Quick Note: @garkin pointed out the stack mount is not supposed to be screwed to the top. Didn't realize this as its my first Mode Board and I thought it basically acts like a typical Dampener. Totally my bad on that. I will try and post more sound test with it installed correctly. I appreciate all of you!
I'm ready to blow 800+ USD on this. A few plates, different top color configurations and accent pieces, with an extra pcb and what not. The look is clean and timeless, and you can switch it out to make it last a really long time. THIS is my endgame board! Solid review as usual brother.
The review I was waiting for, thanks for showing the different configs! It sounds super clean! Thinking I might have to get a second PCB to try my hand at soldering for a half plate, just sounds super interesting with the flex cuts. I feel like your builds sounded less clacky than some of the others I’d seen, maybe due to the switches used, but I really liked the sound of those green jackets.
Solid review as always, and while I really like some of the design features of the Hope75 (like the rear RGB diffused strip & overall design with the exploded layout), this might be more my taste especially in Gray, Green, or Navy Blue with the copper bottom & accent. Love all the options for mounting type, half or full plate, & different optional foams to use. Clearly a very high quality board, which I expected after getting & loving my Mode65. 💪
Yeah man I totally get it. It's such a preference based hobby. 😂. I would have a VERY hard time chosing between the two. They both offer something totally different. I appreciate you as always homie. 🙏
U also don’t know what is being lost when he records it and when it comes through your speaker plus there are different configurations which could change it a lot
Great vid dude! I got all black parts with pom and plate foam. Would you prefer POM with or without plate foam? I wonder whats the difference in sound and feel regarding the plate foam. Thanks!
So plate foam vs case foam. Plate foam would mute the sound of the switches. While case foam is typically for hollowness. Both types of foam would make the build stiffer as well. I typically do not like plate foam with POM. It’s already a quiet plate and I like to keep its flexiness
There's so many people deciding between the Hope75 and Sonnet right now. Perhaps a video with sound comparison between the two will be popular with your favorite switches and the same keycaps? 😊
Great video as always! How would you compare those Green Jackets vs the Zakus you have on the F row. Seems like the specs are the same except for the top housing. Do the Green Jackets sound more thoccy?
Green jackets sound nice. I have the oil kings ready for my Mode 80 that should ship soon. Just ordered some epsilons for whatever 75 I choose. Sonnet is at the top of the list. Great content as always.
Great video! Love how the sonnet looks here. What do you think of the Green Jacket Switches? Do they sound more clacky higher pitched or deeper like the red jackets IRL?
Sonnet or QK75? Sonnet was at the top of my list for 75s… then QK announced theirs. Hard to justify Sonnet now. Thoughts? Ready to see your QK review!!
So which Green Jacket is which in the soundtests, because isn't there a Linear & Tactile-variant, both with the same name? The demos were much too short to really ID them.
@@Clackbait Just seeing this now, thanks a bunch for the info.👍🏽I've got high hopes for the tactile-variants as well now, and personally hope they cater towards the light/medium-light tactility crowd that's still criminally under-repped. Based on what I've heard so far in direct-comparisons, these things sound quite different than even other long poles, and including on the bottom out! Very interested... (Not KNC-related, but DAMN those Reflex sound unique as well! 🤤) Does the travel feel abruptly short even with the deeper-than-average center post hole? Very much appreciate such high-quality rundowns with multiple A-B references, and that *does* include the short individual demo clips! Helps to curb listening fatigue & memory-coloration like long demos can, nor is it long enough to leave a lasting bias to any one sound profile. But don't underestimate the other benefits of a regular old listening-demo, just for the joy of the clacks! ✌🏽😎
What switch do I have to use for this board? I have sonnet upcoming soon and I already have many Akko Switches here, I am planning on using POM Silver lubed since I have lots of them
@@Clackbait I'm looking for a prebuilt 65/75/TKL keyboard that sounds and feels good out-of-the-box. Apparently Iqunix or Malgeek keyboards are the best but I'm looking for alternatives. Malgeek Mojo84 is the king spec-wise and is a big step up from all Iqunix keyboards. But that thing would just not look great on my desk with the rest of my stuff. I'm thinking of getting HyperX Origins 65 once it gets released in the UK Some other alternatives (Mostly "gaming") that I've looked at: Qeeke-CR-960 Monokei Standard Shurikey Hanzo and Saizo Fnatic Streak 65 LP Mountain Everest Max YUNZII KC84 Vissles V84 v2 EPOMAKER EP84 and TH80 Nuphy Air75 If a keyboard comes as barebones i might consider it if it just needs keycaps or switches or both if its worth it. I'd probably be buying pre-lubed or pre-filmed switches as I value my time too much haha! I originally looked at GMMK Pro but it requires too many mods and the stabs are bad. Qeeke Studio KR-081 is another barebones that has caught my eye. What do you think I should go for? I have around £200 Budget but could stretch to around £300
Just to confirm in the video is that really gold color aluminum bottom or is that brass bottom? The finish is amazing if actually aluminum. Hope someone can confirm. I was thinking of blue top with grey accent and bottom, but this gold looks nice, so I am thinking blue with gold instead.
Would you be able to give a configuration code the closest to this? They don't have gold accents anymore. Only dawn. Would you say dawn is closest to gold? And what budget keycaps closest to yours used
Ok I gotta know man, what switch is that in your intro animation. It sounds so bloody nice. Also I specifically asked for more cat and I see a severe absence of cat.
Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
I'm very surprised That there's NO mention of maybe the most important feature of this board The design of the pcb allows the removal of the modifier stabilizers by removing just ONE switch and the spacebar stabilizer can be removed without removing ANY switch. To anyone thats had to desolder an entire pcb of usually 90 switches if u want to upgrade or rebuild your stabilizers this is a Godsend
checked out the configuration you recommended, damn the green top and copper bottom really does look superb, only if the copper bottom didn't cost $250 more, ugh.
Yeah these are the Linears. I made this before KNC announced a tactile version, So i didn't specify in the video. discount code in the description if you are interested.
I think it's a very hard call for me. Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
Two VERY different things really. Pom is my fav plate material overall. In a half plate config, I like Alu since it makes the spacebar slap. Keep in mind the solder PCB has flex cuts, so it will add more bounce.
Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
@@Clackbait yeah I actually went with the hope75. What I wanted with the sonnet (copper to match SA Copper) was to expensive @ $650-850 depending on options. Couldn't justify spending that much. Hope75x white+black with silver pvd brass weight with alum plate and eva foam all for $500. I can justify that 😅.
I'm not a fan of mode keyboards at all, none of them are worth their premium price tag to me - but what I do appreciate is that this keyboard is designed to be used without being stuffed full of foam. While I appreciate boards coming with foam to offer flexibility, it's really nice for a board to be designed for use without it!
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Quick Note: @garkin pointed out the stack mount is not supposed to be screwed to the top. Didn't realize this as its my first Mode Board and I thought it basically acts like a typical Dampener. Totally my bad on that. I will try and post more sound test with it installed correctly. I appreciate all of you!
lets try iso top mount with pom, without plate foam, and without silicon dampener. lets gooooo ‹3. whats ur fav config btw?
Hmmm, woops that's how I built my stack mounted Mode65 and it might be why I'm not crazy about it. Thank you for the follow-up!
I gotta pitch in and agree with all the other positive comments, your video is excellent. Very well made just like the keyboard!
Ayyeee thanks Justin. That means a lot 🤜
Great review bro! Killer B roll, board looks great with that deskpad too 🔥
Ayeee thanks homie! I appreciate that 🙏
I'm ready to blow 800+ USD on this. A few plates, different top color configurations and accent pieces, with an extra pcb and what not. The look is clean and timeless, and you can switch it out to make it last a really long time. THIS is my endgame board! Solid review as usual brother.
Good God my guy! Best of luck on the purchase. I put in for a Grey with Gold accent and gold Alu bottom. 😁
Looks super clean. Hoping for something like this with a knob and/or ergo/alice.
That side view reminds me of the Werk One. Love it. As always, great review, my man.
Yoo thanks Frank! But we know this ain't what you came here to see 😉
@@Clackbait I'm here to see everything. Lol
Another great quality video, as always!
Thank you brother!
Awesome review, straight to the point as always!
Thanks my friend! 🙏
This was the last video I saw (that we were chatting about) :) Thank you for this!
Oh heyy! Thanks for stopping by. Loved your stream 🙂
@@Clackbait Thank YOU for hanging out! It was great meeting you 😊
I was today years old when I found out I've been living under a rock. Absolutely gorgeous board, and fantastic review as always!
Hahahaaa. Thanks Harvind.
I love love love the editing during the close up. Beautiful video. I wish you more success!
Thank you!!! 💙
Straight fireeeeeeee 🔥 as usual 👌🏼
Ayyee I appreciate that homie 🤜
The review I was waiting for, thanks for showing the different configs! It sounds super clean! Thinking I might have to get a second PCB to try my hand at soldering for a half plate, just sounds super interesting with the flex cuts. I feel like your builds sounded less clacky than some of the others I’d seen, maybe due to the switches used, but I really liked the sound of those green jackets.
Thanks homie. Green Jackets are lit!
I'm so tempted to grab one LOL. Great job on this board, esp with that pom plate!!
Yooo thanks Anzel. I appreciate you stopping by homie.
Solid review as always, and while I really like some of the design features of the Hope75 (like the rear RGB diffused strip & overall design with the exploded layout), this might be more my taste especially in Gray, Green, or Navy Blue with the copper bottom & accent.
Love all the options for mounting type, half or full plate, & different optional foams to use. Clearly a very high quality board, which I expected after getting & loving my Mode65. 💪
Yeah man I totally get it. It's such a preference based hobby. 😂. I would have a VERY hard time chosing between the two. They both offer something totally different. I appreciate you as always homie. 🙏
@@Clackbait what are the reasons to pick one over the other for each keyboard in your opinion?
Hope for the looks, RGB, bounce, and that foamy poppy sound. Sonnet for the clean modern design, compact fork factor, ease of the build.
Looks like a really good board overall. I lean towards the board aesthetic more than the sound.
Understood! Thanks for watching 🙏
U also don’t know what is being lost when he records it and when it comes through your speaker plus there are different configurations which could change it a lot
@@colbytoh5528 in that case you should buy every board in the market and test it out for yourself since you never know lol
Solid review and great video yet again. Sounded like you liked this more than the Hope75.
I wouldn't say more. Haha.
What a beautiful board! I always love mode's designs!
Yeah for sure. It's super clean. You getting one homie?
@@Clackbait Probably not. I'm content with the board I have right now.
I admire that!
Great vid dude! I got all black parts with pom and plate foam. Would you prefer POM with or without plate foam? I wonder whats the difference in sound and feel regarding the plate foam. Thanks!
Nice config! Yeah honestly I haven't tried without foam.
So plate foam vs case foam. Plate foam would mute the sound of the switches. While case foam is typically for hollowness. Both types of foam would make the build stiffer as well.
I typically do not like plate foam with POM. It’s already a quiet plate and I like to keep its flexiness
Thia is such a good keyboard and a great video to go along with it, if I can I hope to pick up one
There's so many people deciding between the Hope75 and Sonnet right now. Perhaps a video with sound comparison between the two will be popular with your favorite switches and the same keycaps? 😊
Hey there! I will do my best to get something up if possible. Thanks for watching 🙏
at 5:10 in the video, is that supposed to say "aluminum half plate"? it doesnt seem to match up with that config from earlier shots
liking the video!
Ohh good catch. Yeah that was a mess up. 😂
Love the side profile of the sonnet, curves looks ace. Typing experience wise what are your thoughts compared to the mammoth75
Mammoth is a softer typing experience that is dear to my heart. 😁
@@Clackbait dude there is a space for you in keyboard poetry 😂
Great video as always! How would you compare those Green Jackets vs the Zakus you have on the F row. Seems like the specs are the same except for the top housing. Do the Green Jackets sound more thoccy?
I think I prefer the greens tbh
@@Clackbait Thank you! Ordered a set to try :D
This is the way!
Green jackets sound nice. I have the oil kings ready for my Mode 80 that should ship soon. Just ordered some epsilons for whatever 75 I choose. Sonnet is at the top of the list. Great content as always.
Ohhh that should hit. Thanks for stopping by! Means a lot
That was some crispy b-roll!
Aww thanks..🙏
Great video!
Thanks bro! Hope you are doing well my friend
Great review. Would it possible to get the weight for the bottom piece only?
Ohhh sorry man, I already sent the board back. Maybe you can ask in their discord. Glad you enjoyed the review!
ok, i NEED to know where he got that mini katana from.. that thing is awesome
Got it from Dubai. 😂
Opinion on the Red Jackets vs the Green Jackets? I’m waiting on my order for reds to ship and just pre-ordered the greens lol.
Love the extra long pole on the green jacket. Red jackets are great stock. Haven't tried these stock since they were sent to me lubed and filmed
Have you tried the zakus? If so how are they compared to the green jackets?
Both are good switches. I prefer the Green Jackets (smoother, hit harder), but it's totally preference.
Great video! Love how the sonnet looks here. What do you think of the Green Jacket Switches? Do they sound more clacky higher pitched or deeper like the red jackets IRL?
I like them a lot. I'll do a full review on them soon. They are def clacky compared to the RJ. Super long pole.
The half plate sounds really good to my ears
Yeah very different build. Switches are totally different and the half plate sounds pretty good!
Sonnet or QK75? Sonnet was at the top of my list for 75s… then QK announced theirs. Hard to justify Sonnet now. Thoughts? Ready to see your QK review!!
Still a couple weeks out my friend, but soon! There is also the Aero75 dropping in-stock on Tuesday!
So which Green Jacket is which in the soundtests, because isn't there a Linear & Tactile-variant, both with the same name? The demos were much too short to really ID them.
Both linear. These are the proto. They just announced linear the other day.
@@Clackbait Just seeing this now, thanks a bunch for the info.👍🏽I've got high hopes for the tactile-variants as well now, and personally hope they cater towards the light/medium-light tactility crowd that's still criminally under-repped.
Based on what I've heard so far in direct-comparisons, these things sound quite different than even other long poles, and including on the bottom out! Very interested... (Not KNC-related, but DAMN those Reflex sound unique as well! 🤤)
Does the travel feel abruptly short even with the deeper-than-average center post hole?
Very much appreciate such high-quality rundowns with multiple A-B references, and that *does* include the short individual demo clips! Helps to curb listening fatigue & memory-coloration like long demos can, nor is it long enough to leave a lasting bias to any one sound profile. But don't underestimate the other benefits of a regular old listening-demo, just for the joy of the clacks! ✌🏽😎
What switch do I have to use for this board?
I have sonnet upcoming soon and I already have many Akko Switches here, I am planning on using POM Silver lubed since I have lots of them
what alternatives out there in stock or for pre order? i don't really need the function keys
Bro that's a good question. What you looking for exactly?
@@Clackbait I'm looking for a prebuilt 65/75/TKL keyboard that sounds and feels good out-of-the-box. Apparently Iqunix or Malgeek keyboards are the best but I'm looking for alternatives. Malgeek Mojo84 is the king spec-wise and is a big step up from all Iqunix keyboards. But that thing would just not look great on my desk with the rest of my stuff. I'm thinking of getting HyperX Origins 65 once it gets released in the UK
Some other alternatives (Mostly "gaming") that I've looked at:
Qeeke-CR-960
Monokei Standard
Shurikey Hanzo and Saizo
Fnatic Streak 65 LP
Mountain Everest Max
YUNZII KC84
Vissles V84 v2
EPOMAKER EP84 and TH80
Nuphy Air75
If a keyboard comes as barebones i might consider it if it just needs keycaps or switches or both if its worth it. I'd probably be buying pre-lubed or pre-filmed switches as I value my time too much haha! I originally looked at GMMK Pro but it requires too many mods and the stabs are bad. Qeeke Studio KR-081 is another barebones that has caught my eye.
What do you think I should go for? I have around £200 Budget but could stretch to around £300
does brass bottom sound different from the anodized aluminium ?
Different materials do cnage the sound due to density. So if say yes, l
Wow dank machining on this girl, sound is amazing too how tf
is this your favourite? or is the mammoth still in that spot?
I like the Mammoth more for the novelty and feel. Sonnet for build process. Both really nice boards.
Just to confirm in the video is that really gold color aluminum bottom or is that brass bottom? The finish is amazing if actually aluminum. Hope someone can confirm. I was thinking of blue top with grey accent and bottom, but this gold looks nice, so I am thinking blue with gold instead.
It's the gold aluminum
Is the X (escape) key a different shade of white or am I going insane?
It's the same. From the same set 😁
Would you be able to give a configuration code the closest to this? They don't have gold accents anymore. Only dawn. Would you say dawn is closest to gold? And what budget keycaps closest to yours used
Ok I gotta know man, what switch is that in your intro animation. It sounds so bloody nice. Also I specifically asked for more cat and I see a severe absence of cat.
Hahaa. Ive been asked that a few times. It's the SP Star Meteor white in the Mr. Suit 😉
I'm late but i'm here! I've been waiting for your review on this.
Never too late! Thank you so much! 💙
Hi what is your desk pad? Where I can get one? :)
Hey there. The Deskmat is called celestial and it is sold at Mekibo.
Mine just arrived. Let's get itttttt
How would you compare this to the Hope75? Debating between this and the Hope75.
Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
This for sure. Hope75 looks a bit tacky.. This has a classic clean look imo.
Does it come with the screws?
I'm very surprised That there's NO mention of maybe the most important feature of this board
The design of the pcb allows the removal of the modifier stabilizers by removing just ONE switch and the spacebar stabilizer can be removed without removing ANY switch.
To anyone thats had to desolder an entire pcb of usually 90 switches if u want to upgrade or rebuild your stabilizers this is a Godsend
Yoo that's a good point that I left out. If I had to solder my own board, I'm sure that would have clicked. Thanks homie
checked out the configuration you recommended, damn the green top and copper bottom really does look superb, only if the copper bottom didn't cost $250 more, ugh.
Yeah that copper bottom gets pricy!! Thanks for watching the review. Hope you enjoyed it!
i don't see it being specified but are these green jackets the linear or tactile versions?
Yeah these are the Linears. I made this before KNC announced a tactile version, So i didn't specify in the video. discount code in the description if you are interested.
mate, we need a knob version
Hey nice deskmat 😉
I think for stacked mount, the pcb isn't suppose to be screwed to the top
Is that right? Hmmm. I'll have to double check that
Yooo I appreciate you pointing that out. I pinned a comment about this. I'll do a quick Sound test with both again.
does this come with pre-lubed stabs and switches?
No it doesn't. You have to purchase both.
Sounds amazing and slightly better with gmk space imo. Also great and thorough sound tests
This board looks hard in stormtrooper config. Or robocop
fire bro!!!
Thanks Chase! You the homie for real!
If you had to choose one, would you rather get the Sonnet or the Hope75?
For me I’ll go for the Sonnet for sure. Mode always delivers and their quality is *chefs kiss *
This for sure. Hope75 looks a bit tacky.. This has a classic clean and timeless look imo.
I think it's a very hard call for me. Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
what cable is this?
What keycaps are you using?
GMK minimal and GMK Pono
what keycaps are those
GMK Minimal (White) the black one is GMK Pono.
Super exited for this one ! Ordered mine!
Black/gold theme. Most likely with the new GMK Gladiator keycaps (:
That should look 🔥
Now that you've done this review how do you feel about this vs the hope75?
Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
@@Clackbait I've joined the Hope last week but was curious your thoughts.
Zuberdust video!!
Ayyyeee. Hahahaa. Who dis??
@@Clackbait my only criteria for keyboards, is one my wife wont like or use
Nice video, Zubair!
Thanks David!
Awesome review’ thank you
Thanks homie
SHEESH that b-roll is 🔥
Thank you! I try 🤜
Hey man! Wanted to know your thoughts on the POM plate. How did you like it compared to the ALU half plate?
Two VERY different things really. Pom is my fav plate material overall. In a half plate config, I like Alu since it makes the spacebar slap. Keep in mind the solder PCB has flex cuts, so it will add more bounce.
A little boring looking to me. I hopped on that Blue Hope75S with Silver Brass. 😀
Can't go wrong with the Hope. I love that board!
What is that bit/screw tray next to your artisan trays over there? Need that.
It's by Alchemy. Same for the artisan box cases
how would you rate this vs the hope75?
Both solid options. It's all preference really. If you like that foamy sound signature, go hope. If you like a clean aesthetic, with a simple build process, go Sonnet. Can't go wrong with either.
@@Clackbait yeah I actually went with the hope75. What I wanted with the sonnet (copper to match SA Copper) was to expensive @ $650-850 depending on options. Couldn't justify spending that much. Hope75x white+black with silver pvd brass weight with alum plate and eva foam all for $500. I can justify that 😅.
I'm not a fan of mode keyboards at all, none of them are worth their premium price tag to me - but what I do appreciate is that this keyboard is designed to be used without being stuffed full of foam. While I appreciate boards coming with foam to offer flexibility, it's really nice for a board to be designed for use without it!
Yeah I'd say the board is similar to an iPhone. Easy, clean aesthetic, and pleasurable experience.
@@Clackbait That's a great analogy!
Per BadSeed - it's about as Barebones as Barebones gets. Hahaha. The only thing I hate is that there's no stabs included. #OGClackbaitFamily
The homie Badseed knows what he talkin about. Literally nothing. Yeah I made sure to point that out. I appreciate you fam!
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Gang gang!
sooo you would buy it, but you didn't. bottom line
I actually did submit my config order 😁
I stand corrected!
would you put PE foam on the pcb?
You definitely can if you like the marble sound.
I really hope Mode65 would make its return somewhere in the near future 🫣
I'm sure there will always be something coming from mode. Not sure if it will be the same though
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