@@Keybored I'm always worried about ping when considering these kinds of boards but glad to see this doesn't seem to be a problem on this one! It has a very pleasant poppy sound!
I don't understand this logic. While every new concept and design is welcome, why do people complain about foams if they can make the keyboard sound better or different (subjective)? Has it become some sort of stigma or what?
@@deasesebago If it sounds better than the keyboard with a better fundamental design then it still doesn't change the fact that it sounds better at the end of the day. I don't get it.
oooooh that spacebar. on a side note, I was wondering if you'd ever cover topics about stabs. the importance of better stabs. differences in feel and sound. and how it is worth every penny.
Dang looks sick! Would’ve loved to see a typing test with regular abs or pbt keycaps, but yeah hopeful to see you revisit this when you can gummy o-ring mount it
Okay, so I made the mistake of ordering this keyboard primarily because of this review. It has been horrible. The FB75 was supposed to be delivered in Q1 2023, it still has not shipped and we are in Q3. There has been no communication, no updates, no sorry, no nothing. I wrote them an email 2 months ago and I got excuses and "you will get it soon, we are working on it" I would have hoped you vet your vendors better because keebs sets of mayor scam vibes.
Awesome video again. I am both happy that Scot got this early prototype but also kinda bugged about missing o-ring feature. My opinion on the sound - I would use some foam. or at least these rubber pads.
Definitely intrigued by the prospect of a gummy o ring mounted 75, not sure I’ve seen that config before! Over time I’ve really grown to love my bakaneko, but love the thought of it in a 75% format!
@@lianneyang Thank you Yang, actually just saw that board in Andy’s Thera75 v2 video! Nice ghat it’s in stock / available, but dang that price is rough!
I would Love to rate this board but my pre-order from October has yet to ship. I have sadness. It seems a lifetime ago that I lubed all that the Switches
as a new owner of the dsa milkshake, i guess i understand why biip's designs are so sought after, that clear2048 looks good on the fb75!! i wonder if the pc material of the keycaps would affect the sound profile? ive only recently looked into the differences in keycaps and now theres a third "new" material to check out!
sorry i'm late! i have akko's polycarb keycaps and they give it a more... "glassy" sound. not unpleasant, in fact i like it, but it's a lot different than pbt or abs. pbt tends to go deeper, abs a little clackier, and polycarb is just weird as hell in comparison. they're also kind of slippery at first but it's very easy to get used to!
Looks pretty good. I always thought that the thin sheets of foam were more to prevent the pcb from shorting with the case since it's metal. It's so thin that I doubt it's actually for sound.
I'm not quite sure if I understand why people now want their boards to feel bouncy. Sounds like it would feel mushy to me. Not judging though, just wondering.Aalso ordered some o-rings to try it out on my tofu :)
Interesting board but weary considering the bakaneko60 o ring mount doesn't have standoffs or blockers or any sort and is wrapping around corner switches which is odd and annoying to deal with imo
If I didn't pick up the JRIS already I likely would've gone for this once the gb reaches the other KFA retailers, just sucks I've only heard about this a bit after I bought the jris, else I would've reconsidered
@@cristerronaldo_sewy budget lol, already spent that amount on a jris, if I bought the fb75, I'd be able to get myself a nice midrange board at that point
gee, I'm still waiting for my fbtkl and then this comes out.. would have loved to buy this instead even just for the price. Also would you be willing to do a video on keycaps? I got these thick SA-P keycaps from Signature Plastics and wanted to know your thoughts on the details of keycaps e.g. profile, thickness affecting sound, that weird mesh on the bottom...
@@tetley3737 You can tell they aren't even prepared with the 75 since they didn't have the gummy o-ring option for reviewers. They also had that whole debacle with incomplete review units with Hipyo and Betty. Definitely regret backing the Freebird TKL since 10 months and counting is a long time.
That unused space above the right arrow always bothered me for 75. Having a nav cluster of 3 feels incomplete... Page up and down without both Home and End.
That makes sense. But it would look too cluttered and wont have that clean look imo if designers do try to add an extra key on top of the right arrow. Having that space makes navigation of the arrow keys straightforward and so people won’t press the wrong key I think. Maybe having a badge or some kind of lighting to fill the empty space would be a better option. What do you think?
@@bhentehquatroh1 for exploded format, I agree you could make the case for not cramming so there's less likelihood to hit the arrow keys when using the back cluster but on an Alice board or 67, they cram that key right in there many times. If it's not exploded, there's no reason to not throw it in other than to have a place for status lights.
Nice just woke up and new vid, :D. Scott I am waiting for my qk60 after ur vid. I don’t know which switch tho I’m torn between oil king and North Pole (I used your vid about them as reference). I am inclining on north pole for the rgb, but does the rgb look terrible on the oil king? Thank you 😅
Hey Keybored,this may not related but do you know how to download Via app :( ? I got an Bubble 75 and it need to import Json file to via to work,but I can't import it from the website
I have interest in this board, but I'm specifically interested in the gummy O-ring mount so it's a little disappointing that they didn't send that to you.
Hey! New subscriber here. I’ve been having a hard time trying to choose my next board. I’ve been trying to figure out which is the best value for the money but also with no performance and experience compromise. If I were to ask you which keyboard would you get without second guessing, what would it be? I like some boards from Keychron, and like the GMMK pro, but for some reason I can’t justify the gmmk pro’s price. To be honest, I really like how the gmmk pro felt out of the box.l, but then again it’s older than most of its competition that might be better. Thanks in advance!
I wouldn't go gmmk pro... There are definitely better options out there. I would go Keychron Q1 over the Gmmk Pro, or something like this, the QK series, Jris, etc. So many choices now!
@@Keybored what would you recommend for a do it all keyboard? I want to be able to enjoy it the same years down the line without feeling like upgrading, you know? If there is one board to get, what would it be?
@@DuragVince- Tiger80 lite is a great in-stock board for the price in my opinion. You should check what you really want in a board whether it be sound, layout, design, etc. You can check out keybored's video on the tiger80 lite it to see whether or not you like it.
So if I wanted a more thocky sound, what build should I order, and even if I get thocky switches and the right foams and mod it, will this board sound like the qk65? I would get the qk60, but I rly want at least a 65% board, with that creamy thock
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Love it! we need more boards that sounds great without having to foam everything. You deserve that 100k keep it up!
For reals! It's interesting this board. If you keep the case loose, it doesn't sound as good. But tight it sound so solid
@@Keybored I'm always worried about ping when considering these kinds of boards but glad to see this doesn't seem to be a problem on this one! It has a very pleasant poppy sound!
I don't understand this logic. While every new concept and design is welcome, why do people complain about foams if they can make the keyboard sound better or different (subjective)? Has it become some sort of stigma or what?
@@Caution40404 cos if the board needs foam to sound good or decent it shows that something is fundamentally wrong with the boards design
@@deasesebago If it sounds better than the keyboard with a better fundamental design then it still doesn't change the fact that it sounds better at the end of the day. I don't get it.
Really love how you did a keyboard without foam it adds that uniqueness to a board. Foam boards are starting to sound all the same.
Keep up with the awesome work
The fact that it has the 2x1.5u keys on the right side of the spacebar makes it absolutely great
I believe that is the other layout option you can choose! I did the 3 1u :)
@@Keybored when i looked at the pcb in the video the southfacing option was 2x1.5u and the alternative northfacing was 3x1u, but i might be blind 🤣
oooooh that spacebar. on a side note, I was wondering if you'd ever cover topics about stabs. the importance of better stabs. differences in feel and sound. and how it is worth every penny.
That's a good point!
Dang looks sick! Would’ve loved to see a typing test with regular abs or pbt keycaps, but yeah hopeful to see you revisit this when you can gummy o-ring mount it
Hope so too!
Freebird boards are always a banger. I still come back to my Freebird60 when gaming.
:) if you like the 60 you'll really like the tkl or the 75
im so glad whenever a new keyboard comes out keybored is FIRST to make a vid. You are very reliable and a very good keyboard ytber! ;)
Ordered mine as soon as the early bird opened. Almost as excited for it as I am for my Velvet.
It's a good board!
Oh wow... that sounds too good for that price. That spacebar was a pleasant surprise as well. I think I need it lol
Okay, so I made the mistake of ordering this keyboard primarily because of this review.
It has been horrible. The FB75 was supposed to be delivered in Q1 2023, it still has not shipped and we are in Q3.
There has been no communication, no updates, no sorry, no nothing.
I wrote them an email 2 months ago and I got excuses and "you will get it soon, we are working on it"
I would have hoped you vet your vendors better because keebs sets of mayor scam vibes.
Awesome video again. I am both happy that Scot got this early prototype but also kinda bugged about missing o-ring feature.
My opinion on the sound - I would use some foam. or at least these rubber pads.
Super clean sound. Like a Fender Stratocaster.
Haha that's a great comparison
Definitely intrigued by the prospect of a gummy o ring mounted 75, not sure I’ve seen that config before! Over time I’ve really grown to love my bakaneko, but love the thought of it in a 75% format!
It would definitely provide a bit more versatility of you need the extra keys!
Tgr tomo is a 75% o ring mount as well if you don’t like the exploded layout
@@lianneyang Thank you Yang, actually just saw that board in Andy’s Thera75 v2 video! Nice ghat it’s in stock / available, but dang that price is rough!
freebird and keybored with another banger
can't wait for the release!
It'll be soon!
Really looking forward to my Freebird TKL! They're supposed to ship this month!
Really good video Scott! Looks really good but the spacebar really makes it sound a bit hollow imo
That's fair
That spacebar is RIDICULOUS
1st… from CA 😊oh just noticed, gratz on 90k!!!
Thanks Danny! Grats on 1st!
Great coverage Scott! Let’s get to 100k before the end of the year!
Let's keep pushing!
I would Love to rate this board but my pre-order from October has yet to ship. I have sadness. It seems a lifetime ago that I lubed all that the Switches
always gotta watch every new scott video :D
:) thank you foe the support!
as a new owner of the dsa milkshake, i guess i understand why biip's designs are so sought after, that clear2048 looks good on the fb75!! i wonder if the pc material of the keycaps would affect the sound profile? ive only recently looked into the differences in keycaps and now theres a third "new" material to check out!
I think it actually sounds more clacky
@@Keybored is that after comparing to other pbt / doubleshot abs sets? i wasnt sure if the material affected sound profile outside of thickness hmmm
sorry i'm late! i have akko's polycarb keycaps and they give it a more... "glassy" sound. not unpleasant, in fact i like it, but it's a lot different than pbt or abs. pbt tends to go deeper, abs a little clackier, and polycarb is just weird as hell in comparison. they're also kind of slippery at first but it's very easy to get used to!
ooh this looks cool i was originally going for the tkl but now i might opt for this
Looks pretty good. I always thought that the thin sheets of foam were more to prevent the pcb from shorting with the case since it's metal. It's so thin that I doubt it's actually for sound.
They provide a thin one and a thick one for dampening :)
Love❤ the Vid bro Keep up the goodwork
Thank you so much!
just because of those keycaps and white board, i boguht the keycaps...that is such a clean look
Excellent no foam test 👏🏽
I'm not quite sure if I understand why people now want their boards to feel bouncy. Sounds like it would feel mushy to me. Not judging though, just wondering.Aalso ordered some o-rings to try it out on my tofu :)
:) more than bouncy, it's a way to show the dampening for comfort
@@Keybored Thanks for the reply! I'll see if I like it or not, definitely interested to try.
I'm still waiting on my TKL.
Hopefully soon!
Interesting board but weary considering the bakaneko60 o ring mount doesn't have standoffs or blockers or any sort and is wrapping around corner switches which is odd and annoying to deal with imo
Well well well, if it isn't another 'Mr. Krabs footsteps' keyboard.
Music to my ears
Group buys for the FB75 (ongoing) and QwertyKeys75 (soon to open) are difficult to decide between...
Between those 2... after seeing the QK75... QK75 is the better option
If I didn't pick up the JRIS already I likely would've gone for this once the gb reaches the other KFA retailers, just sucks I've only heard about this a bit after I bought the jris, else I would've reconsidered
I just ordered the JRIS as well. Why not get the FB75 too though? It's 75% and gummy o ring mount, which is different from the JRIS.
Jris is a great board!
@@cristerronaldo_sewy budget lol, already spent that amount on a jris, if I bought the fb75, I'd be able to get myself a nice midrange board at that point
gee, I'm still waiting for my fbtkl and then this comes out.. would have loved to buy this instead even just for the price.
Also would you be willing to do a video on keycaps? I got these thick SA-P keycaps from Signature Plastics and wanted to know your thoughts on the details of keycaps e.g. profile, thickness affecting sound, that weird mesh on the bottom...
Fb tkl has bigger sound so you might like that more!
100k soon 🔥
Leggo 100k!!!
The lavender colourway of this board is insane.
Haha yeah it's so lavender!
Damn has KFA even fulfilled the FB TKL and they’ve already announced the FB75?
One after another I guess
Nope, I "preordered" in January with estimated Q1 delivery and am still waiting for it as of Mid-October.
@@obesesoldier1 Same...
@@tetley3737 You can tell they aren't even prepared with the 75 since they didn't have the gummy o-ring option for reviewers. They also had that whole debacle with incomplete review units with Hipyo and Betty. Definitely regret backing the Freebird TKL since 10 months and counting is a long time.
That unused space above the right arrow always bothered me for 75. Having a nav cluster of 3 feels incomplete... Page up and down without both Home and End.
:) that's fair
That makes sense. But it would look too cluttered and wont have that clean look imo if designers do try to add an extra key on top of the right arrow. Having that space makes navigation of the arrow keys straightforward and so people won’t press the wrong key I think. Maybe having a badge or some kind of lighting to fill the empty space would be a better option. What do you think?
@@bhentehquatroh1 for exploded format, I agree you could make the case for not cramming so there's less likelihood to hit the arrow keys when using the back cluster but on an Alice board or 67, they cram that key right in there many times. If it's not exploded, there's no reason to not throw it in other than to have a place for status lights.
Aflion masterrace :D
Best budget switches IMO
They are new but hope they continue to innovate!
which one do you like more ? the TKL or this
Nice just woke up and new vid, :D. Scott I am waiting for my qk60 after ur vid. I don’t know which switch tho I’m torn between oil king and North Pole (I used your vid about them as reference). I am inclining on north pole for the rgb, but does the rgb look terrible on the oil king? Thank you 😅
I prefer the oil King :) more versatile
This board makes me wanna try out the 75% layout
It's such a clean and no nonsense board... I love the simplicity
You should do a mounting style vs sound video.
Thanks for the suggestion!
can i have link for o ring for screw ?
love ur vids!
Thank you!
Hey Keybored,this may not related but do you know how to download Via app :( ?
I got an Bubble 75 and it need to import Json file to via to work,but I can't import it from the website
Do you hear slight case ping or is it my phone speaker?
Scott always the best!
I didn't think so but if there is, the silicone mats will help!
This is gonna be a classic
Haha perhaps it will be
I have interest in this board, but I'm specifically interested in the gummy O-ring mount so it's a little disappointing that they didn't send that to you.
I was disappointed too :(
Damn and the qk75 is coming out late nov. Shit man what do i do...
I think the qk75 and the FB75 will be a bit different :) one will be a bit foam assisted sound other a more old school clack
I hope there will be an alice freebird in the future
Maybe!
I wonder what will ship first, FBTKL, FB75 or the FB1800
Haha I think the tkl
Is there a wireless pcb for this? I am looking for a 75/tkl wireless that is gummy o-ring mount
I don't think it's wireless :(
Hmm will this be the q1 Keychron and gmmk pro’s killer
For sure kill the Gmmk Pro lol
Are the stabs 6.25U or 7U?
Nice vid!
Thanks!
Don't even know what to think about the fact that vendors have to advertise no foam as a feature instead of assuming it wouldn't come by default.
The Freebird TKL hasn't even shipped yet. Bruh.
I know... Lol. There is one out there tho that I gave away!
Hmm, Flexy top mount, will it be new trend?
I believe so haha
@@Keybored hard gasket or flexy top mount?
hey keybored, i have a question. can the gateron cjs be used stock? Also great video!
Yup! It's perfectly fine stock
A layout that I like; A mounting I don't have yet; A price I can "afford"; WHEN DOES THIS END?? and more importantly, Where can I order??! 😂
Haha the keeb industry keeps expanding!
So nice!!!
Thank you!
Hey! New subscriber here. I’ve been having a hard time trying to choose my next board. I’ve been trying to figure out which is the best value for the money but also with no performance and experience compromise.
If I were to ask you which keyboard would you get without second guessing, what would it be?
I like some boards from Keychron, and like the GMMK pro, but for some reason I can’t justify the gmmk pro’s price. To be honest, I really like how the gmmk pro felt out of the box.l, but then again it’s older than most of its competition that might be better.
Thanks in advance!
I wouldn't go gmmk pro... There are definitely better options out there. I would go Keychron Q1 over the Gmmk Pro, or something like this, the QK series, Jris, etc. So many choices now!
@@Keybored what would you recommend for a do it all keyboard? I want to be able to enjoy it the same years down the line without feeling like upgrading, you know? If there is one board to get, what would it be?
@@DuragVince- Tiger80 lite is a great in-stock board for the price in my opinion. You should check what you really want in a board whether it be sound, layout, design, etc. You can check out keybored's video on the tiger80 lite it to see whether or not you like it.
Waiiiittttt. No bronze weights. No foams. But still sounds great. What is this sorcery.
i just got an fbtkl 6 months ago....(jk , im still very exited for it)
:)
FREEBIRDDDDD!!!!!
When the TKL havnt even shipped yet ...
Hope they ship stuff soon!
the tkl is on boat to the us
You should take a look at the Akko SPR67. Spring mount similar to your tofu mod, crazy flex and south facing.
I know... Not sure how I feel about it lol
love the clack
Def has a clack signature! But I'm curious how it'll change in gummy ring
How to buy mw65 from taobao
@@rindagnir1470 click this click that
Hey, can you review the new akko board called SPR67? Its very interesting board and ''budget''!
Haha I saw that... They took my tofu idea... Not sure how I feel about it
@@Keybored I see, its the coil spring mounted you created. You should ask them for free XD
Lmao, the spacebar sound
It's poppy lol
So if I wanted a more thocky sound, what build should I order, and even if I get thocky switches and the right foams and mod it, will this board sound like the qk65? I would get the qk60, but I rly want at least a 65% board, with that creamy thock
Def won't sound like the Qk65! This is clackier
Zoom65 maybe
Yeah I like the first one (TKL) way better than the 75. Freebird 75 is too clacky.
I've been waiting for this!!! I know qwertykeys is also working on a 75% so this is an exciting time to be into this community.
That keycaps tho
:) you like? Or not like, let me know!
@@Keybored i like it so much! Might consider grab one later~
the switch and keycap combo reminds me of peeking on a chicks lingerie
Hahaha
Sound is subjective. For me it sounded like a cheap alu board. maybe because im all about the marbley sound.
Thank you!
I think you drank a bit too much last night.
Lol
nah man it is a problem, this thing is pingy af
You hear what you hear!
That freebird logo is just so hideous. Literal sample text looking font
Haha that's fair.
@@Keybored great board otherwise though!
The board sounds craaazy