mechanical keyboard

Royal Kludge N80 mechanical keyboard review – low profile, high performance

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REVIEW – We get offered a lot of mechanical keyboards to review, and some are more interesting than others – the Royal Kludge N80 is one of those that got my attention.  Despite the brand name, this is anything but a kludge, and this board has a lot to offer.  The OLED display on this low-profile mechanical […]

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Lemokey X3 QMK/VIA Wired Mechanical Keyboard review

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REVIEW – I have not reviewed many keyboards, but the few I have tested have made me a fan of Keychron keyboards. I recently reviewed the Keychron Q0 Max QMK Custom Number Pad and the Keychron Q10 Max (Alice Layout) mechanical keyboard. Since keyboards are not necessarily my favorite gear to review, I thought I was

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YUNZII AL66 Knob CNC Aluminum Wireless Mechanical Keyboard review

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REVIEW – I have never tried a mechanical keyboard before and my fellow Gadgeteers kept telling me I was missing out so I finally decided to try the YUNZII AL66 Knob CNC Aluminum Wireless Mechanical Keyboard. Let’s see if I will become a mechanical convert. What is it? The YUNZII AL66 is a Type-C, Bluetooth,

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Epomaker Zebra switch set review – a viable, inexpensive switch for keyboard enthusiasts

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REVIEW – Where my budget keyboard peeps at? Do you like linear switches with a little more resistance than those god-awful reds?  Are you wanting to build a keyboard without having to spend a ton on switches? I may have found just what the doctor ordered for you. Epomaker sent me their Zebra set to

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Epomaker EK21-X gasket Numpad review – Who needs a numpad? I do, and maybe you do too.

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REVIEW – I’m a keyboard nerd and in my dive down that rabbit hole, I discovered I preferred a TKL, ten-keyless, keyboard. It’s been well over 10 years since I’ve used a full-sized keyboard, but sometimes I feel like I could benefit from having a separate numpad that I could remove from my desktop when

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Lemokey P1 Pro mechanical keyboard review – a budget Keychron?

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REVIEW – Another week and another new keyboard to test. It’s tough work, but someone has to do it! Seriously though, I’m really enjoying my keyboard reviews and the Lemokey P1 Pro mechanical keyboard is the newest one to grace my desktop. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Lemokey P1 Pro is a

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Keychron Q1 HE magnetic switch mechanical keyboard review

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REVIEW – Keychron is a leader in the category of mechanical keyboards. Their keyboards never fail to impress with both build quality and user experience. They recently offered me the chance to try their new Keychron Q1 HE magnetic switch mechanical keyboard and I was happy to accept. Let’s get QWERTY and check it out.

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Lofree Edge ultra low profile mechanical keyboard – A thin svelte slice of low profile goodness

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REVIEW – Low-profile keyboards seem to be the current rage in the mechanical keyboard scene at the moment, and I think Lofree may have just cornered the market. They currently have a Kickstarter that started just a few days ago and is already funded for their most current offering, the Edge. I had already brought

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EPOMAKER x LEOBOG K81 Pro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard DIY Kit review

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REVIEW – I’ve been reviewing quite a few mechanical keyboards over the past year or so and have come to realize that I’m super picky when it comes to what makes me like a particular keyboard. There’s a short list of features that I consider crucial for me. That list includes an analog knob that

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Cherry Xtrfy K5V2 Compact mechanical keyboard review – Is it the budget GOAT?

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REVIEW – In my trips down the many, many rabbit holes associated with mechanical keyboard fanaticism, I’ve heard Cherry was the GOAT when it comes to keyboard switches. They are the gold standard that all other switch makers try to emulate. In my early work life, I first became aware of Cherry maintaining POS equipment.

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Keychron Q10 Max (Alice Layout) mechanical keyboard review

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REVIEW – It has been quite a long time since I last tested and reviewed a desktop keyboard. Most of the desktop keyboards I have seen offered for review that are the size that I like lack the keys/functions that are critical for my workflow process. When this Keychron Q10 Max (Alice Layout) QMK/VIA Wireless

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The KapCo x Ilustrata Nekomancer keycap set review – The cutest little hell raiser you’ll see all day

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REVIEW – The KapCo has a new series of mechanical keyboard keycap sets, desk mats, and wristrests that they are calling the KapCo Artist series, so when asked if I wanted to review a set, you know, I said yes. I chose the Nekomancer set, which is a collaboration between The KapCo and Ilustrata, an

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