Well for $40 you could get pretty similar Chinese gaming keyboards as well.Penguin wrote:
I'm happy with this score. I feel like I should get bonus points for the price though. $50USD is a steal IMO for a keyboard like this.
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aah I'm dumb, I was copy/pasting the direct link and not the image link LOLWinnyace wrote:
@Taikah
you can use the [img] tag for that. on imgur, be sure to right click on the image and select Copy Image Location or smth along those lines.
this one probably secures the top spot for a while.Taikah wrote:
it's fine. you seem to be new to the forums, so it's okay, at least in my book.Taikah wrote:
aah I'm dumb, I was copy/pasting the direct link and not the image link LOLWinnyace wrote:
@Taikah
you can use the [img] tag for that. on imgur, be sure to right click on the image and select Copy Image Location or smth along those lines.
I agree. it looks very nice!Penguin wrote:
this one probably secures the top spot for a while.
Looks like a logitech board.z0z wrote:
Build quality, again not much to talk about. Pretty standard.Taikah wrote:
Build quality wise, it depends on the version you get I suppose.tyhjyys wrote:
Keychron K6 LK Red
Basically look like this
Completely fair and was expecting a similar score to yours or lower. My choice in getting a 60% keyboard rather than a full was completely due to my desk size and this was the perfect opportunity to try out a smaller keyboard because why not? Though, if given the chance, I'd gladly go back to a full keyboard any day.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Build quality, again not much to talk about. Pretty standard.Taikah wrote:
Layout wise, it's a 60%. I personally can't stand 60%. I used one a while back and I had to get another board since I can't stand not having the nav keys and the F row.
Though keyboard layout is subjective so I'm not gonna fault it for that.
Switches wise, cherry MX silent is a pretty effective silent switch. One of my friend who is obsessed with noise had a board with them in it and yeah, they're quite silent. I'd say they're pretty close noise wise to a regular rubber dome keyboard and is even more quiet than some rubber domes.
If you also add foam into your keyboard case and maybe a dampening pad underneath it can even be more silent.
But yeah, it feels mushier than a normal mechanical switch. It's not as mushy as a rubber dome though.
The feel is still firmer, somewhere between a rubber dome keyboard and a regular mechanical switch.
I personally don't like the dampened feeling, but if you want a softer feeling switch then you might like it.
Smoothness wise, it's the same as regular cherry MX. Not very smooth.
But overall, it's a functional and effective switch.
Keycaps wise, oh dear.
Well they're taihao made caps so they're doubleshot so the legends will never fade away. Taihao caps are on the thinner side though so they fit pretty well on clicky switches since they make the sound louder. But even on a silenced switch I think they're fine, shouldn't make the sound too much louder, though I'd personally prefer thicker keycaps on them.
But I don't really like the rainbow vomit color. It's just not my thing.
But hey, at least it's using a normal font.
This is one of the case where I'd like to have a typing demonstration video to judge on the sound to see it's effectiveness in silencing the sound. But from what I see, it should still be fairly effective.
Overall, an okay, average keyboard.
6/10
No problem, glad you enjoyed my rating!Taikah wrote:
Completely fair and was expecting a similar score to yours or lower. My choice in getting a 60% keyboard rather than a full was completely due to my desk size and this was the perfect opportunity to try out a smaller keyboard because why not? Though, if given the chance, I'd gladly go back to a full keyboard any day.
Agree with ya on the thicker key caps, the thinness of these keycaps have a higher pitch sound and quality wise, feels cheaper than the default keys I had prior to when buying this keyboard.
Going from a Logitech G910, this Keyboard felt more personalized as I wanted to match the theme of my desktop setup which generalized in the sunset ocean theme. Once I have the money to invest, I'll definitely want to try and reach out to custom KB makers like Taeha Types or Susboards.
Really appreciate the time you took on judging my keyboard, thanks Tad ❤
Interesting layout.eblf2013 wrote:
I'm not tad but:KatouMegumi wrote:
Aight, rate my second keyboard.
There you have it then.eblf2013 wrote:
I'm not tad but:KatouMegumi wrote:
Aight, rate my second keyboard.
-1/10
No, thank you.Corne2Plum3 wrote:
Rate my mobile keyboard then
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pQTXJ_YuGrInC37mv_BFY2GYDZOwOCpA/view?usp=drivesdk
Why ;_;?Tad Fibonacci wrote:
No, thank you.Corne2Plum3 wrote:
Rate my mobile keyboard then
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pQTXJ_YuGrInC37mv_BFY2GYDZOwOCpA/view?usp=drivesdk
Huh I see.abraker wrote:
Tad, the numpad are hall switches too. They just don't have firmware support set actuation prob due to the way it is wired up.
no/10nedd83 wrote:
tad, rate my mobile keyboard too, please.
They doesn't feel as smooth as contactless switches. That much is obvious.Winnyace wrote:
looks very nice. the switches sound very nice as well. how do they feel tho?
I see. That's kind of sad.Winnyace wrote:
I see.. too bad we here in Romania don't have such a big board market, so loose switches and pretty everything you need for to make a custom board isn't for sale here, which makes me kinda of sad. either way, hoping more people post their boards here.
That looks like a nice beginner board to start customizing and experiencing new switches.axl2468 wrote:
oh yeah, I've been eyeing on this board for a while now. hotswappable with cherry mx, gateron, and kalih switches and is "relatively" cheap (probably will get expensive if i use expensive switches for it)
maybe next year.
Well, it's just something I wanted to share.abraker wrote:
You know this means someone has to rate Tad's keyboard, right?
well, I'm not a keyboard expert, but I think it's pretty cool. We need to find another keyboard expert to rate Tad's keyboard without there being any bias.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Well, it's just something I wanted to share.abraker wrote:
You know this means someone has to rate Tad's keyboard, right?
But if someone wanted to rate it then they should feel free to do so.
Owh very nice.Penguin wrote:
Just got this keyboard today. I've never used any switch other than Cherry Reds, so switching to these browns has been a little weird. It's not too different when it comes to actuation force, but it definitely feels weird to my fingers. I'm still not sure whether I like it or not. I ordered some glorious pandas to try them out, but they're not going to get here for another month most likely. As for lubing, I'm going to purchase some lube today and try it out once it arrives. Should be a lot better once I do that.
I kind of impulse bought this keyboard the other day. I did a lot more research about keyboards while the GMMK was shipping and I realized that there is a lot about keyboards that I was unaware about. I'm still happy with this keyboard purchase overall, but I'm definitely not going to quit here.
yeah, after looking at more types of keyboards, I definitely prefer enclosed keycaps.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Though it's a floating key design and no bezels so side knocks can potentially damage the key switches.
The keycaps are backlit abs doubleshot. They are pretty much the exact same as my other keyboard. This keyboard has full rgb though, which I keep turned off 100% of the time.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
From the photos alone, it's hard to know for sure the quality of the caps. They look like they're either back lit keycaps, or they're grey on white keycaps.
Although since the legends are in the middle, if I have to guess I'd say that they're back lit caps.
Obviously I can't comment on the quality of the keycaps since I don't know the materials. But it looks nice and clean, just like the board with a normal font. Would've been better if the legends were in the top left of the caps where they should be though, but I guess being in the middle would work better for back lighting.
Lol same.Penguin wrote:
The keycaps are backlit abs doubleshot. They are pretty much the exact same as my other keyboard. This keyboard has full rgb though, which I keep turned off 100% of the time.
yeah, I want to get a board with no rgb, but I feel like thats hard to come by unless you are going custom made.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Lol same.Penguin wrote:
The keycaps are backlit abs doubleshot. They are pretty much the exact same as my other keyboard. This keyboard has full rgb though, which I keep turned off 100% of the time.
Whenever I have a backlit or RBG board, I only use it with the lights on for like 3 days until it's turned into an eye sore and I have it permanently off.
Great to hear that the stabs are actually nice. Although, I still suggest moding it yourself since even great stock stabs are still a bit rattly. the differences between unmodded stabs and modded stabs are is pretty huge.Penguin wrote:
yeah, I want to get a board with no rgb, but I feel like thats hard to come by unless you are going custom made.
also, I've done a few side by side tests with both my keyboards now. and I can 100% say that the GMMK sounds a lot better than the km360. Still sounds like poop, but not as bad. The stabilizers in the gmmk are actually good. The actual keys don't sound as scratchy as the cherry reds. still scratchy though. I like the feel of the linear switches better. browns feel like shit.
I really want to get some milky yellows for this board, but I can't seem to find any 3 pin versions. I also don't want to go through the extra effort of modifying them to fit a 3 pin board, so I'll probably just wait to get some yellows whenever I get another hotswap 5 pin board.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Great to hear that the stabs are actually nice. Although, I still suggest moding it yourself since even great stock stabs are still a bit rattly. the differences between unmodded stabs and modded stabs are is pretty huge.Penguin wrote:
yeah, I want to get a board with no rgb, but I feel like thats hard to come by unless you are going custom made.
also, I've done a few side by side tests with both my keyboards now. and I can 100% say that the GMMK sounds a lot better than the km360. Still sounds like poop, but not as bad. The stabilizers in the gmmk are actually good. The actual keys don't sound as scratchy as the cherry reds. still scratchy though. I like the feel of the linear switches better. browns feel like shit.
And yeah, I think the switches being smoother than cherry reds because it's Gateron. Although Gateron browns have the same design as cherry brown so they're equally as bad.
But yeah, it's a hot swap board so switches can be changed easily.
They're basically the same switches but with different housing materials.Penguin wrote:
I really want to get some milky yellows for this board, but I can't seem to find any 3 pin versions. I also don't want to go through the extra effort of modifying them to fit a 3 pin board, so I'll probably just wait to get some yellows whenever I get another hotswap 5 pin board.
actually, now that I think about it.. what's the actual difference between black bottom clear top gat yellows versus milky yellows? I can get the former in 3 pin and if it's not much of a difference between the two, then I may as well get them for my gmmk.
I'm currently just using the stock stabs of the KC84. They don't have branding anywhere on them so I'm not sure who made them. But they look exactly like Gateron stabs so I'm guessing that they are Gateron stabs.Penguin wrote:
What kind of stabs are you currently using? Also, have you tried gmk stabs?
Ngl, I'm kinda tempted to try them out for the memes.Akumace1 wrote:
Tad. What is your opinion on Ahegao Anime keycaps?
By curved keyboards, if you meant ergo keyboards then I'm not a fan.Akumace1 wrote:
Very interesting. Mr Keybaord Expert, What is your opinion on curved keyboards?Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Ngl, I'm kinda tempted to try them out for the memes.Akumace1 wrote:
Tad. What is your opinion on Ahegao Anime keycaps?
But no, I'm not willing to throw away my humanity just yet.
You mean the ones in laptops and chicklet keyboards?Winnyace wrote:
what does the keyboard expert, Tad Fibonacci, think of scissor switches?
yeah those.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
You mean the ones in laptops and chicklet keyboards?Winnyace wrote:
what does the keyboard expert, Tad Fibonacci, think of scissor switches?
Don't like em. They're quite tactile but the travel is very short and that in combination with flat keycaps doesn't provide a enjoyable typing experience imo.
I don't type very fast on them and they hurt my fingers if I type on them for too long.
Although, some people really likes them for some reason.
rip.... I heard those laptops are some of the greatest made and have good keyboards, at least the older models. I wonder how true is that statementabraker wrote:
I have an IBM thinkpad I broke
That's not an IBM keyboard.abraker wrote:
I have an IBM thinkpad I broke
For playing video games (or anything else really lol), I don't really recommend a chicklet switch.Winnyace wrote:
yeah those.
I do want to try them out, especially with playing games. after some time, all of my membrane keyboards start to get loud. maybe I just press too hard on them or something.
I don't really have the money and even if I had, most boards here have Outemu Blue switches which is a massive no. I have my computer where my parents sit and I also hate loud switches in generalTad Fibonacci wrote:
If you an afford it then you should definitely go mechanical.
If not, then I suggest getting an old but tough rubber dome keyboard. Especially dome with slider keyboards. Those usually feel much better than normal rubber domes and their boards are also usually much more well built.
Some even have Cherry stems lol.
if by any chance that you had the budget and it's available in your country, consider getting a tecware phantom tkl. they sell variations with outemu browns or reds.Winnyace wrote:
I don't really have the money and even if I had, most boards here have Outemu Blue switches which is a massive no. I have my computer where my parents sit and I also hate loud switches in generalTad Fibonacci wrote:
If you an afford it then you should definitely go mechanical.
If not, then I suggest getting an old but tough rubber dome keyboard. Especially dome with slider keyboards. Those usually feel much better than normal rubber domes and their boards are also usually much more well built.
Some even have Cherry stems lol.
Well I don't think that this would count as a key'board' anymore.ChargeIon wrote:
Do 2-Key keypad counts?I made it myself.
Yes, im poor lol
buy from Amazon is super expensive and sadly I don't have it available. maybe some day I'll buy one, but for now, I'm perfectly okay with what I have. I need a better computer anyway, not a mechanical keyboard.axl2468 wrote:
if by any chance that you had the budget and it's available in your country, consider getting a tecware phantom tkl. they sell variations with outemu browns or reds.Winnyace wrote:
I don't really have the money and even if I had, most boards here have Outemu Blue switches which is a massive no. I have my computer where my parents sit and I also hate loud switches in generalTad Fibonacci wrote:
If you an afford it then you should definitely go mechanical.
If not, then I suggest getting an old but tough rubber dome keyboard. Especially dome with slider keyboards. Those usually feel much better than normal rubber domes and their boards are also usually much more well built.
Some even have Cherry stems lol.
I saw a guy who brought his Dvorak keyboard with him during a meetup and got to try it.Winnyace wrote:
since this is a keyboard thread, I guess we can talk about keyboard layouts. so, have you guys tried other keyboard layouts besides qwerty?
Yeah, I wish I'm rich enough to own that many lol.Nikolai wrote:
Current collection: OTD 360c, TGR Jane v2 ce, HHKB pro 1, FLX Virgo, Dolphin v3
I've owned like 20+ kustoms/customs in the past
Just gotta have connections to not worry about fcfs group buys or get in private onesTad Fibonacci wrote:
Yeah, I wish I'm rich enough to own that many lol.Nikolai wrote:
Current collection: OTD 360c, TGR Jane v2 ce, HHKB pro 1, FLX Virgo, Dolphin v3
I've owned like 20+ kustoms/customs in the past
Aesthetics wise, I think I like it._ralsei wrote:
switches: logitech gx blues
keyboard: logitech g pro
sounds:
i remember someone on G&R posting something similar.Penguin wrote:
I noticed something very odd with my GMMK while playing osu today. I noticed that while my RBG is on, I have a weird chord splitting effect, as if my polling rate is really trash. I then tested it without RGB on, and the effect is gone.
these pictures are from the first 100 combo of the same map.
for some reason, the RGB on this keyboard seems to affect the polling rate somehow? it's very odd. As soon as I turned my RGB off, I instantly got a lot better acc on ColdTooth's new map. went from high 97% - low 98%, all the way up to 99%+ acc.
Welp, another reason to not use RGB lol.Penguin wrote:
I noticed something very odd with my GMMK while playing osu today. I noticed that while my RBG is on, I have a weird chord splitting effect, as if my polling rate is really trash. I then tested it without RGB on, and the effect is gone.
these pictures are from the first 100 combo of the same map.
for some reason, the RGB on this keyboard seems to affect the polling rate somehow? it's very odd. As soon as I turned my RGB off, I instantly got a lot better acc on ColdTooth's new map. went from high 97% - low 98%, all the way up to 99%+ acc.
Aesthetics wise, it looks okay I suppose.Meguro wrote:
finally, a proper mech keyboard to post here. It's a Fuhlen M87S TKL Keyboard
Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.Hydreigon wrote:
aight tad, how would you rate my new keyboard
look, it has lights now
probably a standard rubber dome keyboardTad Fibonacci wrote:
Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.Hydreigon wrote:
aight tad, how would you rate my new keyboard
look, it has lights now
https://www.fantech.com.ph/product/fantech-k511-hunter/Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.
Goddamn, a fullsize keyboard that weighs only 600 grams.Hydreigon wrote:
https://www.fantech.com.ph/product/fantech-k511-hunter/Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.
Oh boi seemingly I'm not the only one that has his desk covered in a sheet of a similar pattern.Hydreigon wrote:
aight tad, how would you rate my new keyboard
look, it has lights now
Well, about time you post those keyboards.abraker wrote:
Logitech G710+:
Aesthetics wise, I think this board looks okay.abraker wrote:
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum:
Noice.Penguin wrote:
I bought some glorious pandas a while back when they were on back-order and they finally arrived today! I only bought a 36-pack since these switches are damn expensive, so I only installed them for the letters and a few mods. I didn't lube them up because I am lazy. Maybe sometime in the future.
I haven't used them for too long yet, but all I can say so far is that I enjoy tactile switches a lot more now. The only type of tactile switch that I had used before this were Gateron browns, and oh boy, they were shit. It is a night and day difference between browns and pandas. Browns essentially feel like linears, but sticky. "Real" tactile switches are actually what they say they are... tactile.
Overall, I'm really enjoying these new switches. I really want to buy and try out so many more switches now.
Looks like an old rubber dome keyboard to me. Nothing special about it.abraker wrote:
Dell SK-8110. Haven't used it for a while and didn't bother cleaning for the pic, so ignore that. It has a PS/2 end which should tell you how old it is lol.
