It’s not often where I look at a keyboard and think, “Dang. That’s a gorgeous keyboard.” After reviewing keyboards of all shapes and sizes, I’ve become accustomed to similar rectangular form factors, the occasional volume knob or screen, or cutesy designs. I love uniformity, don’t get me wrong, but when something looks less like a keyboard while still behaving like one, you have my full and undivi...[Read More]
It feels like just yesterday when I received my first set of Cerakey ceramic keycaps. I marveled at their build quality. They sounds so creamy, deep, and thocky when paired with most switches. They felt so cool to the touch, something that made typing during the warmer seasons a blessing. I’ve fallen in love with using ceramic keycaps in that I miss it when I’m not typing on them. I’m happy to ret...[Read More]
Recently, DigitalChumps got the pleasure of reviewing two new products from the folks at KiiBOOM. First, we have a set of their newest keycaps. Second, we have a set of their newest mechanical switches. If you’re currently building a new mechanical keyboard and are looking for a touch of whimsy, these two products should be top of mind. KiiBOOM is one of the several prebuilt mechanical keyboard m...[Read More]
Earlier this year, I reviewed the Epomaker Galaxy 100 keyboard. I was thrilled with how Epomaker designed this full keyboard with premium materials, full QMK support, and a creamy/thocky acoustic profile in mind – all under $100! The only thing I really criticized it for was its keycap combinations: One colorway used MDA keycaps while the other colorway used Cherry keycaps. Where was the consisten...[Read More]
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Keychron Q6 HE QMK Keyboard. It’s a full-sized, full-metal, and fully-pleasant keyboard that’s remained in my keyboard rotation throughout the year. I loved it – it’s an excellent full-sized keyboard that is worth its premium price tag and comes with the typical Hall Effect goodness that Keychron has successfully innovated upon. Here’s the thi...[Read More]
Epomaker’s RT100 holds a special place in my mechanical keyboard-full heart not just because of how it feels, but also because of its novelty. It has a little television screen that plugs in! Sure, there are keyboards with embedded customizable screens; those are a dime a dozen. There is no other line of keyboard with that little detachable television screen, though. It’s the perfect intersection ...[Read More]
Here I am again with another Lemokey mechanical keyboard review. Just like before, its parent company (Keychron) is not disappointing with spectacular build quality, competitive price, straightforward web-based launcher, and an overall smooth typing experience. This time, I’m here to share my thoughts on the new Lemokey L1 HE, the HE standing for Hall Effect. I frequently recommend Keychron and Le...[Read More]
My foray into the keyboard world this year has taught me quite a bit about what to expect when trying to choose a good keyboard. In my opinion, comfort, stability, flexibility, and good software are the main categories to judge a keyboard when picking the right one. Sometimes keyboards can be spot-on in those categories, and sometimes they can be a little off. Rarely are they so far off that the u...[Read More]
KiiBOOM’s Jade75 mechanical keyboard is another example of KiiBOOM’s wild designs for a prebuilt mechanical keyboard, and it’s absolutely stunning in person. When I got the opportunity to review the Jade75 and KiiBOOM’s recent Phantom81 Lite, I was curious about how their newest keyboards would compare to their existing phenomenal line of Phantom keyboards. KiiBOOM is a keyboard manufacturer who s...[Read More]
Epomaker’s recent foray into the sub-$100 range of keyboards has surprised me in all the right ways. I’ve tested out several of their recent budget keyboards over the past few months and have been consistently impressed with the keyboards’ build quality, typing feel, and acoustic profiles. The EA75, an improved variant of the earlier EPOMAKER X AULA F75, delivers a nuanced aesthetic with creamy so...[Read More]
As you are aware, or maybe you’re not, I’m a huge keyboard fanatic and someone tough to please when it comes to the perfect keyboard experience. Raised on an IBM globe typewriter, properly computer keyboard assimilated through a Commodore 128, my keyboard preferences are precise as they are particular. My fav? Creamy keyboards that are adjustable every which way and seamlessly programmed through a...[Read More]
The KiiBOOM Phantom series of mechanical keyboards have been consistent in its design philosophy of being a crystal-clear, fully transparent keyboard made entirely out of acrylic. It’s an eye-catching and novel lineup of keyboards that stands apart from others, in part because an entirely transparent keyboard is hard to imagine. Once it’s on your desk, though, it brightens up the space once the LE...[Read More]