Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
Well i don't know, i'll pass and wait for the next Ducky with Kailh switches, might be good but doesn't feel right for me :-(
It worked perfectly for about 6 months, then it started developing USB issues, the hub (which I never used) stopped working, and the keyboard stopped detecting upon reboots.
It needed to be unplugged and replugged _multiple_ times after each reboot for it to detect. It did the same thing on multiple PCs.
It went back for warranty exchange, and guess what, it came back with all the same issues, and the addition of a 2 to 1 USB adapter, which did nothing to solve the problem. I've long since consigned it to the pile of shame.
There are so many other established and reputable manufacturers making mechanical keyboards now, do yourselves a favor and shop around first.
A couple of month ago when this keyboard arrived on their webpage to make people curious they had forgotten to mention about the clone switches and now livingspeedbump told the same in his review:
"It should be mentioned that nowhere on the box, or on the inside instructions is “Greetech” mentioned by name, with “Brown Switch” being the only name used to describe the switches anywhere."
This is a bullshit behaviour and don't try to fool me, they always mentioned before on other products Cherry MX Switches, they're pros and know exactly what they are doing from my point of view.
The high point of this keyboard was definitely how it performed in a real working environment. My office mates loved this keyboard for its functionality, and I am happy to recommend this to people looking to use it for that. Many of those people couldn't care less about the switches, but it still does get to me a little.
I really do love the overall idea of this keyboard. Unique styling, USB ports, the hilarious, yet somehow badass ruler on the bottom, but with a few changes it could really be a class act keyboard.
USB 3.0 - Cherry/Gateron Switches - Removable Cable - hell yes.