DROP ALT High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard — 65% (67 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap Switches, Programmable Macros, Backlit RGB LED, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum Frame (Kaihua Speed Silver, Gray)

The keyboard is great and is quite solid in terms of materials and for what it offers at this price point. The hotswap PCB allows you to test a multitude of switches, making this a great entry board if you plan on building one yourself sometime in the future and want to figure out what switch is for you. Be aware though, the PCB is plate mount, not PCB mount. If you get switches with the extra two legs on them (not the metal contact points) you'll need to snip them off with either clippers or a finger nail clipper (please use eye protection if you do so, the tiny legs are like bullets when you clip them).The LEDs are bright and the doubleshot PBT key caps do a pretty good job at letting the LED lights pass through them. The key caps being made out of PBT also increases their longevity due to it not wearing down and becoming shiny like ABS key caps. An example of this is looking at your laptop keyboard's spacebar and seeing how it's permanently shiny even if you try to wipe it away.The QMK configurator used to configure the keyboard's LEDs, keys, and key layers is available on Drop's website. There is a bit of a learning curve but once you start messing with it you'll learn how to set and use the layers, key profiles, and LED configuration. If you don't want to mess with the configurator, the pre-installed settings and LED colors/animations are pretty good as well.In terms of the key switches, I went with the Halo Clear switches which are heavier and a little hard to get used to at first. I found the description of the switch to be quite accurate. After awhile of using it, I got used to the heavier feel and actually enjoy it better than my other keyboard with a lighter actuation force.If you're looking to buy this be prepared to replace the left shift, spacebar, enter and backspace stabilizers because they rattle quite a lot. If you do plan on buying alternative stabilizers, I recommend you get the Cherry GMK plate mount stabilizers from NovelKeys. (plate mount is the only stabilizer that is compatible). You'll need to buy a 6.25u stabilizer and 3 of the 1u stabilizer which comes out to about only $8. This greatly reduces the rattly sound and creates a more pleasing typing experience.Pros:- Great quality aluminum chassis- Great key caps- Hotswap- LEDs are bright- Lots of customizability with QMK- Nice amount of pre-installed key switch options to choose from- Tools that allow you to take the board apart are included (key switch puller could be better though)Cons:- Plate mount PCB requiring permanent "damage" to switches that are PCB mount (cutting off the switch legs)- QMK configurator has a learning curve and can be confusing at times- Stabilizers will need to be replaced if you want your typing experience to be at its bestAll in all it's a great quality entry aluminum keyboard with minor issues. These issues can also be easily be fixed through Drop simplifying the UI and instructions of the QMK configurator or by you just swapping out the stabilizers.

This is a DIY keyboard of course. I took it a few steps further. You may also consider doing the following. Bringing this into the realm of a truly world class board at not much additional cost. As it stands, this now very well may be my end game.First of all, all these mini keyboards do not weigh much. So slip and slide on your desk. How did I remedy that? I laser cut out the entire bottom of the case. I replaced it with a machined to fit brass billet. Now it weighs a whopping 18 pounds. That took care of the movement issue.Next I made some interesting Panda switches for it. Halo True with Box Black. Very similar to the True but a little more forgiving. I am a touch typist and do not bottom out on any MX switch anyways.Then I added top of the line PBT KAT 1.75MM key caps. Of course the light does not shine through, but again I am a touch typist. I hardly mind. I actually keep the backlight on 1 for longevity. A little tidbit: if the backlight is left on 1 theoretically it should last 75 years. Unlikely however. Although with Hot swap who cares.Finally I built a custom wood "rocker" wrist rest to match this boards 1.75" height. I built it out of rare Lemon wood.In closing it came out to about 600 bucks. Still less than the least expensive completed Korean. I feel it is better than most any board with MX. I have 5 Korean's. Until I got this my daily driver was a HHKB Pro 2. I have not touched another board since I got this. Honeymoon? I doubt it. This is right for me. Sure, the switches are different than Topre. I like them better in fact. Even if you do just a standard build of this board it is top quality. I would instantly choose it over the KBD67 or other such boards. Even though this is made in China. That hardly matters here. The quality is proven. Even though mine is beyond a regular build of this board I doubt I look back anytime soon.Caveat: I think Amazon states I bought a full board. I indeed purchased the barebones. I am not sure how that occurred. Obviously I did not pay more to rip apart an entire board.I forgot to mention they must have updated the stabilizers everyone complained about. Mine has no stabilizers at all. It just has "dummy" switches on the sides of the larger keys and spacebar. These do not seem to be hot swappable. They are not actually switches with a spring. they are just a slider to stabilize the key.Also if you buy the complete board I would not be afraid of Tai Hao key caps. Even though they are not thick they are Double shot POM and very sturdy with a very nice feel. They are a good $60 set. KAT they are not however. Although if you want the shine through they are a very good choice. As good as anything else shine through.This is a very good board and priced accordingly.

Calidad de construcción: los materiales con los que está echo si reflejan la calidad del producto.Es muy fácil de configurar mientras no sean cosas muy específicas (por que para eso se tiene que saber programar ). La interfaz web de configuración es una muy buena idea para los que utilizamos Linux para trabajar, simple mente se configura se descarga el código y se flashea descuerdo a las instrucciones.Ideal para las personas que como yo solo vamos a comprar un teclado y que esperamos que por lo menos dure unos 7 años o más.El único contra es que por defecto el teclado se ilumina pero esto se puede cambiar en la configuración de la página web.

If you are all about quality and the experience, this keyboard is for you. Switching switches is easy, aluminium frame makes it very sturdy. I realized I got the old model, with no adjustable magnetic legs to raise the height. Slightly disappointed, but I'd already changed out all the switches, a little late to be asking for a Return.

Keyboard arrived quickly. Worth every cent. Amazing build quality, sounds great and looks even better. Ordered the Kalih Box White switches, and love them. They feel and sound awesome.Best part is the weight of this thing. Its heavy, which in my opinion, gives it that ultra premium feel. Easily the best keyboard I've ever used.

No llegaron los magnetic feet o riser feet. Las piezas magnéticas que elevan el ángulo del teclado

Excelente teclado. Te cuesta un poco acostumbrarte a los nuevos atajos necesarios (f1,f2..) pero vale totalmente la pena. Mas adelante vendría bien un cambio de caps y switches, pero por ahora el teclado supera mis expectativas.