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Drop CTRL V1 Mechanical Keyboard

Name: Drop CTRL V1 Mechanical Keyboard
Brand: Drop
SKU: drop-ctrl-mechanical-keyboard
Price: 149 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.298429 (1337 reviews)

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Product Description

To put it simply, the CTRL mechanical keyboard has it all. Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate, it’s stable and fortified Read More

Review Highlights:

bmason

The last keyboard I'll ever need

My keyboard history:

Keyboard #1: Ducky - LEDs died within a year.  A piece of junk, but hooked me on mechanical keyboards.

Keyboard #2: WASD Code - great keyboard, lasted for a couple of years, but (a) the ABS keys eventually wore through and (b) there are better switches than Cherry MX Browns, so . . . 

Keyboard #3: CTRL - fantastic keyboard.  Outfitted with Hako Royal Clears for most of the keys, except for some keys (like Enter) which got a Kailh Box Navy (for a little click) and some keys (like the shift keys) which got Hako True Violets (my pinkies don't bang the keys as hard as the rest of my fingers).

The CTRL is probably the last keyboard I'll ever need.  Don't like the switches? Swap 'em out!  Don't like the backlight colors?  Reprogram 'em.  Don't like they keycaps? Buy new ones.

Now all I need is a 21-key numeric keypad to match it.  (NUM Mechanical Keyboard, anyone?)

UPDATE Feb 2, 2021: Still love this keyboard.  No double-typing issues (yet).  Still waiting for a matching keypad . . .

Would recommend to a friend.

Wazza10

Got mine yesterday and couldn’t be happier with it. The board is absolutely gorgeous. Everything works great and the led features and bright and vibrant. 10/10 would buy again but I hope they don’t make it again so I can lord it over all my friends hahaha. Can’t wait to get some of the key caps I’m waiting on from massdrop to customize it.
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Can I change the keycaps on this keyboard?

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Not just the keycaps. You can also change the switches to your liking.

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Is this keyboard loud?

Chrismas

It depends on what switches are installed. The switches are easy to change with the included switch removal tool.

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Sheppard8588

May 27, 2024

Activities:Work

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:12

Verified Buyer

Great keyboard for the price

Great keyboard for the price I use it for my second pc and have never have a problem

Recommends this product? Yes

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Rnr77

Mar 27, 2024

Activities:Work

Paired Switch:Linear

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Failed after 18 months, terrible customer service

Keyboard worked well until it didn’t. Liked it at first though I had to build a wrist rest because it’s really tall. Got cherry brown switches. Liked the customizable lights. But last week it would not turn on. Tried new cables, computer, leaving it unplugged overnight to no avail. Contacted support and they told me I was SOL as it was out of warranty period and recommended I try looking up how I might fix it on Reddit or Discord. What a horrible customer support experience for a $180 keyboard! Now I have a dead keyboard and will surely be telling others how poorly Drop treats their users.

Recommends this product? No

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Nman2003

Keyboard Club Member

Mar 19, 2024

Activities:Gaming

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:1

Verified Buyer

Great Gift For Beginners

Bought it for an uncle who's not super into keyboards but wanted to replace his Razer board. Says he likes pretty well and is a good introduction into this hobby if he so chooses. He already replaced the stock caps with some custom ones. However he did have some problems with connection dropping out every now and then. It's not consistent so he's still using it with no complaints.

Recommends this product? Yes

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BranMan0504

Feb 18, 2024

Activities:Work & Gaming

Paired Switch:Tactile

Keyboards Owned:0

Verified Buyer

First board, Perfect for the RGB lover, which I am.

I want to start this off this was my FIRST custom/swappable board purchase. I made some decisions that I learned from, and understand now, I got exactly what I ordered. All in all great product and loved the build quality. It is nice and heavy and never moves when typing or gaming. I like the removable feet as I travel with mine and the ability to remove them to slip them into the DROP travel sleeve is made easy. I can't speak to the firmware as I have not dabbled into that functionality. I had full intentions for this to be a project board to test stuff on. The linear switches (grey stems) were fine, but I did hold out for those hand lubed 'Holy Panda X' Drop offered later on. After installing the new switches, the board (as a whole) went from a 9 to a 10. I was still learning about linear and tactile switches and went linear out of the box as it seemed safer. Installing my tactile (Drop Holy Panda X) switches was super easy and didn't take long at all. While I had everything I did also experiment with new stabilizers and foams. The board itself is what I am reviewing and it was fantastic. LOVE the RBG functionality as what is in the box (lighting patterns) is good enough for me. Maybe if I went further into re-flashing firmware, I may have a different view. Small tweaking was necessary due to my own choices (linear vs tactile switch choice), BUT IT WAS EASY TO DO, the whole point of having a hot-swappable board.

Recommends this product? Yes

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Just632

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Dec 5, 2023

Verified Buyer

great board

Great premium board

Recommends this product? Yes

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CoolHat

Sep 14, 2023

Activities:Gaming

Paired Switch:Tactile

Keyboards Owned:2

Verified Buyer

My kid loves it!

Bought this for my 14 year old son and he is so happy. Uses it mostly for gaming but now that he is in HS, is also using it for school work.

Recommends this product? Yes

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Drshockfreez

Aug 29, 2023

Activities:Work & Gaming

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:7

Verified Buyer

Rigidity with a hint of Beauty

This keyboard was the first I've purchased that has options of modding. As simple as it comes last me for an entire year until a switch failed. Yet a simple swap of the switch (all of them lol). Had allowed me to really unlock the ability of the keyboard. I recommend the keyboard to anyone who is looking into it.

Recommends this product? Yes

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mysttu

Jul 16, 2023

Activities:Work & Gaming

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:2

Verified Buyer

Very good overall, just a few issues

I had a few tiny firmware issues here and there and the documentation is a nightmare to sift through, all in all very good though, would give 4.5 if possible

Recommends this product? Yes

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Lyghtable

Keyboard Club Member

Jul 15, 2023

Activities:Work & Gaming

Keyboards Owned:3

Verified Buyer

Incredible keyboard

Amazing feel, incredibly good quality all around I would heavily recommend this keyboard

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dtolb

Jul 9, 2023

Activities:Work

Paired Switch:Linear

Keyboards Owned:3

Verified Buyer

Good value on sale

Like the profile and the LEDS. Solid weight and usable USB ports on either side. Would recommend for starting out. Does have 3 pin hotswap instead of 5, so keep in mind when buying new switches. The speed sliver are kind of heavy linear, but that's all preference

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