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WonderMutt
1
Jul 22, 2014
Does anyone here already own a Code keyboard? I'm wondering how the quality is compared to something like a Ducky Shine 3? I've had multiple Ducky and Cooler Master mechanicals, but I've never bought a Code before, and while I know WASD is a great company, I just wanted some review on the quality before I actually make a move on this.
GokieKS
119
Jul 22, 2014
WonderMuttI don't have a Ducky Shine 3, but I do have a backlit Ducky Zero (DK2108S) with MX Browns, and the CODE is certainly as good in build quality, and much better when it comes to the backlighting - I find it a bit uneven on the Ducky, and it doesn't save the backlight level setting, so everytime I restart the computer the keyboard is lit at a brighter level than I prefer.
E: I should mention that the frame of the CODE is made from two pieces rather than one, so there is a tiny bit of flex on the top piece near the Space key, but it's really not noticeable unless you really try to push that part forward towards the Space key, and has absolutely no effect on actual use.
bdwakefield
5
Jul 22, 2014
WonderMuttI have a Ducky Shine 3 (White, with Blues). I bought my CODE for work since it is quieter and I won't bother my cube mates. I will say, I think it is better than the Shine 3 and I think the Ducky is a great board! I probably would have bought the CODE with greens during the last drop for home if I had not already had the Ducky. I echo GokieKS's comments pretty much exactly; The back-lighting feels better on the CODE than the Shine 3 and while there is a little flex by the spacebar it isn't bad. In fact I didn't even notice it till I read the comment and tried it for myself.
If I didn't already have one I'd join today.
miyari
1
Jul 23, 2014
bdwakefieldOn the other side of things, I actually hate the flex and it makes the keyboard feel "flimsy" to me in a way. My first board also had a dead LED but they were good to replace it. Typing on it feels great, however, the switches are wonderful.
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