Speaking of mechanical keyboards, I don’t know what requirements I have when you choose. I personally hope that the shaft body will be shorter, and I have relatively high requirements for appearance. If the keyboard is not good-looking, it cannot be compared with The desktop is better matched, so I don't even have the desire to use it.

Recently, Lulian, which has been working in the field of peripheral accessories for many years, has launched a high-value mechanical keyboard, which has many bright spots in terms of color matching, shape design, and hand feel. I also just started this keyboard. Come down, please follow my lens to experience this Lulian fun+ keyboard, whether it meets your taste or not.

Lvlian fun+ keyboard currently has two colors, Dreamland and Island Holiday.

When I opened the package, the first thing I saw was the backing paper, and I immediately felt the atmosphere. The light blue tone and the island-style illustrations gave people a very refreshing feeling. I had a good impression of it before I saw the keyboard.

You can see the main body of the keyboard by removing the packing backing paper, and there are additional data cables, manuals, key pullers, and six replacement keycaps for the mac system.

The size of the entire keyboard is controlled just right, and the 84-key layout not only ensures the comprehensiveness of the function keys, but also does not take up most of the space on the desktop.

The color of the keycaps of the keyboard is from light to dark from top to bottom, and the layers are excessive. It is very natural. It is really like the name of the color of the keyboard. Like the waves, it transitions from deep to light. This design has another advantage It is also clear at a glance when looking for function keys.

The keycap design of the Lvlian fun+ keyboard is also very special. It adopts a mushroom-shaped shape, which looks more rounded and natural. When typing, the hand feels relatively soft and will not feel harsh.

Although it is unique in shape, it is still very attentive in terms of practicability. The keycaps of the Lvlian fun+ keyboard have been treated with a very considerate depression, which fits the fingertips better, and it is not easy to slip hands when typing. Positioning is more precise.

There are four non-slip rubber pads with different heights on the back of the keyboard. In addition to playing a supporting role, it can also make the keyboard form a certain angle when placed on the table. If it is tilted at an appropriate angle, it will be more comfortable when typing.

The backlight aspect is what I am most satisfied with this keyboard. The Lulian fun+ keyboard supports four levels of brightness adjustment, plus 15 kinds of backlight effects, which is very cool and beautiful. Users can set different backlight effects according to their preferences, or Adjust the brightness of the backlight according to different indoor light environments, taking into account both practicality and beauty.

In terms of feel, the Lvlian fun+ keyboard uses a short brown switch. I have used this main body on other keyboards before. It is characterized by shorter key strokes, more sensitive triggers, and more comfortable rebound. It is more comfortable when typing at high speed. It is clean and tidy without any sense of procrastination. It can be used for typing, office work or games.

In terms of overall typing experience, there will be no false touches during high-speed codewords. The hand feels soft and soft, but it is not very procrastinating. In terms of sound, this keyboard is relatively quiet, even in the office or at home. , without affecting others.

In terms of connection methods, the Greenlink fun+ keyboard supports two methods of wired connection and Bluetooth connection. It supports up to four devices at the same time, and can also be quickly switched through shortcut keys, which is very convenient. In terms of system compatibility, it supports Android, iPad, Windows, and Apple's mac system, most of the digital devices on the market can be easily connected and used, and the scope of application is very wide.

Battery life is also a strong point of this green keyboard. Without the backlight turned on, its battery life can reach about 180 days. If the backlight is turned on, it can also reach about three or four days. Basically, there is no need to worry about any battery life anxiety.

How about it? After my detailed sharing, are you interested in this Lvlian fun+ keyboard? Its novel appearance design and very beautiful color matching are especially suitable for users who have individual needs for desks. The important thing is that in addition to its high appearance, it also has a very good performance in terms of practicality and feel. For this keyboard, you have what ideas? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area.

There is a saying that if a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. As a long-term codeword worker, it is natural to need a good keyboard to assist in order to have higher work efficiency. My usual office location is more changeable, which requires a keyboard with diverse connections and portability.

The mechanical keyboard I have been using before is Dujia's - typewriter red switch! There are no fancy functions, but the overall appearance is good, and the typing feel is very comfortable, but the "typewriter" itself is not light, and it is a full-size keyboard, which is not suitable for carrying around. In order to meet the needs of appearance, portability, feel and functionality, etc., I recently bought Durga's K330w Plus silver switch again. After experiencing it for a period of time, this article will talk about my experience.

1. Packaging and accessories

Durga’s K330w Plus silver switch uses double packaging, and the outer packaging box is mainly black, white, and silver in color, and it feels like an e-sports style at first glance. There is also a special reminder on the front of the box, HOT SWAPPABLE (hot swappable), which means that this keyboard can freely replace the shaft body and experience the joy of DIY.

After opening the box, the keyboard is insulated by a thick dust cover. (The dust cover is a classic accessory of Durga, and it is definitely just needed for people like me who are not particular about it.) Various parts are in their respective positions, waiting for the owner to open them.

Accessories include key puller, shaft puller, data cable, receiver docking station, wireless receiver, manual, magic cable tie. After reading the accessories, you can know that this is a three-mode mechanical keyboard that supports wired, Bluetooth and 2.4G.

Two, a look of disturbance

The one I chose is Ion Storm, which is easily associated with e-sports from the name. The colors of the ion storm are black, white, and blue. I don't know if you have a feeling that a storm is coming after watching it?

The entire keyboard is designed very compactly, with a total of 61 keys, only about 60% of the full-size keyboard, and a weight of 596 grams. Such a small and exquisite keyboard feels more like a work of art.

Duga's K330w Plus uses the original height PBT two-color keycap, which has a slight frosted feel, delicate touch, and is not easy to slip. The two-color closed-mouth molding process ensures long-term use without worrying about the characters fading.

Viewed from the side, the keyboard uses a lot of irregular lines, and the keyboard is divided into areas, which is very design and layered.

There are various indicators in the upper left corner, and the groove in the lower right corner is the LOGO of Durga, which also adds embellishment to the design of this keyboard.

Here we also need to mention the very nice interface design, which Dujia handled very cleverly and covertly. The upper left corner is a Type-c interface, and the upper right corner is a power switch. When turned on, it will display a color similar to the product theme, and the keyboard switch is clear at a glance. Next to the foot support on the back is a hidden design USB receiver,

There are four non-slip feet on the back of the keyboard, two-stage feet. When I use it normally, I like to fully open the foot support, which is more comfortable and stable.

Three, solid workmanship

The entire series of Durga’s K330w Plus shafts are crystal axes customized by Jiadalong, which belong to Jiadalong’s CAP axis, and have been optimized. Dujia itself has been deeply tuned. The currently available switches include red switches, brown switches, silver switches and silent red switches. The picture below shows the characteristics of the four switches. Considering my personal needs, I type a lot, and sometimes I like to play games, so the silver switch is the best choice.

The shaft body uses a translucent upper cover, and the satellite shaft part has been lubricated before leaving the factory, which is more smooth during use.

Having said so much, the new feature of Dujia's K330w Plus is the pluggable shaft body. The keyboard itself comes with a shaft puller, and the shaft body can be removed with a little force. We can replace different shafts on special keys to meet the needs of different usage scenarios, greatly increasing the playability of customized keyboards.

I also disassembled this keyboard, and after unscrewing a few fixed screws, the motherboard can be taken out. There is a layer of silicone pad between the metal positioning plate and the PCB board, which acts as a shock absorber.

There is a sheet of soundproof cotton at the bottom of the keyboard. Mechanical keyboards have a lot of noise, and the double blessing of silicone pads and sound-proof cotton makes the shock absorption and noise control of the K330w Plus quite good.

4. Excellent experience

Because it has 61 keys, K330w Plus is also minimalist in function. While cutting off the number keys on the right, even the arrow keys and F1-F12 function keys are also omitted. However, these functions are not omitted, but become compound keys, which can also be realized through function conversion.

Thanks to the three-mode design, K330w Plus can switch back and forth between desktops, notebooks, tablets, and even mobile phones. One keyboard can adapt to multiple devices at the same time, which is exactly what I need for mobile office.

In terms of feel, the noise of the silver switch is relatively much smaller, and because the key travel is relatively short, its sense of paragraph is not obvious. It can be triggered without pressing all the keys when typing. Compared with other switches, this is also the silver switch, which is suitable for typing as well as gaming.

Finally, in order to achieve more powerful functions, Durga's exclusive Zeus driver is also essential. This driver can realize functions such as one-key macro, and at the same time, you can see the current state of the keyboard, such as the battery. When it comes to power, you have to plug in the battery last, because it is designed for charging, and it can be used for 8 hours a day when it is fully charged. Bluetooth can be used for about 240 days, and 2.4G can be used for about 180 days. If it is not used so frequently, it is estimated that it can be used for a year on a single charge.

V. Summary

After this period of experience, Durga K330w Plus is completely satisfied with my daily use in various scenarios. The color scheme of Ion Storm caught my eye. The hot-swappable design greatly increases the playability. Three-mode connection, 61-key minimalist design ensures its portability and functionality. In addition, the large amount of filling inside, coupled with Durga's high-quality workmanship and excellent color adjustment, also makes it well received among products at the same price.

Leopold's FC980M series mechanical keyboard has been upgraded from the original single-mode version to a dual-mode wireless version. The advantages of excellent shell fit, top-level PBT two-color keycaps, and solid feel are still maintained.

On the eve of Double Eleven, the official released a new color scheme for FC980MBT: Turquoise, which still retains the original 98-key layout, Bluetooth 5.1 wireless, Type-C data cable interface and other configurations. Next, we will conduct an out-of-the-box evaluation of the FC980MBT-turquoise dual-mode wireless mechanical keyboard using a combination of graphics and text.

▲The keyboard layout, keyboard model, brand LOGO and keyboard core configuration and other information are printed on the front of the package

▲The outer packaging adds a dark pattern of squares, which is full of luxury

▲从外包装的描述上可以得知键盘搭载1.5mm厚度PBT双色键帽、Cherry MX轴体、Type-C接口&蓝牙5.1无线双模、支持多设备配对、底部添装消音垫等配置

▲Keyboard accessories include: transparent dust cover*1, Type-C interface data cable*1, supplementary keycaps (1 set)*1, AAA dry batteries (1 pair)*1, keyboard instruction manual*1

▲Type-C interface data cable*1, supplementary keycap (1 set)*1, AAA dry battery (1 pair)*1

▲The FC980MBT keyboard adopts a compact layout of 98 keys. The standard 6.25x space arrow key moves left and sinks. The difference from the conventional keyboard is that the ShiftR keycap on the right is 1.75x. The newly released turquoise color scheme adopts blue-yellow and blue-green large keycaps with pure white main keypad and digital keycaps. Great satisfaction for game lovers

▲Multiple areas of the keyboard are equipped with FN combination key functions, and different key functions can be realized through FN+I, O, P, arrow keys and other keys

▲The keyboard is equipped with ergonomic stepped keycaps, and the height and angle of each row of keycaps will be designed to be ergonomically input

▲The upper right corner of the keyboard is designed with a digital area status indicator, a capitalization indicator/Bluetooth pairing indicator, a Scrlk function indicator/dry battery low battery indicator.

▲The FC980MBT keyboard can match up to 4 devices. Turn on the wireless power switch on the back of the keyboard and turn on the Bluetooth search function of the device you want to connect to. Press and hold the keyboard FN+A~F (A, S, D, F can be paired with one device each) button After 2 seconds, press the Bluetooth matching button on the back of the keyboard and select "FC980MBT" on the device to be paired to add it.

▲ There are 4 rubber anti-slip pads on the back of the keyboard, which can effectively prevent the keyboard from sliding when in use

▲The keyboard has a two-stage foot support, and users can adjust the support according to their own usage habits and usage scenarios

▲The DPI switch can swap some function buttons; the bottom is the main switch of the wireless power supply, and the round button is the button to enter the Bluetooth matching mode. When connecting with the Bluetooth wireless function, you need to turn on the wireless power switch of the keyboard, and then click the Bluetooth matching button to add it using the Bluetooth search function of the device. After the pairing is successful, it can be used.

▲The battery compartment on the back of the keyboard can be installed with two AAA dry batteries, and the battery life is about 3 months when the average daily use is 8 hours. The dry battery power supply method is more convenient and safer than the built-in lithium battery power supply method

▲The LOGO logo at the bottom of the side of the keyboard adopts the design of a submerged metal module

▲The turquoise color still uses the proud 1.5mm thick two-color PBT keycap with its own mold PD height. Compared with the ABS keycap, it has the advantages of strong oil resistance and characters that never wear out.

▲Felt sound-absorbing cotton is pasted inside the space bar cap, which can effectively eliminate the noise generated when pressing the keys

▲The keyboard is equipped with Cherry switches before leaving the factory. The 2mm trigger travel and 4mm bottom travel of the Cherry red switches are not only suitable for office use but also very suitable for gaming competitions. The trigger force of 45g will not cause finger fatigue even after long-term use.

▲The satellite shaft used in the keyboard is made by Leobold's exclusive mold. After several updates and optimizations, the factory defaults to lightly lubricated steel wires. At this stage, there are no previous problems such as wire noise, large key meat, and uneven strokes during use.

▲ FC980MBT still maintains an excellent shell fit, which is due to the accuracy of mold data and high-quality production materials

The turquoise color of the FC980MBT released by Leopold this time is the same as the keyboard configuration of the same model in the past, except for the change of the color of the appearance. In recent years, Leopold no longer sticks to the retro single color scheme, and goes further and further on the road of new appearance and new color. With good materials and fine workmanship, it is deeply loved by players. 98-key layout design, Type-C data cable interface, 1.5mm two-color PBT keycaps, excellent and durable Cherry switches, quiet and smooth satellite switches, noise-cancelling rubber strips under the space, bottom noise-cancelling cotton, FN combination keys and other configurations all in one On the whole, it seems that there is no shortcoming. Although Bluetooth 5.1 is no problem for daily use, it will feel obvious delay when using it in game competitions. You can wait for later optimization or firmware upgrade. If there are players who are looking for a compact dual-mode mechanical keyboard in the near future, you may wish to pay attention~

Using too many office keyboards with black, white and gray colors will inevitably cause aesthetic fatigue. Shuangfeiyan launched a series of fruity and colorful wireless bluetooth keyboards, which hits the target and instantly heals the eyes as if eating delicious ice cream.

In addition to the traditional pure black and pure white, the 5 color schemes are more attractive: the contrasting color avocado green, the contrasting color peach powder and the contrasting color black currant (if the black currant is added with some fashionable purple, it may be more attractive)

The crayon chooses avocado green, which makes people happy from the outer packaging. In the summer tail, I feel a mint-like coolness from the inside out.

Unpacking, the accessories are very simple, keyboard, manual, warranty card, charging extension cable. The battery needs to be re-provisioned, and a No. 5 battery is enough. If you can have a matching mouse, it feels more perfect hahaha, and there is also a mouse pad. . . (Crayons want a lot..)

The keyboard layout is similar to that of a laptop, relatively compact, and infrequently used function keys are replaced by combination keys, which is refreshing in appearance and saves space, making the desktop tidy.

It can be applied to four platforms of windows, android, mac, and ios at the same time, and can be switched freely. It can connect 3 Bluetooth devices and 1 2.4GHz device at the same time to realize fast switching.

The round keycap design is very cute. It looks round and has no edges and corners. It is easy to get close to and more interesting to watch. It tastes like small candies.

The main keyboard area uses white keys, the function area uses avocado green, and the background color is mint color. The appearance is harmonious and durable, and it is gentle and cool.

Provide 12 kinds of FN combination shortcut keys to quickly start common multimedia functions, making it more convenient and enjoyable to use.

In the upper left corner, there is the logo model logo of Flytimes.

The switch key is on the side, and it can be turned on after installing the battery. The indicator light is in the upper right corner, and it will light up green when it is turned on.

The entire keyboard has been designed humanized to adapt to the arc of fingers, and the front part is designed to be heightened. The height of the pad is obvious from the side, but it is not obtrusive.

The storage area is designed with smooth edges and corners, and the length is much longer than most keyboards. It is suitable for pads and mobile phones of various sizes.

It is measured that 3 mobile phones can be placed at the same time (vertical state), and the levers such as Douyin and Kuaishou can be used.

It is also possible to place two mobile phones horizontally at the same time. The depth of the groove is sufficient and the width is moderate. Once placed, it will not fall down. It is very convenient to watch dramas, watch information, and transmit data synchronously.

The bottom is the area where the battery is placed, and the four corners are designed with white anti-skid pads, which is very stable.

FBK30 adopts dual-mode wireless technology, which can not only intercept through Bluetooth, but also connect wirelessly through 2.4GHz. The wireless transmission is very worry-free and labor-saving. With the intelligent power-saving function, it can be used for 24 months without replacing the battery.

FBK30 is also an ultra-quiet noise-canceling keyboard, with patented noise-cancelling technology, the noise reduction is as low as 17db mute decibel value, the normal typing sound is very quiet, and you won’t feel noisy when you are alone.

The crayon enters the input and typing through it, and it feels extremely smooth, the keycap is evenly stressed, and the rebound is full, which makes typing very textured and responsive. At the same time, it is connected to the computer and mobile phone without disconnection at all. Phenomena, very reliable, good looking, affordable price, worth recommending!

Kechuang, a peripheral company integrating production, design and sales, is mainly engaged in mass production of keyboard products. Regarding Kechuang, most friends who pay attention to peripherals should have heard of this brand more or less. After all, their publicity is really strong, and their advertising and marketing are also flying.

Relying on MAC adaptation and the price advantage brought by the strong domestic manufacturing industry, the early Kechuang quickly made a bloody way overseas, and their proud "mass production and customization" Q series laid the keyboard for them. half of the territory. It can be said that this is a rapidly rising "unicorn" brand. Many friends may sneer at Keychron's products. It is true that Kechuang's customized product design can only be said to be extremely introductory in the circle, and even has many problems. In the past period of time, there have been doubts and criticisms about Keychron. Gradually increasing, but there is no doubt that this brand is a rising star in the keyboard field.

At the beginning of January, Kechuang’s operation found me wanting to make product announcements, but the products of Kechuang are not very attractive to me. On the one hand, the keyboard I play and the content I write are relatively vertical and niche. On the other hand, I have a lot of Kechuang products. Except for the K series that is not necessary for DIY, I have modified and used all the large and small arrangements of Kechuang’s Q series and the joint version with a minority. It is not an exaggeration to say that I am tired of playing. After communicating with the staff of Kechuang and expressing that I don’t have much interest in the product announcement itself, they hoped that I could write something different, so I came up with this subjective impression of Kechuang.

Today we will talk about some of my thoughts and opinions on keychron. Before talking about today’s Keychron, let’s take a look at a general development path of Keychron.

K1

In 2017, Kechuang launched the first-generation Keychron K1 mechanical keyboard.

It started with the annoyance of several Shenzhen code farmers-love MacOS but can't find a suitable mechanical keyboard. In fact, in 2017, there were very few mechanical keyboards compatible with MacOS, and the prices were not cheap, so these friends decided to develop and design a keyboard independently after researching the market. A better mechanical keyboard” is correct, and their first low-axis Mac mechanical keyboard was crowdfunded on the overseas platform Kickstarter and achieved great success.

Of course, the establishment of keychron company is not really as simple as it is written in the novel. In fact, the founder at that time happened to have the resources and the original intention to start a business, but without the success of this K1, Kechuang’s first The steps will not be so solid and powerful.

crowdfunding data

Going back to the product itself, in my personal opinion, the low-axis keyboard at that time was basically out of touch due to technical reasons. However, when this keyboard was released overseas, it relied on its high cost performance, Mac adaptation and the portability of the keyboard. It started the first shot of Kechuang overseas.

For some players who are not familiar with Mac system adaptation, I have summarized some key points here.

Kechuang's compatibility with the Apple system is mainly reflected in the following points:

F zone supports native functions of Mac and ios

Command key and Option key support shortcut functions

Compatible with special characters required for special professions (such as programmers)

Although many keyboards on the market are already compatible with Apple’s ecology, there are still many products that have problems in use, not to mention mechanical keyboards, a product that has been bundled on the game label for many years, resulting in many brands. There is no Mac adaptation, or an extremely crude adaptation.

The ignorance of mac adaptation in the field of mechanical keyboards gave Keychron a breakthrough, and took this as an opportunity to successfully break through.

If it is said that Keychron K1 has won the first pot of gold for Kechuang from the perspective of "mechanical keyboard adapted to Mac", then Keychron's K2 will elevate the brand to a new height.

After the successful release of K1, keychron started to operate their own community channel - overseas Facebook and their own fan community, and this is also the key point that I think keychron can achieve rapid success in the next few years one.

Keychron regularly collects and responds to customer feedback and fan messages, while referring to player suggestions and ideas on how to improve shipping and product design. There is no doubt that this is a very meaningful and valuable behavior, and feedback from players and customers will be a high-quality answer to many product and shipping questions.

In terms of transportation, unlike the domestic express business that extends in all directions, only the locals know the best solution to the freight problems in many overseas regions. In terms of products, K2 is different from K1. K2 is designed as a normal-height keyboard. The change in the design of this keyboard is largely a decision made by integrating customer feedback and using their business experience.

It must be mentioned that there is one thing about Kechuang’s overseas operation model that is worth learning from domestic manufacturers, that is, the operation of accounts and communities. In fact, most domestic manufacturers and keyboard players are still in a "beating around the bush" communication mode, and they don't work hard on account operations.

I think manufacturers and players are by no means a pure game relationship. For manufacturers, providing good products and services is the only way to win consumer recognition.

A manufacturer that is good at communicating with players should be browsing players’ messages and interacting with the community every day, allowing players to tell themselves what are the shortcomings of their products and services. These practices and behaviors allow manufacturers to know what they need to do every day and make their work more oriented—their fans and their communities tell manufacturers what they want.

And the player community Keychron User Group established by Kechuang is just like this

We know what to do every day.

Feedback from these communities helps Kechuang determine what to do in the next project, develop new versions of its products, and especially release new firmware updates, which is the best "after-sales" for a keyboard.

Moreover, the user community also helps to attract new customers. In fact, many new customers who become keychron are contacted by friends through "ReferralCandy (referral link)". Many players like to use discount codes to refer their friends Recommending products, the power of community marketing has greatly promoted the development of Kechuang brand.

Going back to the Keychron K2 keyboard, a large part of the reason why this keyboard can be popular on the Internet comes from the Internet celebrity effect.

Bloggers with tens of millions of subscriptions use the keyboard for their daily work, which is the seemingly ordinary K2 keyboard. In fact, the price of the K2 is indeed very ordinary, and it was even quite cost-effective at the time. I also have to lament that keychron's efforts in marketing really take advantage of the right time, place and people, and it is really "becoming famous in one fell swoop".

Looking back at this K2 keyboard, its V1 version is actually not a good keyboard in the true sense.

V1 landscape view

In fact, I have bought and played with this keyboard. If I want to talk about the shortcomings of this keyboard V1 version, I can actually list several of them.

Completely level with no slope when placed on the table.

The bottom shell is too thick and the front height is raised. Even if the foot support is opened to change the slope, it is difficult to use. It must be used with a hand rest.

There is no filling in the bottom shell and the cavity is full of sound due to being too thick.

The side buttons are loose.

In fact, Kechuang itself is aware of this problem, so it has made changes in the K2V2 version, such as correcting the bottom case. But the main reason why this keyboard can win the market is not how well it is designed, but because its price is cheap enough, which is also an important reason why Keychron can take the lead in the following stages-high cost performance .

Relying on high cost performance and Internet celebrity effect, during the period from 2019 to 2022, Keychron's revenue exceeded 100 million, and it became the top five in the world's popularity, becoming the darling of major overseas technology media and keyboard lists.

Before discussing the strategic significance of the Q series, let’s take a look at some of my knowledge about the Q series

The period in 2021 is really unusual. Around July and August, I received a lot of inquiries and questions from the Q1 keyboard. In fact, I have seldom received questions about the transformation of mass-produced keyboards before this, and my understanding of the brand of Kechuang is only limited to the concept of "overseas Internet celebrity keyboard". Before that, I had a little impression In fact, it is Glorious gmmk pro, which also has the name of "mass production and customization".

If we talk about the appearance, I personally prefer the appearance design of gmmk pro. Although the line design of keychron’s bottom shell is more powerful than gmmk pro, the outline lights on the side of gmmk pro and the narrower frame compared to Q series obviously make it more Have a personality, and look aesthetics are very personal and subjective. After modifying many Q series and gmmkpro, I personally think that from the product level, keychron's Q1 is more prominent in the two attributes of "mass production" and "customization".

In terms of "mass production", even if you don't have any idea of ​​modification, keychron still has the option to use the finished keyboard directly, and the accessories are also very rich. Although the quality is not high, it is enough. At the same time, in terms of QC and after-sales, keychron is actually much better than Glorious.

In terms of "customization" attributes, basically as long as you have played these two games, you will know that gmmk pro is not a product for beginners to practice their hands at all. The pre-lubricated satellite shaft is still a thin gasket mount.

In fact, Q1 is not optimistic. The card position of the small board, the "fatal tuning fork" and various defects, but the materials used are also solid in all aspects. After all, there is still a certain potential and room for transformation. The reduction in the difficulty of modification is mainly due to the enthusiastic players in the community. During that period of time, you can see a lot of Q series modification plans, video tutorials, and some "modification sound packs" sold by the studio itself. , The spontaneous mutual assistance behavior of these community players has greatly lowered the threshold for the transformation of this product, and also allowed more people to enjoy the fun of keyboard DIY. This is what I think the greatest significance of this product is to the circle.

Ah Xi's voice pack

If the K series has successfully expanded keychron’s overseas markets, then the appearance of the Q series has allowed keychron to “bloom both at home and abroad”. It is also from Q1 that the brand Kechuang has become more and more familiar to domestic players.

For Kechuang, the Q series is undoubtedly an excellent move. It is accurately stuck in the original clear boundary of "mass production and customization". The idea of ​​"customized" products can also be said to be "planned for a long time".

Many of our company's friends are keyboard lovers themselves. In fact, we have been using customized aluminum alloy keyboards in our office. But on the market, there is no all-metal customized keyboard that can take into account both the Apple system and the Windows system. So we started to make the Q series.

The Q series is a customized keyboard series, which is created to meet people's needs for personalized keyboards. After the launch of this product, overseas feedback has been very good, because there are relatively few all-metal keyboards on the market that take into account functions, designs, and quality. So the overseas evaluation of us is very good. This keyboard has also been rated as the best mechanical keyboard by many technology media, such as techcrunch, verge, NYT, CNN, etc.

In fact, Kechuang does rely on the Q series to stabilize its key ring.

The success of the Q series obviously gave keychron a taste of the sweetness, and then keychron began to rapidly expand the product line of different configurations, from Q0 to Q10, including the extremely small 40, Pad, and Alice.

Although keychron’s slogan of wanting to be “the brand with the most complete array of mechanical keyboards on the entire network” is good, it seems that at the level of layout, it is difficult for us to judge their intentions with conventional layouts. But from the design of some niche arrangements, it is possible to examine what they call "heart".

Let's take a look at keychron's Q9 "40%" keyboard design.

I believe that any player who has an in-depth understanding of 40% can see how carelessly this 40 arrangement is made. The design of FN and space is not reasonable, and the length of some keys is not adapted.

Some people may say that 40 itself is a niche arrangement, and it is normal to do it poorly. But I don't think so. If you really want to mass-produce a product, how can you be so perfunctory and sloppy?

In fact, I haven’t had much contact with keychron’s products since then. What keychron has left in my heart are labels such as entry-level and overseas Internet celebrities, and the two years from 2021 to 2022 are also a year of rapid development of the key ring. The unattainable customized mechanical keyboard, but now there are various entry options, and the price is becoming more and more affordable. Looking at the present, the Q series of Kechuang is no longer the only choice, and the label of cost performance is gradually no longer the unique keyword of the Q series.

After talking about the brief history of Kechuang’s fortune, let’s take a look at the current situation of key rings.

From the first K series keyboard and their follow-up series design, we can see one very powerful point of Kechuang, that is the keen market sense. In the whole market at that time, thin and light low-axis keyboards were generally expensive, and this keyboard successfully attracted the attention of consumers with its low price. Another point that allowed Kechuang products to enter the office field was Kechuang. The Mac adaptation that has always been proud of, this can be said to be one of the core strategic points of Kechuang Keyboard.

At the same time, keychron also has an advantage that other keyboard manufacturers do not have, that is, "believe in the power of the community". This is also an important reason why they can develop to the scale they are today.

In fact, many players who have written here have already understood that the company Kechuang itself is not a very geek company, it is a company that understands market needs. Similarly, Kechuang has captured the market in the past few years The golden time of the mechanical keyboard mass production market may enter the market later, and it will be difficult to have the status it is today.

If there is anything common in the past few moves of Kechuang, then "cost performance" must not be ignored. This is also the "invisible" sign that Kechuang is playing in overseas markets today. Although this brand has been promoting "high-level adaptation to the Mac system", in fact, it can touch so many consumers to buy its products, always relying on "high cost performance", from K1 to Q1 pricing, In terms of overseas markets, it can be called "cheap". For Kechuang, having a solid foundation and a strong voice in the factory gives him room to spend on products, and it is also a treasure trove of victory for him to continue to overcome obstacles overseas.

But, can this kind of thinking really continue?

This is a question that Kechuang needs to think about, and it is also a question that all manufacturers in this industry need to think about. If 2021 is the most glorious year in the mechanical keyboard industry, then 2022 will undoubtedly be a turning point with great contrast for many manufacturers. A large part of the reason for the continuous emergence of keyboard roll kings like 22 years is from the factory. Compromise, and in 2023, with the full liberalization and economic improvement, the factory will no longer be willing to do the sideline business of mechanical keyboard processing as in the previous two years, but return to the normal track to receive orders.

For Kechuang, being backed by a factory and a huge amount of orders can certainly enable him to sit on the throne of "cost-effectiveness", but the road of Kechuang in China for 22 years has not been as easy as they thought, copying the overseas market There are many obstacles to success in China. In fact, not long after Kechuang launched the Q series, various brands have launched so-called "mass-produced and customized" products one after another, even if their product level has not reached What a high standard, but relying on lower prices and the marketing atmosphere of the domestic community, this market is quickly filled. On the customization side, many customization teams have also launched a large number of thousand-yuan customized starter kits, and the competition has become increasingly fierce.

looking to the future

Even a layman like me can get a glimpse of it from the recent products launched by Kechuang.

K Series - Office

Q series - customized

V series——Q series youth version

Pro - Upgraded Version (Bluetooth)

According to Kechuang's product ideas, all the arrangements are listed.

It is foreseeable in the future that Q2Pro, Q3Pro...Q10Pro, and then as the youth version of the Q series - V series, will also usher in VPro. According to this progress, it will not be a problem to squeeze toothpaste for two or three years, and then cross-border with some brands in the middle Launched a joint product (

Look back at Kechuang's corporate philosophy

Keychron is committed to designing beautiful and easy-to-use keyboard peripherals for users around the world.

As a mass-produced brand, it seems to be a safe choice to stop here. But the concept of keyboard enthusiasts they uphold may bring more surprises. Kechuang is still very young, and we will wait and see how long his story can continue.

Hopefully 2023 will see them bring something new to the scene.