Creating a personalized desktop has always been a hobby of gamers. In the field of personalized customization, the keyboard has the largest space to play, because every key position on the keyboard can be customized individually. If you want to meet the needs, you can launch a different one, but also keep a unified style. Choose a whole set of keys. Caps are the most effective for decoration. As a well-known peripheral brand



The customized version of the Lofree mechanical keyboard consists of the keyboard and the keycap, both of which are packaged in a simple but packaged style. The original color paper package is set into a colored cover. The image logo and model of the product are printed on the front. The brand logo is marked on it. The product parameters and manufacturer information are marked on the back.



The Lofree mechanical keyboard uses a double-layer pull-out design, and the outer box cover plays the role of fixing the inner box. The inside of the keyboard box cover is relatively simple, and it is a product fixed by a primary-color paper liner. The manufacturer equips the product with a data cable, battery and instruction manual with pictures and texts, which is very easy to use. The inner layer of the keycap is fixed with transparent pc, so that the product can be seen intuitively. A key puller is also included with the keycaps.




Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao mechanical keyboard customized version has a variety of themes to choose from. This time I started with a set of "Cats Taming Human Daily" theme. The keyboard uses a tofu-colored base and a cute cat's keycap, which is cute enough Turn a girl's heart. The first feeling of the keyboard is that it is very small but full of weight. It is extremely stable after being laid flat. It does not feel light and light like a membrane keyboard at all. The bottom bracket of light-colored ABS material is wrapped in all directions, and the surface is frosted, which is very textured. The height of the keyboard is increased and a forward-leaning design is adopted, so that the wrist can fit the keyboard better and avoid prolonged use. fatigue.




The Lofree mechanical keyboard uses 100-key R1~R4 full-color standard keycaps. Although it is much smaller than the standard 108-key keyboard, the keycaps do not need to be individually adapted. The personalized cat-themed PBT The surface of the keycap has been frosted to make it feel smooth and comfortable. The corresponding logos in different areas of the keycap are divided into different colors, and the font is also selected in the Q version of artistic characters, and different cats are painted on each function key. The shape can be independent or combined, with a unified theme and different styles. The keyboard also has a multimedia function, and the shortcut function of the computer is controlled by the FN combination key.




Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao mechanical keyboard adopts Jiadalong's G red switch as the core, which has the characteristics of short key stroke, fast response, small pressing force and long service life. It is a key switch with very balanced performance in all aspects. And the keyboard supports hot-swapping, which can be changed side-by-side. The standard-sized key shaft is also very easy to replace.



The bottom of the Lofree mechanical keyboard is different. A circular horizontal bar is placed near the edge, so that the keyboard has a 11.5° tilt, which is more ergonomic and reduces hand fatigue. There are non-slip rubber pads at the four corners to keep the keyboard stable.



Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao mechanical keyboard is powered by three AAA batteries, and the charging compartment is located above the scale. And built-in storage for the wireless receiver.



The Lofree mechanical keyboard adopts wired, 2.4g, and Bluetooth three-mode connection modes, and adopts a special circular lever design, which can be adjusted in one step.




The keyboard uses a more versatile TYPE-C interface, the wire is close to 1.5 meters and uses a gold-plated 90° direct interface.



Before using the Lofree mechanical keyboard, you need to manually install the keycaps, which is also the fun of personalization. The keycaps have been sorted when they leave the factory. Ian, just install the keycaps on the base in order.





Due to the addition of a custom-made silicone pad, the force is relatively soft when tapping, reducing the impact of hard contact. The downward slope of the keyboard can provide good support for the wrist, so that it will not feel tired after long-term use. Can improve speed and accuracy when coding words. When the fingers tap the keyboard, they can tap and rebound quickly with the smallest force, reducing the fatigue of long-term use. Coupled with the non-segment stroke of the red axis, every key press is a hearty enjoyment.



Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao Machinery adopts wireless connection to make the desktop more tidy, which is very suitable for office environment.



Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao mechanical keyboard has a three-mode connection. In addition to wired and 2.4g wireless, it can also connect to three sets of Bluetooth devices, which can be switched by combination keys. And support Microsoft, Apple, Android and other mainstream platforms. It is applicable whether it is a mobile phone or a computer.



The Lofree mechanical keyboard is about a quarter smaller than the 108-key full-size keyboard. The monitor stand that could not be placed in the original can now be inserted, increasing the space on the desktop and retaining the numeric keypad.



【Trial summary】


Lofree Luofei small warp mechanical keyboard, small and beautiful appearance design, with soft and fast feel, supports hot swap, no conflict design in the whole process, avoids the situation of ghost keys and skip keys, conforms to ergonomic design, and is very comfortable to use. 2.4g, Bluetooth two kinds of wireless plus wired connection, can connect multiple devices at the same time, the compatibility is very good, while retaining the numeric keypad, it reduces the occupied area and supports personalized theme selection. different keyboards.


(My trial data is limited to the device I use, which may be different from other device data due to individual device differences)

Surface pro satisfies many of my fantasies about portable laptops, but what I can't let go of is the original high-end Alcantara® Alcantara® keyboard. Due to the special material, the wrist rest is easy to absorb sweat, and It gradually turns yellow, and there is no universally effective cleaning method. I think this is the biggest failure of the Surface Pro series laptops.



For the Surface Pro, which has Microsoft’s direct lineage, its “high-end” attributes are a little bit depreciated in this situation, and the most realistic situation is that it is more and more afraid to take it out, especially in atmosphere group activities like cafes. To cover is to show ugliness.



In the process of searching for a solution, I found the Rapoo XK200S, a flat replacement keyboard specially designed for Surface Pro. The 1:1 real machine model is basically the same as the original model, and it is compatible with Surface Pro3/4/5/6/7. , The strong compatibility gives surface users enough confidence to replace them.



The cover of Rapoo XK200S is made of fiber PU fabric, which is the same material as the original black keyboard. The touch is quite similar to Alcantara® Alcantara®. There are function indicators on the lower right side of the keyboard, which are Bluetooth connection/capital/low voltage/charging indicators, and there is also a reset button keyboard switch button. The switch button feedback is relatively weak and needs to get used to it.



The keyboard uses the Bluetooth 5.0 protocol standard in the connection method, so there is no connection contact with the original keyboard. Bluetooth 5.0 theoretically has more reliable transmission stability, fast connection, and low delay. However, in actual experience, the stability is somewhat lacking.



In addition, the Rapoo XK200S is not directly powered by the Surface Pro, so it comes with a 450Mah lithium battery and uses a Type-C charging interface to power the keyboard itself. I use it lightly, and the battery life of the keyboard exceeds the battery life of my Surface Pro. , it is basically in the state of 5/6 hours, and it can last up to 45 hours without turning on the backlight.



The touchpad also adopts the same size as the original version, and the gesture shortcut function is the same as the original version. It is very convenient for users who are familiar with the shortcut operation of Windows 10 and above. But another problem with the touchpad is false touches. From my actual experience in the past few days, false touches do exist. Sometimes a gesture with one finger turns into a gesture with two fingers, and the sensitivity is occasionally reduced. Not so good, web page sliding is sometimes quite "sticky", not so smooth.



Compared with the original version, the overall layout of the keyboard has been upgraded to some extent, such as adding RGB 7-color backlight, one-key control to change the color, and one-key brightness adjustment;



In addition, a variety of shortcuts have been added to the F1-F12 keys, such as one-key voice recognition, screen brightness adjustment, and one-key search, etc., which are very helpful for inputting text and looking up information.



In addition, the Rapoo XK200S continues the pattern of the original keyboard in the overall layout, and there is no need to make much change to the usage habits.



If the original keyboard of Surface Pro is "small and beautiful", then the key travel of Pennefather XK200S is "big and stable". The black keycaps and slightly larger printed fonts make the entire keyboard look grand, and the key travel is obviously long. After passing the original keyboard, there is a faint feeling of some mechanical keyboards, that is, it is calm. This is also my first impression that the XK200S is better than the original keyboard.



For office laptops, the tactile feel of the keys brought by the Rapoo XK200S can make text work more enjoyable. The non-sensitivity experience like the original keyboard is not much fun, but the XK200S is just the opposite, full of tactile fun.



But the XK200S is not perfect. For example, it is thicker than the original keyboard, and the overall thickness of the tablet plus the keyboard has increased. If this shortcoming can be barely accepted, then the lack of closing the lid and turning off the screen is not satisfactory.



Before using the Rapoo XK200S, I really wanted to do some research, that is, how to clean the Alcantara® Alcantara® keyboard of the Surface Pro, especially the one that has been colored by sweat stains. If the research is successful, I may be able to expose it overnight. rich.



However, after using Surface Pro’s replacement keyboard Rapoo XK200S, I suddenly felt that it was unnecessary. The rich shortcut functions made Surface Pro’s office tasks even more powerful; the “big and stable” keyboard design also made office work full of tactile fun. ; Adding RGB makes it closer to the optical culture of mechanical keyboards, and even gives the illusion that this Surface Pro has completed the evolution from a tablet to a laptop.


The author declares that there is interest in this article, please respect the author and the content shared, communicate friendly, and make rational decisions~

Hello everyone, I am Taotie


Recently, Double 11 is approaching again, and various peripheral manufacturers have begun to gear up during this time period, preparing to seize the commanding heights in market share.



Indeed, compared with the past, the current mechanical keyboard market is extra lively. Both traditional manufacturers and emerging brands have plunged into this red sea, and competition is inevitable. Also benefiting from such a big environment, many manufacturers have to continue to innovate and make continuous progress. Once they lie flat, they will be eliminated by the times. (The picture above is from the Internet)


As a new brand in the field of peripherals, Black Canyon will naturally not sit still. Not long ago, it launched two very fresh new products, the Black Canyon E2/E4 mechanical keyboard.



Let's take a look at the actual performance of these two new products.



Both Black Canyon E2/E4 adopt the color printing style of black background, and the keyboard codes of E4 and E2 are printed on the edge.



When you open the keyboard, you can see the relevant accessories, which include dust cover, data cable, key puller, shaft puller, warranty card, and hand rest.


Let's take a look at the appearance of this Black Canyon E2.



This time, the Black Canyon E2 in my hand adopts the starlight white color scheme. The white shell is matched with the white keycap, which looks very pure and simple at first glance.



Different from the past, this time it adopts a high-gloss piano-like paint treatment on the shell, and the texture is very good.



Under the irradiation of light, the refracted light has a ceramic-like soft feeling.



In terms of configuration, the Black Canyon E2 adopts an 83-key layout, which retains the F area and some function keys. Compared with the 75% bloated feeling, its overall appearance will be more coordinated.



Next to the ESC key is Black Canyon's very classic smiley face light design.



Compared with the purity of this Black Canyon E2, the midnight blue of this Black Canyon E4 is more stable, low-key, with a hint of mystery.




Similarly, the dark blue keycaps are matched with the frame of the same color, which maintains unity in consistency, and the process treatment similar to piano paint also improves its overall texture.



In terms of configuration, this Black Canyon E4 adopts a 99-key layout, that is, the functional area in the middle is cut off, and the direction keys and number area are retained, which minimizes the size of the keyboard.



On the side is the power switch key and the storage compartment of the wireless receiver. Since it is the same color as the bottom case, it has good privacy.



In order to facilitate the left and right outlets, the power cords of the two keyboards are all in the middle.



Similarly, the foot supports at the bottom position are also fixed by magnetic suction. After trying it, it is quite firm.



In terms of switches, the two keyboards in my hand use two switches, Danxia Red and Cangling Green, customized by Kaihua.



In fact, I have experienced it many times before. As the latest version of Kaihua BOX series shaft body, its overall performance is quite stable, especially the improved extended spring makes the hand feel more compact, which reduces the lag of the previous generation.



In addition, the unique crisp "click, click, click" sound of BOX switches has also been retained. For those who like the feel of green switches, Cangling Green is definitely not to be missed.



In order to improve playability and reduce the difficulty of maintenance, the keyboard also supports hot swapping, and the shaft body can be replaced directly.



The position of the big key is still the classic steel plate satellite shaft, and grease is added inside the dummy shaft.



And a rubber strip is added under the space area to improve the problem of the cavity sound of large keys.



Now the popular Gasket structure can’t be absent either. This time, the two Black Canyon E2/E4 adopt this liner suspension structure. At the same time, cushion pads and sound-absorbing cotton are added inside to improve the comfort when knocking.



Here is also a mention of the attached magnetic hand rest, which is quite comfortable to use, gently close to the edge of the keyboard, directly adsorbed, firm and strong, and the surface of the hand rest is also treated with a baking varnish, which is consistent with the shell process.



In terms of keycaps, Black Canyon still uses the improved SA height PBT ball cap this time. Compared with the OEM and original height, the high ball cap has a different performance in terms of feel and visual experience.



In addition, in order to reduce the cut feel of the large keys, this time the corners of the space bar are rounded with a large angle, and the details are in place.



In terms of wireless connection, the Black Canyon E2/E4 all use wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4G three-mode connections this time, which can meet the needs of different scenarios.



And this time the 2.4g receiver that comes with the keyboard also has USB-A and Type-C bidirectional plugs, which can be directly connected to mobile phones or tablet devices.



After trying it, there is no problem with delay and stability, and the wake-up speed is quite good.



In terms of battery life, there is a large 4600mAh battery hidden inside the keycap, which is enough to meet the needs of daily use.



Cool lighting is also very necessary. This time Black Canyon E2/E4 has added RGB lighting effects, but the white version of the keycap can be read through, and the midnight blue keycap is not transparent, here you need to pay attention .


Through the use of these days, I found that these two keyboards are indeed very good.



Exquisite layout, Kaihua scenery series BOX shaft body, excellent appearance design, three-mode connection, Gasket structure, five-pin hot-swappable, SA height PBT keycap, 4600mAh large battery, magnetic hand rest, it can be said For the functions that a mechanical keyboard should have, they are almost the same and lack. So as the opening title said, if you are a patient with "difficulty in choosing", the Black Canyon E2/E4 mechanical keyboard is definitely your best solution in the near future.


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

In recent years, the domestic mechanical keyboard market has really blossomed. We have seen many excellent brands launch a lot of products with stunning design, excellent quality, and extremely cost-effective products. This makes many people want to know about mechanical keyboards, and want to start from the beginning. There are a lot of choices for my friends, and it is very easy to find a mechanical keyboard with a very good cost performance.


As an early famous mechanical keyboard brand with excellent cost performance, Black Canyon has always attracted the attention of many small partners with its excellent quality control, good axis control and super high cost performance. Just recently, Black Canyon launched a very cost-effective mechanical keyboard with 99 keys—Black Canyon X4. This mechanical keyboard has inherited the advantages of the previous Black Canyon X3. You can experience the control of Kaihua's customized BOX, so I couldn't help but buy another one.



The Black Canyon X4 I bought this time is the Black Forest Mousse color scheme. This color scheme mainly uses black and white. This is also a very classic and well-received color scheme on the previous Black Canyon X3.



Although the design of this Black Canyon X4 has not changed much from the X3, but from this mechanical keyboard alone, this Black Forest mousse color scheme looks a bit retro, with a clear overall texture, and with PBT pudding keycaps, The whole is very attractive.



As a very nice operation of Black Canyon, most of the keyboards under its brand come with a hand rest, so that friends don’t need to spend extra money to buy hand rests that may not match the size.



The difference from the Black Canyon X3 is that the hand rest of the X4 no longer uses a snap-on design, but has been replaced with a magnetic hand rest that is more reliable and easier to operate.



The palm rest is made of the same material as the keyboard cover, with a slightly matte texture and a little anti-slip resistance, and the texture is also very good.



To be honest, we can't let everyone respect the same aesthetics and hobbies, just like the double-layer pudding keycaps equipped with the Black Canyon X4.




Maybe many people will say that this black and white color scheme is very classic. No matter from which angle you look at it, you can feel a kind of depth, which makes the internal space of the keyboard have a certain sense of mystery.



What is certain is that some people will definitely not like this two-layer design. They will feel that the mechanical keyboard with this design will lose its coordination and bring a certain loss to the overall texture. And my opinion is that this is a mechanical keyboard. If you like it, you can use it boldly. If you don’t like it, then choose a keycap that you like. Isn’t this the most fun part of a mechanical keyboard?



In terms of material, Black Canyon X4 uses high-purity PBT material keycaps. Friends who have compared ABS keycaps must know that PBT material keycaps are not only relatively higher in cost, but also in the case of high strength and long-term use. Obviously, the reliability is also better. The more prominent advantage is that it is not easy to oil, and the overall texture of the keycap is also better.




From this point of view, many friends will think that the keycap adopts a light-transmitting design, but it is not. The keycap of the Black Canyon X4 adopts a font and color scheme similar to that of the transparent keycap, and the actual keycap is opaque.



In terms of key layout, the Black Canyon X4 uses a 99-key arrangement, which achieves a relatively better balance in terms of space layout and key selection as a whole. It can not only meet the key usage needs in most scenarios, but also It can meet the needs of desktop space saving.



Remove the keycap, we can see that the workmanship and feel of the keycap are really good, the texture is very comfortable to touch, this is at the price of 300 yuan, the texture of this keycap really can’t fault too much .



Let’s take a look at the details of the keycaps. The printing of the fonts is very natural, and the black and white double-coloured keycaps look very coordinated.



In terms of switches, the Black Canyon X4 uses Kaihua’s very well-reputed BOX series switches, including quicksand gold switches, Kaihua BOX sky blue switches or Kaihua BOX rose red switches. Since this mechanical keyboard does not support hot swapping, when choosing a switch body, you should choose according to your own usage habits.



I personally like paragraph switches, so I chose this sky blue switch. The texture of this switch is similar to the BOX white switch launched by Kaihua before, and the reputation is also very good. This shaft has an operating force of 45gf, a segment pressure of 55gf, a trigger stroke of 1.8mm, a total stroke of 3.6mm, and a pressing life of up to 100 million times. I think the biggest feature of this switch is that the performance is very stable, and the sound of the passage is very crisp, and the rebound feels very comfortable. I believe this is also the preferred model of many paragraph lovers.



From this angle, we can see that the brightness of the white backlight is still very good, and it can achieve a variety of light effect changes.



It should be mentioned that since Black Canyon X4 uses opaque keycaps, and the lower part of this pudding keycap is made of black material, plus the black light-absorbing positioning board, the lighting effect of the entire keyboard is not very prominent. If you want to change the effect, you can still consider replacing the keycaps to try.



At the bottom of the keyboard, we can see a hidden 2.4G signal receiver. Since this Black Canyon X4 uses a dual-mode connection method, the combination of 2.4G connection and wired connection method, I think this is enough . We weighed and compared the difference between 2.4G and Bluetooth. The 2.4G connection is relatively more stable and reliable. This is more friendly to friends who like games or have requirements for keyboard delays, but it needs to occupy a USB port. The Bluetooth connection is obviously more convenient, but if there is a requirement for delay, it is recommended to use a wired or 2.4G connection to be more reliable.



There is a set of two-stage feet at the bottom, which allows the keyboard to be adjusted to three different heights, ensuring that it can be adapted to a variety of usage scenarios.



In terms of battery life that many friends care about, the Black Canyon X4 is equipped with a 2300mAh large-capacity battery, plus a white backlight, which can make this mechanical keyboard meet a long battery life.



After using the Black Canyon X4 mechanical keyboard for a period of time, I think this is a very cost-effective mechanical keyboard. First of all, it adopts a 99-key arrangement that complements practicality and space utilization, which can take into account the utilization rate of keys and desktop space; secondly, the selection of Kaihua BOX shaft makes this keyboard more comfortable in operation. In addition, the pudding double matching color can bring some new ideas to the table; most importantly, I personally think that it is very worthwhile to start with such a mechanical keyboard at a price of 300 yuan.

As a small fan of Thief Ship


Flagship keyboards starting from K95 have collections


It’s just that the flagship series in the past have never released a wireless keyboard (how long has one of the competitors, Logitech)


leave some regrets




after years of anticipation


Finally launched this K100 AIR in October last year, so that little fans can realize their wishes


Enter the topic below






先来个CORSAIR K100 AIR &Balenciaga men's Le Cagole medium messenger bag合照XD











All-time flagship keyboard case










The pirate ship keyboards and mice currently in hand











unboxing protagonist











Front and back of the box









side of the box













main features


1. Both fashionable shape and ultra-thin design


2. The exclusive ultra-fast wireless technology Slipstream of Thieves


3. Can be connected with multiple devices











technical specifications


1. After the battery is fully charged, it can be used for up to 50 hours in RGB backlight mode, and nearly 200 hours in non-light mode


2. Wireless: 2.4G connection mode below 1 millisecond or low-latency Bluetooth (version 4.2) mode


3. Wired: Up to 8,000Hz USB return rate


4. 100% cherry ultra-thin mechanical switch


5. Built-in 8MB memory for storing up to 50 settings


6. Size: Width 43.7cm, Length 15.6cm, Height 1.7cm


7. Weight: 0.76 kg









List of Compatible Devices


Good news for PS and XBOX users, realize wireless connection through dedicated 2.4G adapter









unpack











contents


Keyboard body, USB C to USB A braided cable and manual











K100 AIR body















It is also convenient to store the wireless adapter on the upper edge of the keyboard and carry it out














The adapter can be paired with wireless keyboard and wireless mouse at the same time, and the other side of the upper edge is the power switch and USC C hole









Connect to USB charging


The flashing light means charging


After fully charged, the indicator light is always on











on board! The desktop without wires is refreshing and clean







The upper right is the multimedia control. In addition to the macro function, G1~G4 can also be used to switch between 2.4G wireless mode and Bluetooth mode. It seems that it should be able to pair with 3 Bluetooth devices, and then switch through G2~G3









The functions of the extra buttons on the upper left are setting value switching, adjusting the brightness of the RGB backlight and locking the Win key. There are 6 levels of brightness adjustment (including turning off the backlight)











It is mentioned in the manual that if you want to restore the original factory settings, first turn off the power, then press and hold the ESC key and turn on the power again, and then release the ESC key. This is also one of the very convenient functions




different angles



















Comparison with K100 RGB Midnight Gold
















The following brief experience


1. Because the keycap (I measure the width is 15mm) is not the traditional trapezoidal keycap like a laptop


It is easy to accidentally touch when you are just getting started and typing, and it takes a while to get used to it


2. RGB lighting effect has always been the strength of the pirate ship, there is no doubt about it!


3. The texture of the brushed aluminum frame is very good, and it is also good for decoration?