The SHIFT V2 has a lot of features that will appeal to casual and power-users alike. A rich RGB presence, great default switch selection, excellent materials, good-out-of-the-box type feel, and easy software configuration mean that almost anyone will find something to like with the SHIFT V2. However, its tray-mounted design, imperfect stabilizer QA process, and incomplete RGB implementation mean that it has enough small issues that warrant discretion. Some people might not care about a pure-white RGB capability, tray-mounting, or the occasional squeak — and to those people, the SHIFT V2 will probably satisfy you. But to highly-discerning veterans, or buyers with precise purchasing conditions, you may need to looks elsewhere.
Full review: https://resonancereviews.com/drop-shift-v2-review-a-great-iteration-still-imperfect-9e993fb51265
This keyboard was 100%not up to the hype. the lay out is great sure, but the switches are horrible. they sound and feel so cheap. they really need to upgrade the switches that come with this to make it worth while. The build is also very solid, but I would say too solid. should have some kind of gasket mount. even if there isnt much flex with it, it would help with the sound profile. A+ for customer service and the quick return however. Oh yah. I could never get my custom lighting profile to work, ever.
West7The V2 keyboards are a bit different from V1. They do not share the same hotkeys.
Please check-out the flashing guide for configuration instructions.
The physical reset button is also no longer located in the back of the keyboard behind the small hole, you can find it instead underneath the space bar.
YanboWuThank you! I also have issues where when I'm typing a random keeeeeey (see) will get stuck even though I continue to type. I either have to hit the other key or hit backspace to stop the continuation of said key. It's just a trash keyboard all around
Really like this keyboard with one exception, DON'T MISPLACE ANY OF THE MAGNETIC FEET. If you do misplace one good luck getting a replacement. Seems that selling replacements is not a priority for drop.
This is my first mechanical keyboard and the only one I will own. I am very pleased with everything. Ex. build quality, switches (Holy Panda X Clears) and of course the RGB lighting.
This is my second keyboard I've owned, but having felt and used my more than that this is a great board it feels sturdy and sounds great. The keys feel very nice and are very smooth the feel. It also just plugs in and work which is a plus.
The Bad
- Tray-mounted
- Poor RGB accuracy
- Not price-competitive within the DROP lineup
- Inconsistent switch/stabilizer lubrication
The SHIFT V2 has a lot of features that will appeal to casual and power-users alike. A rich RGB presence, great default switch selection, excellent materials, good-out-of-the-box type feel, and easy software configuration mean that almost anyone will find something to like with the SHIFT V2. However, its tray-mounted design, imperfect stabilizer QA process, and incomplete RGB implementation mean that it has enough small issues that warrant discretion. Some people might not care about a pure-white RGB capability, tray-mounting, or the occasional squeak — and to those people, the SHIFT V2 will probably satisfy you. But to highly-discerning veterans, or buyers with precise purchasing conditions, you may need to looks elsewhere. Full review: https://resonancereviews.com/drop-shift-v2-review-a-great-iteration-still-imperfect-9e993fb51265