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VIKT
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Sep 25, 2016
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How does this compare to the TKL V80 drop? Which one is the better board?
Hotliquidjello
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Sep 26, 2016
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VIKTI've seen great reviews for both boards.
My understanding is that Das has a lot of fan boys, but the quality has dropped a lot in recent years. Many find the fact that there are well known issues that the company has not resolved on their "premium" (read: high price point) boards unacceptable (not a das exclusive issue, this is true for other boards as well). Kbp is newer to the field (founded in 2013)
This is a full sized keyboard, meaning it has the attached numpad, whereas the KPBv80 is an 80%/tenkeyless board. Depending on your needs/wants (desired smaller form factor vs more utility), one may be ruled out for you.
An area where the kbp clearly tops the das is options: full variety of switches, some (including equivalent mx browns) with dual leds, vs just the blue of this das. (Personally I would never buy a straight blue backlit keyboard, far too harsh on your eyes). However depending on what option you were to hypothetically go with could make the kbp more expensive than this das drop; one could argue you would be getting less for more money.
Kbp also has a detachable cable, whereas this das does not; the pro/con status of this, varies from person to person. (Removable cable introduces a point of failure; however if a nonremovable cable breaks you need a whole new keyboard instead of just replacing that one inexpensive piece)
In the case (hah. Pun) of the kbp there's multiple cable routing options to keep your desk tidy. Kbp is Also easily mod-able as you can get a tkl aluminum case for it.
Unfortunately the winner of the "better board" title is totally subjective, but I hope I laid out some comparisons for you to judge the weight of what matters for you. After a great deal of deliberation scouring the internet, I went with the KBP v80 as it best fit my needs and wants without breaking the bank.
If you've got the time, read comments on past drops, look at reviews on amazon/mechanicalkeyboards.com, or watch reviews on youtube. There's also writing ye olde pro-con list. Best of luck!
My understanding is that Das has a lot of fan boys, but the quality has dropped a lot in recent years. Many find the fact that there are well known issues that the company has not resolved on their "premium" (read: high price point) boards unacceptable (not a das exclusive issue, this is true for other boards as well). Kbp is newer to the field (founded in 2013)
This is a full sized keyboard, meaning it has the attached numpad, whereas the KPBv80 is an 80%/tenkeyless board. Depending on your needs/wants (desired smaller form factor vs more utility), one may be ruled out for you.
An area where the kbp clearly tops the das is options: full variety of switches, some (including equivalent mx browns) with dual leds, vs just the blue of this das. (Personally I would never buy a straight blue backlit keyboard, far too harsh on your eyes). However depending on what option you were to hypothetically go with could make the kbp more expensive than this das drop; one could argue you would be getting less for more money.
Kbp also has a detachable cable, whereas this das does not; the pro/con status of this, varies from person to person. (Removable cable introduces a point of failure; however if a nonremovable cable breaks you need a whole new keyboard instead of just replacing that one inexpensive piece)
In the case (hah. Pun) of the kbp there's multiple cable routing options to keep your desk tidy. Kbp is Also easily mod-able as you can get a tkl aluminum case for it.
Unfortunately the winner of the "better board" title is totally subjective, but I hope I laid out some comparisons for you to judge the weight of what matters for you. After a great deal of deliberation scouring the internet, I went with the KBP v80 as it best fit my needs and wants without breaking the bank.
If you've got the time, read comments on past drops, look at reviews on amazon/mechanicalkeyboards.com, or watch reviews on youtube. There's also writing ye olde pro-con list. Best of luck!
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