GK61 Optical Yellow Review: Budget 60% Apex Pro
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2020
- this is a performance keyboard doing school on this is virtually impossible
amzn.to/33Qw2FJ product link
twitch.tv/boardzytv i stream almost daily 
Развлечения
Развлечения![Don’t get the Gateron Optical Yellows! Get these instead! [GK61]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dCqZy_K7fkA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Don’t get the Gateron Optical Yellows! Get these instead! [GK61]](/img/tr.png)
You’ve been dropping heat boardzy 🔥🔥
YES i was waiting for this for so long
Great in depth review. Thank you.
💯
Been waiting for this
Boardzy do have a whole cobweb spider lair underneath the keycaps doe
ahh you love the boardzy review asmr over the gameplay
Better then a Jerian review because he didn’t say it’s faster than everything else and then proceed to take every drug in existence.
wait jerian do drugs wtf
god tier comment
@@TrVx_ u missed the joke
@@TrVx_ fn
@@TrVx_ 😉 yes
from what i remember, there's a hotswap frame of the gk61 that supports non-optical mechanical switches (e.g. kailh box jades, novelkeys creams, zealios v2s, you name it) that you can get off of banggood or aliexpress for less than $100
I like this keyboard ALOT, especially the version with separate arrow keys (GK64). I really want to get the diy kit version and build it myself as a project. Great review as always
I’m getting the geek custom gk61 with the aluminum case and lube some Kailh speed slivers and put those in. Vortex Keycaps, hope it turns out nice. Building hopefully is a rewarding process.
Does that exist?
@@Tricendo yeah, it's called the geek custom gk64
Finally someone who honestly points out the bad things thank you man!
all the 10 year old from Jerian saying huntsman is better bc of keys 😂
Lmao just get pbt keycaps and be done
@@yukon357 oh im so sorry
@@yukon357 yes ma'am
but still personally i like the huntsman mini with red switches, it has better software and yeh ik it is almost double the price but id rather get that the=an the apex pro
@@opywop18 exactly 😂😂 kids a clown
finally a BOARDzy
I have this keyboard with optical reds its awesome, prefer my silver switched ducky tho
Had the same problem on my old GK61, it used to unplug but I got the gateron yellow one and it works fine.
I've had the keyboard since the end of 2019 and I got the yellow switches early this year, I would wonder if it would compete with the more expensive keyboards since they're optical as well, its kinda cool and refreshing seeing people realize that you can make something better with less, great vid btw.
Do u still use this keyboard if not what do you recommend now. I’m looking for a 60%-TKL. Looking for really good actuation not as pricy as something like the apex pro
@@chooseyourfighter6112 got it second hand for $20 from someone, i really like it :)
if you have problems with the spacebar, you can always lube it (NOT A JOKE) get some dielectric grease (permatex is good) and get some on a toothpick and stick it into the stabilizer, itll help a lot.
i love boardzy
holy shit this guy is so real with his reviews and its amazing
Appreciate the support
You can go to your local hardware store and get something like dielectric grease. Then, open up keyboard and because it’s hot swappable, you can actually take out the stabilizers and lube the wires. If you’re a big boy, you can also get plate mount gmks or real cherry ones for replacement. With this, your stabs will sound better than any “gaming” keyboards
I have the sk64 AGAIN but with optical blacks, I lubed it feels better than mechanical pin keyboard for sure
What would you say is better for sheer performance Boardzy disregarding price and just focused on movement
Review the Ducky one 2. Would love your opinion on it. Maybe speed pro burgundies for the switches
ducky one 2 mini is a good board however its overrated and the price is way to high for what you get
don't know if i should buy this or wait for the apex pro on black friday
Lube the stabs and band-aid the stabs it removes the rattle.
U can find the software on Banggood listing for this board
Boardzy I have a question, which hyperglides are the best for the xm1?
Mine’s arriving next week, can’t wait to open it up and lube that space bar’s stabs holy shit BOOM BOOM BOOM
"The gamery keyboard"
you can fix the spacebar by lubing the stabilizers.
This vs apex pro which one is better?
It’s like the clix keyboard it has the same lighting effects of it
just a heads up the silver switches are as fast as the yellows
Based gamer keyboard 😳
you can buy it on banggood for 60$ and yellow opticals
Yous should buy the gk61 from banggood it is like 62 bucks for the yellow switches and the case is thicker and nicer IMO its not as curvy its more like straight it looks really nice
can you do a zowie camade review loving the content
got a gk61 and had the same disconnecting problem
That spacebar part😭😂
Honestly, it being faster is probably just a placebo for most people. Knowing the average Fortnite player (kids that just mash keys with no finesse), you're probably gonna be pressing down with much greater than 45g of force, and therefore 35g of force as well. Anyway, I'm sure that you could probably switch out the springs on the omnipoint switches to be just as light if not lighter than the gateron optical switches.
Omni point switches don't have springs they use magnets
@@vizualzz1184 buddy, how do you think the switch pushes back up
@@umbra7335 its magnetic
Which is the best fast xxl mousepad?
your supposed to clip and lube mod the space bar. or you can change it out for a costar stabilizer. It's still not as smooth as razer going down. So i'm like meh.
Should i get the one with red switches?
Have been considering buying the GK61
Do you mean GK64, or SK61, or DK61??
Idk Tbh gk61 what the video is about
Ducky Is Based I’m fucking stupid, I thought u said “have you been considering buying the gk61” so I was saying that because he already has the gk61
You could lube the stabilizers
yo boardzy, will you be reviewing the Vaxee Zygen Np-01 and new ducky mouse?
Vaxee yes 100%
i liked it when you said boom boo boo boo boo boo boo boo brvooooo
Glorious gmk ice white edition see if glorious can do keyboards
Is it just optical yellow or can i do reds
I have the huntsman should I sell it get this and then get a new cord and key caps also should I get o rings ?
I'ts a good keyboard ? Apex pro or him ?
been using this keyboard past 6 months they keycaps do wobble but get some good keycaps after some time
Have a Apex pro tkl and getting all white and it's either Razer mercy white pbt keycaps on Apex pro TKL or this in white any thoughts I was it louder one and I prefer 60% and I normally bottom out my keys all the way
If I was in the market to get a good pre-built gaming keyboard I'd go with the Matrix X Clix keyboard(I'd suggest reviewing that since the name alone will bring views) .
My keyboard is the Keychron K8 aluminum hot swap board and I put cream switches in it.
My hati S will be here in 3 days. Hyped af about that.
bro the cliz keyboard is literally just a gk61 with cool colors and cliz signature
@@user-lb8cq1eu2j it does use the gk61 as a base, but it has gateron switches and doubleshot pbt keycaps. His gk61 has trash abs keycaps and the optical switches sound horrible.
Ive had a ducky before so thats why I didn't mention them as my pick(also ducky keyboard reviews are all over RUclips already)
@@iJansport the sound and feel is all subjective and the reason the gk61 has trash abs keycaps is because its literally $50
@@user-lb8cq1eu2j exactly so Matrix takes an already good product and makes it better. That seems to be the recipe for success in the gaming industry.
@@iJansport 240$ is absurd asf. 130$ at most
Do you think the switches are a bit too light and have a lot of misclicks?
I might get yellow or speed silver
I wouldn't recommend it if you type a lot
And you can customize it to be better than a stock huntsman mini at the same price or even less.
Uh no...the huntsman mini has everything beat in terms of functionality except for the speed, and there is only a 5 gram difference. And at least for me they bumped up the price to 85 bucks for the optical yellows specifically, so youre paying 45 more for a much more solid keyboard in my opinion. Remember, its a GK61. Its budget. Compared to some of the more expensive keyboards the quality is really bad. The Huntsman Mini is eay better than the GK61, it aint opinion, its facts. Better software, build quality, keycaps, etc. The only way the GK61 is faster is because it is 5 grams lighter which is not a big deal at all.
Sorry for sounding aggressive
@@blujayplays1 but you're forgetting that the GK61 is highly customizable in terms of switch feel and stabilizer quality. Remember, just because you're paying less doesn't NECESSARILY mean you're paying for lower quality. Gateron switches are regarded as one of the smoothest stock switches on the market. Once you take out that contact leaf for the optical switches, it got way smoother, much smoother than the stock Huntsman opticals (imo but it seems to be the enthusiast consensus). The keycaps are ABS and can shine over time unlike the huntsman, but GMK sets are also ABS despite being $100+, so theres not much of a comparison there. Not only that, but it also makes lubing switches and stabilizers MUCH easier given the fact that its hotswappable. Buy some tribosys and lube each switch + slap some dielectric grease on the stabilizers (or just replace them altogether) and you essentially have an enthusiast sounding keyboard at around $65~ depending on where you get your materials, while the Huntsman mini is way harder to improve in terms of quality and sound simply due to the nature of the keyboard (given the enthusiast standards). This is what the original comment meant.
JJ the gk61 is $70 on HK gaming’s website hk-gaming.com/products/gk61-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-optical-switches?variant=32839843709027). However, the comment wasn’t about how both boards compare at stock it was about how you can improve the gk61 to be better than a stock huntsman mini for either less than or around the same price. And for the tools and the items needed to mod the board will run you around $50-60 max which is a bit less or the same price as a huntsman mini and you get better quality board.
JJ There are also many variants of the gk61 that have a better case a PBT keycaps for less like the DK61
its easy to use a 60% for school but you gotta learn layers
R u gonna lube the switches
Kailh Silent Pinks have the same specs as the Gateron Optical Yellow switches but can be used on way more customs.
Similar specs, they just actuate later and have a deeper bottom out.
@@umbra7335 Those are Gateron Clears you're thinking of. Pinks are virtually the same switch
@@the_womp_and_only9062 Silent pinks actuate at 1.8mm and bottom out at 3.6mm. Optical Yellows actuate at 1mm and bottom out at 3.2mm
@@umbra7335 My bad still similar and the weight is the same. Gat clears also have a weight of 35 g
@@the_womp_and_only9062 Yeah bro, don't worry, I respect the honesty.
How does this compare to gmmk?
On my GK61, I can do FN+W to toggle a mode that has arrow keys always on
Yep, you can also do it by pressing FN and the ] } key and it will swap through all different kinds and the arrow keys is one
You can also double tap FN and it makes the Fn key white and it will make it act like the Fn key is being held down
People don’t understand how many optical 60% or 65% boards are out there that support hotswap optical switches. And the reason why these optical switches feel similar to the omnipoint switches is because they are both manufactured by gateron, who make literally the smoothest switches
I been watching before 1k
It’s unfortunate you had to pay that much. Used to be consistently $50 and under :/
If you looked on Chinese markets it was even lower, I bought this same keyboard but with blue switches over a year ago on Ali-Express for like $30
Just remember that the DK61, GK61 and SK61 are essentially the same. Just get the cheapest one
Vudu yup, sk61 still cheaper and comes with better keycaps 👍
justanotherpxrson *-* sk61 I can’t find with yellows tho
gigantic hand
this keyboard is the same as the clix keyboard. its just that their pcb supports mechanical switches not optical switches
Yes all they changed was keycaps
This is my main. RGB is pretty bad, the color mixing is very poorly executed. This problem only really becomes apparent when using the software to set up static looks, which is the worst thing about this keyboard. The software is janky and not very user friendly, assuming you can find it online at all. Once you fight your way through that laborious process tho, you can save the layout to the board and never worry again. Keyboard is awesome aside from those 2 things imo. Good review.
Sad that the yellow is 85$ now, it used to be 65$
Just build your own keeb switch speed is so minimal the only deley is when the your action is getting sent back to you the “speed switch” is basically a placebo effect because with any tactile switch you can get the action before you bottom out anyway so ya the stabs are ass the switch is average the case is bad bored is cheap and the plate is not fully in place just build your own
"This rgb is pretty sped"
$900 keycult go brrrr
nothing a little bit of 205g0 can't fix
Boardzy Gk61 or Huntsman mini
Gk61
should i bye the gk61 or huntsman mini?
Id say depends what game your playing and do you want quality over speed, as the gk61 is pretty fast, but huntsman mini is the way to go as the gk61 now costs up to 100 for optical yellow when you could spend the exact same sometimes for 90 on the hunstman mini, id say get the huntsman as its still very fast and loads of pros use it, chose wisely (ps soz for the essay😭)
@@SnipR9 I already bought the huntsman mini but thanks for the advice tho
@@9drea np bro :)
Yo boardzy. I’m getting a computer soon and honestly I have no fucking clue what mouse to get I have hand measurements of 17cm by 9.1cm I’m thinking about getting a viper mini or model o/o- but I don’t know any recommendations?
Also, my budget isn’t very high like around $70 is absolute max
It is 110 euros now
When I got it was $43
I had this board for a bit and wanted to like it. Yellows are pointless. The hardware is very slow. Using a high-speed camera compared to my old Thermaltake MEKA g unit, and the built in keyboard on my laptop, this one had much more latency. I returned it and I'm glad I did. If you're not playing competitive games it's fine, but then why would you be going for the yellows anyway?
At $85 I would just pay $25 more for a durgod HK Venus for that metal frame
The price of these have been hyperinflated because of covid
Thinking about selling my huntsman tkl for this 🤔 thoughts?
Do it
@@boardzy yes
ok i just bought a gk61 with yellow do you want to switch lol
Nuox FN I legit would but my brother has a 60% and I just can’t get used to it lol
@@igaounderground9298 oh ok i was jk too the hunstaman is a good one but not a great one
noti? kinda
Blowin up in this bitch
KEYBOARD TIER LIST 😒
I have the g810 keyboard it’s soo big the romer g is garbage
Imagine not lubing your switches lol
Do u like this keyboard or na
Yes
i got this keyboard after using a fkin Thor 300 for few years with blue switches. My fingers don't hurt anymore. I got a fking carpal tunnel from that dogshit board. 100% recommended to get a gk61 yellow switches!
Pog u
We know u hate razer😂 good review bro
He doesn't hate the brand
Yeah he loved the viper mini
i bought it for $40 :))
za-13 b 👀
Yes
another day, another boardzy video, another day of failed no fap
Hey, I'm having problems with my gk61, I've looked everywhere, and I found nothing. My bottom lights won't work, the keys still register, but the rgb stopped working, does anyone else have this problem?
Just switch the mode or
@@ameer.maqbool I tried, I also used the software and that didn't work either.
@@ryburgergaming1339hmm send it back
@@ameer.maqbool That's what they said to do, but how do I know I'll get it back? It may not seem like much money to most people, but I don't have a job, and I wouldn't want to waste 80 dollars.
@@ryburgergaming1339 if you bought it on amazon then definitely return it. It is secure to so you will be fine.
Apex pro tkl or gk61 ????
Gk61 if ur on a tight budget
@@boardzy no budget also I need a mouse
@@boardzy so apex if no budget? Also what mouse xm1?
Just saying the dierya dk61 is much better thank the gk61. It comes with double shot pbt keycaps and it’s a bit cheaper. The build is a bit better. I’ve tried both and the dk61 is just better quality.Either one is great tho. If the gk61 is a 8.5 then the dk61 is probably about a 9.5
Sick, I'll look into it and maybe try it 🙂
boardzy btw if you get the dk61 you have to get the yellow switches separate. I thought it would be more expensive but in the end it still came out a few dollars cheaper than the gk61. I would recommend getting the switches from kemove’s website.
Have had this keyboard for almost a year. I personally switched out the stabilizers and it made a huge difference. Software is dog shit btw.
85$? i got mine off aliexpress for 28 euro. You got scammed
Buy keyboard with yellow opticals, return it with cheap switches, profit
stop jiggling that cable 😭😭
hi
Review a Logitech keyboard or some shit like that