Keyboard Sound Compilation Vol. 4
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We’re (finally) back with another keyboard sound compilation. Since the last one we’ve added new contributors to our staff, reviewed a bunch of exciting new brands, and Hall Effect has taken over the industry. Here’s Vol. 4 of Keyboard Sounds from Sypnotix keyboard reviewers Seri, Lida, and Alex.
Razer Huntsman Analog V2
Switch: Analog Optical
Seri says
If not for the fact that I regularly review keyboards, this would be the board I stick with as it has everything I personally want in a keyboard: an enjoyable typing experience, a volume wheel and mute button, easily customizable and true to color RGB, and a full-size layout. The wrist rest and USB passthrough are extra perks. Like most gaming keyboards, this one comes with macro capabilities and onboard memory, too.
Skyloong GK104 Pro
Switch: KTT Rose Sea Blue
Seri says:
In terms of customization, this board has a lot going for it; not only that, it’s a wonderfully thocky experience! However, I can’t say I recommend it. The software is a headache to use, and the board overfires far more often than I would like. Though the concept of this keyboard is really really cool, the cons outweigh the pros for me, especially when you consider the price of this keyboard ($105 - $140).
Redragon K686 Pro SE
Switch: Hi-Fi Custom
Alex says:
Make no mistake about it, Redragon may offer keyboards for budget price points, but that doesn’t mean they’re lower quality in performance. The K686 Pro SE is an extremely satisfying typing experience. It’s quiet, doesn’t feel too cramped, and it's smooth for the fingers to flow through. Redragon also threw a volume knob on the right corner of the keyboard. It’s not the most premium feeling thing, but it controls the audio levels of your computer like it's intended to so that doesn’t really matter.
Royal Kludge RK M75
Switch: Fast Silver
Seri says:
This keyboard is just a phenomenal experience. Though I’ve been more into full-sized boards recently, I do love the form factor of this one, especially since they included a volume wheel! The OLED display is small enough not to feel like an annoying gimmick yet still provides useful information about the operation of the board. The board itself is hot-swappable, has macro-capabilities, and even has customizable RGB backlights! I honestly struggle to come up with something bad to say about this keyboard, which is frankly very rare.
Gravastar Mercury K1
Switch: Kaihl Linear
Alex says:
The Mercury K1 certainly has a gamer vibe behind its design. No one can claim that the board looks generic or like anything else out there. GravaStar took a swing for the fences with the design and I think they hit a home run. Of course with anything out of the ordinary, it may not be to the liking of everyone shopping for a semi-high end mechanical keyboard.
Royal Kludge L75
Switch: Tactile Beige
Seri says:
Overall, I think the RK L75 is a solid keyboard with a lot of great features. I appreciate that it has different connectivity options, USB-passthrough, and a volume wheel (if a keyboard doesn’t have a volume wheel, why even buy it?). Though I don’t personally value them, the extra macro keys are a nice option for someone looking for a few more hotkeys on a compact board.
Melgeek Made68 Air Hall Effect
Switch: TTC KOM Mini
Lida says:
What really caught my eye about the MADE68 AIR was its pastel-inspired color palette and modern and slim design. Our version features a pink lightbox on the rear that highlights color changing RGB and functions as the main source of light for the keyboard. I love how this blush pink color is repeated throughout the rest of the keyboard, both on the keycaps and the bottom frame.
Syntech Chronos 68 Hall Effect
Switch: Outemu Magnetic Sealed
Alex says:
It’s quite amazing how far gaming keyboards have come in just the last decade. With Rapid Trigger tech, Snap Tap tech, and Hall Effect magnetic switches just to name a few of the features, Syntech’s Chrono 68 mechanical gaming keyboard has just about everything an advanced performing gaming keyboard should have right now. If you’re a FPS gamer, then this might be a keyboard you should be paying attention to.
Redragon Wyvern K689 Pro
Switch: Custom Mint Mambo
Alex says:
I love how quiet the K689 Pro is when typing. This is using a linear switch called a Custom Mint Mambo Switch capped by PBT keycaps. It emits out a muted click that reminds me of a printing press. The reason I find this to be an enjoyable keyboard to use for a workspace is because the sound is satisfying to hear as a mechanical keyboard, but not too pronounced to be an annoying distraction in a shared space. Redragon has thrown in multiple noise dampening foam layers to create a dampened reverb upon input of a key.
Royal Kludge S98
Switch: Linear Viridian
Lida says:
There’s not a lot to complain about the Royal Kludge S98 other than the poor battery life. It’s a very solid keyboard in build quality, price, and functionality. There’s nothing super unique about it, but it comes with enough bells and whistles to make it easy to use regardless of the purpose. The keys are tactile and give just enough typing feedback to make it feel good without sounding or looking obnoxious. The keyboard itself comes in a variety of colors and features like the RGB backlighting can be customized to each user’s liking. If you’re looking for a solid everyday keyboard for gaming, work or both, and don’t mind plugging in the keyboard regularly, this is a very solid option.
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