I was born and raised around computers only to become the family’s personal IT department. Fast forward a few years and now only two things spark my interest—filmmaking and keyboards. One day you might just see me at the Oscars, but till then stick to my sick custom builds.
Position at Tech4Gamers
Being a keyboard enthusiast, I specialize in reviewing, modding, and critiquing them for the people. If you’re a Razer fanboy, my only goal is to convert you to the dark side 😈.
Tech Journey
My first tech love was the PSP, a gift that sparked my passion for all things tech. Since then, my curiosity has turned me into a snob, always ready to argue that with enough thought, anything can be upgraded.
Current PC setup
This is what I’m rocking:
CPU: Ryzen 7 7700X (undervolted -40mv)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX
GPU: AMD RX 6700XT Sapphire Nitro+
RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 6400Mhz CL32
Cooler: Deepcool LT520 WH AIO
SSD: XPG S70 Blade 2TB Gen4 NVMe
PSU: XPG Core Reactor 750W 80+ Gold
Case: Corsair Crystal 280X
Keyboard: TKD Cycle7 with HMX Xinhai and GMK Metropolis
The Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless is a competent gaming keyboard with plenty of features to back up its solid fundamentals. Unfortunately, it’s priced too high to make sense when you can find better boards in the market for less. The lack of a hot swap PCB coupled with misinput issues I faced on both wired and wireless connections makes this hard to recommend.
The Corsair K70 Pro TKL is a great gaming keyboard that excels where it matters for pros. The hall-effect switches provide bleeding-edge performance backed up by robust build quality. While the sound and feel are nothing extraordinary, Corsair’s extensive support somewhat makes up for being priced higher than the competition while lacking wireless support.
While the RGB lighting and customizable top cover offer some appeal, the Phantom+ Elite is ultimately hampered by its subpar typing feel and outdated features, with the stock stabilizers being the biggest let-down. Competitors in the same price range provide significantly better sound, feel and even design.
Unlike its more expensive older sibling, the Phantom+ fares even worse across all our tests. It has an okay-ish typing experience for a modern prebuilt and skips on features, like wireless support, that would have been great to have, especially considering the price. The design is only for those who prefer the aggressive gamer aesthetic, as the build quality around it is not the best either.
Aula F65 is a good budget keyboard but not quite the homerun we’ve come to expect from Aula. While the fundamentals are all there, the clunky software and unimpressive wireless performance let it down. Regardless, it sounds great with the same excellent stock stabs and premium keycaps. If all you want is a solid keyboard that types well and you’re set on the 65% form factor, the F65 is still a reliable choice.
Keychron’s latest venture into the gaming market delivers a great keyboard that prioritizes a satisfying typing experience without cutting corners, while being at the forefront of hall-effect performance. The K2 HE strikes a balance between enthusiast-grade features and a mainstream-friendly approach, all at a reasonable price. Its striking design complements a robust build, creating a versatile keyboard that caters equally to gamers and professionals.
A couple of weeks ago, we reviewed the Lucky65 and awarded it an Editor's Choice award because it was the best budget 65% aluminum keyboard we could find. It nailed all...
The Epomaker Shadow X is one of the best budget keyboards out there that nails all the fundamentals with its own unique take on the genre. While the knob switch might be gimmicky, the screen serves as a useful tool on top of being a great aesthetic piece. The switches, keycaps and stabilizers are all best in class, but it’s the build quality that impresses the most.
The Record Alice is a great custom keyboard that opts for a clacky sound signature in the world of thock. The leaf-spring mounting, mixed with the 1.2mm PCB and polycarb plate, allows for a bouncy typing experience. Whether you’re an enthusiast looking for extras like PCB-mount stabs and VIA support or just a competitive gamer wanting to type better, this keyboard has you covered at an affordable price.
Apart from bleeding-edge performance, the Wooting 80HE builds upon the legacy of its predecessor by improving in all the areas the original fell short in. The new Lekker V2 switches paired with factory lubed screw-in stabilizers significantly upgrade the stock sound. And the gasket mount allows for a soft and thocky typing experience that only acts as a cherry on top of the world-class gaming keyboard the Wooting 80HE already is.
The Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless is a competent gaming keyboard with plenty of features to back up its solid fundamentals. Unfortunately, it’s priced too high to make sense when you can find better boards in the market for less. The lack of a hot swap PCB coupled with misinput issues I faced on both wired and wireless connections makes this hard to recommend.
