Azio Cascade Slim Review: My New Favorite
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- The Azio Cascade Slim is an pre-built mechanical keyboard that performs like a custom built. The 75% layout is a perfect combination of productive performance in a compact footprint. The attention to detail across the board is a sight to see. The colors bring to mind a retro aesthetic that will stand in cool contrast to today's modern desk setups. Finally, it sounds incredible thanks to pre-lubed mechanical switches and dual dampers.
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CONTENTS
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Fundamentals
6:09 Unique Features
9:51 Sound Test
11:46 Problems
15:27 Who is this for?
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Really enjoyed this keyboard when I got to try it at a friend's house. Next time I'm in the market this will definitely be in consideration!
Just to give you a thumbs up! Great explanation, fluent and detailed.
I love the new setup!
Great, thorough review - convinced me to go ahead and buy one
Thank you! This review really helped me make up my mind. Going to order one now :)
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you enjoy the keyboard as much as I have.
Enjoying your content. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
sounds mint
Have watched all of your low profile keyboards, with each being a contender (apart from the azio) and have just purchased the Azio! Thanks for the review as I was likely going to buy the logi mx to sit with my mx 3s 🐁 but this sounds like it will sound incredible, liked and subbed
Arrived today, does not disappoint for anyone interested in buying one
@@LegaliseTweed What do you think about it 1 month later?
Azio should pay you commission my friend because you just sold me a Cascade Slim!
Update: just received mine and… this thing is much better than the Nuphy Air75 in feel and sound (but not battery life)
Thanks for this I don’t think the Cascade gets the love it deserves (that being said I don’t own one!). Appreciate the content.
Is this your daily driver over the MX Keys now? I like that this has a wired mode to reduce latency for gaming, but Azio has no details on latency posted on their website, and I've certainly seen some instances where wired is not materially faster than BT. Kind of leaning towards MX Keys b/c the shorter key travel will probably have a greater impact on felt latency than the mechanics of the device connection. Thoughts?
I was about to buy this and then I saw the bigger keys have offset key stems, as opposed to the standard straight line ones. This makes the keycaps less customizable. So if your keys wear down fast, your choices to replace are limited
Nice review, thanks! Looks (and sounds) great, but some questions: 1) 2.4Ghz dongle? 2) software, custom rgb, key remapping, other config? 3) 60% version?
Just my own aesthetic preferences, but I wish the sides were covered so the switches were not visible.
Otherwise it's beautiful, and i do love low profile mechanical keyboards, and the slightly retro aesthetic.
I dont like the open sides as well. I was looking at the NuPhy for this reason
@@CoCoFantastique I bought a NuPhy Air60 in the end, and so far I'm pretty happy with it.
@@cl114c0777498d Thanks for responding! Helped me decide decide to go
in that direction as well.
i bought one KEYCHRON K2 is similar to this i think tho i love my k2, but it seems that is amazing too
Does it have the same issue with the right shift key like the NuPhy Air or is it rock solid?
Great question. The Azio right shift is stabilized and very solid. I’ve had no issues with misses like I get on the NuPhy.
@@CameronDoughertyTech Thanks for the quick reply Cameron. I liked the NuPhy in your review but that issue is no go for me. The Azio is now at the top of my list.
How is the Bluetooth reliability? I’m currently debating between keychrons k3 pro and Logitech Mx mechanical mini. But keychron’s reputation for bad Bluetooth makes me lean toward Logitech.
I've had no issues with the bluetooth whatsoever. MX Mechanical Mini is solid as well. Keychron K3 (non-pro) is actually the review I'm working on currently. It's a solid keyboard but it's true that the delay on the bluetooth is brutal, so unless you're going to use it wired, it's tough to justify.
I am tossing up between the Azio cascade slim keyboard, the Keychron K3 pro, and the Keychron K3. Im not sure if you have a preference yourself but if you do, I'd love to hear what you think is the better keyboard? I am moving from a magic keyboard and am looking for a comfortable and easy typing experience. What would be your recommendation and why?
Just posted my K3 review a few days ago if you want to hear my full thoughts. I haven’t used the K3 Pro but I’d expect similar results but mostly just better keycaps and the new software features around macros and such. I’d go with Azio personally, but go with your gut because they’re both great keyboards.
@@CameronDoughertyTech Thanks for that! I actually ended up getting the Azio as I was for some reason drawn to it more. I've heard that it feels a bit more high quality and (as you said) custom so I guess thats what sold it for me. I'm glad that you would have also gone for the Azio. Thanks :)
@@BeepBoopZoophow has your experience with azio been? I'm wondering whether you would consider it portable enough to take with you in a backpack?
@@yorgohoebeke I'd say it's quite portable. I use the keyboard primarily at my desktop (plugged in) and when I want to sit somewhere other than my desk, I just unplug it and use it on the couch (for example). I think that if I took this keyboard in my backpack into college with me I would have no issues. I guess the only thing is that it is a little chunky compared to other keyboard on the market, but they're all slim, nion-mechanical keyboards (like the magic keyboard). In terms of a mechanical keyboard, it's actually quite slim, but it's still something to be aware of and consider. Maybe take it in some sort of case too, just to ensure it isn't damaged in a backpack (e.g. water damage, keys getting knocked off, stuff getting stuck under caps).
: yes. I cant see why there would be a problem taking it in a backpack. As long as you look after it while you take it with you and that you're not tight for space in your backpack, I can't see why it wouldn't work. Hope this helps :)
@@BeepBoopZoop Thanks a lot for the answer! I will look a bit more into the azio vs the nuphy air 75/60. The azio definitely seems more premium
apparently the keycaps become shiny over time so is it a good idea to buy extra keycaps with the keyboard? (the shipping is £50 for me...)
Might not hurt if you think the shiny-ness will bother you.
@@CameronDoughertyTech eh I don't think it would bother me that much, as long as it doesn't happen in a month or less lol
Not PBT keys with that price point is a mehh
It bugs me that when they made the Cascade 98% slim, they didn’t use the same bezels. Instead, it has much wider bezels & it doesn’t look nearly as sleek & nice. I just ordered the 98% barebones kit, I hope the quality control is better, some of the other reviews I’ve seen show obvious fit & finish issues. Not acceptable for what you pay, especially when other more established brands exist & don’t have the same issues
Any ideas how to buy this from Europe?
They want to charge absurd shipping costs with the CHEAPEST shipping option being 115 USD. Like, what the f.ck?