Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard Buying Guide

Corsair’s first mechanical keyboard with a 60% layout is the “K65 RGB mini” released in the first quarter of 2021. With its 8000Hz rate of return super-processing technology, Cherry switch body, RGB backlight, PBT closed light-transmitting keycaps and other configurations, it was also the same at that time. complete in one step. Nowadays, with the continuous popularization of multi-mode wireless and customized elements, users are no longer satisfied with traditional mechanical keyboards.

The "K70Pro mini" wireless mechanical keyboard released by Corsair not long ago has a 60% mini size, SLIPSTREAM millisecond-level wireless, surrounding lighting effects on the body, hot-swappable shafts and other configurations. Next, we will use the combination of graphics and text to conduct an out-of-the-box evaluation of this keyboard.

▲The front of the keyboard package is printed with keyboard product pictures, brand, model and other information

▲The back of the keyboard is printed with keyboard-related configuration and other information

▲Keyboard accessories include user manual*1, warranty manual*1, Type-C data cable*1, translucent replacement personality space*1, Esc translucent personality keycap*1, key puller*1, shaft puller*1

▲The Corsair K70Pro mini keyboard adopts a 60% layout and 61 key positions design, the whole machine has a black theme, full-area RGB backlight coverage, supports full-key anti-collision and anti-ghosting, and the space adopts a standard 6.25x length, which is convenient for players to replace personalized keycaps later

▲The keyboard supports SLIPSTREAM 2.4G, Bluetooth 4.2, and wired connection methods. The floating button design adopts an aluminum alloy panel with matte sandblasting on the surface and anodizing process, which is durable. The keyboard is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Playstation4, Playstation5 and other host models

▲The keyboard is matched with stepped arc keycaps. The height and angle of each row of keycaps will be designed to be ergonomic.

▲ Due to the limitation of the keyboard layout, the overall number of keys is small. The relevant keys and functions can be realized through FN combination keys, and some keys have function key layers and multimedia function layers.

▲The series model of the keyboard is printed on the lower left corner of the left side of the bottom case. This is the new family-style design of the Corsair keyboard to increase the sense of faith

▲The pirate ship LOGO is printed on the back side of the keyboard, and it is equipped with a SLIPSTREAM 2.4G wireless adapter storage compartment, a main power switch, and a Type-C data cable interface

▲The SLIPSTREAM 2.4G wireless adapter is stored in the adapter compartment on the back side of the keyboard

▲SLIPSTREAM wireless technology can provide 1ms transmission rate and 8000Hz super polling rate

▲The main power switch and Type-C data cable socket on the back side

▲The bottom gray bottom shell is equipped with three-zone non-slip foot stickers

▲The keyboard is equipped with a single-height non-slip foot support, which can provide two heights for the keyboard, and users can adjust it according to their usage habits and usage scenarios

▲The keyboard is equipped with 1.5mm thick keycaps, PBT material, two-color injection molded closed transparent characters OEM height

▲There are two versions of the keyboard equipped with CherryRGB silver switches and CherryRGB red switches. The 1.2mm trigger stroke of the RGB silver switch and the 3.4mm bottom stroke have faster trigger and rebound than traditional switches. It is a very suitable switch for gaming competitions. , The trigger force of 45g will not feel tired even after long-term use. The transparent top cover equipped can project the RGB backlight almost losslessly

▲Full keys on the keyboard support hot-swapping of the shaft. Flip-mounting the shaft position only supports tripod shafts. On-board SMD LED backlight has built-in various lighting effects

▲The large keys of the keyboard use silver-gray fake shaft cores. The satellite shafts are self-lubricated at the factory. In actual use, the travel is smooth and the hand feels clean and neat, but some keys still have steel wire sounds. Players with hands-on ability can unplug the large key shafts. Lower satellite axis for secondary adjustment

▲It is worth mentioning that in order to solve the problem that the silver shaft touches the bottom and the key stroke is short and the shaft core is higher than the shaft cover, a satellite shaft with an extended shaft center is also selected for the large key position

▲The keyboard supports the iCUE driver, but the driver needs to be updated to the latest version to correctly identify the keyboard. The software supports Windows 10 / 11, MacOS 10.15+ systems

▲When the keyboard is connected to the iCUE driver for the first time, it will prompt to update the firmware. After the update is completed, the configuration can be adjusted normally

▲The key task section in the driver is similar to the custom key that is often said. Function files such as macro keys can be recorded. After the recording is successful, it can be saved and configured on the keyboard when needed.

▲The hardware key task is to save the recorded function configuration in the built-in 8MB storage space of the keyboard. Through the AXON chip built-in board, 50 sets of configurations can be stored, including custom macros and personalized RGB lighting effect settings, supporting up to 20 layers of lighting effects . In this way, it will not be affected even when the computer is replaced with a new one.

▲The Corsair keyboard can be called the ceiling of the lighting industry, largely due to the powerful lighting effect customization function in the iCUE driver. Not only can you set the overall lighting effect of the keyboard, but you can also customize the backlight of individual keys. In addition to the built-in lighting effects in the driver, users can also configure it by themselves. After completion, they can also export the configuration file and share it with other players.

▲The hardware lighting effect is to save the lighting effect file in the built-in storage space of the keyboard, which is convenient for use on a new computer.

▲In the performance section of the driver, you can choose to disable and enable some shortcut combination function keys

▲ After the keyboard is connected to the computer, the default return rate is 1000Hz, and the maximum return rate can be set to 8000Hz in the driver. Compared with the 1000Hz return rate of most gaming keyboards, the key response speed can exceed 8 times or more, and the full-key response is faster. step.

▲The keyboard is equipped with RGB independent backlight and 360 surround bottom light. In the wireless mode, the battery life can be achieved for 32 hours when the backlight is turned on, and the battery life can reach 200 hours when the backlight is turned off.

Compared with the K65 RGB mini, the K70Pro mini has undergone relatively large changes in both hardware configuration and external appearance. The three modes of connection can adapt to more usage scenarios and users. SLIPSTREAM wireless technology has an ultra-fast transmission rate of 1ms and a super polling rate of 8000Hz, which is very suitable for gaming competitions. The PBT keycap is durable and long-term use will not worry. The hot-swapping of the shaft body makes the keyboard play more diversified in the later stage, and the support of the iCUE driver is like adding wings to further develop more functions of the keyboard. In general, the combination of software and hardware carried by K70Pro mini undoubtedly makes this keyboard a small steel cannon with balanced and comprehensive configuration. If you are looking for a compact and easy-to-store player with a powerful keypad in the near future, you may wish to pay attention~

Around 2016, I personally used Goss’s mechanical keyboard for the first time, a 104-key CHERRY brown switch, priced at more than 500, and it was still the main model of Goss, and it sold well.

Fast forward six or seven years, can you imagine a combination of wired, bluetooth, 2.4G wireless three-mode + hot-swappable switch body + switchable switch + PBT keycap + key line separation design + RGB lighting effect + fancy color matching + silent design +Five-way navigation lever+Dual battery life+Gauss mechanical keyboard with 80-key layout is priced at only 399 yuan? Moreover, this is the new model of HELLO GANSS, a high-end sub-brand of Gaussian. From the perspective of the "stacking materials" on the book, is there more than one street that is more cost-effective?

▲Anyone who has played with mechanical keyboards knows that Gaussian keyboards have always been one of the main brands of domestic mechanical keyboard brands, forming direct competition with IKBC, known as the small F, and they all focused on the selling point of cost performance at that time. Today's peripheral market has long since declined, and the demand for mechanical keyboards has shrunk significantly. In terms of design, it is difficult for manufacturers to come up with novel, unique and practical works. Therefore, it is really difficult for a manufacturer to seize the market by insisting on cost-effectiveness and design, but this time Goss did it.

▲The family portrait shows that there are a lot of accessories, because there are a lot of 75T versions, so the accessories may be different, but there are both key pullers and shaft pullers.

▲The overall view of the HS75T body, it is estimated that many people are attracted by this color scheme at first sight, but ignore the two round "buttons" on the right side, which will be explained in detail below.

In terms of the overall key surface, as an 80-key arrangement, the 75T is mainly determined by its three modes. In addition to wirelessly connecting notebooks, mobile phones, and tablets, the usage scenarios can also be carried around.

The length and width of the fuselage are 318mmX136mm, and the weight is just over 800 grams. It is small in size and has a certain weight. The frame is very narrow, but the layout is not tight.

▲Fancy color matching is very common in the current domestic and foreign design markets, but I prefer Goss's usual closed characters, which are more compact and elegant, and the visual effect is very good after adding lighting effects.

▲If you look carefully enough, I put quotation marks when I said these two round "buttons" in the previous article, because they are not actually buttons. The upper right corner is the volume knob, which is transparent by default. You can directly unplug it and cover it with a tablet; the lower right corner is the five-way navigation joystick. In addition to controlling the lighting effect, it can also be customized as a directional navigation. However, it cannot be used as a mouse.

▲A close-up of the joystick of the knob machine. The former only has a monochromatic white light, while the latter is synchronized with the main light and supports RGB lighting effects.

▲ The B side of the 75T fuselage is displayed. It has a certain upward angle, and is equipped with four fixed foot pads and two three-speed positive opening and closing movable foot pads. There are two battery compartments between the two movable floor pads, which can hold four dry batteries. Those who are sensitive to battery life can appreciate its beauty.

In addition, in the area where the nameplate of the fuselage is located, it is recessed in one piece. Many people may regard it as a simple decoration, but it is actually waterproof and noise-reducing.

▲The display of the movable floor mat is made of solid materials, and the part that touches the tabletop is also made of non-slip and scratch-resistant silicone material; in addition, note that the wireless adapter is hidden next to it.

▲Although there are two battery compartments, each can hold a pair of AAA batteries, but it can also be installed with only one pair. There is no switch, and there will be light effects to show its battery life. I think the reason for multiple battery compartments may be other than To satisfy those who are sensitive to battery life, another reason is that the lighting effect of 75T is too good-looking, and the power consumption of using ambient lights will increase, so it is enough to pile up directly.

▲On the upper edge of the fuselage, you can see the wiring hole of TypeC, and there is also a mode switch. Because it is mainly wireless, the former has no design; the latter has detailed design to facilitate blind operation.

▲HS75T defaults to the original height keycaps, and there are also OEM keycaps available, all of which use PBT two-color injection molding light-transmitting keycaps. If I remember correctly, all the keycaps of Gauss are now made of PBT. I personally have no particular preference between ABS keycaps and PBT keycaps, but I like the closed characters that Gauss is used to. Although the slender closed characters will Affects the backlight, but is aesthetically generous.

▲The inner side of the keycap is displayed. In addition to the ribs, the thickness of the keycap is also thicker. Ignoring the inconspicuous injection molding port, the workmanship is very conscientious.

▲Sharing of personal touch

Because the HS75T has two adjustable movable foot pads, because I have big hands, I personally like to open the second gear foot pad, so that the angle of the key surface can reach about 35°, and then there is a very comfortable angle without the wrist rest. , and hands can easily cover the entire keyboard.

Although its arrangement is small, the key layout is not tight, which may be the reason why I can easily control it with my big hands.

▲The silver switch in my hand is Jiadalong’s silver switch. The linear switch body, including the knob on the upper right corner, supports hot-swapping. The total stroke is 3.4-0.4mm, and the trigger pressure is 45±15gf. The bottom is not deep, so the feedback speed is actually very fast, there is a slight sense of paragraph, the sound is small, and the noise is negligible, and the speed of getting used to touch typing will be very fast.

▲The large key position is said to use the tenth generation satellite switch, the enter key is very crisp, the space bar is slightly sensual, but not stuffy, and the rebound feeling in the fast tapping state is extremely fast.

In addition to the Jiadalong silver switch, this HS75t actually has a lot of switches to choose from, including the wallaby used for the first time. The advantage is that it can meet the needs of different human bodies, but the disadvantage is that some novice users have difficulty in choosing. , what do you guys think?

▲Lighting effect display

Not to mention the lighting effect mode, speed, and brightness. Those who play with lights can adjust it by themselves, without a driver. The only thing to note is that the backlight of the dry battery version only supports wired, and there is no backlight in wireless mode.

▲Because of the slender closed characters, the backlight on the keys of this HS75T is not very strong. The main reason is that the ambient light between the keycaps is more individual, which will add a lot of points to its appearance. It is estimated that many girls will favor it .

▲The personal shooting ability is limited, so I put a few photos of the lighting effects for reference only. If you are interested, you can watch some videos of the UP master. The driver part is not shown due to the space.

▲Overall summary

The biggest advantage of HELLO GANSS HS75T should be the price/performance ratio. The one I saw is 399, but it seems that there is also a 299 version, of course there is also an expensive 599. The price of different shafts will vary, but in general it is still quite affordable. cost-effective.

The second advantage is that the materials and design are more particular. In addition to the workmanship, materials and lighting effects that you can see, it also adds sandwich cotton, under-shaft pads, and bottom cotton that you can’t see to enhance the experience.

The third advantage is the three-mode connection. Of course, this configuration is relatively common now. If it is not combined with the compact body of the HS75T, it is not enough to be an advantage.

The disadvantage is the five-way remote sensing in the lower right corner. Let’s not talk about the hand feeling. The main reason is that it is not very practical. If you regard it as an iconic design, I have nothing to say.

Generally speaking, I think those who play mechanical keyboards or intend to buy mechanical keyboards are much happier than we were 5 years ago. Now not only the price is much lower, but the playability and appearance have been greatly improved. How many people are willing to feel the charm of mechanical keyboards.

The 75% combination has a lot of new products recently, and it is likely to replace the 98 combination and become the new favorite. Rapoo has also recently released a new MT510PRO wireless multi-mode keyboard with a 75% configuration. The cute appearance was spotted by the daughter-in-law at first glance. She originally planned to get it for her own use, but now it is about to change hands. While the keyboard is still in my hand, I would like to share my feelings about using it during this period. Friends who have purchase needs during this period can also simply refer to it.

Exquisite and compact appearance design

The outer packing box feels heavy in the hand, and the accessories include a mechanical keyboard, key map, manual, key puller, Type-C data cable and 2.4G wireless receiver.

The keyboard adopts an 84-key layout design, and the overall size is 310*120*35.5mm. It is small and compact and will not take up too much space, especially suitable for small desktops.

In addition to this "navigation diary" in my hand, there is also a "meow meow holiday" keycap. If it is determined to be for the daughter-in-law at the beginning, I guess I will choose the "meow meow holiday" that is more suitable for girls, so boys Is there another good choice for gift giving next time?

The keycap is made of 5-sided heat-sublimated PBT material. The pattern incorporates seagulls, compass, lighthouse, sailboat and other nautical elements. In terms of color, white is used as the main color, and sea blue is used as the auxiliary color, which visually gives people a quiet and deep feeling.

The buttons adopt a suspended design, which is convenient for later maintenance and cleaning. The shaft body comes from the linear fast silver shaft developed by Rapoo, which has a clear sense of paragraph.

The base is surrounded by a high-strength aluminum alloy frame that has been anodized and CNC-trimmed. The upper part of the frame is a USB-C opening, and the key and wire are separated. The wireless mode is more concise, and only needs to be connected to the data when charging or wired. line.

The keyboard switch is located at the bottom, so you need to lift the keyboard to turn it on/off, which is cumbersome to use. Personally, I think it can be set on the frame or in the keyboard panel, which may be more convenient to turn on/off.

Anti-slip strips and a tripod are also added to the bottom surface. Users can adjust the angle of the tripod according to their own needs to bring a better input experience. The tripod also has anti-slip feet to eliminate the worry of slipping when using the keyboard.

Self-developed shaft body, easy to use

In addition to the appearance, choosing a mechanical keyboard is actually choosing a "switch". The trigger pressure of Rapoo's fast silver switch is 45±10cN, and the trigger stroke is 1.3±0.5mm. It feels similar to a traditional mechanical switch, but it rebounds faster and the sound is clean and crisp. The feeling of typing is very smooth, and the sound of tapping is relatively small. It will not bring a very strong trigger sound like the green axis isometric body, and it is more suitable for daily office use.

Rapoo MT510PRO also supports four connection methods: Bluetooth 3.0, Bluetooth 5.0, wireless 2.4G and wired connection, which can be changed through "Fn" + "1, 2, 3, 4, 5" in the upper left corner, and can be flexibly changed according to different scenarios and needs. And it supports connecting to five devices at the same time, just select through "FN" + "F1"~"F5" on the keyboard, satisfying users who use across devices to quickly switch.

For those who have gaming needs, the short stroke and light trigger of the Rapoo Silver Switch allow players to take the lead in the game, and the character's skills are released with every press of the keyboard, which enhances the immersion in the game. Moreover, in the wired mode, there is no conflict of all keys on the keyboard (there is no conflict of 6 keys in the wireless mode), so there is no need to worry about missing the opportunity to kill the enemy if the ultimate move cannot be released.

For games like League of Legends that I often play, the excellent feel and lower latency of the mechanical keyboard add a lot to the gaming experience.

When it comes to games, it must be inseparable from the light effect. The Rapoo MT510PRO is equipped with an ice blue light effect backlight system. However, due to the light transmission of the keycaps, the backlight will only shine through the gaps of the keycaps during use. For those who don’t like light pollution It is very friendly to players, and the soft light effect is good for night scenes. It acts as an atmosphere light to adjust the atmosphere, and its appearance has been further improved.

I personally like this breathing light effect mode the most. It feels great to code at home at night.

In addition to controlling the light effect through the "Fn" + right Ctrl key on the keyboard to freely change the seven groups of light effects and 4 levels of brightness built into the keyboard, it can also be set more intuitively through the supporting driver. The driver also includes other rich definable settings, such as custom buttons, setting macro functions, etc. The 84-key independent programming function in wired mode allows you to get the same operation as the master at any time, and you can save the settings to the cloud and call them to other devices, which improves the user experience.

Visualization is used for various settings, which is simple and clear. I have to praise Rapoo's driver, the integration and optimization are very good, and the interface is also very beautiful. But currently connected to Rapoo MT510PRO, the driver interface shows V700-8A, I don’t know if it has not been optimized yet.

In terms of battery life, the keyboard has a built-in 4000mAh battery. The maximum battery life can reach 225 hours when the backlight is turned off, and it supports charging while using. There is basically no battery life anxiety in use.

Summarize

Rapoo MT510PRO's unique appearance, color matching and comfortable feel are unmatched by other membrane keyboards, and it is adapted to multi-system and multi-device switching functions, and its low-key percussion sound also makes it suitable for use in the office. The addition of the backlight system and the full-featured driver support also make the MT510PRO have the functional experience that only a gaming keyboard has. It is not an exaggeration to play a game and relax after working overtime at home.

Unexpectedly, there are only a few days left for the annual Valentine's Day. I have never known what gift to give to my girlfriend. Sending flowers and chocolates is a daily operation, but I definitely need a different gift. Recently, she said that sitting in the office Typing is tiring, and the keyboard is soft, and I often make typos. It immediately makes me think of what gift to give. A good-looking wireless keyboard is very good. I recently saw Dujia launched a brand new keyboard Hi Keys, I think this is very suitable for her on Valentine's Day.

Let me first introduce this Duga HiKeys dual-mode mechanical keyboard. It does not have RBG lights, does not support hot swapping, cannot change the shaft body, and cannot customize programming.....It only provides you with more complete keys Bit layout, more suitable hand arc, more gentle percussion feel, longer standby time, making it the most suitable desktop for office.

Nowadays, the demand for keyboards in the office is diverse. Not only does it need wireless dual-mode, but it also needs to be small and portable, and the appearance of the keyboard must match the work desktop. After several days of screening, I finally found the protagonist I want to talk about today from the many product recommendations, the Duga HiKeys dual-mode mechanical keyboard that is not fancy and serious about making keyboards.

Exterior

Dujia HiKeys has made a big breakthrough in the appearance of the packaging this time. The most eye-catching thing on the pure black background is the orange-yellow combination of hikeys English calligraphy characters. The color scheme is bold and individual, changing from the conservative style of the past. There is a big brand logo in the upper left corner, and keyboard model information on the front.

Open the outer package, there are:

1. HiKeys dual-mode mechanical keyboard*1

2. Data cable*1

3. User Guide*1

Accessories are very simple.

The one I bought is the dark blue tea shaft version. The overall color is black at first glance, but if you look closely, you will find that it is dark blue, and it is matched with dark blue and orange.

Due to the 84-key arrangement, Dujia HiKeys also controls the product size at 321.7×137.6×32.7mm; while retaining the independent direction keys, it also takes into account the needs of many small desktop users like me; with a narrow frame The design of the keyboard makes the overall look of the keyboard particularly simple.

Compared with traditional mechanical keyboards, Duga HiKeys is more in line with the ergonomic key curve design in terms of product design. From the side, it has an arched radian, which fits the shape of the hand very well.

On the left side of the keyboard is the power switch button and also serves as the indicator light; when the first connection is made, the indicator light will continue to flash; when the connection is completed, it will be in a constant light state.

On the right side of the keyboard, Dujia HiKeys also retains functions such as independent direction keys, DEL, HOME, and page turning; besides the Type-C charging interface on the top of the keyboard, there is also a special knob design, which turns out to be a toggle switch. It adopts the indium-plated process and can switch between 2.4G and Bluetooth modes.

The entire large-area foot pad above the bottom is made of strong materials, and is equipped with adjustable angle support feet, which can adjust the angle of the keyboard according to the feel. The foot pad also plays a role in anti-slip.

At the same time, there is also a 2.4G magnetic receiver storage compartment hidden behind the keyboard.

experience feelings

Durga HiKeys adopts a newly designed square round keycap. The typing experience brought by this kind of rounded textured keycap can be described as quite comfortable; it can fit the fingertips perfectly with just a light press, and the feedback brought by the entire tapping process The experience is also quite unique.

Compared with the traditional keycaps with concave design that fits the fingertips, this HiKeys does the opposite, showing a slightly raised curved surface, which is a bit similar to the fluffy shape of bread, giving people a new input experience , The raised design is actually more in line with the ergonomic curve, saving the step of pressing the wrist and lifting the code word, which will save more effort.

In addition, Dujia HiKeys also added a unique texture design on the space bar, which not only highlights the product texture, but also raises the overall appearance of the keyboard to a higher level.

Dujia HiKeys uses Kaihua’s new Turbo switch body. Large keys such as space and Enter are also designed with satellite switches. Other keys are full-key free and very stable. I chose the tea switch for the key switch. The tea switch also has a rhythmic rhythm, but it is not as loud as the green switch. The sound is relatively quieter, and it sounds more comfortable. As for the silent red switch, the sound it brings is very small, which is suitable for use in an environment that requires noise control. Of course, those who like quiet friends can also start directly.

Although there is no dazzling RGB, the lighting needs cannot be ignored. Durga HiKeys is equipped with a white ambient light, which looks very comfortable. It also provides a variety of lighting modes, such as wave mode, constant light mode and rotation mode, etc., whichever you want, you can switch freely according to your mood.

Duga HiKeys dual-mode mechanical keyboard also has a long standby time and a built-in lithium battery. When the backlight is turned off, the Bluetooth mode can last up to 360 days, and the 2.4G mode can also be used for about 200 days, which can be said to be very good. Powerful; turn on the backlight mode, and it can be used for up to 90 days, depending on personal usage. So when mobile office, there is no battery anxiety at all.

The most important thing is that Dujia HiKeys dual-mode mechanical keyboard supports 2 Bluetooth + 2.4G connections. Multiple office devices such as tablets and mobile phones in the office can be connected together, with one key and three connections! You can also take this keyboard with you when you go out to carry a laptop. The small size is convenient for storage and can be carried on business trips.

Summarize

All in all, as an 84-key keyboard with a simple layout, in addition to omitting the number area, it has the functions it should have, and also provides a variety of combinations to make the operation more efficient. The appearance and color matching are full of personality, and the design of the keycap and battery life are very good, and it has inherited and innovated. The clean white light effect also makes the overall texture more clean and restrained. It is a rare good partner for work in 2023!