R108 Whale Blue

I am very impressed with this keyboard. At first I was using it with my daily driver Mac laptop, and it worked just fine. But where it really shines is when I tested it with my Windows work laptop. It worked extremely well with that setup and it even has dedicated shortcut keys above the numpad for locking the screen and opening the calculator. The screen lock one is especially handy for my work laptop because I always lock the screen when I step away from my desk. The spacebar on this board is a little on the noisy side, but it actually sounds very similar to a classic, basic membrane keyboard like I used to use, so it isn't horribly annoying. Also at first I was concerned about this not having adjustable feet, but it just so happens that it sits at the perfect angle on my work desk, so that isn't an issue. The board itself is nice and heavy and sturdy so it has a premium feel to it. I would say the keys sound creamy, and have a decent thock to them. I like to use the wired connection so I am not concerned about battery life. I am really happy that the backlight is great in low light, and I can choose a static purple color! Several other boards I tried before this one didn't have a static purple option, just pink or blue or other colors. Overall I was initially not sure if this was worth $100 but after testing it with my work laptop, I am convinced. I am happy with this purchase. If anything comes up after a few months, I'll write an update.

I wanted to get into mechanical keyboards for the unique typing sound and aesthetic. I work from home and type all day and wanted a nice keyboard without spending a ton of money. I must’ve researched for months looking for the right board and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. What I love: -98 key condensed num pad. Many mechanical keyboards don’t have. The size itself is great too, not too big but not too small either. -all the color light up options are so fun! -typing sound is exactly what I was looking for, it’s a rich thocky sound -it’s a very substantial board, much heavier than I anticipated, in a good way. -materials feel very high end, keys are buttery soft -my office is a dark green, gold, brown color scheme so the brown board was PERFECT. - I like all the different ways to connect to my computer. -price point is perfect, happy with what I paid and what I got. -I wanted a board with the possibility of swapping keys so I love this is an option however I really like how it is! The only thing that’s maybe a minor complaint is when typing the print screen button is directly above/touching the back space button. I often slip and hit that when typing quickly and will initiate the screen grab application which is annoying but that’s partly due to my clumsy fast typing. I’ve had this for a few months now and have had zero issues with it, I’m so glad I bought!

I love this keyboard so much, I spent MONTHS looking and researching for something that fit exactly what I was looking for. The sound is very soft creamy/milky and smooth, not loud and disruptive like a lot of mechanical keyboards tend to be. The keys are very soft, and feel nice on my hands. I started using it first day out of the box and I've had no issues, it types very well with no key sticking or catching. The quality is very good, and the price point shows in the details. The Pros and best parts: - The backlight is fully adjustable. I had to read through the instructions to understand exactly how to change it, but it can flip through a lot of separate lighting modes and about 7 colors. - The sound is mechanical but still very soft and easy to listen to. It's not crunchy or overstimulating the way past keyboards have been. I can use it in the same room as someone sleeping and it wont disturb them, - Wired/wireless settings make it very easy to use and transport - The box came with several replacement keys along with tools for removing the keys and plugs, making it easier to take apart, clean, and perform maintenance on. - The colors are gorgeous, easy to see in both bright and low light. The minor cons -A personal complaint, there's no real way to change the tilt of how high the keyboard sits up. This is a super small complaint, and the angle it's at works very well, I would just prefer it a tiny bit angled further down - The price was something I fought myself on, but I can see WHY it was as expensive as it was. Cheaper mechanical keyboards wear out faster and easier, but the smoothness of this keyboard honestly makes it worth the cost. EDIT: several month update and still 5 stars!! I've had no issues with the keyboard, still using the plastic fitted cover it came with to keep dust off. None of the keys have started to wear down and the sound is still perfect, I could type all day on it. I'm a writer in my spare time, and I almost look forward to going home to my own PC after a long day at work knowing that my set up is comfortable and cozy. I cant say good enough things about how much I love this keyboard.