Hello everyone, I am @Tank, and I have shared Keychron Q3 with you before. In the past two months, I did not expect that the Keychron product iteration has been updated to Q5, which is very fast.


What I want to share with you today is the latest Q5, which I personally think is the king of mass-produced keyboards with 98 configurations.


Let's take a look at the experience of using the Keychron Q5~



1. Single-mode hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, 98 keys with volume knob design, all keys support RGB;


2. PBT two-color injection-molded keycaps, available in black, gray, and blue, are the same as the Q3 color scheme, but there are not many blue ones at the time of release due to technical problems. You can look at the blue ones when you buy them. Is there any more.


3. The shaft body is Jiadalong G Pro shaft body, which can be selected from red, tea, and green, which is the same as the previous Q3.


I personally like the linear axis, so the Q5 in my hand is still the same as my Q3, which is still the Jiadalong G Red Pro.


The models released after Keychron Q3 are not on the Jingdong store, so currently Q5 can only be purchased at the Keychron Tmall flagship store.


This article was typed by Keychron Q5 Black Edition + Jiadalong G Red Pro


Keychron's keyboard packaging box is old-fashioned, with the keyboard model Keychron Q5 printed on the top, and the keyboard thumbnail below is colorful and reflective, full of design sense!



After opening the box, you can see that it is covered with a thick sponge, which has a good protection effect on the keyboard during transportation. Unlike the previous Q3, a round hole is made on the right side of the thick sponge. Can't lift the sponge.



After opening the sponge, you can see the keyboard*1, the supplementary keycap*3, the type-c data cable*1, the instruction card for plugging and unplugging the shaft body*1, the warranty card and manual*1, the poron gasket and screws, and the After the specific manual is opened, there are four things hidden under the keyboard, namely a screwdriver, hexagonal socket, key puller and shaft puller.



There are several gaskets that are not installed, so Keychron provides corresponding tools that need to be installed by the user to disassemble and install the patch.


Although there is no aviation plug-in cable for Q1 and Q2, the double-headed type-c data cable provided has a type-c to USB adapter on the front. This praise can satisfy both TYPE-C and USB users.


The one in my hand is the 98 series with knob version, the knob is designed in the upper right corner, so the del key of the keyboard needs to be moved to the left, the overall keyboard does not look so symmetrical, it does not have the symmetrical beauty of the general 98 series keyboard, but the F area There is no left shift, so you don't have to worry about affecting your muscle memory when playing moba games.


The keyboard has three colors of black, gray, and blue. Q3 has already used blue before, so this time Q5 uses black. Black gives people a high-cold feeling. Because of the old tradition of adapting to the Mac, Keychron’s factory keycaps are still Mac keys, but this time the supplementary keycap is one less than the previous Q3, because there are only three keys on the right side of the 98 column space, there is no The win key is gone, so the supplementary keycap is one less than the 87.



The type-c connection port is in the upper left corner, next to it is the toggle switch for Mac and Win systems.



Compared with the F97 of the aluminum factory, the Q5 is slightly lower than the F97.



Flip to the back, there are four non-slip pads and eight screw holes, there is no kick design, the surface is very easy to leave fingerprints! ! !



I weighed it as a whole, and the whole keyboard is about 2.3KG, which is heavier than Q3, and it is the heaviest mass-produced keyboard I have so far.



The knob in the upper right corner can be pulled out directly, but Keychron is not equipped with an additional knob, if necessary, you have to configure it yourself.


The left and right sides of the knob are used to control the volume, press down to mute the switch, press and hold the FN+ knob to change the brightness of RGB, press and hold FN and then press down to quickly turn off the RGB light.



The keycaps are the same PBT keycaps as Q3, OSA height ball caps, and the overall characters printed are relatively small. I randomly disassembled a few and assembled them into my own ID: Tank. The overall quality control of the keycaps is better than that of Q3. There is no problem with rotten chrysanthemums.


The large key still uses the Gadalon screw satellite shaft. The screw installation is much more stable than that of Q3. I press hard and there is no seesaw problem, but the right shift has a slight cavity sound, and the other large keys are fine. Students who don't mind can use it immediately.



The dummy shaft of the satellite shaft is lubricated before leaving the factory. Compared with Q3, it has been lubricated with more care. I don’t know if I read my previous evaluation and listened to my opinion. Unlike Q3, it is easy to stick a lot of lubricating oil to the keys. On the cap, the degree of lubrication this time is just right.


The switch body is still Jiadalong G Pro switch body, which can be selected from red, tea, and green. There is no G silver, yellow, and white of Jiadalong. You may consider the three switch bodies of red, tea and green, whether you play the keyboard or not, at least it is easy to know. , Ordinary users of the three models of silver, yellow, and white may not even know what axes are, and there is a learning cost when choosing.



I personally recommend choosing between G Red Pro or G Tea Pro, and G Red is more recommended, after all, the gasket structure supports the linear axis better.


Under the black positioning plate, there is a sound-absorbing gasket, but it is not covered with a full layer, probably to save costs (bushi)


Follow-up will send unboxing video to worth buying~



I forgot to record the RGB when I unpacked it. Here I would like to add that it is still the lower light position as before. The light transmission effect of the Jiadalong G red transparent upper cover is not bad, but because the keycap is dark, so the overall The RGB effect is quite satisfactory.



I personally think it is a keyboard with high playability in the current 98 configuration. I personally feel that it is better than Q3 in terms of completion, better consistency and basically no resonance problem. It is a 98 gasket that is worth buying. If you have a certain ability to do it yourself, it is recommended to just buy a kit~



Finally, briefly talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this Keychron Q5


advantage:


Aluminum Tuo Tuo looks very good, with knob and no knob design optional, to meet the different needs of different users


98 with a gasket structure, very comfortable to use code words


The ball cap made of PBT material feels good, the full-key RGB effect supports multiple effect switching


The Mac/Win key support is very good, and it is perfectly adapted to the F-zone function keys of the Mac


Support QMK open source key change


shortcoming:


Aluminum Tuo Tuo is heavy and not particularly convenient to carry


There is only a wired single-mode version, wireless is currently not supported due to signal interference issues, Keychron may support wireless in the future


There is no indicator light, when you use it, you may not know whether you are uppercase or lowercase and whether the number area is turned on


Fingerprints are easy to leave on the surface of aluminum lumps


This is the end of the evaluation of Q5. If you feel that it is helpful to you, you may wish to like it, follow it and support it. Thank you very much~


I am Tank, a product manager who loves to toss mechanical keyboards, and I will bring you more keyboard reviews in the future. See you next time!

Hello everyone, I am Taotie



I think many friends have such entanglements. They want a keyboard with the practicability of full keys, but its size will become too large and take up a lot of space on the desktop. But once it becomes compact, the digital area or F area has to be removed, and the function cannot be satisfied. Therefore, an arrangement that can satisfy the use and save a part of space is very valuable.



For me, I have played enough mechanical keyboards with different layouts, but if you want to ask which layout best meets the above needs, I think the 98% layout should be the most perfect solution. It not only retains the commonly used numeric keypad and direction keys, but also saves some space by reducing some function keys, which can be said to be the best of both worlds.


Since there is a demand, there must be a market, so many domestic brands have produced their own 98% mechanical keyboards. Among them, the latest product Y98 mechanical keyboard of Yu Fujia should be considered a long time coming, but As the saying goes, "play early, not necessarily play well", so let's take a look at the actual performance of this late Royal Axe Y98.



The packaging of this Royal Ax Y98 is still very simple, with the front color picture of the product printed on an all-black background.




After opening the package, you can see the main body of the keyboard, and there are four supplementary switches and instructions for wireless connection on the side.



In addition to the shaft, related accessories also include power cords, shaft pullers, key pullers, magnetic suction feet, etc.



Here I have to boast again, this time the power cord of the Royal Axe Y98 still continues the configuration of the Y68 helical aviation plug, which is directly full.


OK, now that the accessories are introduced, let’s take a look at the body of this keyboard.



The first impression of this Royal Axe Y98 mechanical keyboard is a cyberpunk visual sense. Compared with the compact suspension design, its overall frame is wider, fuller, rougher and stronger. The visual impact can make you refresh and brighten your eyes.



In terms of arrangement, as mentioned at the beginning, the number area and the direction area are divided into independent spaces, which not only looks more regular, but also can effectively avoid accidental touches. I think this is 98% better than 96%. one of the reasons for using it.



In the upper right corner of the keyboard is the electroplated mode switching lever, which is also the symbolic function of the Royal Axe Y series.



In terms of color matching, I chose the theme of Star Trek this time. They all say "blue and red have produced CP since ancient times". I didn't expect this sentence to be applied to the matching of keyboards. It has to be said that compared to monotonous black and white, fresh colors can always arouse the interest of players.




On the side of this Royal Ax Y98 mechanical keyboard, you can still see its iconic "ROYAL AX" English Logo and the slogan "NEVER STOP FIGHTING" on the decorative strip.



The other side of the end is the storage compartment of the wireless receiver and the power switch key.



The large-area wrapped decorative strips on both sides and the rivet-style fixing method are also design features of the Y series.



Compared with the front side, the bottom of the Yufu Y98 mechanical keyboard is not so amazing. Of course, the metal nameplate in the middle is still very textured.



In addition, the magnetic suction foot support is also very creative when it can be replaced, but it needs to be stored separately when it is stored.



In terms of shafts, I have to say that Royal Axe has really grasped the psychology of consumers, especially the use of TTC gold powder shafts and fast silver shafts, two shafts that were only encountered in customized circles before, which are stable and smooth. The slippery feel is of great help to improve the quality of the keyboard.




This time, the Royal Ax Y98 mechanical keyboard in my hand uses the TTC fast silver switch. As the name suggests, it has the characteristics of fast triggering of the speed switch. Ability should be regarded as the category of physical cheats.



The position of the large key is still the classic steel plate satellite shaft, and its stability and smoothness are quite good.



And a layer of sound-absorbing rubber pad is added under the space bar to reduce the cavity sound produced by the large key area.




Let's take a percussion sound test to see how it actually performs.



This time, the Royal Ax Y98 mechanical keyboard also uses a hot-swappable shaft seat. Players can replace the shaft body with different handles according to their needs, and it also improves the convenience of maintenance.



In terms of keycaps, in order to meet the theme style of the keyboard, it adopts a more pure two-color process. Compared with sublimation, the two-color color will be more colorful, gorgeous, and high saturation. In addition, the material of the keycaps is also used. PBT material prevents oiling and improves durability.



In terms of connection, this Royal Axe Y98 mechanical keyboard adopts three modes of wireless 2.4G, Bluetooth, and wired, so that you can find the most suitable connection method in different usage scenarios.



Of course, as the Y series of Royal Axe, its unique mode switching lever is quite amazing. The dark blue electroplating and the "click, click" switching sound have the unique charm of the mechanical structure.



In addition, this keyboard also adds RGB lighting effects, but because the keycaps are not transparent, it is more suitable as a background light.


During this period of time, I have used this Royal Axe Y98 as the main force in the office for a few days, and its overall performance is still very good.



First of all, in terms of color matching, such a "CP sense" combination immediately attracts the attention of others. Colleagues will glance at me intentionally or unintentionally when passing by, which also reflects the success of the design from the side. place. The 98% arrangement not only satisfies the normal input, but also saves a part of the desktop space. In addition, the TTC quick silver switch is also a bonus item. Although you can’t touch fish at work, as far as simple tapping is concerned, this superficial touch is very suitable for fast coding, and you can’t stop at all.



So if you also like 98% configuration, fresh colors, and comprehensive functions, this Royal Axe Y98 three-mode mechanical keyboard is definitely your satisfactory answer.


Well, the above is the whole content of this article, thank you for reading!

Ergonomics Alice


Alice arrangement science: The original intention of Alice arrangement is to consider the ergonomics of the natural input angle of the wrist. When using a conventional arrangement keyboard for continuous high-intensity input work, the unnatural reflexion of the wrist is more likely to cause hand fatigue ; When office workers use conventional keyboards for a long time, the unnatural angle of the wrist makes the wrist load too large, and it is easy to get tenosynovitis. The Alice arrangement came into being, which takes into account the integrity of the keyboard and the relatively relaxed input state of the wrist. Alice80 ergonomic keyboard conforms to the straight line of the human wrist, so that the user does not bend the wrist, successfully avoiding this problem.



1. The most beautiful and detailed Alice


1. The redrawn arrangement of Alice


Alice 80 key redrawing


Put a picture first, to compare, is the above one more beautiful? The common arrangement of Alice has small triangular black block gaps between Q and W, A and S, Z and X in the left-hand area, and the same is true for the right-hand area. However, FEKER Alice80 has redrawn the key position of Alice, which greatly improves the aesthetics. With this set of salmon-colored keycaps manufactured by Smile, the appearance is very online.


2. Real ergonomics?


arch angle


At present, whether it is customized or mass-produced Alice keyboard, except for the top cover of FEKER Alice80, all of them are flat. The essence of Alice is ergonomics, which is more comfortable to use, but our hands are curved. Since it is ergonomic, the keyboard is also curved, isn't it more comfortable? FEKER Alice80 has an arched arc design between the left and right partitions, which fits the shape of the hand better. I would like to call it the only real Alice with a mechanical keyboard.


Two PCBs, left and right partitions


While the arched design brings a better user experience, it also means a higher cost. In order to achieve the arched curvature of FEKER Alice80, two PCBs and two PC positioning boards are used for the left and right internal partitions, which can be said to be really full of details.


3. Practical function keys and popular volume knob


pop knob


The function keys retain the most commonly used Del, PgUp, and PgDn buttons, which are very practical; it also adds the popular volume knob, which can be rotated left and right to adjust the volume, and press a button to mute the sound, which is very practical when fishing. The white version of the volume knob is painted, and the metal knob has a ceramic texture, which is very beautiful.



4. Alice 80 card surface dedicated solid wood hand rest



Due to the unique arc design of Alice 80, it is not easy for players to match it with a hand rest. Therefore, FEKER thoughtfully made a special solid wood hand rest for Alice80, which perfectly fits the arc of Alice 80. There are two materials of oak and walnut. Personally, I recommend black Alice80 with walnut hand rest, and white with oak hand rest.



5. The top-mounted power switch, PC and Mac mode switching switch and 2.4G receiver storage compartment are convenient for blind operation.


Overhead switch and 2.4G receiver storage compartment


2. Alice with the highest mass production configuration so far


Full configuration


GasKet structure with left and right partitions, PC positioning board, Poron sliver, quack soft elastic; support Bluetooth, 2.4G, wired three-mode connection; smooth and super bright RGB lighting effects, supplemented by 8000 mAh super lithium battery, wireless mode on There is no need to worry about the battery life of the lamp; there are PCBs with two choices of upper and lower lamp positions, compatible with three- and five-angle shafts, and the hot-swappable shaft seats of major manufacturers can replace the shaft body at will. The one-piece sandwich silicone shaft bottom pad + the super thick silicone bottom pad of the shaft seat mold opening, the sound-absorbing configuration is very full, and the cavity is perfectly eliminated. The small keys use Jiadalong G Pro2.0 yellow switch. The g yellow pro has an excellent reputation. The 2nd generation upgrade improves the factory run and the transparency of the upper cover, and adds a condenser lens, which improves the user experience and greatly improves the user experience. Added RBG lighting effects. The large key position uses the same satellite switch of RX, and is matched with FEKER's independent advance large-section switch body. The large key feels very comfortable, and the rebound is crisp and neat, without empty key travel and steel wire sound. The keycaps are manufactured by Smile, with the height of the original factory, PBT material and thermal sublimation process. The quality of the keycaps produced by Smile is guaranteed.




3. Accessories



The accessories include a mold-opening dust cover, a separate shaft and key puller, a spiral braided data cable with an anti-shielding magnetic ring, and an instruction manual.



Metal nameplate on the back, double-stage foot support


Four. Summary


FEKER Alice80 is an Alice-equipped mechanical keyboard with a very high value, full of details, and full configuration. If you want to try the Alice arrangement, or are a fan of the Alice arrangement, then FEKER Alice80 must be your best choice. If you are interested, you can search for FEKER peripherals on a certain treasure.

I just celebrated my eldest son's birthday, and my second son will be next month, and I have my wife, although I have made an appointment with her to spend it together, but I am worried about what to give, besides liking the padded jacket, my wife must also be satisfied, worrying. It just so happened that Daryou’s cinnamon dog set arrived. When I opened the box, Erbao jumped up when I saw it. I thought it was my birthday present.
And the boss, who is learning about computers, wants to share the fruits of victory unceremoniously. It seems that they are doomed, God's will. . .





To say that this co-branded suit of Daryu X Sanrio Yugui Dog is really fresh and cute, especially the image of Yugui Dog and the rounded style of Xiaofangtang are too good. According to Erbao, it is so cute ! ! It is an exaggeration to say that the design of Dareu has been advancing by leaps and bounds in the past few years, and the joint products are getting better and better, and the more they do, the more confident they are.






This co-branded package includes Cinnamon Dog Cube Z82 three-mode wireless keyboard, Cinnamon Dog A950 three-mode wireless mouse, Cinnamon Dog H105 three-mode wireless handle, and Cinnamon Dog mouse pad. They are the most familiar products for playing peripherals, and the detailed product functions and parameters are not too long-winded. In addition to the complimentary mouse pad, the small sugar cube keyboard, A950, and H105 handles all support three modes, and they will not be outdated in a few years. Yes, and it is very friendly to table players.






This set was laid out according to LP's requirements, and it occupied my desk. She wanted to take turns loving her daughter, and I was relieved. It's fine if I don't cover the heat, but I won't tell her the price. The whole set costs 999 yuan, and the only thing that belongs to me is the handle. It seems that I should not tell them that there are Kuromi, Hello Kitty, and Pudding Dog behind. . .

As an indispensable peripheral on the PC side, the keyboard and mouse have been inseparable since ancient times. As an old brand of peripherals, Rapoo has always been its product positioning with high cost performance. During this time, Rapoo has launched a brand new V700DIY mechanical keyboard. Custom-made civilian mechanical keyboards, in addition to RGB lighting effects, media shortcut keys and other conventional operations, the most playable feature is that it supports the design of interchangeable switches, plus two new linear switches. It's even more worth looking forward to. Specifically, we can study together.


Simply unpacking, Rapoo’s blue and black matching VI has been used for many years, and it is highly recognizable. When I came across the VT9 mouse earlier, I thought it was an iteration, but this new product does not seem to be the case. It should be a thin product line. separated. The front is the most direct way to understand the appearance, model, shaft and other information of the product, which will be discussed in detail below.



All the items in the box, except the V700DIY mechanical keyboard, are a white TYPE-C data cable and a two-in-one clip for the starter/spindle. There are not many things, mainly practical.



In fact, everyone should have seen the appearance of the V700DIY mechanical keyboard, which is an unconventional board shape. For easier access to media key shortcuts, separate them from a corner. The keypad is a standard 104 keys. The advantage of the full keyboard is that it can be handled calmly no matter it is for office work or games.



The Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard is only available in white at this stage. Its upper cover uses a whole piece of aluminum alloy panel, with a white keycap and bottom cover. It is a relatively plain mechanical keyboard. The aluminum alloy panel is also durable. In addition to the features, the details also add a lot of color.



The setting of the several multimedia keys has fully considered the convenience of use. It is set on a step, but slightly lower than the key surface, and it is set above the less frequently used key area, which greatly reduces the chance of misunderstanding. It may be impossible to press the key because the key is too low.



The multimedia keys are actually the part with the most design details. The four-key keys of M/V1~V3 are actually beveled and trimmed, so the overall will not be so rigid. With the addition of the metal pulley and the Rapoo logo, the texture is here. A piece is completely full. If you are interested in the function, you can learn it by yourself. It is a very convenient interaction, which is better than the interaction mode triggered by the combination of FN+N.



In terms of the switch body, Rapoo’s V700DIY mechanical keyboard is originally equipped with the self-developed fast silver switch code-named KA-12. This is a linear switch body with no sense of paragraph design. The total stroke is 4MM, and the corner stroke is 1.3MM. The trigger pressure is 45 grams. The hand feels a bit like a black shaft without a sense of paragraph. The downforce is slightly larger. Because the trigger stroke is reduced, the rebound feedback is very fast. The shaft uses PVC with self-lubricating properties. The degree is not astringent. Overall, I personally feel that the Kuaiyin switch is more suitable for players who like a heavy hand.



Everyone knows that the main reason for looking at the big switch is that it does not rely on one shaft support like a single key, but needs two satellite shafts to assist support, hovering keycaps, if the adjustment is not good, it will be dry and jammed. , The tuning of the large keys of the Pennefather V700DIY mechanical keyboard is not bad, and it can be easily triggered by tapping on the side and corners, and there is no dry jam or slow rebound.



The keycap is PBT two-color injection molding process, the font is transparent, and it will look good in the light mode. The advantages of the PBT key are not much to say. If the keycap is polished and shiny due to the use of time, it must be a PBT keycap.



Rapoo V700DIY uses a standard five-legged shaft, so it is compatible with most of the customized shafts on the market, such as Jiadalong and TTC. That is to say, you must have a base to experience different input pleasures for a small amount of money, and Rapoo V700DIY may be an affordable "test axis base".



In addition to the Kuaiyin switch that comes with the factory, the following spring white switch was launched at the same time. Although the name is strange, but the experience pack of 29 pieces of 12 switches costs an average of 2.4 yuan per switch, whether it is It is also very cost-effective to experience or follow-up replacement.




The elastic white switch and the fast silver switch are both linear switches. Its total stroke is 3.4MM, the trigger stroke is 1.2MM, and the trigger force is 35g, so the hand feel will be lighter. Only these two kinds of switches are released. In order to adapt to both groups of boys and girls.



The bottom of the Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard is even simpler. The anti-skid pads at the four corners and the one-piece foot support are for more stable and comfortable input. Although there is only one level of the foot support, it is actually enough. The end of the foot support is covered with silicone anti-skid, which is very stable during use.




The Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard comes with 18 lighting modes, which can be quickly switched by pressing the V1 button, or customized through the driver.




Whether the pure white mechanical keyboard is pink or pink orange, it looks good. Because the keyboard is designed with floating keycaps, the light side penetration effect is also very good.





The function of the driver is not complicated. In addition to the regular adjustments such as changing the light color and brightness, it supports self-defining keys. Some uncommonly used keys can be set according to personal usage habits. You can switch devices at will without re-downloading the driver.




Usually there are many code words, and the game is only occasionally. Although I only have 12 white switches, I changed a small area. In actual use, I prefer to play the white switch. The reason for the small trigger force makes the overall input very easy, and it is not easy to use for a long time. There will be sourness. If you want to avoid changing the switch body back and forth in the game/office, you can consider using mixed switches. The keys commonly used in games can be directly the quick silver switch. The strength and rebound are very fast, and it is very cool to match the rhythm of the game.





After using it for a period of time, let me talk about my understanding of this product before talking about the overall feeling of the Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard. For example, the price is there, and some people may scoff at it, but in fact, if you subdivide the consumer groups or understand what the mass-produced and customized people play, you will understand its positioning. You can regard this keyboard as a keyboard. It is an entry-level model that takes Xiaobai towards customization or high-end players. Rapoo has lowered the barrier to entry. It is no longer necessary to spend hundreds of dollars on a base and a bunch of shafts that don’t know how to feel. You only need one-third of the money to experience the fun of customization and DIY. He Le Instead of?


After talking about this, let’s talk about the overall experience. The appearance is not much touted. The radish and green vegetables have their own favorites. The pure white aluminum alloy cover is durable and beautiful. Also because of the addition of metal panels, the overall look is very weighty. RGB lighting, media shortcut keys, and driver support for these functions are nothing new. They are both playable and practical. With the configuration of 104 keys, it can be said that both office and game are right. The most important and most playable interchangeable shaft design, as I said before, with the base, you can open the door to the world of shafts, and you can experience the input brought by different brands and models of shafts Experience, it depends on the individual whether to buy a higher-end one in the future. Personally, I feel that it is okay to buy a trial switch keyboard for less than 300 yuan. The rest is up to you.