely carrying the dream of mechs in their youth, especially boys! The keycap color matching of the "Mech Purple" of the Rapoo V700-8A is similar to that of the first model. Feel the joy of purple!

The 84-key compact layout with 75% allocation looks very delicate overall. For those who are used to the layout of laptop keyboards, there is no pressure to get started directly! The white keycaps in the A area not only reduce the heaviness of the purple, but also form a heart-shaped pattern. The daughter-in-law said that she likes it very much!

Frankly speaking, I didn’t expect that more than 200 keyboards can be given a thick CNC edge-cut alloy base plate, the edge transition naturally does not cut hands, and the integrity is very good! The surface of the alloy has also been frosted and oxidized, which is not easy to leave fingerprints and more resistant to dirt. There is also a V-shaped indicator light on the left side of the front, which is both beautiful and practical.

Rapoo can also be regarded as an old domestic peripheral manufacturer. In the era when e-commerce just started more than ten years ago, I bought its mouse. It is cheap, easy to use and not easy to break, so I have always had a good impression of it. . This V700-8A supports Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.0 protocols. With Type-C cable and 2.4g wireless receiver, it can realize three-mode five-device connection and switching, which can basically meet all the devices in my home!

I am currently using bluetooth to connect laptops, iPads, and mobile phones, and 2.4g to connect to the host computer. I can quickly read and switch through the Fn+1/2/3/4 combination keys. While keeping the desktop simple, it greatly improves the input of different devices. Efficiency, there is basically no delay when inputting continuously.

The official provides three colors and four switches for this keyboard. My model is the red switch made by Rapoo. I feel that the percussion feels lighter and I can hear the crackling rhythm sound, but the sound is relatively soft, which is more suitable for me. A kind of person who likes to be relatively quiet, no matter at home or in the company, he will not disturb the people around him.

Many people may hesitate between the red switch and the tea switch. The similar trigger stroke and pressure grams make the percussion feel lighter. The biggest difference in experience between the two should be whether there is a sense of paragraph (tea has red none). In my actual experience, the red switch is a good balance between typing and gaming.

Seeing the picture above, someone will find out why a few keycaps have changed? ! Hahaha, after playing with the mechanical keyboard, I found that the great fun comes from the rich customizability. As the largest part of the keyboard, the keycap has the most intuitive visual impact. You can have a keyboard immediately by changing the keycap. "NEW" KEYBOARD!

The V700-8A factory keycaps are made of ABS material and two-color injection molding process in order to take care of the light transmittance. I was worried that the ABS keycaps would be "oiled" after a long time, but when I got started, I found that the touch had a matte texture. It is very similar to several sets of PBT keycaps I bought. After consulting the customer service, I found out that the surface of the keycaps of V700-8A has an additional coating, which is more wear-resistant and less likely to "grease" than ordinary ABS keycaps. The OEM height is also the mainstream keycap height at present, so I changed a few new keycaps for fun!

Now that the keycaps can be played on the outside, what can be played on the inside - connect the Type-C cable to the host, and install the V700 series driver, and you can start the whole thing!

Custom keys, shortcut keys, key combinations, macro editing, lighting, etc. are all easy to use. First, you can adjust the keys according to your personal habits to improve efficiency. Second, it is also conducive to improving the compatibility of different keycaps. Custom configurations can also be uploaded to the cloud through personal accounts, and can be synchronized back in time for new ones in the future.

Generally speaking, this Rapoo V700-8A has almost no disadvantages for those who are new to mechanical keyboards. The built-in 4000mAh lithium battery lasts for a long time, and the multi-mode connection is convenient and easy to use. The official provides a wealth of custom function adjustments, self-made switches The overall tapping experience is also at the mainstream level. If this series introduces an upgraded model with RGB lighting effect and hot-swappable, it should be able to meet the needs of more peripheral enthusiasts!

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