Category: Reviews
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Pulsar’s PCMK 2 HE: When a hobbyist brand leans into consumerist trends
This review of the Pulsar PCMK 2 HE Hall Effect keyboard delves into a brief history of Pulsar and how PCMK 2 holds up against its competition.
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The Emerging Budget Hall-Effect Keyboard Scene: Slice75HE vs. Tiger Lite Gaming
Pre-built or barebones, the budget Hall Effect scene is expanding with a little something for everyone. Read our review of the Tiger Lite Gaming and Slice75HE to learn more.
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LazyDesigners: 40% Perfection in Simplicity
An interview with Jacky from LazyDesigners, and a review of his 40% keyboard designs, from THE50 to the TK40x.
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The Underrated Budget 75%: Chosfox’s CF81 Pro
The Chosfox CF81 Pro keyboard distinguishes itself in the competitive budget barebones keyboard market with features like pre-lubed stabilizers, a brass weight, and tri-mode capability with Via compatibility for $150. Despite some design issues like ping, it offers a premium “plug and play” experience, providing an excellent out-of-box experience without the need for assembly.
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Akko Mod007v3 Review: Flexy, Cheap, and Thocky
The Akko Mod007v3 is an affordable 75% aluminum custom keyboard with a brass weight and flex cut PCB. Priced at $100, it markets itself towards newcomers but has some assembly challenges.
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HMX Xinhai Review: Never Going Back Again
HMX has once again knocked it out of the park with their keyboard switches, now with the affordable Xinhais featuring fiberglass and a unique PA12 top housing, producing a refined typing experience despite initial challenges with light actuation.