Mechanical Keyboard Sound Compilation Vol. 1
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We love mechanical keyboards here at the Sypnotix. It’s become a bit of an addiction for Seri and me as we go through the wide range of different switch colors and types. There’s just so much to explore and so many different sounds to take in that the search for the perfect keyboard is never ending. While we’ve compiled a good resume of keyboard reviews, I’ve always wanted to assemble a sound test for all the keyboards we’ve done into one video. We’ll be doing this annually from now on and links to the full reviews will be compiled together alongside links of where these keyboards can be purchased at. Here’s Vol. 1 of the Sypnotix Mechanical Keyboard Sound Compilation.
Dark Matter Collider By Monoprice
Link to the full review.
Alex says
If you couldn’t tell, I’m quite smitten with the Dark Matter keyboard. I love the chamfering symmetrical design and most of all, the typing experience on here. Gaming on games like Black Desert Online and Tomb Raider reinforce the positive feelings I have when using this. It just feels comfortable. I would love to see Monoprice permanently mark this keyboard down to $50 to make it more accessible to the masses as they put them on sale often anyway. Other than that, I’m a fan of Monoprice and this should be on the short list for your Slickdeals shopping cart.
Razer Huntsman Mini V3
Link to the full review.
Seri says
I like it for everyday use: the doubleshot keys feel luxurious, I love how responsive it is, and I’m a big fan of the clicky purple switches. For gaming, it’s not my cup of tea. While I haven’t had any problems with ghosting or performance, I just can’t live without my F keys. The keyboard itself has a lot of nice features in terms of usefulness and customization, but figuring them all out can be pretty frustrating since Razer doesn’t provide much in the way of instruction. Overall, the Razer Huntsman Mini is a solid keyboard; whether or not it’s worth the price tag depends on your specific wants and needs.
Havit 89
Link to the full review.
Alex says
What originally led me to try the Havit 89 was that funky numberpad integration into a tenkyeless body. I’ve never had something like that before and was eager to experience it. What I ended up getting ironically became one of my favorite budget work keyboards to date. From the choice of color on the keycaps to the soft mushy marshmallow feeling of the tactile response when typing, I’ve grown to like typing on here. I honestly don’t see this for gaming as much as some people will disagree with me, but that’s what makes keyboards so unique and fun to collect. Everyone gains a different perspective the minute your finger senses the cap or hears that click for the first time.
Motospeed Ck69
Link to the full review.
Alex says
This is in all honesty a good value keyboard. There’s a lot of flexibility in both function and form for users to really mold it into something they’ll love. All of this is available to consumers for less than $100. Motospeed sells an abundance of gaming keyboards that vary in range for pricing and quality. The CK69 seems to slot right into the upper affordable category. While it isn’t made out of the most premium materials, the performance and presentation at $80 does validate the price point. Whether you’re looking for your first mechanical gaming keyboard or you simply want to get an affordable board to play around with hot swapping, the CK69 is a fine option that I don’t foresee letting many people down.
CORSAIR K70 MK.2
Link to the full review.
Seri says
This keyboard has a lot of great features both for everyday use and gaming. I will forever miss the volume wheel when I move on to my next board, and the textured WASD keycaps have been a lifesaver while gaming (literally!). If Corsair were to upgrade the iCue software and turn it into something that functions properly, then I could potentially see this keyboard being worth the price. Until then, I personally think you should spend your $150 on a different brand.
Mionix Wei
Link to the full review.
Seri says
I certainly am a believer in Mionix and the way they go about their product language. This Swedish brand just gets it. The combination of sophisticated quality mixed with minimalistic simplicity is the way to go. It’s been a while since Mionix released the Wei. I just wish we’d get a sequel or even more products in the future that follows their way of design.
Razer Blackwidow V3
Link to the full review.
Seri says
The Blackwidow V3 is a solid keyboard; I haven’t experienced any performance issues, and I find the design in terms of the quartz color and the “pastel” RGB to be quite beautiful. I adore that it matches with my Razer Kraken BT Kitty headphones. I love the texture of the keycaps and the clicky switches, and the volume wheel gives me life. I’ve really enjoyed using it over the past few months, and I definitely like it better than the Corsair and HyperX boards I tried (though the Huntsman Mini has it beat in terms of sensory experience). The only “negatives” about this board are more matters of preference than actual build or performance issues. For instance, I prefer Razer’s purple switches over the green, and some people might be disappointed that the pink keycaps bleed a bit. Overall, I really like this keyboard and will keep it as my main board until I get something else to test out.
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro
Link to the full review.
Seri says
I think this is a great board for FPS gamers and casual gamers alike. If you need more space on your desk but a 60% keyboard is too small for you, a tenkeyless like this might be perfect. Similarly, if you’re looking for a basic mechanical keyboard and you don’t need macro capabilities or onboard memory, then this HyperX FPS Alloy Pro could be a good choice. While I do feel it is a tad overpriced, it isn’t crazily so since it is a decent board from a well-known brand. Maybe you can get lucky and find it on sale — then it would totally be worth the money.
DROP ENTR
Link to the full review.
Seri says
You can’t really go wrong with the Drop ENTR. I personally believe that tenkeyless is the perfect medium for just about every single user in the world. 65% keyboards are getting more popular by the day, but when it comes to versatility and aesthetic presence, tenkeyless keyboards like this one can increase efficiency ever so slightly. At $100, the ENTR is a high quality typing experience that did not disappoint my high expectations. If anything, I’m worried now that the ENTR is just a gateway for me to spend way too much money on other Drop products like the Shift and Alt which I’ve been eyeing for a very long time!
Alex
Caught in between the conundrum of his fascination with retro and the future, Alex has a very unique taste in technology. Never one to follow trends like his millennial peers yet constantly desiring to get ahead of the curve, he sees technology like he does his other love: comic books. Always looking for the best value or a hidden gem, his collector mindset reflects on some of his favorite gadgets: the Moto X (2015), HTC U11 and the Google Pixelbook. If there’s a good tech deal out there, Alex is on the hunt!