Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
Coming from Cherry and Gateron switches, these 35g electro-capacitive switches are very different. They do feel a little like a rubber dome, but do not feel mushy at all. So these are definitely an improvement over rubber domes. 35g feels very light and the switches slide down very smoothly. No complaints here.
When the board first arrived and I plugged it in, the FN+NumLock was on and several keys were only outputting numbers. But after pressing FN+NumLock the keyboard began to function as normal. Highly recommending this keyboard for anyone on the fence. Thanks MD!
I can agree that LED lighting is nice on this board; crisp. There are seven standard colour lightings to choose from with various LED effects, or you can make your own with the programming software. The programming software for this keyboard only works on Windows and not Apple, if you're a regular Apple user, for anyone wondering.
There is an MX variant with Gateron switches on this keyboard, but I recommend to give these cloned Topre switches a chance on this keyboard, they're really good. Any Novatouch or Topre switches users can certainly agree here about electro capacitive switches.
Only little problem with this keyboard is finding a replacement space bar which is kind of a drag for the size this keyboard uses. It's a 5.5u. Nothing wrong with the stock, replaced mine as I wasn't quite feeling the logo.
common tip, if you use the format @dangadile (in your case @Vira) the person should get a message by mail, which makes it easier to get an answer. https://www.originativeco.com/products/modern-beige / https://geekhack.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=ih5k5kc1lntjlve4c1bgentn2m4h8g4e&topic=83409.0
Cheers