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Feb 14, 2025
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Keycap legends already fading after less than 2 weeks!
2 weeks of use EDIT:
The keycap legends on the main home row are already wearing away. The "D" legend is almost 50% faded. I emailed customer support and they told me that the only resolution was to return the entire keyboard for an RMA and wait for the new one to come. I asked if this issue would reoccur with the replacement keyboard, because if it did, I really don't want to be returning keyboards every 2-3 weeks until I happen to get a keyboard where the keycap legend issue is resolved. I've yet to receive a response. It looks like I either got old stock or they never resolve the fading legend issue that's been experienced by several previous reviewers.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Really love the clear keycaps and 00's aesthetic. Being able to adjust the lighting is critical, and thankfully this is possible with an FN shortcut otherwise at max brightness it's too bright. I'm coming from a HyperX Aqua switch (modified Gateron browns) which tended to be just a bit too easy to press.
The quality thick keycaps and the Holy Panda switches have an excellent solid feel. The actuation is a bit stiffer than what I'm used to, but after spending some time with them, I'm really appreciating the improved typing experience. It takes me a bit back to keyboards I used back in the 90's which had stiffer and deeper actuation points. The sound is also really enjoyable. The overall sound/feel is creamy. The letter keys have a pleasant crunch when bottoming out and the larger keys (spacebar, backspace etc.) have the thock. The keyboard case is super solid with no hollow typing sounds, and although there is only one angle you can set, it works for me.
A couple of minor quibbles would be that a couple of the keys are more elevated than their neighbors/the same key on the other side (L Alt key is higher than the R Alt key, Backspace is similar in that the key is not sitting on the switch at the same elevation as other keys in the row, Spacebar is not level/slightly curved at one end) and there were a couple of small finish scratches above the arrow keys. Besides that though, all the key presses are even and consistent, and I haven't yet encountered any keys that are scratchy or are not working properly. At this retail price point though, they should have included a better quality USB A-C cable, at least braided or unique to the clear keyboard color theme to complete the package.
Overall I was looking for a quality pre-built board with the custom options that typically are only available on custom boards as I'm not interested in diving into the DIY mech keyboard hobby. Coming from a series of gaming keyboards that all had their unique software/customizability options which I never used except to turn off the RGB lighting, I appreciate that this keyboard is simple, minimal and focused on the hardware quality and typing experience.
I'm happy with my first "semi-enthusiast" keyboard purchase and enjoy the aesthetic, quality, and typing experience.
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PhoenixKing
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Nov 29, 2024
Activities:Gaming
Paired Switch:Clicky
Keyboards Owned:12
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Beautiful Keyboard
I have always enjoyed being able to see the mechanical and/or electrical parts of any device, I enjoy being able to see what is done directly.
Recommends this product? Yes
kosoku
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Nov 3, 2024
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:2
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A great feeling and looking keyboard!
I wanted a mechanical keyboard for ages but didn't know where to start with building one. I had no reference point for what a good setup felt like or what it cost. By the time I drew up a plan for what I wanted (TKL, translucent design, low budget, etc.), I had stumbled upon this unit, and the rest was history.
This Expression series keyboard is excellent value and feels much more premium and long-lasting than I expected.
I have had mine for about a year now, and my only big complaint has been that the high-use keys wear down relatively fast, leaving glyphs faded. However, Drop has already addressed this and even sent me two spare sets of keys free of charge (surprising, given I don't live in the US). The only other thing I wish was possible was for the lighting in the board to be RGB, but I digress. Overall, though, it's a solid keyboard I plan to use well into the future, and Drop's customer support was stellar, as always.
Recommends this product? Yes
Tnott
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Aug 31, 2024
Activities:Gaming
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:5
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I think it looks sleek and works exceptionally well
I love the look of the keycaps on the keyboard frame. It looks exactly as described and does exactly what I expected it to do! 10/10
Recommends this product? Yes
foofafoof
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Jul 20, 2024
Paired Switch:Tactile
Keyboards Owned:10
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Holy Pandas are worth the hype
didnt expect to be impressed this much by the switches, they are perfect, nice pleasant bump and the top and a smooth slide to the bottom. my typing accuracy has actually increased coming from linear switches, having the actuation point at top makes it harder to accidentally brush adjacent keys and mess up what youre typing.
Recommends this product? Yes
SpaceCowboy77
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Jun 7, 2024
Activities:Work
Paired Switch:Clicky
Keyboards Owned:2
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Works in the dark!
I love this keyboard especially in the groggy wee hours of the morning and I leave the lights off and curtains drawn. This keyboard lights up enough to help me slowly wake up. And it’s loud so it helps and I absolutely love it.
Recommends this product? Yes
Just632
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Dec 4, 2023
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Great entry keyboard with premium switches
Holy panda switches really take this entry level keyboard to the next level
Recommends this product? Yes
neotitanium
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Sep 4, 2023
Activities:Work & Gaming
Paired Switch:Linear
Keyboards Owned:9
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Early 2000's aesthetic
The look and vibe of the transparency takes me back to the transparent electronics of the early 2000's. Love it!
Recommends this product? Yes
huy_le
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Aug 5, 2023
Paired Switch:Tactile
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DROP EXPRESSION SERIES KEYSTERINE KEYBOARD
DROP EXPRESSION SERIES KEYSTERINE KEYBOARD
Recommends this product? Yes
snowyte
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Jun 17, 2023
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the world’s prettiest keyboard
when i was waiting for this keyboard, i was about to buy zealios and aliaz switches too. then i got this keyboard and touched it, i just forgot about other keyboards. feels so good and so pretty! sad that it has no bluetooth but it can just be my pretty househusband so.. haha. i’ve heard that the legends could not last long, but that’s my destiny that i chose. 얘는 내 운명이니께~~!~!~!🥰 쓰기 아까워서 똑같은 거 하나 더 사고싶음,, 너무 좋아용🥹🫶
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