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Clean Mechanical Keyboard

How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mechanical keyboards are popular for their durability, tactile feedback, and customizable options. However, they also tend to accumulate dust, dirt, crumbs and other grime over time, affecting both aesthetics and performance.

Regular cleaning can extend the life of your keyboard and improve your typing experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best methods to clean your mechanical keyboard thoroughly. Continue reading

Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Best Mechanical Keyboard for PC Gaming in 2024

In the world of PC gaming, the keyboard is one of the most critical components for competitive and immersive gameplay. Gamers have unique needs that go beyond what typical office keyboards can offer. That’s where mechanical gaming keyboards come in—keyboards designed with dedicated mechanical switches that offer superior responsiveness, durability, and customization options tailored to the modern gamer’s specific wants and needs.

This guide will take an in-depth look at the best mechanical keyboards for gaming in 2024 and cover the key features that differentiate gaming keyboards from regular mechanical keyboards. We’ll dive into the technical details such as switch types, actuation points, input latency, and other essential elements that every gamer should consider before making a purchase. Whether you’re new to mechanical keyboards or a seasoned enthusiast, this article will give you all the information you need to make the best decision for your gaming setup. Continue reading

XiaoMi Yuemi Pro MK02 Review - Full Aluminum TKL

Xiaomi Yuemi Pro MK02 Review: Full Aluminum TKL Mechanical Keyboard

XiaoMi’s first shot at the mechanical keyboard market, the Xiaomi Yuemi MK01, was very hit-or-miss. In my review of that keyboard I found it to be a great looking TKL mech with Apple inspired aesthetics and above average build quality. Unfortunately, the MK01 had a couple glaring flaws that severely limited the keyboards gaming performance and usability in general. It only supported 2-key rollover and had problems with key registration when presented with quick, repeated inputs (such as double tapping).

Today I have the pleasure of reviewing Xiaomi’s successor to the MK01, the XiaoMi Yuemi Pro MK02. With their second attempt XiaoMi has not only addressed the obvious shortcomings of their first mechanical keyboard, but they’ve gone a few steps further by upgrading the Yuemi Pro MK02 to a fully aluminum enclosure, genuine Cherry MX switches and USB-C connectivity. Continue reading

Akko 3084 Review

Akko 3084 Review: 75% Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard

The prevalence of wireless mechanical keyboards seems to rise with every passing month. What was once a limited market with few options just a couple of years ago has blossomed into a fast-growing niche with many popular brands hopping on the Bluetooth bandwagon.

Today I am reviewing the Akko 3084, a 75% mechanical keyboard with genuine Cherry MX switches, dye-sublimated PBT keycaps, steel backplate and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 3.0. Continue reading

GK64 Review - Hot Swappable Aluminum Mech

GK64 Review: 60% Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard with Hot Swap Sockets

Ever had the urge to replace the switches in your keyboard only to chicken out at the last minute. Trust me, you’re not alone. Desoldering and replacing switches in a traditional mechanical keyboard requires knowledge, tools, patience and soldering skills that not everyone possesses. While it would be beneficial to learn the soldering/desoldering process for future projects, there’s a quick and much easier solution that anybody can use to change switches without any type of specialized equipment: Hot swap sockets.

Today I am reviewing the GK64, a fully aluminum mechanical keyboard that makes use of hot swappable sockets for practically effortless switch replacement. Continue reading to see just how simple… Continue reading

Durgod Taurus K320 Nebula RGB Review

Durgod Taurus K320 Nebula Review: Quiet RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Today I have the pleasure of reviewing the Durgod Taurus K320 Nebula, a RGB backlit TKL mechanical keyboard that doesn’t suffer from the failings typical of most keyboards tailored to the PC gaming community; e.g., cheap build quality, thin ABS keycaps, hideous aesthetics and over-hyped marketing gimmicks.

This particular Durgod gaming keyboard also has a secret hidden under the hood. Silenced Cherry MX linear switches for much quieter gaming experiences and tolerable noise levels for typing in the workplace. Just how quiet are they? Does a dampened switch hurt the key feel? Let’s find out… Continue reading

Quiet Mechanical keyboard

Quiet Mechanical Keyboards – Silence The Click-Clack

On the hunt for a quiet mechanical keyboard? If so, you’re probably aware that mechanical keyboards are popular for a variety of reasons; silence definitely isn’t one of them. That familiar clicky sound mechanical keyboard users have grown accustomed to is great feedback for typing when your alone, but around others can be a real nuisance.

The answer to this noisy problem is dampened switches. And I don’t mean simply grabbing a bag of O-rings and adding them to your existing keyboard’s switches. O-rings can help to reduce impact noise, but only slightly and they destroy key feel. If you want a truly quiet mechanical keyboard with minimal alteration to feel the switches themselves (non-clicky) must be internally dampened on both the downstroke AND upstroke. O-rings and other similar products only lessen sound on the downstroke from the keycap making contact with the switch housing. The quiet mechanical keyboards reviewed below go to great lengths for noise reduction through the use of dampened switches, lubed stabilizers, case liners, high quality keycaps and other sound dampening modifications. Continue reading

New Cooler Master Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Cooler Master SK621: New Wireless Mechanical Keyboard On The Block

You may be familiar with Cooler Master as a manufacturer of gaming related products and peripherals. Despite mechanical “gaming” keyboards often receiving a bad reputation among enthusiasts, Cooler Master has actually released a number of highly regarded mechanical keyboards over the years.

They have a new product releasing soon, the Cooler Master SK621, which is the first release from their new SK600 line of wireless mechanical gaming keyboards available in Full Size, TKL or 60% layout. The SK621 wireless mechanical keyboard is unique in many ways. It’s Cooler Master’s first wireless mechanical keyboard to hit the market, with connectivity provided by means of Bluetooth 4.0 and detachable USB Type-C for wired charging. Continue reading

Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboards [2.4GHz vs Bluetooth]

I love wireless peripherals for their ability to reduce clutter, create a cleaner desk space, and offer greater freedom of movement. In my opinion, investing in a wireless mechanical keyboard is well worth it. Tech enthusiasts and gamers who are willing to pay a premium for mechanical keyboards typically seek top-notch performance, which wireless options—especially Bluetooth—don’t always deliver. According to benchmark tests, wireless mechanical keyboards that function with Bluetooth often introduce a slight input lag compared to wired versions, typically around 30-40 milliseconds. While this may not be noticeable in casual typing, it can be a deal-breaker for competitive gamers who rely on split-second reactions. This is particularly crucial for PC gamers who demand a reliable, low-latency connection with no input lag to maintain peak performance during gameplay.

While wireless peripherals are often favored for their portability and aesthetic appeal (no cable management needed), there’s a growing demand for mechanical keyboards that offer low input lag, durable construction, and dependable wireless connectivity. Although some wireless models like those using proprietary 2.4GHz RF connections have closed the latency gap, Bluetooth only mechanical keyboards still lag behind in terms of responsiveness. The mechanical keyboard community would gladly embrace more options that meet these criteria, as there’s a notable interest in devices that combine the best of wireless freedom with the high performance expected from wired keyboards. Continue reading

Programmable Mechanical Keyboard

Best Programmable Mechanical Keyboards

The ability to program your mechanical keyboard and assign different functions to specific keys may sound like a luxury feature, but in some cases it becomes a necessity.  Anyone who’s ever used a tiny, space-saving form factor keyboard — I’m talking 60% and smaller — knows their default key layouts can be a challenge when the number of dedicated keys is limited. Having the option to customize a key to your desired function can alleviate these shortcomings, making your typing experience more intuitive. Taking the time to choose the best programmable mechanical keyboard and customize functionality according to your own personal preferences will result in a more comfortable and faster typing experience with less errors.

Not only that, but many programmable mechanical keyboards allow the user to setup macros. A macro key can initiate and perform a series of multiple recorded inputs with a single keystroke. This feature is popular among gamers, as it allows advanced combos to be successfully pulled off with 100% accuracy. They have practical purposes too. Any tasks that requires the same repetitive input can be programmed to a macro key. Even something as simple as having your email address bound to a specific key to quicken logins and the process of filling out forms. Continue reading