Tag: custom keyboards

  • The Emerging Budget Hall-Effect Keyboard Scene: Slice75HE vs. Tiger Lite Gaming

    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.

  • The Underrated Budget 75%: Chosfox’s CF81 Pro

    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.

  • Akko Mod007v3 Review: Flexy, Cheap, and Thocky

    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.

  • HMX Xinhai Review: Never Going Back Again

    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.

  • The Geonworks Glare TKL: A Review

    The Geonworks Glare TKL: A Review

    The Glare TKL is a result of collaboration and passion within the keyboard community. Designed by Glare and manufactured by Geonworks, it embodies the classic ‘Kustom’ style while incorporating modern innovations. The high front height encourages improved typing posture, and its firm typing experience makes it comfortable for extended use. The keyboard’s uncompromising design and…

  • The History Behind the Spyder TKL

    The History Behind the Spyder TKL

    It was in 1953 that Porsche forever changed its trajectory within the automobile and racing industry with the release of its 550 Spyder at the annual Paris Motor Show. Although its chassis was smaller than many of its rivals at that time, it proved to be an aerodynamically superior car, with the 550 Spyder scoring…