Everything is literally perfect EXCEPT the switches. GAH. I'm so heartbroken this isn't hot-swappable. I love the layout, keycaps, design, colors, the little ears 🥺 GOSH DARN IT
They NEED to sell these keycaps separately. I would absolutely buy a set. The soldered blues are just just not for me, and based on the housing sizing you would need to do a stem swap and keep the outemu housing. Could be alright, if it supports standard sized stems, but it really may not even be very possible!
It's funny that I'm looking through the comments and I have absolutely idea what most of y'all are saying past the first sentence! I don't know any tech speak. 😆
@@katato Hot swappable keyboards have sockets on the PCB for the switches, you can pull the switches out and replace them by plugging the new ones in, while non hot-swappable ones have the switches soldered directly onto the PCB, to replace switches you must desolder by melting and removing the soldering then replace the switches and then solder the new switches on, with a soldering iron. Is this explanation clear to you?
as a person who knows like literally nothing about keyboards, this keyboard seems absolutely perfect to me like. the design is so cute omg and the glow effects are really cool idk why everyone is complaining about the 'switches' tho, does it have to do with the sound or something? to me the sound is fine too idk
hi! the switches are what make the "clicky" noise when you press a key :) there are tons of different brands and different kinds (usually differentiated by colour) that are typically used for different purposes. in a general scope for an example, the blue switches here are known for being particularly loud and clicky-you'd get blue switches mainly for the sound. (i personally love blue switches, but their volume isn't for everyone!) it's common to see red switches used for gaming because they're slightly quieter and have a shorter travel distance/activation time which basically means that the key press registers without you needing to press the keycap all the way down, making gaming reflexes faster. brown switches are commonly used for typing purposes because of how they help with keypress accuracy (slightly longer actuation needed for a keystroke to register, so you get less accidental button presses) and their fairly quiet sound. lots of things affect the sound of a keypress, including the switch, they keycap, and the board material, but those are just some basic things to help contextualize! onto why people are complaining: with most mechanical keyboards, the switches are hot-swappable. this just means that you can very easily take out the switches and replace them with another type. this customization factor is a huge selling point on the best boards on the market; some people prefer certain types of switches over others, so being able to change them out at your convenience is great. but the switches on this particular board are unfortunately not swappable so you're essentially stuck with the blue switches unless you start going into heavy modding, which isn't reasonable for a lot of more casual keyboard collectors/regular people. if you like blue switches, then that's good for you, but they tend to be very hit-or-miss and that lack of customization ability is a huge con for a lot of people, especially those who are more into mechanical keyboards and board customization. hopefully this all made sense and helps explain it a bit! :)
I was seriously considering this one when I wanted my first mechanical keyboard and looked into Iqunix (which led me to your F96 video and many more ) but I couldn’t buy it when I saw the blue switches but not hot-swap. Would like to see you mod it! (Hopefully you decide to put some different switches on haha)
I bought this because I was planning to replace the switches but....... I didn't expect they used different size switches..... that's why there was no other switch option. Anyway I will try spray lubing or something at least.
@@3ildcat maybe you should try to use another khail switches instead of blues? And it would be interesting to use some sound absorbing material here if possible :3
I have this keyboard and I love it. It’s so unique and being cat-obsessed, I had to have it. The switches are actually pleasant and the typing experience is great. I don’t use the backlight much so the battery lasts a while. The only thing I hate is the space bar rattle. I don’t mind the general sound of it, but that space bar almost made me regret the purchase. I’ve gotten used to it, and every time I look at this keyboard, can’t help but smile.
I would have literally bought this keyboard if the switches was hot-swappable. I personally I don’t like blue switches, it makes my ears hurt and I get a headache. I mean, blue switches sounds nice but it’s just hurt my ears. I also wish they sold the key caps separately, that would be very useful.
I think our crazy cat levels all went up a level after watching this but in a good way. I mean who doesn't love the cat shaped keycaps. It's so nyadorable! 🐈
This keyboard is just marvelous except the switches. I really love the colors, the design, mostly the little ears. Anyway i'm gonna buy it because why not?
this keyboard is soo cute. i really love the sound. never heard about the keyboard collecting or modding scenes until just now. guess im one of those guys that loves blue switches.
mod what exactly? - you can't change the switches due to reduced housing, so even if you can desolder, there's nothing you can do - desolder and add pcb foam? won't do much to dampen the clicks tho, sound difference will be negigible - tape mod? might improve the sound but can also make it louder - stab tuning? doesn't look viable since the keycaps are made to fit costar stabs - change the keycaps? it's the literal selling point of this board, cat shapes everywhere the only mod that seems worth doing is case dampening with either foam or silicone drop or, if you're extremely dedicated and have a whole lot of free time, you can desolder, disassemble each switch and remove the clickbar to turn them into linears... after that, some of the other mods might be doable... but idk if it's worth the trouble for a board that isn't even QMK driven
I have this keyboard in blue and I really love it. Personally, I love the sound it makes, I think it's very satisfying. I've added cute orange kitty keycaps to mine b/c I have an orange cat, and I think the touches of orange go great with the blue. My family does comment on how loud it is, but since I'm the one using it, I don't care what they think. I would fully support the keycaps being sold seperatly though and being able to change out the switches. I fully understand why the sound would bother some people, as it is rather loud.
Oh man as I much as I love this keyboard, the metallic ping is too much for me. Hopefully you can make a mod vid to this. Anyways, great vid as always!
Thank you so much for doing this review. I was waiting for you to do it. The keyboard is pure cuteness but omg it sounds awful. I'm a huge fan of clicky switches but these are omggg 🤯🙉 I wish you could make a video of how to improve this keyboard. Because you're a god in this field)
@@3ildcat Oh my goodness. So basically they made such a cute keyboard but didn't leave any room for improvement. Thank you so much for info about switches being non-replaceable. You're amazing! ❤️
the design of this keyboard is great, and your visual quality is fantastic as usual ! it's a real shame that the manufacturer chose kalih blues for the switches. if only the keyboard wasn't such a pain to try and mod!
im in the car when the typing sounds came in my mom said: what the fuck are you watching? *impersonates keyboard clicking* you can get epilepsy from that LIKE WHAT 💀
great video as always! i was super excited to see this appear in my notifications because i got this exact keyboard(same color too!) when it first launched, but have barely used it because it sounds... exactly like this. glad to know mine wasn't broken at least
Yoooo this is adorable and I’m the type of person to love keyboard clicky-taps so the sound doesn’t bother me 😄 I gotta look into buying this one, those effects are so cool. Just wish it was rainbow lol
I am seriously considering becoming a keyboard RUclipsr lol because you get satisfaction,I get satisfaction,I get money and aesthetic places in my house
i don’t care how loud or number pad-less it is. if this comes in black cat i’m buying it. those keycaps are so cute! 🐈⬛🖤 off-topic but…someday, i hope i can type in korean as fast as you can. 🤩
I found maybe the same switches used on this keyboard called "kailh 1280" on Taobao. There are also red and brown to choose, hope this can help the purrrrry cute keyboard.
It is soo cute! I want to desolder those switches and install some nice linear ones. Then, it would be perfect for travel! Edit: why the hell they used smaller switches???? my dreams.. ruined :(
Since my aunt and uncle let me choose what gift I want and I picked RGB Led Keyboard and from that I got addicted to watching satisfying keyboard and other keyboard collection
I think everyone were excited and in full crazy cat lady mode, throwing the wallet at the screen, until the typing started (?) Dammit I want this so badly but the sound... :'(
I might sound crazy but I like aqua and blue switches, but only when they are lubed. If the switches on this keyboard were hot-swappable I would buy it, but I can’t risk buying it like this especially because I like to completely take the switches out to lube them
![(roblox asmr 🌙) I SWITCH KEYBOARDS EVERY TOWER.. [tower of coffee]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5NXg5ILvstU/mqdefault.jpg)
Everything is literally perfect EXCEPT the switches. GAH. I'm so heartbroken this isn't hot-swappable. I love the layout, keycaps, design, colors, the little ears 🥺 GOSH DARN IT
And the costar stabs
@@joshcorbett768 costar stabs are less rattly than cherry but cherry stabs sound better
you can always millmax them
Yeah costar is bottem of the bucket for stabs
The worst part of costar is putting the space bar on
They NEED to sell these keycaps separately. I would absolutely buy a set. The soldered blues are just just not for me, and based on the housing sizing you would need to do a stem swap and keep the outemu housing. Could be alright, if it supports standard sized stems, but it really may not even be very possible!
why does this have 0 replies
edit: well now 4, and true they do
It's funny that I'm looking through the comments and I have absolutely idea what most of y'all are saying past the first sentence! I don't know any tech speak. 😆
Bro speak English 👁👄👁
@@Obeliskforg cringe
It's a kitty crime that this isn't hot-swappable. I would have snagged this in lightening speed if it was. The whole this is just super cute~
@@daniarocio5001 It means the switches beneath the keycaps can be pulled out and changed to other switches without desolder/soldering.
@@haomingjin1617wat is desolder/soldering? i'm genuinely really curious because i don't know much about tech T_T
@@katato Hot swappable keyboards have sockets on the PCB for the switches, you can pull the switches out and replace them by plugging the new ones in, while non hot-swappable ones have the switches soldered directly onto the PCB, to replace switches you must desolder by melting and removing the soldering then replace the switches and then solder the new switches on, with a soldering iron. Is this explanation clear to you?
as a person who knows like literally nothing about keyboards, this keyboard seems absolutely perfect to me
like. the design is so cute omg
and the glow effects are really cool
idk why everyone is complaining about the 'switches' tho, does it have to do with the sound or something?
to me the sound is fine too
idk
same
hi! the switches are what make the "clicky" noise when you press a key :) there are tons of different brands and different kinds (usually differentiated by colour) that are typically used for different purposes.
in a general scope for an example, the blue switches here are known for being particularly loud and clicky-you'd get blue switches mainly for the sound. (i personally love blue switches, but their volume isn't for everyone!)
it's common to see red switches used for gaming because they're slightly quieter and have a shorter travel distance/activation time which basically means that the key press registers without you needing to press the keycap all the way down, making gaming reflexes faster.
brown switches are commonly used for typing purposes because of how they help with keypress accuracy (slightly longer actuation needed for a keystroke to register, so you get less accidental button presses) and their fairly quiet sound.
lots of things affect the sound of a keypress, including the switch, they keycap, and the board material, but those are just some basic things to help contextualize!
onto why people are complaining: with most mechanical keyboards, the switches are hot-swappable. this just means that you can very easily take out the switches and replace them with another type. this customization factor is a huge selling point on the best boards on the market; some people prefer certain types of switches over others, so being able to change them out at your convenience is great. but the switches on this particular board are unfortunately not swappable so you're essentially stuck with the blue switches unless you start going into heavy modding, which isn't reasonable for a lot of more casual keyboard collectors/regular people. if you like blue switches, then that's good for you, but they tend to be very hit-or-miss and that lack of customization ability is a huge con for a lot of people, especially those who are more into mechanical keyboards and board customization.
hopefully this all made sense and helps explain it a bit! :)
@@drewisdreaming ohhhh that makes a lot of sense!! ty for the explanation :DD
@@gxxthicflower of course!!! ^^
@@drewisdreaming thank you!! you explained this very well. ive never even heard of keyboard collecting or modding before and i understand now!
They should sell this keycap set separately. I would buy it!
The board is a bit of a lost cause with the non-standard switches though…
yeah the keycap sets are really cute :3
I was seriously considering this one when I wanted my first mechanical keyboard and looked into Iqunix (which led me to your F96 video and many more ) but I couldn’t buy it when I saw the blue switches but not hot-swap. Would like to see you mod it! (Hopefully you decide to put some different switches on haha)
I bought this because I was planning to replace the switches but....... I didn't expect they used different size switches..... that's why there was no other switch option. Anyway I will try spray lubing or something at least.
@@3ildcat maybe you should try to use another khail switches instead of blues? And it would be interesting to use some sound absorbing material here if possible :3
@@3ildcat Would it be possible to change the stems only?
@@forbidden.404 very interesting point
Agreed! Maybe changing just the stem/leaf could work!
I have this keyboard and I love it. It’s so unique and being cat-obsessed, I had to have it.
The switches are actually pleasant and the typing experience is great. I don’t use the backlight much so the battery lasts a while.
The only thing I hate is the space bar rattle. I don’t mind the general sound of it, but that space bar almost made me regret the purchase. I’ve gotten used to it, and every time I look at this keyboard, can’t help but smile.
This thing is so cute, would be lovely seeing you mod this!
Gosh I wish the keycaps where sold on their own though :/
I know you... I've seen you in... corners of the internet
I would have literally bought this keyboard if the switches was hot-swappable. I personally I don’t like blue switches, it makes my ears hurt and I get a headache. I mean, blue switches sounds nice but it’s just hurt my ears. I also wish they sold the key caps separately, that would be very useful.
I would just buy the keycaps if they were available
@fxshboy not really a headache but yk its too loud for me ;-;
and personally I hate loud switches
I think our crazy cat levels all went up a level after watching this but in a good way. I mean who doesn't love the cat shaped keycaps. It's so nyadorable! 🐈
This keyboard is just marvelous except the switches. I really love the colors, the design, mostly the little ears. Anyway i'm gonna buy it because why not?
Best part has to be the fish arrow keys
this keyboard is soo cute. i really love the sound. never heard about the keyboard collecting or modding scenes until just now. guess im one of those guys that loves blue switches.
If a hotswap version with even plate mount stabs comes out this is an instant purchase.
this man or woman has the cleanest and smoothest b rollls ive ever seen
Please do a vid modding this keyboard. It's so iconic to your channel.
same thoughts. waiting...
mod what exactly?
- you can't change the switches due to reduced housing, so even if you can desolder, there's nothing you can do
- desolder and add pcb foam? won't do much to dampen the clicks tho, sound difference will be negigible
- tape mod? might improve the sound but can also make it louder
- stab tuning? doesn't look viable since the keycaps are made to fit costar stabs
- change the keycaps? it's the literal selling point of this board, cat shapes everywhere
the only mod that seems worth doing is case dampening with either foam or silicone drop
or, if you're extremely dedicated and have a whole lot of free time, you can desolder, disassemble each switch and remove the clickbar to turn them into linears... after that, some of the other mods might be doable... but idk if it's worth the trouble for a board that isn't even QMK driven
imagining a cat themed setup with this catboard. Gahh !! can’t wait to start saving up on my own for this
I have this keyboard in blue and I really love it. Personally, I love the sound it makes, I think it's very satisfying. I've added cute orange kitty keycaps to mine b/c I have an orange cat, and I think the touches of orange go great with the blue. My family does comment on how loud it is, but since I'm the one using it, I don't care what they think. I would fully support the keycaps being sold seperatly though and being able to change out the switches. I fully understand why the sound would bother some people, as it is rather loud.
Im literally on the edge of buying it, since im used to that sound i dont see any problems with it
the LED effects are surprisingly good!!
i know absolutely nothing about keyboards but i love :3ildcat's channel its so soothing
Oh man as I much as I love this keyboard, the metallic ping is too much for me. Hopefully you can make a mod vid to this. Anyways, great vid as always!
This has got to be your feature board man, this board is exactly what needs to represent you!
This was so satisfying for both my eyes and ears to enjoy 😩💗
I love this keyboard so much! It's clicky, bright, and over all the best!
Mmm yes a cute catboard! 😻
But oh god, blue switches 💀
catboard
switches
Thank you so much for doing this review. I was waiting for you to do it. The keyboard is pure cuteness but omg it sounds awful. I'm a huge fan of clicky switches but these are omggg 🤯🙉 I wish you could make a video of how to improve this keyboard. Because you're a god in this field)
Yeah it sounds.... really sad
I bought this for replacing switches but.. unfortunately, not compatible size for other switches..
@@3ildcat Oh my goodness. So basically they made such a cute keyboard but didn't leave any room for improvement. Thank you so much for info about switches being non-replaceable. You're amazing! ❤️
I love cats, this board is insane!
For all of those who don't like the blue switches, Iquinix has made a version with red switches! Our ears are saved! :D
The little cat figure at the start and the animation 🥺 so cute
the design of this keyboard is great, and your visual quality is fantastic as usual !
it's a real shame that the manufacturer chose kalih blues for the switches. if only the keyboard wasn't such a pain to try and mod!
im in the car
when the typing sounds came in my mom said: what the fuck are you watching? *impersonates keyboard clicking* you can get epilepsy from that
LIKE WHAT 💀
great video as always! i was super excited to see this appear in my notifications because i got this exact keyboard(same color too!) when it first launched, but have barely used it because it sounds... exactly like this. glad to know mine wasn't broken at least
Isn’t it the cutest keyboard someone could think of
Those smaller switches were COMPLETELY unexpected hope you can make the best of it
I think I failed..
@@3ildcat Nooooo
"What are those keyCATS?!" I screamed when I saw the thumbnail of this vid.
This is the only youtuber I've ever watched that doesn't need a voice or face reveal
i love the fish arrows omg
The wildcat emojis are so fun! I would love to use them as a sticker pack 😆
Me, a blue switch fan, seeing an absolute win
i know that getting fancy keyboards when you know nothing about keyboards/not into the hobby is a waste of money but i think i need this
I don't have a problem with this kind of sounds, espeually when it come with this kind of looks! like jezzzzzzz so cuteeeeeeeeeeeee
considered buying this purely for the keycaps, i hope they end up selling them separately soon
how have i ventured this far into the keyboard community..
dont regret it to be able to see this keyboard tho omg
i remember watching this video like months ago and it was the second video that led me to my future keyboard addiction LOL
Man the switches killed this for me. If only they weren't blues!
Or just wish they would sell the keycaps.
I actually installed a "cute cat paws" keyboard app on my phone. So my phone keyboard looks exactly like yours (but pink)!!! 💖😽
This keyboard is so incredibly cute, but also so incredibly loud! Isn't this the loudest keyboard ever? D:
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR ME
Ahhh the keyboard is soo cute! I love cats and have 7 at home so this was so enjoyable to watch
Wallpaper engine from steam☺️
fantastic keyboard review , i wish lot of reviewers learn from you
Finally we got this!
Yoooo this is adorable and I’m the type of person to love keyboard clicky-taps so the sound doesn’t bother me 😄 I gotta look into buying this one, those effects are so cool. Just wish it was rainbow lol
Holy! finally! WE CAN SEE WHAT THE PERSONS TYPING
oh god this is the cutest laptop I have ever seen 😱😱😘😘😘😍
Woah, seeing someone type fast in another language looks so cool
one word: cute
I'm crying this is so cute
Maybe consider a stem swap at least to get rid of the click jacket if possible, this could sound pretty good with some extra TLC I'm sure
tried but not possible..
I think that the switch is Kailh mid height switch blue. It has also red, brown options, but M80 has only blue option.
I am seriously considering becoming a keyboard RUclipsr lol because you get satisfaction,I get satisfaction,I get money and aesthetic places in my house
A mod video is a must for this keyboard.
This is SO CUTE it’s a PHYSICAL NEED
This keyboard totally suits your channel!
Except the sounds! lol
The day has come.
im biased. this is best keeb of 202, period.
i don’t care how loud or number pad-less it is. if this comes in black cat i’m buying it. those keycaps are so cute! 🐈⬛🖤
off-topic but…someday, i hope i can type in korean as fast as you can. 🤩
if only it was hot swap or if we had the option to choose the switches, this keeb wouldve been perfect DX
her typing in korean is mesmerizing
The perfect keyboard doesn't exi-
Dream keyboard: :3ildcat x Geon cat themed keyboard.
Oh.......... that sounds awesome
I found maybe the same switches used on this keyboard called "kailh 1280" on Taobao.
There are also red and brown to choose, hope this can help the purrrrry cute keyboard.
Full name : kailh KH mechanical keyboard switch PG1280 series
www.aliexpress.com/item/32960369030.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.3d7a3c00BoY2wP&mp=1
I think I found! Thanks a lot!
Will try them
@@3ildcat pls do!!
It is soo cute! I want to desolder those switches and install some nice linear ones. Then, it would be perfect for travel! Edit: why the hell they used smaller switches???? my dreams.. ruined :(
Since my aunt and uncle let me choose what gift I want and I picked RGB Led Keyboard and from that I got addicted to watching satisfying keyboard and other keyboard collection
okay that's louder than i expected
Haven't watched the video yet, just liked it cuz :3ildcat now has a catboard :D the way it has to be!
meoww this cuteee! Fish arrow the real mvp
Didn’t think I’d see you on a keyboard video of all places
The intro was amazing like always
I NEED THESE KEYCAPS IN MY LIFE
I think everyone were excited and in full crazy cat lady mode, throwing the wallet at the screen, until the typing started (?) Dammit I want this so badly but the sound... :'(
The keyboard is just like so darn cute ☺️ lol and also the lighting on the keyboard in the dark is so cute
When you said, "My Ears..." I felt it...
Now that's a purrfect keyboard
its okay XD up to this point you don't need to explain
we all love cattos X3
..... also my ears bro
i would prefer hearing my own cat yell out loud than hearing those clicky switches. gotta wait for the modding video uwu
lol yeah cat yelling would be much better :3
This board doesn't look bad, it's just the switches... Time to bring out the Glarses gun!
this keyboard is soooo cuteee
They should really make a hot swappable version of this 😭 and the smaller tactile and linear switches
This needs to be your main keyboard
You custom buildes is amazing, Super content
Now this is the true CAT profile keycaps
Haha CAT profile! I like that
@@3ildcat ❤
I love loud clicky keyboards
CUTENESS OVERLOAD
このキーボードを企画した人は天才
Thiis is also like an Asmr when clicking the buttons lol XD
I might sound crazy but I like aqua and blue switches, but only when they are lubed. If the switches on this keyboard were hot-swappable I would buy it, but I can’t risk buying it like this especially because I like to completely take the switches out to lube them
HONESTLY IDC ABT THE SWITCHES ANYMORE JUST CAAAAAAAT
yo is it just me or did sb had like anxiety hearing those fast typing sounds like i was hoping for a soft asmr lmao
I misread this title as “cardboard” instead of “catboard” and lets just say I clicked expecting something veryyyyy different
This is literally purrfect
Wish you could actually replace the switches though oh my lord
@@rumpyplus I bought this for that but the switch size is different as you can see in the video.. sad
@@3ildcat I know, I saw :((