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The YouTube video explores a wide range of mechanical keyboards, switches, and keycaps, providing recommendations and critiques. Keychron keyboards are recommended as a good starting point, while the GMMK Pro is deemed overpriced. Unique options like the Bakken Echo 65 and Nova 65 filled with sand are mentioned. The importance of switches, lubing options, and keycap choices is emphasized. Avoidance of certain keyboards like NZXT and Cyberboard is advised, with a focus on affordable keycap selections. Personal favorite keyboards include the NJ80, Zoom TKL, and custom-built options. Overall, the video stresses the importance of exploring different keyboard options to find the ideal fit.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses trying over 40 keyboards in the past year to provide recommendations. The video will showcase favorite keyboards, switches, and keycaps. The focus is on keyboards that are currently or soon to be in stock. The Keychron keyboards are highlighted as a good starting point for custom keyboards, priced around $170. The GMMK Pro is mentioned as overpriced and not recommended. Honorable mentions include the Bakken Echo 65, which has potential but is frequently out of stock, and the unique Nova 65 filled with sand.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on various mechanical keyboard options and switches. The YouTuber talks about unique keyboards like one that can be filled with sand, as well as the Zoom 65 and Zoom TKL models known for great value. They emphasize the importance of keyboard switches, mentioning factory-lubed options like Wuche Studio switches or pre-looped options like Echo CS switches. The video also mentions the efficacy of lubing switches manually and the speaker’s personal favorite switches.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses keyboards to avoid and what to look for in other options. They mention that NZXT and Cyberboard are not worth buying due to usability issues and high prices. The creator also talks about 100 Thieves’ keyboard not being worth it despite being better. They highlight some keycap options like B keycaps and Iron Man keycaps at different price points. The availability of GMK keycaps has improved on drop.com. The creator advises getting keycaps you like and are affordable, emphasizing avoiding expensive and niche options like ceramic keycaps. They praise polycaps as the best option, with the creator’s own set available at $79.99 from Kinetic Labs.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various keyboards they have built and tried. They mention the NJ80 and the Zoom TKL as personal favorites. They highlight the wooden keyboards from Bear Creative and the Kikron V Series as budget-friendly options with various layouts available. The speaker also shares their favorite daily use keyboard, an electro capacitive keyboard built on a Niz Micro 84 base, praising its feel and sound. They emphasize the importance of exploring different keyboard options to find the best fit.