Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard

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Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard

Name: Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard
Brand: Drop
SKU: drop-ctrl-high-profile-mechanical-keyboard
Price: 250 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.393678 (348 reviews)

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The Drop CTRL High-Profile is just like the original CTRL, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. Machined to be 6-degrees, the case is ergonomically crafted for a natural feel—and it’s quite a bit heavier than before Read More

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Luky7evens

Jun 22, 2023

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Good Keyboard Pingy

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FalkensMaze

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Apr 2, 2023

Activities:Work & Gaming

Paired Switch:Tactile

Keyboards Owned:8

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Very solid keyboard

I was looking for a quality mechanical keyboard with hot swappable switches and when I came across the Drop CTRL I figured I would give it a try. I was not disappointed. Typing on it not only feels enjoyable but also sounds wonderful. I went with the heavier halo clear switches as I like to rest my fingers on my keyboard and the extra accusation force is a nice change from typing F multiple times. I am looking forward to adding more Drop brand keyboards to my collection.

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omnii

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Mar 24, 2023

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Fantastic Mechanical Keyboard for Programmers

I've been using the Drop CTRL High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard for almost six months now, and it's been an absolute pleasure to type on. As someone who spends a lot of time programming, having a keyboard that's well-built and reliable is essential to me, and the Drop CTRL has exceeded my expectations on both fronts. I've used this with both Mac and Windows flawlessly. One of the things I love about this keyboard is the variety of switches it supports. I've tried several, including the Drop Holy Pandas, CannonKeys Neapolitan, and Boba U4, and they all feel great to type on. Each switch has its own unique feel, so you can customize the keyboard to your liking. I especially enjoy the tactile feedback and sound of the Holy Pandas and Neapolitans. The build quality of the keyboard is also top-notch. The high-profile design looks sleek and modern, and the aluminum frame gives it a sturdy feel. The keycaps are made of PBT, which makes them durable and resistant to wear and tear. The RGB lighting is also a nice touch and adds a bit of flair to the keyboard. Customizing the RGB lighting with QMK is a great feature, however it can be tricky at first. Instead, Drop's Keyboard Configurator is the way to go for this and can get the job done for most people. One thing to note is that the keyboard is quite heavy, which may not be ideal if you plan on taking it with you on the go. However, if you're looking for a solid keyboard to use at your desk, the weight is actually a plus as it keeps the keyboard from moving around while you type. Overall, I highly recommend the Drop CTRL High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard to anyone in the market for a premium mechanical keyboard. It's highly customizable and built to last.

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kiwiiifruit

Mar 14, 2023

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Power-hungry, stiff, but is pretty damn nice after modifications...

my first hotswap keyboard. although there are arguably better options out now in the price range, this was pretty good back when i got it

Recommends this product? No

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yoosernaime

Mar 12, 2023

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Nicely Built But Unstable

After trying to live with this fancy mech for a couple of months, I went back to my Logitech G513. Although wired, the Drop keyboard would frequently lose its USB connection; every time I walked across the carpet and got a static discharge from touching the keyboard's metal body, the LEDs would turn off, either partially or fully. There may be workarounds for these little annoyances, and at some point, I might research them, but I need to work, so for now at least, I'm back on my Logitech, which never exhibits any of these issues. I'd still recommend it, but with caveats.

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G_Esper

Feb 25, 2023

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My first hotswap keyboard

This is my first hotswap keyboard and I love it! Was really worried about the keychatter that has been mentioned but I have yet to experience it. -1 star because I wish it was a 5-pin, and the power draw prevented me from using a long usb cable. But so far I am satisfied

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PERZA

Feb 7, 2023

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Dang good keyboard

This was my first non oem $20 keyboard and I have been sucked in. Never going back to the cheap keyboards. Not a big fan of the led diffusion bar but I just turn it off problem solved.

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DevilsWill

Jan 27, 2023

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So envious

I ordered this keyboard for my friend after I bought my self the Alt. I'm so jealous of the weight and apperance of the high-profile case. Once you throw some switches and keycaps into the board it looks so uniform. Makes me want to buy an Alt high-profile case, but for 130 I can't justify it.

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aupoverq

Dec 30, 2022

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Solid build, awesome RGB, cool keycaps, zero complaints

This is my first Drop board and I am impressed! Right out of the box it looked great, felt great, and worked perfectly! The default RGB is flawless, and it comes with a handy card to trigger through the options. I haven't gotten into the Configurator program yet to program key functions, but I went through the program before I purchased and it seems easy to assign keys and handles combinations, so it's looking good! I got mine with the Halo Clear switches and they have great thocky sound in this board's cabinet space. I swapped in some Halo Trues but I prefer the more thocky sound of the Clears so I'm back to those. RGB works great with both Clears and Trues btw. The CTRL board is quite heavy so if you're looking for a portable board to throw in your backpack keep that in mind. TKL is perfect for me, I must have arrows and PgUp/Dn and Home/End and Del all right there with space around them so I don't have to look. The dark cabinet with the two-tone dark gray keycaps works really well together. The shine-through for the legends is perfect. One thing is if the RGB isn't on they are pretty hard to read for sure. So if you don't like RGB use different keycaps. One thing that is annoying is the switches have to be 3-pin, so you have to cut the other two off your 5-pin switches if you want to use them. I was testing a bunch and had to cut them off on most non-Kailh switches. My other boards, and all much cheaper, all have 5-pin sockets, so what gives? I have no real complaints so far, very happy with this CTRL.

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ChrisInSeattle

Dec 19, 2022

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Disappointing

First, let me say that I love the case... the material, the lights, the feel, the weight are all great. I bought this keyboard specifically because I wanted north face lights for shine through keycaps. But the light is really very dim, even on the highest setting... much dimmer than my $100 gaming keyboard. Also, I spent an extra $30 for the Cherry browns, which I'd never used before.. that was a mistake; they are really scratchy. The stabalizers are also garbage; very noisy. I ended up returning it, but I am considering buying a barebones version instead and using my own switches and stabs because, as I said, I do like the case and would like north facing lights for gaming. I hope they do a version 2 with 5 pin switch sockets and better stabs.

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