The Absolute BEST Keyboard Under $100... I Guarantee! ND75
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- Опубликовано: 26 май 2024
- #keybored The Absolute BEST Keyboard Under $100... I Guarantee! ND75
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I don't think the day would come where I would recommend something so strongly that I would actually call that out... But after seeing this keyboard, I can comfortably say that it's the best keyboard under $100 right now... if you're in the market for a very good mechanical keyboard, but do not want to go crazy on something expensive, this is it... I still can't believe how this keyboard can even exist...
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I suppose proprietary software makes more sense if they need something to manage programming the screen, but in general, I’d have thought it was more expensive to build custom key remapping software rather than supporting VIA / QMK. Seems like this is much more common at the lower price points (though getting less common than maybe even a year or two ago). Being able reprogram with VIA in a browser is just so convenient. Regardless, very impressed by what’s available at this price point!
You're right to identify this as a big problem area, many keyboard advertise themselves supporting Windows/Apple/Linux/Android/iOS but then only have software that runs on limited versions of Windows. As bad or worse is software that introduces enough latency to make a keyboard inferior for gaming compared with the average 'terrible' $49 gaming keyboard.
You convinced me. Only just got the Leobog Hi75 a few weeks ago as my first custom keyboard which I am really enjoying. Figured that whichever one I liked less will be a project board for experimenting with other switches at my secondary PC to find out what types I like the best. Thought my second keyboard case would be white for more keycap flexibility as I went with the blue hi75, but the lavender keycaps that come with the purple ND75 are just so much prettier than the white and black ones that I had to go with it. It also helps that 2 of the 4 keycap sets I already own should work well with a purple case.
First the Yunzi AL71 and now this. The era of affordable aluminum keeb is upon us.
(Note to self - Yunzi AL71)
bro try rainy75
womier just made a banger with the sk65..... right at 99 dollars,,,, it is a 65% aluminum that sounds absolutely fantastic out of the box
@@toxicfpv304 thanks for the note!
Purchased two weeks ago from the Chilkey website, it arrived in Italy after 8 days (unfortunately, the customs fees were very high...). The keyboard is really excellent. It has nothing to envy compared to much more expensive keyboards (and I own several that cost over $400). You just need to connect it, and it’s already perfect. Great sound, excellent keycaps (identical to the $80/90 Wuque keycaps I have on other keyboards), and good switches (a bit too soft for my taste, so I replaced them with Gateron Milky Yellow Pro switches). Personally, I also replaced the stabilizers with PCB-mounted ones (Swagkeys), but the plate-mounted ones provided with the keyboard are also perfectly fine. The only negative note for me is the self-adhesive case foam attached to the back of the PCB, which is very inconvenient to remove without destroying it if you want to install PCB-mounted stabilizers. I preferred the top mount assembly because I like the sound more, as it’s poppier and creamier. A version with a 1.6 mm PCB without flex cuts should also be released (which I would definitely prefer over this very soft and heavily cut PCB, even though it doesn't compromise the sound of the keyboard). Overall, a really great purchase.
Curiosità, quanto hai speso di dogana? Non so se comprarla, grazie :)
Do you think screw in stabs will work? Such as tx screw in stabs?
@@kerywt If u order from computer orbit the taxes are included so there are none to pay on delivery
@@coololly Oh thanks, didn't know :)
@@eliasreverts4723 Yes, i've used the Swagkeys stabs (screw in) without problems.
This is the keyboard I was curious about, and it’s really nice!!💕
We really need such boards to be in the hobby. I think they will bring more people in and will make the entry to the hobby smoother and easier. In my opinion, they cannot kill the premium segment and the heavy customizable boards segment. They are just filling this niche that stayed empty for a long time. I remember when the "cheap stuff" was GK and GH and everything else was pricey. It was no fun.
It proves keyboards never should’ve cost that much. Im new to this hobby but i can’t understand how you could pay $500 for a keyboard when my leobog hi75 sounds just as good with the same switches. Keycaps are the other massive confusion. Spending hundreds on doubleshot abs gmk keycaps that don’t look or sound any better than $15-$30 amazon ones
I also built myself a Hi75 with Outemu Peach silent switches and a 30$ keycap set from Aliexpress. Everything together was about 100$, and the premium feeling of it is amazing. I haven't been able ever to try one of these 400$-500$ builds, but I have a hard time imagining such a quality leap to justify the immense price difference.
For the most part keyboards have gotten really good and cheap at the same time in recent times so now they can be this good and affordable but at some point the price doesn't matter to people since it is their hobby
Great board, but the lack of QMK/VIA/VIAL support is a huge dealbreaker for me. Hopefully something that fits all my preferences releases in the near future!
I think you might want to look at rainy75
Hope soon!
Nah I dont see that as a dealbreaker if those aren't available. Not every keyboard should be dictated as viable or not by its compatibility with an input mapper that most people would hardly use.
The lack of QMK/VIA/VIAL support might have been more of a technical choice, since the keyboard supports wireless and bluetooth. It's the same for QK and Neo keyboards, the wireless PCBs comes with their own proprietary software as well. You CAN work QMK/VIA/VIAL for a keyboard, but it has terrible latency and battery life.
Yep, same. I don't even like VIA anymore - I consider it just a basic remapper. VIAL all the way. But it means I'm not buying any sub-$100 keyboards for a while since they mostly only offer proprietary software with one or two exceptions.
Great video Scott. When I first saw boards with a ball catch system and magnetic connectors on higher end boards, I thought it was because they were more expensive to manufacture and implement. But the ND75 just destroyed that myth! Now that we have seen these features on a sub $100 dollar board, it´s gonna force other manufacturers at this price point to implement them as well if they want to compete. And that´s gonna be great for us! Now I just wish they brought out a 65% with these features at this price point.
wob Crush80 too
the ball-catch mechanisms at least are so incredibly cheap. They have been used widely in a lot of other things for decades so they're likely just using off-the-shelf parts for those. I'd bet you could go to your local hardware bigbox store and find something similar. Magnetic connectors/pcbs maybe cost a little more than without, but really are mostly just about whether you solder a cable connector to that spot or a little magnetic connector instead. But the reality is that a lot of these super budget boards are being made/sold by the manu themselves. They see & make all these other nice keyboards for different brands all the time, so they decide to just make their own simple design, and they can undercut the price by huge margins since they ARE the manufacturer, and boom they've just taken a bite out of the low-end market. When you really look at the boards super closely you can often find some of the ways they saved money (for example maybe using a lighter/lower-grade aluminum alloy), though in the long run enough people won't care enough about those differences
Got V1 Max and installed my preferred Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches from my older K2 V2. Originally I ordered with Gateron Jupiter Banana switches which I didn't like, think I am more in to linear. Now I have ordered TTC Frozen Silent V2 switches, which should arrive in a weeks time, and am hoping it will make my keyboard much more silent and enjoyable, not just for typing but also for gaming.
As per mods I did the following:
1. Removed the original foam from the board and instead used 4mm Practik Base for vibration/sound dampening (orange) and 5mm STP Biplast sound insulator (black). Both are used in automotive and sound industries.
2. Added Poron switch pads 0.5mm on top of PET sheet
3. Tape mod with 2 layers
4. Added Poron 0.5mm pads under stabs and the stems, and re-lubricated the stabs as well (was thinking of changing them to Durock V2, like I did on my K2 V2, but these stocks look good)
5. Added O-rings between the bottom and the top case where screws go in.
6. Changed to Cherry PBT Double-Shot Dark Blue/Black keycaps set (usually comed with Xinmeng A66 keyboards)
Bridge75, ND75, Rainy75, MKC75, Hi8... So many value oriented 75% out there. 😊
And only the smart ones support VIA ;)
(Note to self: Bridge75, ND75, Rainy75, MKC75, Hi8)
@@thestreamreader which is?
@@raven99999 Bridge75, Epomaker Tide 75, Nuphy Halo 75 v2, Chosfox 81 Pro, Rainy75
@@raven99999 lemokey p1
You have excellent typing form! Very impressive speed in addition to the proper form
yeah when I first saw his videos I thought "finally, a keyboard youtuber who is actually in the same ballpark of typing speed as me, I can get a better idea of how it'll actually sound in my usage" -- so I don't miss a video here now hahaha
Good one!
You should do more videos for keyboards around this price point. With just 75% layout, I can think of the new Womier SK75, Rainy75, Bridge75, Leobog Hi8, Keychron Lemokey P1. Would be great if you can do a comparison video too.
Also maybe cover other layout like Feker Galaxy80 for TKL.
(Note to self: Womier SK75, Rainy75, Bridge75, Leobof Hi8, Keychron Lemokey P1 - Feker Galaxy80 TKL)
The Aluminum of this with the Ball and switch to open is very nice. The quality seems like what a lot of these other cheaper boards are missing,
This is really nice. Wish it had a knob too.
The Yindiao Y95 3rd high tier on Temu. $60, 3 modes, Hotswap, Oled, Knob, Nice switches. It's plastic though.
This is a solid board for one build and sound profile type.
What it is missing is a wired only version with better firmware and the option for other plates.
This does get dangerously close to customs. But I wouldn't get it without knowing the gotchas. Not being able to remove that bottom foam is... A choice.
Curious about the switches: the default ones are Gateron EF Dopamine Blue, which are linear and factory lubed. From the sound test, they sound ok, but are they smooth?
That spacebar alone sells it! Bananas
Now that's something that doesn't make sense, but I welcome fully 🥰 Can't wait to try it out!
Nice vid mate
Pretty nice. Those rotary knobs must be expensive!
Yep, so many choices now that it's tough to justify many keyboards priced over $100 unless you need a really unique layout, flawless quality, and/or some aesthetic or form factor that's not mainstream.
Basically, most keyboards churned out these days by default come tri-mode, hot-swap, gasket-mounted, with prelubed switches and stabilizers, and foamed up. Only those adamant about using ISO layout or VIA compatibilty would find fewer options.
Comparing a few sub $100 or $100ish boards, this thing was just wow
Wished they sold a kit version of this and the rainy75 😭😭😭
hello, im new with keyboard modding and keyboards in general and i would like to know is the keyboard really loud ?Because i would like to have a cool keyboard for work. And are the switch good for gaming or should i change them if i nuy the keyboard ?
Is this board better than the Qk65, in terms of sound and sound development, meaning that you can go from clack to thocky easily? If so, I might buy it instead but I would need some assistance with it since I have neither of the boards.
Is it thockier than the infi75 keep out? What would you recommend, this or that? And for what reasons I'm curious.
literally bonkerssss. my first reaction after trying was also, how are they making money off this 😆 love the competition right now, and us as the consumers benefit!!!
Hello! May I know the mounting system ND75 uses when it comes out fresh from the box?
Had this my cart on and off for a couple of weeks but don't need it as ordered an Ergo, have a Lemokey P1 on KS arriving soon, multiple review units (written for a retailer) to finish and finally got my Rainy75... but alas after your review I have one on order... Great review and definitely an interesting keyboard!
The board in the video is the 1.2mm flex-cut? Have you tried it against the 1.6mm non flex-cut?
I just got the DarkAlien R83, 3modes Aluminum 75% with a knob, full built with under 60$ (i got it 49,95$ with deals) and it sounds amazing 😮
Is the proprietary software only running on Windows? Or does it support Mac/Linux?
Have you checked out the epomaker x aula f75?? Been thinking about purchasing it for my first pc and would love the input!
i have this board and its amazing out of box. video quality of the screen is great (compared to the screen of the zoom75, nd75 is way better since it supports gifs with higher fps). only nit pick would be that the colors of the screen is just a tad bit washed out. big tip for those ordering from the US and on chilkey website: its worth spending the extra paying for express shipping (7-10 day delivery) than rather than default economy (25-35 day delivery) (as stated on their website). a fully built aluminum keyboard with a customizable screen at that price is unbeatable.
Did you get the flex cut or non flex cut version? What do you think is better
Looks amazing
Wish it came with different switches though
Any recs for similar keyboard but with a num pad?
I never clicked that fast on a RUclips notification like this one 🎉
First!
Which has best sound typing, this or rainy75 lite/pro?
When is the 65 version coming?
I paid over 200 bucks for the e-white Saka68 lmao. A sandwich mount aluminum keyboard, no switches, no keycaps.
Sure, I made it sound great with mods, but my spacebar is far from this good and it has some jank.
I am out of the whole keyboard craze, but it's nice to see that, if there will ever be the desire to return, that I can just get something nice for cheap.
Should I buy the rainy 75 of the ND75? They're both the same price and similar quality. I'm torn!
Hey Scott, I want to upgrade my keyboard cable, where do i start?
Does that screen come out for space for two extra keys too?
What do you think about the aula f75?
Compare this to the Bridge 75 might be worthwhile comparison
Does this basically perform as good as my QK75 but with rgb and a screen?
Can you turn off the LCD screen in wireless mode?
What the actual WHAT! 🤯🔥
Do a video on the BRIDGE75!
Wish this had a knob instead of a screen. I already have two much bigger screens that I can check if I need to see the date and time. Also I'd prefer VIA/QMK vs proprietary software and a fully exploded layout. Still I'm finding it hard to resist picking one up for only $100.
Where can I find the software for it? (the box is quite minimalist...)
1.2mm flexcut or 1.6mm non flexcut. What does this mean?
Can you look at the AULA F75?
As someone who regularly uses the numpad, I really wish these kinds of high-quality offerings were much more available in 108-key and in particular I find the hobbyist disdain for numpad users off-putting. This keyboard looks genuinely fantastic and the o-ring mount sound test was awesome. I'm genuinely intrigued. Chillkey does not seem to offer a 108-key option yet so I'll stick with my KeyChron Q5. It's fantastic for me, but I don't really have many upgrade paths. I wish I could throw this keyboard (or one like it) into the ring of potential competitors or part of a rotation.
There are some places you can buy a completly separate number pad, although I would say they're extremely overpriced. In over priced i mean 100 dollars for a numpad. But, still, its avaliable if you wish to buy a new keyboard and have a numpad still.
@@Kenzie1051 Yea the pricing on the separate mechanical numpads has deterred me and I really like how attached and unified a whole keyboard setup is. That is a good point, though, thank you for bringing that up.
@@arifhasan4331 Also, I believe keychron sells a keyboard with a numpad on the left for a simple 150, I may be mistaken though.
Is this better than leobog hi75 or rainy 75?
Bridge75 or Rainy75 are the best option right now for me.
What this feels like is they gotta good deal somewhere on some components and once its sold out the price will creep back up. Either that or its a "door buster" where they don't mind loosing a little on the board to get you in the shop lol
Funny you say that, there's gonna be a next batch coming this July with 1.6mm no flex cut and 10 dollars cheaper.
@@okamisamakun that could still be a good deal coming though and the price could still rise. Nothing you said really countered what I said.
@@strayiggytv Yeah totally, just pointing out that the next one is a bit cheaper than this one. Prices might increase in the next batches after that.
@@okamisamakun I mean I hope they don't lol. It'd be sick if this was the new price floor for this kinda quality! I certainly wouldn't complain.
I love everything about your channel. My only regret is that I didn't watch this sooner because it's sold out lol Edit: I stand corrected.
What a gem!
do you think the batteries can be changed? i wonder if the daughterboard, have that limit on batter capacity. But if not, then maybe consumers can buy a 3rd party batter with more capacity?
Hmm... As long as the size is similar? But it's pretty tight
would love to get this but its so hard to find these here in asia
Is there a barebones version of this?
every time a new budget board comes out right before i am about to buy it i find something like this and decide to wait longer. Torn between the sk75 and this, maybe even the rainy75. What do you think is the best bang for buck.
definitely the ND75, if you can wait for the 1.6mm PCB version then go for it, otherwise 1.2mm is good too
@@nnavu99 what makes it superior in your opinion? I am curious, i want to see if it leans with my preferences.
OH MY GOSHH! I need one, the question is, is it better than the Rainy 75?
he said in another comment that he ranks this one a notch higher than the rainy75!
@@theSato oh did he? Thanks for letting me know lol
Langtu LT84 is like a upgraded version of this, the only downside to Langtu is that it has plastic frame and not aluminum, but comes at even lower price of 70$
how is it an "upgraded" version if its worse?
@@coololly It has a controllable knob, considerably better prelubed switches, VIA support
I’ll put it like this:
Build quality for the money - ND75
Overall experience for the money - LT84
ND75 or Rainy 75?
I would take a Galaxy80 instead over this, although the ND75 has keycaps, magnetic USB connectors and case latches that are very nice.
Would be useful if more reviewers would include useful technical information like latency, bios mode y/n.
The screen is useless to me would much rather have a volume/mute knob.
lemme guess
gb or "in stock" already out of stock ?
Madness that this board is $100 and comes with what is essentially GMK Frost Witch
Oh no i have the alt v1 but I want this.
although it's wireless and I know i can plug it in, will need constant charging with backlight, but not using the batteries makes me feel guilty LOL
LOl that intro
you argue it’s better than most keebs under $200 - should i get this or save a bit more for the rainy75? is this one really that good 👀?
He said this ones a little better
Note to self.
Is the Royal Kludge M75 a rebrand of this?
completely different keyboard, not even in the same league
I hope its get ISO Support, very good video as always
It kills me when keyboard manufacturers aren't taking advantage of the open source QMK/VIA/Vial software. So much power and convenience, especially with Vial!
Another impulse purchase!!!! Thank you 😭😭😭
Seeing GMMK Pro on that intro list made me spit out my spaghetti 😭
The website has PCb options of 1.2mm Flex Cut and 1.6mm Flex Cut, what does this mean? (I’m new to keebs)
1.2mm with flex cuts with offer more bounce. but sound worse. 1.6 no flex cuts. less bonce. more stiff. sounds better
im just gonna wait for something without a screen
0:06 I have to agree. I’m Puerto Rican and I still don’t get the hype around bad bunny. 😂
... or people
the inflation: im making all products more expensive.
Chilkey ND75: not me.
hat the heck this is nuts
how does it compare to the wobkey rainy 75?
he said in another comment that he ranks this one a notch higher than the rainy75.
Not sure how popular the Kyubi Kit from Nlandkeys is but if you have any info on it I'd love to hear. Your closing remarks are the same way I felt when I first looked into it. How are these guys making money!?
whichone better rainy75 or bridge75 or this?
I would do this, then bridge, then rainy imo
@@Keybored Why do you rank them in this order? The Bridge seems better because of VIA support, or am I missing something? :)
@ChristophPlay Most probably don't even use VIA. If you need it, then it might change your preference. Personally, I couldn't care less about it.
Cough rainy 75 lite cough cough
I wonder how it compares to rainy 75
I'm typing on a rainy75 and ND75 seems better on many points. Sound wise it's kinda similar stock but mounting styles, ease of customing it, battery life and screen (at the cost of one key) are better to me for less money
I think this is a notch higher
No knob is a miss for me. I would purchase it if there's a knob lol
KEEEEEEEEEBS I HECKING LOVE KEEBS
No foamless sound test again?
I assume most people buying this will prob use it as is :)
at that price point the board has got to have an integrated keylogger that sells your user data and passwords, lol
Pre-ordered the blue one back in April and still waiting for it...
isnt that how group buys work
Looks like these are in stock now?
@grimacetv They literally shipped it and not by air.🛳️
@@Keybored hey thanks!
Rainy75 and Bridge75 join in chat....
Looks amazing but I am into 65%. I hope they make 65% in the future 😭
The price of this board says more about every other keyboard than it
There is no way this is CNC Alu housing...
Probably no one cares at this price point, but in order to keep the costs so low, i am sure this is Die-Cast Aluminium.
So they invested in making a very expensive mold, and they are betting they can make that money back by sales volume.
Best of luck to them! :D
No ISO support 😕
crazy board
It's pretty insane!
wow, 놀라운 키보드 입니다😲
맞아요! 이런 가격에, 이런 키보드가... ㅋㅋ
It is insane how far the keyboard hobby has come. 5 years ago none of this existed. your budget boards were 300 dollars and had zero features. today you have sub 200 dollar boards with more features and options than 500 dollar high end boards. I find myself using the boards under 250 constantly vs my actual high end boards.
But the power switch is hiding deep under the keys. Why do people still do this.