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Drop ALT V1 High-Profile Barebones Keyboard

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Drop ALT V1 High-Profile Barebones Keyboard

Name: Drop ALT V1 High-Profile Barebones Keyboard
Brand: Drop
SKU: drop-alt-high-profile-barebones-keyboard
Price: 190 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.064748 (278 reviews)

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Product Description

The Massdrop ALT High-Profile is just like the original ALT, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. Machined at a 6-degree angle, the case is ergonomically crafted for a natural feel Read More

Review Highlights:

QuaestorBlack

I couldn't be happier with this board. It's solid, has a good weight, and a smooth finish that seems very durable so far. The hotswap is a nice feature as well. I can solder, but it's a bonus not having to. I know the stabs are garbage, but if you're buying a barebones board, who cares. Just buy better stabs.

Would recommend to a friend.

JustK

Much More than expected

I already have low profile ALT, but this High prof is much much much better than low. I like this heavy weight. Actually It's lighter than other expensive alu keyboard including brass weight, but it look good and competitive. 
I bought a black one and I am now thinking about buying gray more. I really recommend this High profile, Don’t waste your money on Low profile. 

p.s. Do not waste time to use the stock stabilizers. throw it away.

Would recommend to a friend.

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Sneepr

Oct 9, 2024

Activities:Work & Gaming

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:2

Verified Buyer

Best Keyboard

Bought this as my second keyboard (first was a full size corsair) and it's the perfect base for a custom build. I've had it for a few years now, and I've never ran into any issues. There are a small amount of RGB options built-in, just wish there was more customization with it. Very nice touch of having a usb-c port on either side. 9/10 for rgb sake lol.

Recommends this product? Yes

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Zmemerson0022

Aug 13, 2023

Activities:Work & Gaming

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:7

Verified Buyer

Heavy but really good quality

Insane sound quality for the price. The board is on the heavier side, but that ensures the board doesn't slide across your desk

Recommends this product? Yes

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hmzero

Aug 3, 2023

Activities:Gaming

Paired Switch:Tactile

Verified Buyer

Great Prebuilt Board

As far as prebuilt boards go, the overall quality is very nice. The lighting looks really good. The only aspect definetely lacking are the stabs, which can easy be replaced with better quality ones.

Recommends this product? Yes

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Shibu

Jun 30, 2023

Activities:Gaming

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:5

Verified Buyer

Great product for beginner

This keyboard barebone is good for the price, it's heavy and also feels nice. Paying a decent price for premium quality is amazing. Down side is the stabilizers, you might have to get extra lube or swap it entirely but besides that it's good.

Recommends this product? Yes

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HydroSquirrel

May 11, 2023

Activities:Work & Gaming

Paired Switch:Tactile

Keyboards Owned:3

Verified Buyer

Great build quality, poor stabs

just like every other comment is saying the stabs are not that good, but everything else is nice. build quality is solid, heavy board, wont slide anywhere and with right switches/mods it can be a very good board.

Recommends this product? Yes

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KRAY0LA

Mar 26, 2023

Verified Buyer

A good start

Nice looking keyboard! Stabilizers aren't screw in but plate mounted so can be a bit tough to work with but overall good keyboard

Recommends this product? Yes

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Hzzonason

Mar 23, 2023

Verified Buyer

Great starter keyboard but it really needs new stabs

The keyboard can sound a little hallow so it best to tape mod or to put foam in. It also really needs new stabilizers because it adds so much unneeded noise but it really is quality. It has RGB which is a huge plus and with those changes this is a really quality board.

Recommends this product? Yes

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earlout

Mar 12, 2023

Verified Buyer

Much better than expected

Great aluminum QMK keyboard that is always in stock. I've replaced the stabs with modded Everglide Panda V3, installed lubed Glorious Panda switches and MT3 keycaps set. Very happy with the result.

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Recommends this product? Yes

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krzank

Keyboard Club Member

Feb 1, 2023

Verified Buyer

Yet another ALT in my collection.

Requires some dumping - no other complaints. Lately I started using USB bypass more with my ALTs/ALTHPs - definitely an advantage over my other keyboards. Hope some day DROP will make BT version.

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