Not Ideal: Epomaker SK64 Optical Keyboard Review

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 195

  • @mr.woebegone
    @mr.woebegone 3 года назад +105

    I've had this keyboard for a little over 3 months now and I do have to say, I love it. It's the perfect layout for me. For ME. Not for everyone, and I would take everything that she says seriously because this keyboard may not be for you. Good review!

    • @lalalalala3448
      @lalalalala3448 3 года назад +1

      Hello! Is your keyboard still working, no issues?

    • @mr.woebegone
      @mr.woebegone 3 года назад +2

      @@lalalalala3448 Yeah my keyboard is still working. Holding up great.

    • @01dom
      @01dom Год назад

      What switches did you get?

    • @mr.woebegone
      @mr.woebegone Год назад

      @@01dom I got red switches

    • @eggxodusx86
      @eggxodusx86 Год назад

      Should I get the sk61 or 64 I don't use the arrow function a lot btw

  • @JoshLifts05
    @JoshLifts05 2 года назад +19

    i got this with black switches, lubed it, tape and foam modded, added new keycaps and new stabilizers and it sounds freaking amazing, sounds like a few hundred dollar build, perfect board to mod if your a beginner

    • @manitsony6703
      @manitsony6703 2 года назад +1

      Which keycaps h used?

    • @iitzfizz
      @iitzfizz Год назад

      i have this too, i just bought durock stabs but not got them yet, which did you use?

    • @JoshLifts05
      @JoshLifts05 Год назад +1

      @@iitzfizz i used durock they great

  • @bread7144
    @bread7144 3 года назад +8

    Something makes me feel like making this video was really hard and you had a hard time deciding how to format it. Great video regardless of the process. Also you're literally the only one I could find that had a video on this keyboard, it's a life saver thanks!

  • @CharliePiper
    @CharliePiper 3 года назад +59

    Personally, this keyboard was perfect for me the layout was exactly what I needed and has been amazing for almost a year. However I don't have much to compare it to as it has been my first mechanical keyboard. I feel like using 3ildcat's mod video was incredibly useful.

  • @nervousharpist
    @nervousharpist Месяц назад

    Thank you for your awesome content. I'm new to mechanical keyboards and having been watching a ton of videos on keyboards and switches. It's all so fascinating! I really like creamy sounds I think, but I'm listening to everything to hear all the differences!

  • @DrivenKeys
    @DrivenKeys 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for your comments on the Gateron optical switches and the comparison to Cherry's. Since optical is just starting to take off, it's really hard to find any comparisons other than a quick sound test. Another youtuber tore down a k4 to comfirm that optical switch boards can be hotswap by nature, as the switch is only fastened to the mounting plate. Thanks to your reviews, I picked one up to have fun with the new optical switches from Gateron, Kailh and Outemu.
    Since you mention the Gateron yellows, I checked out their optical yellow, and found that they decided to get super confusing and put a really light spring (35±15gf) in the optical yellow. Their optical black (60±15gf) looks the closest to their mechanical yellow. Both are still linear.

  • @HipyoTech
    @HipyoTech 4 года назад +9

    I kinda felt the same exact way as you about this board...

  • @TimManuelMiranda
    @TimManuelMiranda 4 года назад +3

    Lol that was a cute intro. Nice review!
    Re: shopping for keycaps. I'm on a GK64xs which is essentially the same board but rebranded or distributed by someone else or something. Anyway, If you buy a standard full sized layout there are some compromises that can be made for full coverage. 2u left shift can be covered by numpad 0. The split space can be covered by the standard 2.75 and 2.25 shift keys (that you won't be using as shift keys anyways), and any additional 1.25u modifier of your choice. And then numbers from the numpad can cover the 1u fn, 1u alt/menu. I use 5 as a homing key to feel for my 1u shift. and 1u delete can be placed, but will likely be a different row profile (or if that bothers you use another number of the correct height row profile). And a bonus for the split space -- since the shift keys are sculpted in OEM/cherry -- you can flip them like you would any other space bar if you prefer that flipped space feel.

  • @azhaanahmad9024
    @azhaanahmad9024 4 года назад +7

    I was littrelay waiting for a review for this kb from her

  • @elfoenaci2
    @elfoenaci2 4 года назад +3

    Fair assessment.
    I did like the 3 piece space bar a lot

  • @ninx_music
    @ninx_music 3 года назад +3

    Legend has it she still hearts comments until this day...
    btw thx for this video you helped me buy a budget keyboard

  • @anti1337speak
    @anti1337speak 4 года назад +9

    I actually think the bigger detriment to finding keycaps for this layout is the 2u left shift. Unless you get a set that's kitted out with that, you'll often have to sub in a numpad 2u key from a regular set.

    • @manitsony6703
      @manitsony6703 2 года назад

      Here too had to use 0 From numpad

  • @lewissison6557
    @lewissison6557 4 года назад +3

    I got the SK64 and modded it by lubing and putting sound dampening foam in between the case and PCB. I also got the YMDK 9009 keycaps you recommended in a previous video (loving em). I just bought the KBDFans Tofu aluminum case to replace the plastic case the sk64 came with. Although, the plastic case is one of the nicest plastic cases.

    • @lewissison6557
      @lewissison6557 4 года назад

      @@SwitchandClickOfficial I recommend making a "modding prebuilt keyboard." Maybe this KB lol. I believe many people would enjoy modding prebuilt as most people own prebuilts and can relate to the video. :3ildcat made a modding video on the SK61 and SK64 and it was so relaxing

    • @vikasjakhar9997
      @vikasjakhar9997 4 года назад

      Is tofu case compatible with this keyboard ?

  • @allisterjones
    @allisterjones 4 года назад +8

    Aftermarket caps are easy on Aliexpress and many gmk sets

  • @presTeeJious
    @presTeeJious 4 года назад +2

    Nice improvement on your editing!

    • @presTeeJious
      @presTeeJious 4 года назад

      Switch and Click definitely a level up. Richer content and execution :)

  • @sshuo8977
    @sshuo8977 Год назад

    I have this keyboard for over a year. for my own experience to this keyboard, I love it so much!!. The keycaps are PBT GSA keycaps. Except the fact that this board is optical switches, everything else is good. I lubed and filmed the switches and also placeD some foams under the PCB which made it sound so thocky. now. well, the keyboard is not bad at all.

  • @roykositzky2252
    @roykositzky2252 3 года назад +5

    the browns lubed the paint brush way with kry or dielecrtic greas makes the sounds WAY better just dont lube the legs

  • @janvollgod7221
    @janvollgod7221 2 года назад

    for me it's perfect. I got the sk64 RGB with black switches. The software from epomaker is great but it's nothing for the easy user. They should at least linnk to some tutorials, so the new user can figure out at least primitive thinks. For instance, the Standard --Driver switch back and fort to see the light, bug. Nothing what a new user could figure out. I was thinking my keyboard is broken, until i found a good tutorial on YT. And of course the right small shift, was at start a little bit annoying, so i remapped the upper arrow as shift too, this helped me to get used to the layout, after 2 weeks i adapt the setup and dont need the remap anymore.

  • @shizz1877
    @shizz1877 3 года назад +1

    Really good editing girl like... nice and smooth I like that, keep it up.

  • @TonyThomas10000
    @TonyThomas10000 4 года назад +4

    Nice review. I have the white version of the SK64 and really love it. I also have a black Dierya DK-61. The GK/SK/DK boards are all pretty much the same, except, as you said, the GK version supports MX mechanical switches and the others are optical. They vary a bit in build quality, aesthetics, options, and keycaps. A really solid platform, though (you can also find kits) and I enjoy typing on them. I would like to try some of the other switch options such as yellow and red. Pretty cheap to change switches...about $25-30 for a set of opticals.

    • @TonyThomas10000
      @TonyThomas10000 4 года назад

      One easy fix for the Epomaker SK64 is to change out some of the keycaps--mostly the alphas. Works well and can also look good if depending on what you use: www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ixjom7/changed_the_white_keys_on_my_epomaker_sk64/

    • @jenthulhu
      @jenthulhu 3 года назад

      @@TonyThomas10000 Bold move combining profiles. How did it go long term?

    • @TonyThomas10000
      @TonyThomas10000 3 года назад

      @@jenthulhu Worked okay while I had it that way. Went back to the stock keycaps for now...

    • @iGPR3
      @iGPR3 2 года назад

      by the way, is the keyboard meant to be as sensitive as it is? i previously had a cheap £25 keyboard that was quite heavy in comparison to my new SK64, and whenever my finger slipped onto another key it didnt go down as it was heavier. i find it annoying with the SK64, as its so sensitive and often inputs the wrong keys if my typing is off slightly. is mine faulty or is it just meant to be sensitive? i have gateron yellows on it and everything else is stock. i love the design and feel of it, apart from the typing.

    • @TonyThomas10000
      @TonyThomas10000 2 года назад

      @@iGPR3 Gateron yellows are 50 gf ( compared to reds @ 45 gf). If you want switches that have a bit more resistance, you can try the Gateron blacks @ 60 gf.

  • @NimbuzXP
    @NimbuzXP 4 года назад +4

    Would you recommend this over Kemove Snwfox61 in terms of the build quality and features?

  • @EduardoRodriguezRocks
    @EduardoRodriguezRocks 4 года назад +2

    Awesome review, the one on this device I saw

  • @JohnPauloSalamat
    @JohnPauloSalamat 4 года назад +6

    I feel the same way with the right shift on this one. And on the GK68 it’s the repositioned backspace key.
    It’s good that they’re experimenting with multiple layouts, though.
    I think keychron’s K6 layout suit me best of the 65% keebs.... or the sold out NK65 :'(

  • @twizzbharat2577
    @twizzbharat2577 4 года назад +2

    Great video. I've got Dierya dk61 with Gateron Red Optical switches and I'm really liking it so far. This keyboard seems very similar to mine.

    • @SwitchandClickOfficial
      @SwitchandClickOfficial  4 года назад

      Good choice!

    • @blixky2905
      @blixky2905 3 года назад

      Which one is better?

    • @twizzbharat2577
      @twizzbharat2577 3 года назад

      @@blixky2905 Both very similar, depending on which one is cheaper and has the switch type you want go for that :)

  • @WillFlores1
    @WillFlores1 2 года назад

    Epomaker SK66 is on sale 30% off PLUS an additional 50% off on Amazon right now. Ordered the SK66 for $23

  • @chr1sss375
    @chr1sss375 4 года назад +16

    you're gonna have a stroke with that "shift" button lol

  • @jzz7115
    @jzz7115 3 года назад +1

    hey i got this keyboard but the must keys dont work i dont now what i have to do when i press m there is a weird windoes sound Pls help sry for my
    bad englisch

  • @JayzBeerz
    @JayzBeerz 3 года назад +3

    optical switches is a deal breaker for many keyboard enthusiasts.

  • @MixelsLab
    @MixelsLab 3 года назад +1

    I have the bluetooth version of this for my first mechanical kb (oh no.. it begins. 😬) and I like it a lot BUT like you say, it's taking some getting used to.. I had no idea i was such a right-shift user until my right shift shrunk so drastically!

  • @emmamariamakes
    @emmamariamakes 3 года назад +1

    Nice video! The smallest shift key is also in ISO layout

  • @iamnobody2
    @iamnobody2 3 года назад +1

    i have this except its hot swappable mx, not optical, i found it via salvage with no caps or switches, i am using box jades in it. i love this layout personally, it's by far my favorite 60% layout i've seen.

  • @StuAA78
    @StuAA78 4 года назад +4

    Having used the Bluetooth version with a Mac I appreciated the replacement modifier keys (although you don't get one to replace the 1U Menu key) and the Mac mode which remaps the modifiers is a nice touch, however the downside of Mac mode for me is that it changes Fn+UIOJKLM,. (Home/Page Up/etc.) to a numeric keypad -- I keep it in regular mode and have the keys remapped on the Mac instead. There's currently no official Mac software either and the Windows software doesn't recognise the keyboard in a Parallels VM (I don't have Bootcamp set up to try atm). I have seen unofficial software but haven't yet tried it.
    Overall not a fan of the layout but I'm keeping it around as it's fine occasions when I need something wireless (when the laptop's the other side of the room plugged into the TV for example). The optical black switches are really nice too imho.

  • @mohotasimkabir715
    @mohotasimkabir715 3 года назад

    which one would u suggest over this?cant increase budget.It wouldbe nicebif 60/70%

  • @itsmehandrew2731
    @itsmehandrew2731 3 года назад +6

    I just ordered one

    • @tytyxoo
      @tytyxoo 3 года назад +1

      Same mines comes Wednesday

    • @tytyxoo
      @tytyxoo 3 года назад

      It came

    • @izansama1697
      @izansama1697 3 года назад

      @@tytyxoo how is it?

    • @tytyxoo
      @tytyxoo 3 года назад

      @Koyui easy to use def clicks and the RGB is fire

    • @krinjs
      @krinjs 3 года назад

      @@tytyxoo is there a ping sound when pressing spacebar?

  • @j0sepht894
    @j0sepht894 4 года назад +1

    This is intresting cause I just got epomaker gk61 hotswap kb so thanks for this review

    • @j0sepht894
      @j0sepht894 4 года назад

      @@SwitchandClickOfficial yea i recently got in the keyboard community cause im a big pc nerd

  • @antoniovale-l7i
    @antoniovale-l7i Год назад

    the huge problem of this board is that the second row is staggered 0.25u more than normal keyboards. This makes typing a bit more awkward specially if you type on a lot of keyboards regularly. The tiny shift is secondary compared to this, but bad nevertheless. I wouldn't have bought it if I knew this first characteristic of it.

  • @overxgaming7948
    @overxgaming7948 4 года назад +1

    I just ordered one!

  • @jenthulhu
    @jenthulhu 3 года назад +3

    I got an amazing deal on this keeb today on Amazon. I think they might be phasing it out. I don't think I'll have a problem with the right shift being 1u but time will tell. I got black switches but I didn't know that the gateron optical browns are more tactile. I wish I'd known that.

    • @aplle9669
      @aplle9669 3 года назад

      Hi Jenni, how much did it cost?

    • @jenthulhu
      @jenthulhu 3 года назад +1

      @@aplle9669 Well, that was 7 months ago but I think I paid something around $20. It was deeply discounted.

  • @hasan4ydin
    @hasan4ydin 3 года назад

    Did you use Anne pro 2 ? Which one do you recommend? Thanks for video

  • @cam7505
    @cam7505 4 года назад

    I was just looking at this board. Thanks for the review :) the only thing i dont like about it is how it only allows Gateron opticals :/ do you have any suggestions for a keyboard from $60-$85? Im just trying to get a affordable 60-65% keyboard that isnt just optical switches.

    • @Triannosaurus
      @Triannosaurus 4 года назад

      Gk68xs is this pretty much this board but 65% and has normal hot swappable switches. I have one and love it!

  • @st-3807
    @st-3807 4 года назад +10

    I have this keeb and I love it. I just need some new keycaps so if anyone knows where to find them....

    • @TimManuelMiranda
      @TimManuelMiranda 4 года назад +7

      I just commented this: If you buy a standard full sized layout there are some compromises that can be made for full coverage. 2u left shift can be covered by numpad 0. The split space can be covered by the standard 2.75 and 2.25 shift keys (that you won't be using as shift keys anyways), and any additional 1.25u modifier of your choice. And then numbers from the numpad can cover the 1u fn, 1u alt/menu. I use 5 as a homing key to feel for my 1u shift. and 1u delete can be placed, but will likely be a different row profile (or if that bothers you use another number of the correct height row profile). And a bonus for the split space -- since the shift keys are sculpted in OEM/cherry -- you can flip them like you would any other space bar if you prefer that flipped space feel.
      Otherwise, you can add "gk64" to your search on sites like amazon or aliexpress and find a few cheap sets that would give you actual properly labeled coverage. Or you would have to buy additional "mod plus" sets to cover the non-standard keys (but the price starts to add up when you start doing that, even on cheap sets).
      Im currently using "126 Key Double Shot PBT Keycap Set - Black Translucent (Vortex)" That I picked up from mechanicalkeyboards.com. and used the above mentioned compromises. Nice and think PBT caps with ok, but not perfect shine through if you care for it.

    • @lewissison6557
      @lewissison6557 4 года назад +1

      You can find many sets for the 64 key layout on anywebsite really. Just reach up "64 keycap set" and it should pop up. I currently rock the YMDK 9009 Blanks from AliExpress (cheaper and quicker shipping than Amazon and eBay).

  • @film_magician
    @film_magician 2 года назад

    Do you know if you can swap out the switches / key caps so the RGB comes through each key? thanks

  • @fofopho
    @fofopho 4 года назад +1

    Loving the skit in the beginning. Idk... I feel like TKL is just the best size. I personally always have a TKL for my daily driver (right now I've got the AK87 with some Zealios v2) and then I keep a 60% for my travel board to travel around with my laptop (currently got a GK61 with Zealios V2). I just can't seem to get into the sacrifices that come with 65% builds.

  • @adig778
    @adig778 4 года назад +3

    could you help make TKL recomendation for last 2020?? especially for bluetooth keyboard..

  • @bonktoryu203
    @bonktoryu203 3 года назад +1

    As a person who doesn't use the right shift button at all, i still feel uncomfortable about this "smol" key.

  • @sanzharseifullin672
    @sanzharseifullin672 3 года назад +1

    I have a question is it just me or does the sk61 have a unpleasant metallic pinging that this one doesn’t have

  • @awesomegb
    @awesomegb 4 года назад +1

    There's a Bluetooth version of this keyboard called the sk64s, which features Bluetooth 5.1 and the same features for 80$

  • @jith2223
    @jith2223 3 года назад

    Among the sk61 and sk64 which do you recommend?

  • @lalalalala3448
    @lalalalala3448 3 года назад

    Will buy it in christmas, need to save cuz its pretty exp here in my country.

  • @eugenioand19xd31
    @eugenioand19xd31 4 года назад

    what do you recommend? Spend a little less and buy a redragon k552 or buy the sk64? It is a big difference?

    • @SwitchandClickOfficial
      @SwitchandClickOfficial  4 года назад

      Hmmm primary difference is the K552 has very limited blue switch (or does it have red too?) when I bought mine, it only offered blue switch as an option

    • @eugenioand19xd31
      @eugenioand19xd31 4 года назад

      @@SwitchandClickOfficial now comes with red, Should I save or invest in something better?

    • @SwitchandClickOfficial
      @SwitchandClickOfficial  4 года назад +1

      What's your budget

    • @eugenioand19xd31
      @eugenioand19xd31 4 года назад

      @@SwitchandClickOfficial the k552 , the sk64 It is a bit more expensive, but i need to know if Those dollars are worth it.

    • @eugenioand19xd31
      @eugenioand19xd31 4 года назад

      :'(

  • @nikhil_hooda05
    @nikhil_hooda05 2 года назад

    RK68 or SK64? which would you recommend?

  • @ARAM-d9d
    @ARAM-d9d Год назад

    I got this one for 17$ new and it’s my typ 🔥

  • @ssffggrr
    @ssffggrr 4 года назад +1

    Wingardium Leviosa. (Swish and flick)

    • @ssffggrr
      @ssffggrr 4 года назад

      No I love your content and name fits perfectly! I am addicted to these boards now😅

  • @DeadGyro
    @DeadGyro 4 года назад +2

    Which do you think is better SK61 or SK64

    • @DeadGyro
      @DeadGyro 4 года назад

      The sk64 is cheaper due to cyber Monday

    • @DeadGyro
      @DeadGyro 4 года назад

      Please answer because I'm getting one today before the deal ends

  • @iTaccid1
    @iTaccid1 3 года назад +1

    hey! What is the difference between this and the GK68XS?

  • @johnpaulpipala7362
    @johnpaulpipala7362 2 года назад

    Hi I got this keyboard and just put of no where it started being weird ( pressing s will bring up save as pat on windows) I don’t know how to fix it and can’t afford a new one

  • @Cappedactor3307
    @Cappedactor3307 2 года назад

    what is the softwere i got but there is know softwere on the instructions

  • @johnhecson6096
    @johnhecson6096 2 года назад

    need help, mine is stuck and i cant use it, its on but i cant type anything

  • @drunkenmaster_16
    @drunkenmaster_16 Год назад

    should I go for sk64 or sk68

  • @TrippieMint
    @TrippieMint 3 года назад

    I say it isn’t that worth it because you can get the durgod Venus for a extra 20 dollars if you get the wireless version and the 64 layout but if you don’t need the wireless or you get the sk61 wireless it’s more worth it I would say

  • @MrSoaringFish
    @MrSoaringFish 4 года назад

    Why doesn't the hotswap allow for normal switches?

  • @igorpannis
    @igorpannis 3 года назад

    Can you type @ with it. Cause it says one the keyboard that it does. Do you type it just with Alt+2? I haven't bought one yet.

  • @notnervz1940
    @notnervz1940 3 года назад

    thank you for the help i just bout it

  • @medigoods4204
    @medigoods4204 3 года назад

    detailed review. good job on that. but it got annoying at times when the camera zoomed on too much on your face. rather than that I would have liked more focus on the keyboard itself to be honest.

  • @mehmetuzun3879
    @mehmetuzun3879 4 года назад +2

    I want this exact keycap set but not the keyboard itself :( Someone that has a link to it? (if it exists) Thanks!

    • @buli_kk
      @buli_kk 4 года назад +1

      just search for 65% keyboard keycaps. You will eventually find it

  • @clone-2322
    @clone-2322 3 года назад

    How to do shift + ins ? do i need to press another button?

  • @whyno1likepuns146
    @whyno1likepuns146 2 года назад

    now they have gateron optical yellow, btw

  • @mr.cloudx
    @mr.cloudx 3 года назад

    can you switch just the keycaps to put it AZERTY

  • @greenanime8359
    @greenanime8359 3 года назад

    Can you put glorious pandas in this keyboard?

  • @jezngalab99
    @jezngalab99 3 года назад

    what is the polling rate of this keyboard?

  • @dennislu6374
    @dennislu6374 2 года назад

    i have a question how do i take a screenshot on it

  • @bryanlezama3610
    @bryanlezama3610 3 года назад

    is this keyboard bluetooth or not because im getting confused :(((((

  • @LTS1337
    @LTS1337 4 года назад

    My partner has a GK64 and they love it, but finding caps was not fun. Really want a GK68XS, there’s a purple aluminum one in Amazon I’m eyeing.

    • @Triannosaurus
      @Triannosaurus 4 года назад

      I have a aluminum gk68 and you won’t regret it. The case feels so heavy and premium. Such a good board

  • @hilmyakatsuki1665
    @hilmyakatsuki1665 3 года назад

    ENTER is upside down?

  • @mr.president6593
    @mr.president6593 4 года назад

    I just got mine and I broke it within 5 mins. The usb c port litterly fell off so that’s awesome

  • @unprofessionalreviews26
    @unprofessionalreviews26 4 года назад

    Should of let the dog do sniff of approval.

  • @MatthewDavilaa
    @MatthewDavilaa 4 года назад +1

    Is this longer than the GK64/SK64?

  • @patkat6458
    @patkat6458 4 года назад

    What do u use to edit?

  • @Yartin
    @Yartin 4 года назад

    Can someone tell me what the board is behind her on the left?

  • @ranxxdemi3657
    @ranxxdemi3657 3 года назад +1

    Can you make a video modding this keyboard plsss :)
    I just got this and I really love it as I just switched from a membrane keyboard...

  • @annoula
    @annoula 3 года назад

    anyone know where i can get keycaps with this layout?

  • @nomanhossain6597
    @nomanhossain6597 4 года назад +1

    rk 71 or this? brown switch
    arrow keys are must
    but i feel like 60% is too small for me 🤔

  • @oskarstack-michasiw2812
    @oskarstack-michasiw2812 3 года назад

    what does the garbage key do?

  • @mikhail6289
    @mikhail6289 4 года назад +1

    Apple maker?

  • @mattymerck1245
    @mattymerck1245 Год назад

    How much pin have?

  • @stz_vol3x771
    @stz_vol3x771 4 года назад

    Hey can i change these gaterons to novelkey khail creams?

  • @beans0up787
    @beans0up787 3 года назад

    Ima order one for prime day

  • @thatspeedcuber3654
    @thatspeedcuber3654 3 года назад

    the sk64 with yellows is so thoccy for me idk why mines is just ultamate thocc

  • @catte7760
    @catte7760 3 года назад

    How does Bluetooth works

  • @kaylababes
    @kaylababes 3 года назад

    How do I use function keys

  • @audi_i
    @audi_i 4 года назад

    Anyone know compatible backlit keycaps for this keyboard?

  • @walterellis2179
    @walterellis2179 2 года назад

    This layout seems (almost) perfect for me! The layout is very similar to the Cooler Master SK622.
    I'm a developer and the only time I use any of the modifier keys on the right is when I'm typing with one hand lol 😝. What I do use all the time are the arrow keys along with left-hand modifier keys for various ways of navigating and manipulating code.
    I'm desperately trying to find a Win+Mac bluetooth 60% that offers the most elegant solution with the arrows. With a 65% it just feels like unnecessary bulk to add an entire column of mostly unused keys just to make room for the right arrow, especially when there are large and/or unused keys to the left of the arrows on both rows. It's obviously about which trade-offs suit you best.
    Other solutions:
    * The Blitzwolf BW-KB1 and DIERYA DK63's approach with the "/?" key above the right arrow is close but a hard pass for me with how often I use both of those symbols.
    * I like the Anne Pro 2's clever use of the right-hand modifier keys doing double-duty as arrows based on holding vs. tapping, but I haven't tried it in person, and Betty says the uncertainty of the timing is not nice.
    * Redragon's solution to use WASD with Tab as a modifier for left-hand arrows is interesting, but IMO probably more suitable for gamers who use arrows very seldomly, and already have their left hand there.
    * I quite like what seems to be getting popular with various 60% boards (e.g. Royal Kludge RK61), using "/?", "right-Alt", "menu-key", and "right-ctrl" as right-hand arrows with a Fn or Fn-lock key to the right. What I don't like about it is that I'm not sure having to switch between arrows-mode and having "/?" readily available would be so great, but it's probably the easiest trade-off for me on this list.
    I think the 60% market is looking for ways to cater to the many minimalist enthusiasts who have to stop short of 60% because their workflows require it. The above mentioned options are already great explorations beyond the standard solutions for 60%, i.e. :
    * using IJKL with Fn key (not great for one-handed arrow-use, which for coding means you'll often have to add another modifier to the handful of modifiers your left hand might already be holding)
    * or ; [ ' / ...pfff. c'mon. Happy for other Hackers to enjoy this, but it's not for me.
    Given how things are developing in this area, with companies trying different approaches, and that it's the main reason many people don't get 60%'s, I think a video covering this topic and the various options in depth could be fantastic. ❤️
    P.S. I said (almost) perfect because ideally there'd be a blank space to the right of the up arrow, maybe even to the left. Those gaps help one find the arrows more easily, but I could get a similar effect with textured keycaps for the arrows. I think finding the arrows is also an important point with all of this. I would totally get the Happy Hacking solution or some of the others mentioned above if one could get used to accessing the arrow keys easily without leaving the home row, saving precious coding time, but if you find yourself playing Twister with all your fingers to grab all the modifiers at once, it probably won't be worth it. I'm not exaggerating-some of the most popular development environments even have multi-part keyboard shortcuts where you press some keys together, let go, and then press some others, just to do one common thing.

  • @huunhanle3809
    @huunhanle3809 4 года назад +3

    I have a feeling that i would mistyped that right Shift key a lot, especially coding etc. lol

    • @ddalejandroo
      @ddalejandroo 4 года назад +1

      Definitely, I have that same keyboard and I had to modify .. actually switch places with the delete key, and took me about a day to get used to it

    • @saurabhshri
      @saurabhshri 3 года назад

      @@ddalejandroo what did you modify exactly if you don't mind me asking? I really miss right shift while coding.

  • @mytristanfn6845
    @mytristanfn6845 4 года назад

    new merch?

  • @chhatrakamalboruah2294
    @chhatrakamalboruah2294 3 года назад

    is this hot swappable?

  • @Triannosaurus
    @Triannosaurus 4 года назад

    If your gonna get this board, trust me, just get the gk68 instead.

    • @eugenioand19xd31
      @eugenioand19xd31 4 года назад

      Where can i buy it?

    • @Triannosaurus
      @Triannosaurus 4 года назад

      @@eugenioand19xd31 I got it from here, epomaker.com/products/epomaker-gk68xs it says preorder, but mine came in a couple weeks

  • @過客-j9x
    @過客-j9x Год назад

    some of my keys stop working....

  • @ephxiaa
    @ephxiaa 3 года назад

    Ring and wired key cap puller?? I use a string LOL

  • @Bramandin
    @Bramandin 4 дня назад

    It's funny to me that you don't like this keyboard. I guess it highlights that we are all different and unique!