Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Shootout. 5 Top Keyboards Reviewed and Compared.

[InsaneFootCraver]

Awesome Video Review and Comparison but please do a new review that's updated to at least 2012! There are heaps better out now, withntonnes more features, craploads more macros,some even have macros underneath the space bar ffs

[TheMrSkittleism]

What keyboard has a crispier louder click?

[blowtell3]

@TheMrSkittleism razer - black widow

[TheMrSkittleism]

@blowtell3 Thanks for the answer.

[LucentAMVs]

what's the difference between mechanical and normal keyboard?

[BrEnNo1023]

@LucentAMVs mechanical keyboards use switches... 'normal's use stiff rubber domes that soften as they wear out and feel like you're pressing the buttons on a kids toy in comparison. you only need to push the key down half way while normal keyboards require a full clunky bottom-out, so you can type faster, and they feel and sound crisp and precise forever. while 'normal' keyboards go mushy and the keys you press the most simply stop working, forcing you to replace the whole keyboard.

[Zyanide09]

Y U NO MAKE PART 2??

[nighttenful]

where is part 2? i want a mechanical keyboard, im thinking about a ducky or filco or leopold or something (mx browns) but i dont know what to choose and where to buy it, i live in belgium and every site with descent price is in america and its like 50$ to ship ... thats 50% of the keyboard

[Mxnl1090]

thank you for making this video

[Squa7ch]

I would love to get the DAS but at $129 it's a huge investment...especially for a keyboard.

[BrEnNo1023]

@Squa7ch even if it lasts you 20 years? how long will it take you to press every key on the keyboard 50 million times each?

you could go buy a $30 rubber keyboard that will last a year. $30 x 20 is a lot more than $129

[TheCapi246]

Great review, unfortunately for me, I came here trying to decide between the Razer Black Widow Ultimate (Stealth Version) and the ThermalTake Meka G1 lol

[NATEROB009]

@TheCapi246,

I have the stealth ultimate also. I prefer the stealth ultimate over the original black widow ultimate. I like the matte finish over the shiny plastic look. I also prefer the brown keys over the blues for gaming. Thanks for the comment.

[counterclockwise123]

Black Widow is what the pros use and I love the sound of the keys. 

[aupgnaverim]

I really liked the DAS Keyboard but i cant find a way to buy it in any websites (ebay,amazon,newegg,getdigital­,daskeyboard etc.) cause all the sellers does not ship to Turkey. i only find it on getdigital.de but the shipping costs 100€ !! In my country there is only TT Meka and Blackwidow which i ll have to choose for the next days. I think i ll go for the Blackwidow :(

[Mannex17]

Thanks for this video, it was very helpful in deciding which mechanical keyboard to get after being pissed off at my shitty cramped Logitech G110 H4rdc0r3 gam0r keyboard.

[srikanthhana]

I just placed an order for the daskeyboard. Thanks for the review.

[Cognosis]

I don't normally comment on youtube, but this was actually a good review;

"What we're not going to do is talk about a lot of the marketing features on the box"

I was like "Thank F for that"

Very interested to hear your thoughts on the Corsair mechanical keyboards

[FiveIsThisMany11111]

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[Zillamp3z]

Wtf? all the steelseries 7g ive seen have shortened backspace and thats the one thing that stopped me from buying one, how come urs isnt? you modded it? please reply !

[potmaster06]

@Zillamp3z i think he just put the 6gv2 with the rest

[zomgwtfbbqbagel]

Cherry MX red and Clear.

[deadpanwalking]

Thanks for the review. I really wish I had gone with the Das Professional rather than the Black Widow (vanilla). I don't need the macros, and I really like the laser etched keys on the Das much much more than I do the Black Widow's keys.

[UltraS2903]

watch?v=GkAMW2XY0GM ss 6gv2 !

[tch204]

@MrXiaoschi :S? There are brown, blue red AND black. red has less actuation force than black, but otherwise, they're quite similar. Google mechanical keyboard guide (OCN guide) to see.

[pallypower3000]

I'm unsure why the noise on the cherry blues would be good.

[TheZorseWhisperer]

a drop (literally) will kill your black widow

[tch204]

@TheZorseWhisperer Good thing I returned it then and got myself a Tt MEKA G1 (:

[TheZorseWhisperer]

@tch204 thankfully i was wrong its working again but id still wouldnt go with i love it but its expensive andunless youre careful you can fuck it up, i wont lie though its sexy

[q8Pally]

after realizing the sound on the background I cant keep on focusing on what you say!

[Derp2323]

i know this is a broad question but i just ordered my das s silent professional does it say anywhere on the box if its a silent?

[daniel0731ex]

What do you mean by gold-plated keys? If you're referring to the keyswitch contact point, ALL mechanical keyboards that use Cherry MX keyswitches have gold-plated contact point.

If you're referring to the connector hub, the gold plating does nothing at all in improving latency whatsoever.

[lllllllllIIIIIIIIIIl]

Thanks for including the shitty music.

[ClovisMcPaul]

@lllllllllIIIIIIIIIIl

... who doesn't like to the beatles?

[virremannen11]

wtf is up with the music??

[yucelkayabasi]

@virremannen11 that music is great and not like the ones u like.. such as justin bieber...

[virremannen11]

@yucelkayabasi lol YEAH I FCKING LOVE JUSTIN BIEBER!!!!

[Cownt299]

Where is part 2?!

With Twist and Shout!

[udontseemebutiseeyou]

what about the k60, k90 and the new cm storm lineup?

[azalistheone]

Thanks!

[NATEROB009]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching.

[HrYdse]

@NATEROB009 you're



[DeAncient1]

Thanks for the help.

[azalistheone]

I can't decide between either the Blackwidow ultimate or the Das. I find myself liking the cherry mx blue switches better than the others. The USB hub is nice to have, but which keyboard do you think is able to hold up better?

[NATEROB009]

@azalistheone,

The Das appears to be better built and should last longer. If you like the Cherry blues then go for the Das Model S. I reviewed the Models S Professional silent and it was great. If you like blue switches then go for the Das Model S Professional and you will not be disappointed.

[ferdia6]

Thanks so much for this review. Excellent, the best review I have seen in months. Shame about the music in the background however....

I'm going with the Tt based on your comments

[lolJAEIN]

What's the comparison between the Meka and the Meka G1?

[P3G4SU5]

Great start to the review. Looking forward to more.

[DavidLovesLorraine]

I think your review on celeritas is bias, pretty bad review on it, didn't even look at the RTS technology or what switching it uses!

[SaberFTW]

FILCO TENKEYLESS BLANK FTW!!! SCREW YOUR FANCY LED LIGHTING. MEMORIZE YOUR DAMN KEYBOARD.

lol

[ClericLordLeo]

ROOTDestiny: Click clack click clack

[stewiegriffn]

@ClericLordLeo ROOT?

[JeRRiiEz]

where the fuck is part 2?

[dimeuno]

I think I might go for the das, the one with the lights sounds nice for its multimedia features, and the backlighting, but I don't know that I want noisy keys. I also would like to know when the key is registering by tactile touch, but not necessarily have to hear it click loudly.

If there is a keyboard that combines quiet keys that you can feel when they register the stroke, has an analog volume knob (rather than digital buttons) and keys made with good multi-color backlighting, I want it now!

[dimeuno]

@dimeuno - Oh, and I do want that anti-ghosting keys technology. There certainly are moments with certain games where I've held down more than 6 keys at once, and it really messed me up at crucial moments.

Nothing like me hitting a key limit as a crucial split-second of the game is transpiring.

I don't play any games close to as much as I used to, but when I did, the limit on a lot of keyboards was a big problem, and even worse if it was a keyboard limited to less than six simultaneous keys.

[samo9589]

i love the Meka G1

[A4k2i0]

But will they blend?

[ensuechaos]

What do you think of the Mionix Zibal?

[SoetSout]

@screwopenborders

if you dont understand why people would insist on a mechanical then you should try one, it will take 20-30 minutes and you would love it. you would propably end up breaking your 10$ keyboard.

ive had Zboard,lycosa, Zboard merc stealth, Cyborg v7.

and they dont compare, i threw away the backlighting, macros, usb and audio for a cheap mechanical, and i dont regret it for a second.

its simple.. get one you wont/cant regret it.

[shawnspeed3]

Clicking noise drives me crazy!

[SomeRanbob]

filco + mx black = best gaming keyboard.

[screwopenborders]

I have a 10 dollar keyboard and I'm fine with it lol no keys popping off and the keys feel great. I use it for gaming and don't have any problems.

[SmallestBrownie]

@screwopenborders Well..that's great for you. But have you already tested a mechanical keyboard? They just feel so waesome when typing and gaming. I really recommend them for any use. They just feel "superior" somehow.

[God1yy]

whats the difference between a mechanical keyboard and a normal keyboard?

[mikeroy77]

meka g-unit same as g1 + macros and backlight?



[mikeroy77]

Part 2 please, with k60, k90 included!

[ezIllmaculate]

The real question is, are they RAGE proof?

[Owner951]

@ezIllmaculate The real question is: But will it blend?

[njones1091]

@ezIllmaculate the steelseries is, it has a steel plate behind the keys

[jfourc]

Excellent comparison, and I learned a little bit too about the different kinds of cherry mx keys.

[raycharlez]

What's your favorite? :)

[AmateurDrumCovers]

"I won't be talking about any features listed on the box...So let's start with in key rollover"

[pilus87]

@AmateurDrumCovers NKey Rollover

[jewie27]

Corsair K60 and K90 ftw. Laser etched keys never wear off.

[spyware409]

I normally don't take the time to comment videos but AWESOME JOB!!! I've seen tons of videos that tell me what is on the box etc. but i can figure that out for myself haha. Thanks for the info on diff types of switches and everything....just wish the thermaltake had macros/backlight for warcraft

[Starcraftduty]

someone know if Widow is good for Sc2? thanks for answer!

[TimInCoronado]

Uhhhh.... you realize you're rocking like a mental patient denied his cigarettes at around 1.40 in the reflection of the keyboard. Great review, don't get me wrong, but like, I don't think you're allowed to babysit my kids..... (awww, now I turned a simple "everyone laugh at the imaginary retard" joke into some unwarranted pedophilia accusation. these bits just keep puting more and more innocents in jail, please someone stop meeeeee....

[Messier1011]

No evidence that gold plated keys last longer? How about chemistry, gold is one of the least reactive solid chemical elements. In other words it is more resistant than most elements, longer lasting. Also the Deck keyboards are a great bunch of backlit mechanical keyboards( although expensive). I am currently typing on it to write this(also have a daskeybaord). Next time no music or make it lower than this video please. Otherwise loved the video could really help curious buyers.

[Messier1011]

@Messier1011 You should also mention that some keyboards ( like the das ) can come with different switches. My das has cherry mx blues the ones in the black widow.

[doomtomb3]

abrupt ending

[SteveJawbs]

@doomtomb3 He ran out of time lol.

[MakariousFarag2]

where is part 2?

[cjcooldog963]

typewriter noise!!!!

[Ozan2k3]

Sir what do you think about the filco majestouch tenkeyless compared to 7g/6gv2?

[guitarguru210]

can someone tell me why you would want a loud ass keyboard?

[ibetrollinsometimes]

u forgot cherry mx red

[RKTGX95]

what song plays at the background ?

[Trusteft]

Friendly suggestion, when you have review of a keyboard and want the viewer to hear the sound of the keys, turn OFF the music. Thanks.

[FITTbog]

When is part two coming up? It seems like its a good couple of keyboards? Like 10 maybe? So hyped, but you havent said anything for two months?

[NATEROB009]

@FITTbog ,

Sorry dude, really want to but just been too busy. Still plan on in the near future. Thanks for the interest.

[jamieosu]

@NATEROB009 C'mon man! My wife is demanding my Christmas list yesterday and I need a new keyboard. I need part 2. I'm counting on you! :)

[Maxaker67]

@jamieosu Buy the Filco Majestouch 2

[jamieosu]

@Maxaker67 It's too late. She got me a sidewinder x4 b/c it was on sale at newegg for $40 over the xmas break. Not mechanical but not a bad little keyboard. I miss the LCD and usb ports from my old g15 though. It was a gift so I can't complain. :)

[Maxaker67]

@jamieosu well buy a filco one when that one "accidentally" breaks

[UltraS2903]

@NATEROB009 dude, black shit whidow or

Mionix Zibal 60 Backlit ???

[FITTbog]

Im wondering when Roccat/Logitech/Microsoft is gonna make mechanical keyboards, have been waiting for that for a while.

[ShotgunShelly24]

WHY DO YOU HAVE SO MANY KEYBOARDS?

[Zarathos66]

No Filco majestouch?

[danjbrown96]

what about the roccat isku, it has a 6 stage dimmer led function and has loads of macro's

[NightCabbage]

@danjbrown96 The Roccat Isku isn't a mechanical keyboard :)

[HunterWarrior]

Really good review. It's refreshing to see a video review where someone actually thinks about and expresses the information that matters.

[IZOB3RT]

were is part 2?

[icucc86]

Hi. Thanks to your informative review I'm purchasing my first mechanical gaming keyboard. A Thermaltake Tt esports Meka but not the G1. Not sure what the difference is but should be fine for me as I'm not a hardcore gamer just want a nice gaming keyboard. It is $80.00 after rebate at newegg.

[imHEIZT]

@icucc86 The cheaper meka does not have the directional arrow keys and a few others are missing, it also does not have the usb and audio inputs on the keyboard and has a different cable. I have the G1 and my opinion is that it is worth the extra money. Hope this helps :)

[mrzzura123]

is the blackwidow ultimate and just the normal blackwidow the same except the for illumination?

[elxxxx]

@mrzzura123 I also think the Ultimate got USB-ports.

[FITTbog]

@mrzzura123 Yes, the backlightning but also two USB ports and one mic in and sound out ports. But basically they are the exact same keyboard, I'd say go for the usual one if you gonna get one, 500 bucks more for backlightning and some port isnt worth it at all, doesnt make it a better keyboard from that.

[CooperCommunity]

I'd tap that.

[ameanl]

thanks for the review

[truumshk]

the blackwidow sounds like a typewriter ^^

[mayhempk1backup1]

I have a 6GV2 and It's great (cheaper version of 7G). If I didn't have this, I probably would have gotten a Meka G1 because it's actually a bit better than the Steelseries keyboards although both (technically 3 if you count the 6gv2 and 7g ) are great.

[TheBigCheezeHipster]

Why didn't you feature any keyboards with Cherry Reds?

[ponypalpokeytoo]

All variants of Cherry MX switches used in ALL of these keyboards have the same Silver/Gold alloy actuation contacts ( "AuAg 10", which is 10% gold)

[Kotijuusto]

I have 7g and pretty much love it :)

[BrytaPlanka]

Annoying music

[sayhai]

make it 11 people......why are there an increasing number in the amount of fingerless people??

[Thegrandhighoracle]

@sayhai 12 people now. It really is tragic.

[DreadlockBoyUK]

hehe he sounds like Kyle Gas

[shadowcrone]

i cant wait till the meka g-unit is released

[supertron421]

@shadowcrone same :D

[seiya209]

why logitech g19 is not in this video?

[strasser2LP]

@seiya209 because the logitech g19 isn´t a mechanical keyboard

[seiya209]

@strasser2LP ok, so what kind of keyboard is the g19 gentlemen? sorry Im a lawyer dont know a lot about this..... But is a good keyboard? Cheers

[BeeEllPee]

@seiya209 because that is not a mechanical keyboard.

[seiya209]

@BeeEllPee but.. still beiing a good keyboard? better than some in this video?

[RealFXPictures]

@seiya209 the g19 19 is of course a good keyboard, but you can´t compare a rubberdome(keyswitches in g19) with a mechanical keyboard. you have to try out a mechanical keyboard, it´s a great feeling to type on it

mfg strasser2LP

[RealFXPictures]

@RealFXPictures shit, false channel...

[wz2512]

razer's build quality is complete shit especially for its price. trust. theyre productz wont last

[SoundwaveMediaGroup]

@wz2512 Trust the guy who can't capitalize, spells products with a Z, and doesn't know how to use "they're"!

[xXDP5150Xx]

@wz2512 They make good mice. They should stick to that.

[QCprepper]

I use a dell mechanical keyboard for now... I know its a suboptimal keyboard, but its solid... ive pounded and mashed the keys for at least 6 years now with no failures...

[oiamundson]

make more videos man, this video was great

[oiamundson]

great review man 5 stars

[Juhl1337]

Very nice review dude keep it up :)

[uruguayitorip]

what about rts gammers ¬¬

[0pp0se7]

Great reviews. I had the Black Ultimate and I don't like it for gaming. I LOVE it for typing, but gaming it just feels wrong. I might give the DAS a try. I don't care about macros or even back lit. I am interested in the new Vengeance series keyboard but I dont think I need the "g" keys

[FITTbog]

@0pp0se7 there is a version of vengeance keyboard that doesnt have any macro keys, its the K60 one and it has MX cherry Red switches which is great.

[nothingnessx2]

should have given price ranges

[NishGamer]

@nothingnessx2 I think you can handle Putting the Product into a search bar.

[azzhou1]

das silent feels so good to type on! i haven't tried any of the others, but i highly doubt it gets any better than this.

[GenBanks]

Excellent roundup, thanks.

[FPSdaybreaK]

i ran into 12 different people that had the zowie keyboard at lan

[MountainBoysTV]

my blackwidow broke out of nowhere. went through all the customer service stuff with razer and they sent me a new one and THAT ONE BROKE TOO! honestly it was ridiculous. i always treated it nicely to. however, the mx blues allowed me to get 77 words per minute and that mightve messed it up. i want to try the unicomp customizer 104 now.

[kaarleenzz]

@MountainBoysTV blackwidow is known to have bad quality. I wanted to get one but after seeing many people have issues with it I ordered a the das keyboard instead.

[rattoh]

black widow is the worst. trust me i own it

[VektorVirus]

u forgot Cherry MX Clear & Cherry MX Red

[SC2Spectre]

Why would you get the silent Das Keyboard? The best part about the keyboard is the sound!

[canuck21]

@SC2Spectre MX Brown switches have a great feeling. I like blue, but I make less mistake with brown and I prefer the feel also.

[54carlje]

Have you also looked at the Azio Levetron Mech4 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard ?

[54carlje]

Have you also looked at the azio levetron?

[cloud6060]

Beatles FTW :B

[engelteir]

thats, that really helped me decide.

[rkg11918]

8 people don't have fingers

[NATEROB009]

@rkg11918

lol



[MikeLopresti360]

@rkg11918 how did they thuped down?

[kintatzu333]

sound like a type writer... this keyboard kinda s@ck, n it looks kinda old skul... :( no offense intended :) just my opinion.............

.

[xchrisbobisx]

now if only i could find some 7g wristrests for my 6gv2. i did not know that they where compatible. the 7g really has to get rid of that small backspace and small left shift...

[Cereallkiller1]

Maybe its not that good to type on cuz u got super fat fingers.

[OtherworldJudge89]

So essentially the Blackwidow Ultimate is the best one. That's what I got from this video.

[TheExprima]

So basically the Zowie is for hipsters? =P

[NATEROB009]

@TheExprima ,

Zowie is a solid keybaord that many people love. I personally feel that there are other better offerings.

[iluvyusike]

Hey can u tell how the keycaps on das feels compared to the others? i heard zowie feels the best.

[NATEROB009]

@iluvyusike ,

Both the Das and Zowie feel very similar in terms of top surface area, yet, in my opinion, the Das feels more stable overall. Thanks for the question.

[qqboy138]

waiting for more video

[erikglimpse]

Nice Beatles

[diegomireles]

My favorite is Das Keyboard, the Razer is nice but i don't like te quality feedback. My opinion is that the new corsair K60 and K90 are going to rape all those keyboards. Also you didn't metion the Mionix Zibal