I believe that 7080 friends have experienced the era of mobile phones blooming. At that time, major manufacturers tried many interesting shapes in order to sell more machines. Flip covers, candy bars, and sliders are considered the most serious ones, as well as blade-shaped (Nokia 7610), diamond-shaped (Nokia 7600), rotating sliders (Motorola V70), and Nokia QD combined with a gamepad.

In the end, there are basically candy bar phones left, and then the evolution of the candy bar is called full-screen touch full-screen. Because after tossing a lot of time, people have to admit that the most intuitive is the most practical.

The same is true for peripherals. In the past, when everyone was playing stand-alone, the requirements for peripherals were not high. Basically, there is not too much confrontation in a stand-alone game. You can touch the AI's routine after playing a few times, and you can even abuse it casually later. The MMORPG games that were popular back then were essentially online stand-alone games, and PVE-based games had certain requirements for operations, but they could still be won by lying down.

Although MOBA-type e-sports games also have the possibility of lying down and winning (for example, a local tycoon specially formed an e-sports team to find someone to lead them to fly in order to score), but the essence is still oriented to real players, and the competition is technology and operation , so the professionalism of peripherals is equally important.

Take Dimo ​​F8 as an example, this is a classic compact mechanical keyboard, which follows the classic combination of metal upper cover and floating keycap. The four borders are all ultra-narrow borders. The compact and simple shape is not only good-looking, but the key is to free up enough space for the desktop, so that e-sports FPS players have more room to play when operating the gaming mouse with their right hands.

The four frames are all milled, and the corners are rounded, which is beautiful and can also guarantee that there will be no sticky or burr feeling, and it is more secure to use.

Such compact lines also have the advantage of being intuitive, that is, you will not touch the shortcut keys of the gaming mouse by mistake. In the early days, many e-sports FPS masters, especially CS e-sports players, liked to place the keyboard obliquely, the essence is to make room for the gaming mouse.

The top cover of Dimo ​​F8 is anodized. The metal top cover can not only protect the keyboard and strengthen the anti-violence ability, but also facilitate cleaning and make it more resistant to dirt.

The simple and concise style is more refined, and the horizontal brushing also makes the metallic feel more sufficient. Due to its simple style, there are not many elements in Dimo ​​F8, only the logo of Dimo ​​F series and three indicator lights are kept in the upper right corner. The cross separation makes the simple keyboard become three-dimensional.

Unknowingly, Dimo ​​F8 has released several versions. The earliest version was a monochrome backlit light shaft version with black keycaps, and the latest red light version I have in my hand. Interestingly, the new version of the red version also adopts the color matching keycap scheme that has been widely acclaimed in the past two years, and the black and gray combination looks more layered.

Dimo F8 also has a version with 16.8 million colors RGB backlight, but for pure peripheral players, the light is only a part, and in terms of actual use, most end users choose monochrome or no light.

The red backlight with black keycaps, supplemented by a dark panel, is low-key and implies an e-sports style.

The F8 red version uses entry-level ABS two-color injection keycaps, and the cherry version uses PBT.

PBT has high heat resistance, toughness, fatigue resistance, self-lubrication, and low friction. Resistant to hot water, alkalis, acids, oils, PBT is one of the toughest engineering thermoplastic materials, it is a semi-crystalline material, has very good chemical stability, mechanical strength, electrical insulation properties and thermal stability. These materials have good stability under a wide range of environmental conditions. The wear resistance of the keycaps made of PBT is quite good, and its high wear resistance even reflects the characteristics of not oiling for a long time on the keyboard, which has also been loved by many senior players. With such a strong hardness, it will be slightly harder in terms of hand feeling, but when the pattern is infected, the color reproduction is high and the color is not easy to fade. Its inherent light color is more suitable for the processing of white and other keyboards. Friends who like light-colored mechanical keyboards can pay more attention.

If you have to ask, which is better, PBT or ABS? Let me directly say the conclusion, the first three months is ABS good-looking, and the latter is definitely PBT. Therefore, basically all mid-to-high-end mechanical keyboards use PBT, and expensive things have been a disadvantage since ancient times.

In terms of shaft body, Dimo ​​F8 is divided into optical shaft version and cherry shaft version, and the red light version also uses optical shaft. Obviously, this is the second-generation optical axis, with a lifespan of 100 million times, a response speed of 0.2ms, and a certain waterproof and dustproof ability. The feel is a bit similar to the classic MX green switch, crisp and has a sense of paragraph, but the sound and pressure grams are much lower than the green switch.

Large keys such as the space bar and the enter key all adopt the design of the satellite axis. The satellite axis is actually easy to understand, that is, there are two small axes attached to the original axis, which do not generate signals, but can balance the force and avoid cavity sound.

Dealing with small details can best experience the style of a big factory.

Although the Dimo ​​F8 Red Light Edition is positioned as an entry-level model, all details are still reserved. The lines of the compact design are simple and refined without any superfluous elements. The optical axis used has a feel close to that of the blue axis, and is quieter and lighter. At the same time, it has five times the life of the green axis and a certain degree of waterproof and dustproof capabilities. It can be said that it is not enough for e-sports players who just need 16.8 million RGB colors.

As a text worker, a handy keyboard is a good helper at work. I heard that Lofree’s new 100-key three-mode mechanical keyboard not only has the original LSA height of 9°. , to adapt to the physiological bending angle of the wrist during typing, as well as the factory-built Jiadalong Yellow Axis PRO and special silent design, Bluetooth/2.4G/wired triple connection mode, and the efficient seamless switching of multi-device interconnection, so that Not only is my speed faster in the process of coding, but I can also reply to the information on the tablet and mobile phone while checking the information, which perfectly opens up a more efficient way of working.

The advanced gray color scheme is fashionable and atmospheric, and the desktop is full of vitality. The classic 100-key layout is just right in size

You can understand the high-quality appearance of this keyboard through the outer packaging. The color of cement gray is low-key and elegant, showing a sense of luxury. The overall weight is 1010g, which is heavy in the hand, which is enough to see that the materials are full. The product list includes the main body of the mechanical keyboard. , instruction manual, charging cable, AAA battery and metal tray, what amazes me about the whole keyboard is that it is a completely new concept, canceling the keyboard angle adjustment foot pad, instead replacing it with a fixed angle of 9°, which is exactly what the small The origin of Qiao’s name, and the small details that can be seen everywhere, highlight the product design concept and artistic atmosphere, and fully show the small differences brought by the design. Bring your desktop to life now.

Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao 100-key three-mode mechanical keyboard supports two specifications of 86 keys and 100 keys for users to choose from. For me who is used to standard keyboards, I decisively chose the 100-key version. Some digital processing and input will be used, and a small keyboard can be said to be very critical for improving efficiency. The biggest feature of the 86-key layout is that it is small and portable, but the disadvantage is that the numeric keypad is omitted. Users can choose freely according to their actual needs and habits. It is just right to place on the desktop.

DIY custom keycaps refuse to be the same, and the metal tray holds up the smart elements of the desktop

One of the important reasons for choosing this keyboard is the keycaps. Not only the five-sided sublimation PBT keycaps are used, but the hidden danger of keycap oiling is eliminated from the source, and the corners are rounded like a work of art. The second most interesting thing is the support for replacing the keycaps. This is not the case. I bought this Shandong ship main body keycaps for Xiaoqiao 100 at the same time. Using the key puller that comes with the keyboard, I replaced more than half of them in a short while. , The placement order of the new keycaps and the keycaps of the keyboard is completely reproduced in 1:1. It is very simple to install, and the overall style will be different immediately. It also simultaneously supports a variety of keyboards such as social animal bananas, street attitudes, and cute cats to choose from, and there is always one that suits you.

In the process of unpacking, a small item caught my attention, which is the metal tray in the accessory box. At first I thought it was used with a keyboard to hold a tablet and mobile phone that are connected synchronously. Later, I realized its purpose. I inserted it into the groove at the front of the keyboard to fix it, so that some small ornaments can be placed on it. This design is really too If you are interested, the smart and vivid small ornaments not only make the desktop more energetic and revitalized, but also help to relax during the work process and avoid long-term nervous tension. As a result, work efficiency has been greatly improved, and my desktop 2M² has been redefined.

Jiadalong Yellow Axis PRO leaves the factory moisturizing and extremely silky, full-key hot-swappable enjoy geek customization

As a well-known shaft manufacturer in China, Jiadalong has continuously optimized the feel and manufacturing process of the shaft, and is deeply loved by users. As a linear axis, the Jiadalong yellow axis Pro is designed as a cross axis. Compared with the previous product, the biggest upgrade of the new axis is to solve the problem of axis shaking, optimize the mold and further improve the tactility, especially in the The lubrication process is added at the factory, and the hand feels silky and not stuck. The specific data is the total stroke 4mm/trigger stroke 2mm/trigger pressure 50gf, which is more suitable for typing and writing codes, and is deeply loved by programmers and writers. During the actual experience, the extremely fast rebound is accurately triggered, bringing a smooth and unforgettable fingertip experience.

If you like Lofree Xiaoqiao very much but are not used to the feel of the yellow switch, the Xiaoqiao keyboard supports full-key hot-swappable, and you can change the switch body freely. If you have a preference for a certain button, you can change a single one It can also be replaced as a whole to better serve yourself and bring a customized feel experience with stronger playability. Secondly, a silicone sandwich pad is added between the PCB board and the positioning board to effectively eliminate the cavity sound, and the knocking sound is lower and the noise is reduced. Such a keyboard can experience the feel of different axes, and it is undoubtedly the best choice in terms of comfort and cost performance.

Three-mode connection adapts to multi-scenario use, and the multimedia combination key is efficient and convenient for office work

The Xiaoqiao keyboard supports three connection methods, namely Type-c wired mode, Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4G receiver mode, which are used to realize multi-function input scenarios such as computers, mobile phones and tablets. Type-c wired connection and 2.4G mode are the most common methods. You only need to connect the computer to the keyboard with a cable or plug the receiver into the computer, and wait for the automatic recognition of the computer to use without driver installation.

By operating "FN+123 or 4", you can switch between 2.4G receiver mode and Bluetooth mode. Bluetooth 5.0 supports simultaneous access to 3 devices. Taking simultaneous access to mobile phones and computers as an example, we do not need to frequently switch and jump pages during the process of codewords, just click "FN+1/2/ The number corresponding to 3" corresponds to the exclusive device, seamlessly switching between the three devices, and the work efficiency is more than doubled. Easily meet the usage requirements in various scenarios.

In order to pursue the ultimate office efficiency, it is necessary to mention the combination of multimedia keys. Through "FN+F1...F12, not only can quickly increase and decrease the volume, play and pause music, and open specific APPs, but the specific opening The effect will be different depending on the device version, and it is compatible with the current mainstream mobile phones, tablets, computers, Android, IOS, Windows systems, etc. In the corresponding operation, there is no need for tedious steps, only need to operate the corresponding key combination, saving time and effort more efficient.

Automatic energy saving, longer battery life, round shape PBT keycaps for a long time without oil

In the process of use, one of the most concerned issues of users is battery life. Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao canceled the design of the built-in lithium battery, and then replaced it with an environmentally friendly alkaline AAA battery. Whether it is a business trip or outdoor use, it is very convenient. Dry batteries that can be bought everywhere get rid of the limitation of battery life. At the same time, it is more energy-saving during use. If the design of the backlight is canceled or there is no operation for a long time, it will automatically enter the low-power mode. Effectively extend the overall battery life and play unlimited, without losing the chain at critical moments.

The rounded keycap design is very atmospheric and beautiful from any angle. In order to prevent the keycaps from oiling at the source, 85% PBT material is specially selected, and the five-sided sublimation process improves the wear resistance and at the same time makes the color of the coating highly restored and remains as new after long-term use. It's right to find Luofei for playing keycaps!

Summarize:

After using the Lofree 100-key three-mode mechanical keyboard for a period of time, the biggest feeling is the highlight in terms of feel and appearance. In terms of hand feel, through the built-in Jiadalong Yellow Switch Pro and the hot-swappable full-key switch combined with silent black technology, it also supports full-key without punching in gaming and office scenarios, making it more efficient and quiet, leaving a cleaner environment To think about the inspiration to output high-quality content, combined with the combination of multimedia keys and the seamless switching of three-mode connection, it is specially designed for efficient office. Enjoy the fun of custom DIY with themed keycaps, and decorate the desktop to light up your table scene. The price of such a high-efficiency office-looking online Xiaoqiao 100-key three-mode mechanical keyboard is only 100 yuan, let him join your desk scene!

The more mechanical keyboards you play, the deeper the family conflicts. What’s going on? You don’t need to ask. People who play mechanical keyboards know that they eat all kinds of green switches, tea switches, red switches, and silver switches every day. There was a crackling and crackling sound, even a good person couldn't bear it after a long time. My lover and child have already warned me, and if there is any movement with a broken mechanical keyboard every night, I will be fined to kneel down on the keyboard.

What can you say about this, products can be tested less, and bricks can be moved less, but I owe more than a dozen manuscripts and I have to make up for everything. If there is no movement in the codeword, can it still be called a codeword? Typing is not what you want to feel like. It's a pity that my family didn't understand, and it might really disturb my family's rest, so I can only silently put down all kinds of mechanical keyboards I like.

Some people say that if you are afraid of disturbing your family’s rest, you can use a silent keyboard. Yes, I just found a silent keyboard, but the super bad feel made me use it for only 1 minute before throwing it directly into the trash can. My principle is, you don't type, you can't pollute my soul with garbage keyboards. Is there a silent keyboard with the feel of a mechanical keyboard? Of course there is, otherwise I will share six with you.

It is Dujia K610W matt-echo fog blue 104 with custom-made silent red axis mechanical keyboard, a keyboard with both the feel of a mechanical keyboard and a quiet and non-noisy keyboard. Three-mode design, on the side of the four buttons Q/W/E/R, there are four shortcut buttons for Bluetooth 1, Bluetooth 2, wireless, and wired.

When using it, just use Fn + any button to select the corresponding mode. For example, I usually use Bluetooth. On the one hand, no physical connection is required. On the other hand, the battery life of Bluetooth is longer than that of 2.4G wireless .

In use, in order to facilitate the control of multimedia at ordinary times, on the side of the function keys F1-F7, there are also logos such as play/pause, one song before and after, mute, volume minus and plus, etc., which are also through the Fn+F multi-function area To achieve, very fast.

Its main switch is designed in the front area of ​​the keyboard, the charging port is a Type-C port, and the charging port is also a data port for wired connection.

On both sides of the bottom of the keyboard, there are two tripods with two heights. The design is still very comprehensive, and the brand logo of "DURGOD" is also printed on the side of the keyboard.

I always think that Dujia’s keyboard is a brand with a very good feel. K610W is no exception. The one I have is the Jiadalong Black Crystal Mute Red Switch. It is a mute switch with a linear feel. The trigger stroke It is only 2.0±0.5mm, the trigger pressure is 45±10gf, and the maximum stroke is 4.0mm. Whether it is the typing feel or sensitivity, I think it is more suitable for daily office use.

In the interior of Duga K610W, silicone pads and noise-absorbing cotton at the bottom are added to the product structure. In addition, it is a silent shaft body. It can be said that the noise and shock absorption effects are particularly outstanding. It will be affected by your office work, and at the same time, it also has the feel of the mechanical keyboard itself, but the sound is weakened a lot.

In addition, through the official DURGOD Zeus driver software (DURGOD ZEUS ENGING), you can also edit all keys on the keyboard except Fn, perform macro settings, etc. In terms of battery life, under normal use, the Bluetooth mode can easily last for 360 days, 2.4G wireless The mode can last for 200 days, which is very worry-free. If you are also an office worker who needs both quietness and feel, then don’t miss this Dujia K610W custom-made silent red switch. Buy one for the New Year’s Day and reward yourself.

What is the end of playing with mechanical keyboards? I personally feel that it is customized. After all, after you have played with dozens of mechanical keyboards with different axes and different brands, you have already had the experience of disassembling and assembling the keyboard. You will want to experience the fun of assembling the keyboard yourself. In terms of experience, it is more convenient to experience different shafts and keycaps.

In the past few years, the price of many customized keyboard kits was relatively high, especially the wireless multi-mode customized kits often cost several thousand yuan, which led to high purchase costs for players, directly dissuading many players. Later, as more and more brands entered the customized keyboard market, the price of wireless multi-mode customized kits has overwhelmed the price of less than 300 yuan or even 200 yuan, but there are some 200 yuan priced. The hardware settings and functions of the customized kit are mediocre, and it can only be regarded as an ordinary shaft tester. Although 200 yuan is not too much, it is better not to buy a tasteless customized kit for me.

There are also many options for wireless multi-mode customized kits at the price of 200 yuan. This is a good thing and a bad thing for me. The reason is that the wider range of options also increases the difficulty of selection, and I am not too I am willing to try some brands that I have never experienced before. I finally chose the GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit. First, I have already started with the switch body and wireless multi-mode keyboard of Derrick, and the Lite Gasket flick structure. The experience is good, the Bluetooth low-latency is indeed relatively low, and it supports on-board custom functions of the driver. Shafts and keycaps also support the replacement of positioning board accessories of different materials, support the replacement of knob modules and split space positioning board modules, etc.; third, the crazy kit festival of the little nerds brought good prices, which is more suitable for my thinking. Players who want to be early adopters and those who care about price and care about hardware configuration and features.

The items in the package of the small bug GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit include 1 kit and 1 dust cover. This kit can be regarded as a GK75 multi-mode wireless mechanical keyboard without shafts and keycaps.

In addition, a USB A-C cable and a USB A-C converter are provided, which can meet the needs of different interfaces with different devices at the same time. The wire is designed with a more wear-resistant braided fiber, and both ends are gold-plated to improve service life, oxidation resistance, and signal transmission stability.

The GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit weighs 797 grams. The outer shell adopts a black translucent design with matte process. We can vaguely see the internal structure, which has a more mechanical feel.

The GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit uses five anti-skid pads on the bottom to improve the anti-skid effect. It is worth mentioning that the bottom is designed with a wire groove, which is more convenient for players to route. The GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit adopts a large and small double foot support design, which can achieve two different height adjustments, and each foot support is also designed with a non-slip mat.

The GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit supports wired connection mode, 2.4G wireless mode and Bluetooth mode. The corresponding toggle switch is designed at the bottom, and there is also a toggle switch to switch between Windows and Mac modes. , to meet the needs of players to connect two devices with different operating systems.

The groove designed on the left side of the bottom is more individual, one side is used as a 2.4G receiver storage slot, and one side is designed with a Type-C interface.

The design of the Type-C interface of the GK75 Wireless Multi-mode Customization Kit, combined with the design of the wire slot, can make the wire connection more secure.

Next, let me disassemble the GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit. The disassembly is very simple, and even beginners can easily get started. Let’s talk about the space bar first. The kit comes with a standard space bar positioning plate, which can be removed by yourself.

The space bar of GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit has a unique patented design, which adopts the split space-long space interchangeable module design, which needs to be installed and used with the corresponding positioning board of the original factory, so that the standard space bar can be used. One is divided into three, which is equivalent to two extra buttons. The picture below is the effect picture after the split space is installed.

The design of the split space module can make the complex operation of combined keys more convenient, and can also realize more customized key operations.

The shell of the GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit is composed of upper and lower layers, which is the upper part of the shell.

The nerdy GK75 wireless multi-mode customized kit follows the patented design of its own flick version Lite Gasket. As an optimized version of the existing kit GASKET structure, the Lite Gasket is based on the combination of the Lite Gasket silicone pad in the middle and the silicone gasket on the screw. And the innovative structure produced.

The design of the Lite Gasket silicone pad is not only used for noise reduction, but also can bring players a more soft and Q-bomb feel.

The workmanship of the PCB board is solid and clean, and there are text markings corresponding to the buttons under each vacancy, which reduces the difficulty of assembly for players. It should be noted here that the two slots with 4 gold-plated dots in the upper left corner, the two slots with 4PIN gold-plated dots in the upper right corner, and the slots with 4 gold-plated dots on the right can be used to install the knob module, so that Realize the interchangeability of the knob module and the key shaft body, further improving more gameplay.

The main control adopts an upgraded version of Weltrend WT59F164, which is a 32-bit MCU with a maximum frequency of 24MHz.

NORDIC N52810 is a low-power Bluetooth (BLE 5.0) module, which has the advantages of supporting high transmission rate, enhanced broadcast packet expansion, smaller size, lower energy consumption, and lower latency.

In terms of battery life, the GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit has a built-in 4000mAh rechargeable lithium battery. The sound-absorbing cotton design is added above the battery and on the inside bottom to further reduce key noise.

Next, I will come to the actual experience of installing the shaft and keycap. Installation is a labor-intensive task. When installing the shaft, pay attention to the direction of the metal sheet, and don't be overly superstitious about miracles. As for the switch body, I installed the milk switch, silver switch, bumblebee switch, red switch, and blue switch made by the small nerd here, Jiadalong customized silent red switch and Cherry cherry silent red switch. It can also be installed and used normally.

I installed two knob modules on the GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit, and only need to designate one of them with the F12 button function through the software. After all, the knob supports pressing, clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation. Set several different function keys. The key in the upper right corner is a multi-function media key by default, which can directly use the mute and volume adjustment functions. One thing to remind is that we need to prepare 3 ordinary satellite axes and 1 satellite axis corresponding to the space bar.

For the part of the keycap, you can choose the color according to your own preferences, but you also need to choose according to the arrangement of the wireless multi-mode customization kit of the small bug GK75. What I am matching here is the existing idle keycaps for installation.

The matching of keycaps in a variety of colors can make the keyboard look less monotonous. You can combine them according to your own preferences and keycaps. Personally, I suggest that you can start with four or five sets of keycaps for backup.

The following is the rendering of the actual installation. The more keycap sets, the more diverse the effects that can be combined, and the higher the playability.

键帽这方面，我个人建议一是选购一套对应MAC&WIN字符的键帽，比如Ctrl/control、Win/option、ALTcommand等等键帽，毕竟小呆虫GK75无线多模客制化套件支持双系统，日常使用更加方便。二是选购带蓝牙、2.4G标识的键帽，其中数字1对于蓝牙设备1，数字2对应蓝牙设备2，数字3对应2.4G模式。

If you don't have enough hot-swappable switches and keycaps, and you are worried about the incompatibility of the purchased switches and keycaps with the kit, but you want to experience the fun of DIY, then you can consider official switches and keycaps.

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In general, this open-book GK75 wireless multi-mode customization kit has RGB lighting, wireless multi-mode, hot-swappable support, and a built-in Nordic low-latency anti-jamming chipset. Compared with similar products The characteristic design is Lite Gasket, multi-knob modules, split space and other accessory systems that support personalized modification. Through relatively high hardware configuration, rich functions, high playability and low price, it enters the kit market and attracts It has attracted the attention of more players, especially for those players who care about the price but want to experience the fun of the kit, as well as players like themselves who want to use idle hot-swappable switches and keycaps.

As for the shortcomings, I personally feel that the mode switch button designed at the bottom is a little inconvenient to operate. It would be better to consider designing it on the side, or directly supporting the combination keys to quickly switch between different modes. In addition, it is recommended that the corresponding satellite axis accessories be provided in the package or pre-installed directly on the keyboard to make it more convenient for players.

2022 can be described as the year of domestic mechanical keyboard involution. In the domestic market, a batch of popular products such as Kezhi K75, RK R87, and Game Power VGN98Pro have emerged. 75% of them are rolled and 98% of them are arranged, and the structure of the shaft is rolled. When the time comes to 2023, the inversion of the key ring will intensify, and the price will definitely be released in the end. In the past, I rarely recommended mechanical keyboards to friends with a budget of one or two hundred. Because of the poor experience of low-end products back then, it brought a bad first impression to new users, and it was difficult to have the urge to upgrade and update in the future. My impression would only stay at "mechanical keyboard? I used it, that's it, it's boring. .” But now the budget is one or two hundred to get started, three to four hundred to increase, and five or six hundred to reduce the fever directly. This article provides some ideas for choosing a keyboard and product recommendations for the student party with little budget and cash.

I don’t do science popularization here, you just have to remember, try to choose gasket structure products, and don’t choose hull structures if you can. It’s not that one is definitely better than the other in terms of structure, but that it’s easier to achieve good sound and feel in the gasket. And relatively speaking, the cost of the gasket is higher than that of the hull. You don't want to spend the same price and buy something with a lower cost, do you? At present, some manufacturers are already trying to make elastic arm structure or spring structure, a technology that has never appeared in mass-produced products, and some manufacturers are still complacent and only have hull products. I don’t need to say which one to choose.

It doesn't matter if the gasket is silicone or poron cotton. The degree of softness depends on your preference: a harder gasket can also isolate the resonance of the shell and bring a more uniform feel; a softer gasket is easier to produce a good sound.

At the same price, the more sandwich cotton + bottom cotton + under-shaft pad, the better, and the more complete the matching, the better. Sandwich cotton and bottom cotton are the foundation, which determines whether there will be cavity sound. Better ones will provide a cushion under the shaft to cushion between the shaft body and the positioning plate, which can greatly improve the sound quality of the shaft body.

A simple way is to look at the exploded view on the product introduction page, which can clearly distinguish whether to use or not to use sound-absorbing materials on each layer. In other words, if the product introduction page does not mention a word, then nine times out of ten it does not.

Sandwich cotton material: poron>silica gel>EVA

Bottom cotton material: poron>silica gel>EVA

Shaft pad material: ixpe > poron > silicone sandwich integrated

Excluding the customized shafts (thousands/tens of thousands of pieces per batch), the shafts I recommend on the market include TTC, Kaihua, and Jiadalong. List some of the main axes:

TTC: fast silver axis, gold powder axis, ACE axis, steel axis, flame purple axis, Neptune axis/Venus axis, mute red, mute tea, moon white axis;

Kaihua: BOX white axis, ice cream axis, polar fox axis, Zhidong axis, Fuling customized cotton candy axis, deep sea mute axis, Yelan mute axis, jellyfish axis;

Jiadalong: G Silver Pro, G Yellow Pro, G White Pro, Wallaby Axis, Raccoon Axis;

If you have not paid attention to the mechanical keyboard market in recent years, please erase your impression of mechanical keyboards 5-6 years ago. What German cherry, Logitech, is precisely the least recommended product now. People who don’t pay attention to this circle may not know that after the expiration of the Cherry MX mechanical axis patent, a bunch of domestic manufacturers began to rapidly evolve and iterate from imitation to self-research, and optimize various methods from sound to feel. What kind of fences gradually emerged? Dust-proof axis, extended axis, extended spring, factory lubrication, light guide plate and other innovations. The Germans have never seen such involution. Until today, Cherry products rarely have sound-cancelling configurations. Thousand-yuan products have a large key that is thin, satellite shaft steel wire sound, and shaft body spring sound. New users may have no idea about the sound. If you are interested, you can search and compare it yourself to know what the sound of a good keyboard should be.

Game keyboard and mechanical keyboard users overlap somewhat, but the focus is still different. For example, Razer, ROG, Logitech, Corsair, etc., whether wired or wireless, are usually better in operation delay and stability, but at the same time they pay less attention to the so-called sound feel of the key ring. However, domestic mechanical keyboards of general brands can also achieve a polling rate of 1000hz in wired mode. It is sufficient for general game users, especially office users. I only recommend buying gaming keyboards for very hardcore players or professional players. I mean the kind of hardcore players who can feel the difference in response time by a few milliseconds. For ordinary users, there is no need to spend extra money to buy technology that they don't use, especially if they can buy better feel and sound with this budget.

If you say that you are an adult and you must have both game performance and sound feel, then I recommend "ROG Night Devil", priced at 1899.

In addition, you may not think that the gaming keyboard with the most extreme response time is actually the electrostatic capacitive keyboard with a plain face - Ningzhi plum84Pro, which can achieve a polling rate of 8000hz and a theoretical response speed of 0.125ms.

Advantages: gasket structure; top noise reduction configuration; rare 8000 mAh battery (generally 2000-4000 mAh on keyboards) with guaranteed battery life; T0 level mass production shaft selection; T0 level large key tuning; MDA height key Cap, high value, good ergonomics;

Recommended configuration: generally choose Kaihua ice cream shaft, if you really like the mechanical sound of the click-like blue shaft, choose the polar fox shaft.

Advantages: Gasket structure; standard 75 series with no shortage of keys and knobs; top-level noise reduction configuration; T0-level large key tuning; MDA height keycaps, high value, good ergonomics;

Recommended configuration: 159 configuration is recommended, power silver shaft or azure shaft. Don't choose 99, unless you happen to have a good shaft in your hand to replace the one that comes with it, just buy a kit as 99.

Note that the estimated volume of the first launch is not enough, and there is a high probability that it will need to be grabbed.

Advantages: T0-level large key tuning; fairly good noise reduction configuration (no shaft pad); RGB light strips on the side;

Recommended configuration: choose the K white axis if you like soft and not tired hands (muscle weakness), and choose the K yellow axis if you like a little strength to push your hands. Try to choose the full-key hot-swappable version to leave room for future shaft replacement.

Although it is a hull, it is still cost-effective because it is too cheap.

Advantages: upgraded gasket; T0-level large key tuning; acceptable noise reduction configuration (additional under-axis pads); RGB light strips on the side;

Recommended configuration: Same as above.

Advantages: gasket structure; PCB slotting, extremely soft elastic; T0-level mass-produced shaft body; T0-level large key tuning; top-level noise reduction configuration; 7200 mAh lithium battery;

Recommended configuration: TTC steel shaft.

The release will have to wait, and it is estimated that it will be rushed.

Advantages: Fuling’s classic products are well-known; T0-level mass-produced shafts; T0-level large key tuning; top-level noise reduction configuration;

Recommended configuration: Kaihua blueberry ice cream shaft + glass fiber positioning board;