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The YouTube video compares various keyboards, highlighting features, sound quality, build materials, and typing experience. It discusses budget-friendly options, mechanical keyboards with unique switches, and custom-built keyboards. Key themes include keyboard aesthetics, switch types, build quality, typing sound, and customization options. The video aims to showcase affordable yet high-quality alternatives to name-brand keyboards, catering to gamers and enthusiasts. The importance of software, RGB lighting, and connectivity options is also emphasized. Advanced software keyboards with speed switches are recommended for gamers seeking a fast and enjoyable typing experience.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Razer Huntsman V2, highlighting it as the baseline keyboard priced at $130. The video aims to show cheaper and better alternatives to name-brand keyboards. The speaker mentions that some keyboards offer better build quality, typing sounds, and overall experience at a lower cost. The Razer keyboard is critiqued for its software and potential issues with gaming compatibility. The Huntsman V2 features linear Optical switches and a magnetic wrist rest, offering two different heights for feet adjustment. The speaker appreciates these features but also points out some aspects they do not like about the keyboard.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the features of a keyboard with optical switches that offer customizable RGB lighting. The optical switches have stabilizers and a linear feel, resembling black switches in heaviness. The discussion shifts to gaming keyboards with a focus on speed and switch actuation, highlighting the balance between build quality and response time. The keyboard is mostly plastic with possible aluminum top plate and has some minor stabilizer rattle. The video will move on to a typing test to showcase the sound difference between keyboards, comparing it to an RK Royal Cludge R65.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on a 65% keyboard that prioritizes build quality and typing experience. The keyboard features linear cream switches with 45 G actuation force, gasket mounting, hot-swappable LEDs, USBC support, MDA profile, and PBT key caps. The keyboard is aimed at gamers and offers a classy aesthetic with cream switches that receive positive feedback for their sound quality. The keyboard comes with detachable USBC connectivity, software support from the reputable brand RK, and customizable RGB lighting. Despite the plastic frame, it offers adjustable feet, anti-slip pads, and a volume knob that can be programmed in Windows.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses a budget-friendly mechanical keyboard and compares it to a more expensive Razer keyboard. Despite the cheaper price, the budget keyboard impresses with its pleasant sound, premium software, and overall typing experience. They highlight the impressive build quality, RGB lighting, multiple connectivity options, and customizable features of the budget keyboard. The reviewer is amazed by how good the keyboard performs given its low price point, considering it to be a strong competitor against higher-priced keyboards.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses a keyboard that is made mostly of plastic and includes standard features like multi-layer feet and a 2.4 GHz dongle. The keyboard has an interesting LCD knob for changing modes and utilizes Flamingo switches, which are clean linear switches that feel similar to red switches and are smooth throughout. The keyboard incorporates noise isolation features like silicone pads. The reviewer praises the keyboard for its sound profile, vintage aesthetic, and wireless capability at a lower price point compared to others. They express a preference for this keyboard over another one previously reviewed and hint at exploring higher-priced keyboards in the next part of the video.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion revolves around a collaboration between EVO maker and PC Bros. Tech, focusing on a premium keyboard. Key points include the use of TTC Crescent switches with a 42g actuation point, the keyboard being gasket-mounted with sound absorption, and featuring hot-swappable switches. The keyboard offers three connectivity options, North-facing LEDs, and cherry profile double-shot PBT keycaps. The design incorporates various colors on the keycaps, giving the keyboard a vintage look. The layout is 75%, similar to TKL, with a focus on design rather than RGB lighting. The keyboard is heavy due to a potentially more rigid frame. The typing experience is likened to a linear switch, possibly comparable to a black switch, with a quiet sound profile. The video explores the RGB lighting options and praises the overall aesthetics of the keyboard.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses typing tests of keyboards at higher price points. They mention the comparison to a Razor keyboard, assess the sound profile and weight of a particular keyboard. The Yunzi AL66 keyboard with milky switches is highlighted, emphasizing its features like actuation force, connectivity options, RGB effects, construction quality, and key cap customization. The heavy, all-metal build of the Yunzi AL66 is mentioned, indicating a higher price range for this keyboard compared to others. Key details about the keyboard’s material, features, and design are covered, including the absence of adjustable height.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a new keyboard that features a unique switch design, a rotary knob, and side lighting. The keyboard uses box-style linear switches, which provide a smooth typing experience without tactile feedback. The speaker praises the build quality and color scheme of the keyboard. After a typing test, it is ranked third out of four keyboards reviewed, with a premium feel compared to the others. Next, the speaker prepares to build a custom keyboard using a kit that costs around $95, mentioning that some pre-built options might be better even though it’s more expensive.
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In this segment of the video, the host discusses building a custom keyboard using the M87 Pro V2 with Gateron Milky Yellow switches and a 172 keycap kit in Night Shade color. The keyboard is well put together with plastic and polycarbonate materials, and features hot-swappable switches for easy customization. The host highlights the importance of selecting a keyboard with good software for optimal performance. The custom-built keyboard is compared to other pre-made keyboards in terms of pricing and overall quality, with the conclusion that the custom-built option may require more time and effort but offers a unique design choice. The video ends by mentioning that despite being more expensive, custom keyboards are still options worth considering.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on advanced software keyboards that offer synchronization with multiple peripherals, emphasizing speed switches for faster actuation. These keyboards are functional and ideal for gamers, providing an enjoyable typing experience with a great sound quality while also being cheaper. Viewers are encouraged to check the description for links to purchase these keyboards, as well as share video ideas in the comments. The video concludes with a reminder to visit an in-person store to buy these peripherals and a discount code for purchases on the website.