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Drop CSTM80 Aluminum Decorative Case

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Drop CSTM80 Aluminum Decorative Case

Name: Drop CSTM80 Aluminum Decorative Case
Brand: Drop
SKU: drop-cstm80-aluminum-decorative-case
Price: 59 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (14 reviews)

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jxliu

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Engineer

Dec 23, 2023

Verified Buyer

Super smooth

Noticeably smoother feeling than other aluminum keyboard cases. As the other reviewer said, not quite Apple smooth but pretty close. Took some macro shots of both the silver and black and the top of my M1 MacBook Pro for comparison:

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MxMoon

Dec 5, 2023

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The finish leaves much to be desired.

01/15/24 Edit: I am updating this review from 2 stars to 5 stars. Drop reached out to me and asked if I wanted a replacement. I was also told they're investigating the issue I experienced. The replacement I received is much much better. No notable pits. The finish is more consistent. If this is what they're sending out normally and not what I received at first, then I can definitely recommend this as an upgrade to the CSTM80. I'm excited to see what colors they offer the aluminum tops in the future. -------------------------------Original Review-------------------------------------------------------- The Bad: Random divots on the surface, both external and internal. The finish itself seems layered and uneven (I couldn't capture this with a camera). Unless quality improves, I do not really recommend this product. Some might say, "It's only $59!" ~ but keep in mind that a complete CSTM80 with this top would be closer to $~200. I have a few full Aluminum keyboards <$200 with notably better finishes (the Tokyo60 is a good example that I own a few of, made/sold by Drop). The Decent: The feel is pretty nice. The edges you interact with when installed are not sharp / uncomfortable to touch (some of the cheaper alumimum shells have sharp edges and can be quite uncomfortable). Ignoring the appearance of the finish, it has a consistent soft/velvety feel (as soft and velvety aluminum can get anyways).

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MxMoon

Dec 5, 2023

External Pits (x2) - Rear:

MxMoon

Dec 5, 2023

This is the hardest to capture - the uneven finish. If look from a distance (not zoomed in), it is a bit more obvious, but you should be able to notice some faint streaks that span the entire plane of the rear. I tried to take it at different angles to demonstrate that it isn't a trick of the shadows. This unevenness is throughout the entire external surface, but most notable along the walls (rear, front, sides).

BeefMan

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Dec 6, 2023

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Sleek and smooth

Not quite as soft as a MacBooks finish, but it gets pretty close! Adds some much needed heft as well since the board is all plastic.

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xd_starkov

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Feb 11, 2024

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Works Great!

I got this case to finish up the keyboard, and it has been great. A bit pricey, but still awesome. It isn't sharp and doesn't collect much dirt, grime, fingerprints, or scratches and adds a good amount of weight to the keyboard.

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LokiDoragon

Dec 10, 2023

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Exactly as expected

The Aluminum top has a nice refined finish and adds some weight to the plastic board. It feels a bit of thin but does not sound thin. Overall it does exactly what it is suppose to do, happy with the purchase especially at the dicounted bundled price when purchased with the barebone board.

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I_am_cas

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Apr 12, 2025

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Adds heft and feels nice

This adds some much needed weight to the keyboard and it looks very nice on my CSTM80

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GigaChad

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Mar 5, 2025

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Fantastic case

This aluminum case is great to look at and feels fantastic to touch. I love the feel of icy cold aluminum. It also elevated the base CSTM80 from entry level to high end. The finish looks perfect to my eyes. Best of all, the silver aluminum seems to go well with any keycaps.

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