Mechanical Keyboard Sound Compilation Vol. 3
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It’s been a little while since the last mechanical keyboard sound compilation and we have a fantastic variety of sounds to explore in this edition. Obviously the sound the keyboard emits is a pivotal deciding factor to any purchase of a keyboard, so with that in mind, here is Vol. 3 of Mechanical Keyboard Sounds from Sypnotix keyboard reviewers Seri, Lida, and Alex.
MelGeek Modern 97
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Lida says
There’s so many features that MelGeek has gotten right in the Modern97. Especially in this compact 104 key layout, typing feels comfortable and natural with the right placement spacing of keys. I absolutely love how earthy and natural this keyboard looks and feels and the subtle design cues that MelGeek inserted makes it all the more special. The combination of fantastic battery life, clean RGB lighting and clicky typing sound make it a solid choice for just about any mechanical keyboard lover.
There’s a lot to like about the MK31 that I think represents where the mechanical keyboard industry is currently at. This is by many metrics a terrific mechanical keyboard that offers just about all the amenities that a gaming board should have. There are plenty of people out there where a 65% mechanical keyboard like this is all the keyboard they would need to handle their needs. Ultimately, I would highly recommend the Magic Refiner MK31 for not only newcomers to the mechanical keyboard market, but also keyboard enthusiasts who enjoy seeing how much keyboard they can get for their money. There’s terrific value here.
Epomaker TH80 Pro
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Alex says
There’s not a lot to dislike about the TH80 Pro. While its artistic charm may not be on the top of my curated tastes, I can still recognize that there is a lot of value offered with this product. This particular mechanical keyboard’s looks may not be for everyone, but I’m sure someone out there will appreciate the pastel palette. The bigger question is will Claude Monet fans want a keyboard themed after his work?
Epomaker TH80-X
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Seri says
Though I was super excited and enamored by the thockyness of this keyboard when I first started using it, my thoughts on it now are that it is just okay. A lot of its cool features fall a bit short, and it has a few too many flaws for me to feel that it is fully worth $100, or even $80 when it’s on sale.
Kiiboom Phantom 81 V2
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Lida says
The KiiBOOM Phantom 81 V2 is not a silent keyboard by any means, but it’s also not as loud as other types of switches that one might associate in a gaming keyboard.
Kiiboom Phantom 98
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Seri says
After spending about a month with this board, I have to admit that I think there are better options out there for $220, so it isn’t something that I would buy for myself. However, if you love the look of the crystal keys and you don’t mind the key legends being illegible, then I don’t think you’d be unhappy with this since it does function and has some useful features like wireless capabilities.
8Bitdo Retro
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Alex says
It is very obvious to me that 8Bitdo put a lot of thought into this keyboard and it is way more than a nostalgia money grab. This Retro Keyboard is legitimately a great mechanical keyboard that is better than many competitors out there. I find it undervalued for the retail price they’re asking for which makes this ironically one of the few products out there that I initially misjudged when pre-ordering.
Pwnage Ultra Custom
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Seri says
While not the thockiest of boards on the market, the combination of the brown switches and the foam in the base of the board does provide a pretty decent auditory experience. I especially appreciate that the spacebar does not sound hollow.
Azio Cascade 98 Slim
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Alex says
As far as low-profile mechanical keyboards go, I’m a fan of Azio’s take on slimming down the thicker Cascade form. I think some of the keys don’t work from an efficiency placement point of view, but the 98 Slim is an extremely well-rounded keyboard in all other regards.
Epomaker RT100
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Lida says
The Epomaker RT100 mechanical keyboard feels like you’re typing on a cloud. And that is not an exaggeration. I’ve found myself typing random nonsense on a regular basis because I enjoy typing on this keyboard so darn much.
Epomaker Shadow-X
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Alex says
With a product name like Shadow-X, whatever it is better be one really cool device. For the most part, the Epomaker Shadow-X has that slick factor thanks to a Batman-esque costume color scheme and a subjectively hip vibe exuding from this wireless form factor.
Logitech G815 Lightsync
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Seri says
It looks and feels great, the RGB is true to color and has decent customization, and it has all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a gaming keyboard. It’s easy to swap between RGB effects and onboard profiles as there are hotkeys for both on the board. The USB pass-through is also a nice touch.
Ajazz AKC087
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Alex says
Marketed as the “thousand-layer crisp” structure design, the easiest analogy to describe this that comes to mind is that it resembles a three-layered cake. Not only can you peer through to the insides of the board, you can technically see out to the other side. It’s a hypnotizing view if you are curious as to what it looks like inside of your board.
Kebohub EE01
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Lida says
This is a very unique keyboard that tries to tackle the laptop USB hub problem in a different manner. It’s a solid typing mechanical keyboard by itself, but the added benefits of having a USB hub and HDMI port for a MacBook to display on a monitor gives the KEBOHUB a lot of unique value.
Epomaker EK68
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Alex says
I don’t remember ever having pink switches before, but I definitely love the aesthetics. As far as sound goes, these linear switches are a terrific entry level experience for people interested in getting into mechanical keyboards. It has a subtle typewriter feel as your fingers glide through the key layout. Each input recoils at a satisfying depth. The feedback is less spongy and more resistant akin to something that fits in well in a work environment.
Skyloong GK87 Pro
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Alex says
The biggest takeaways from the Skyloong GK87 Pro has to be the extremely quiet typing structure and the modular customization throughout the board. For a pre-built to be this refined in both senses is quite a feat.
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!