I've had this keyboard for a little over 3 months now and I do have to say, I love it. It's the perfect layout for me. For ME. Not for everyone, and I would take everything that she says seriously because this keyboard may not be for you. Good review!

@lalalalala3448

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Is your keyboard still working, no issues?

@mr.woebegone

2 жыл бұрын

@@lalalalala3448 Yeah my keyboard is still working. Holding up great.

@01dom

Жыл бұрын

What switches did you get?

@mr.woebegone

Жыл бұрын

@@01dom I got red switches

@eggxodusx86

Жыл бұрын

Should I get the sk61 or 64 I don't use the arrow function a lot btw

Something makes me feel like making this video was really hard and you had a hard time deciding how to format it. Great video regardless of the process. Also you're literally the only one I could find that had a video on this keyboard, it's a life saver thanks!

i got this with black switches, lubed it, tape and foam modded, added new keycaps and new stabilizers and it sounds freaking amazing, sounds like a few hundred dollar build, perfect board to mod if your a beginner

@manitsony6703

2 жыл бұрын

Which keycaps h used?

@iitzfizz

Жыл бұрын

i have this too, i just bought durock stabs but not got them yet, which did you use?

@JoshLifts05

Жыл бұрын

@@iitzfizz i used durock they great

Personally, this keyboard was perfect for me the layout was exactly what I needed and has been amazing for almost a year. However I don't have much to compare it to as it has been my first mechanical keyboard. I feel like using 3ildcat's mod video was incredibly useful.

@slowmotionbetterthannomotion.

2 жыл бұрын

same had it since july of 2020 and its still flawless

@yeethesans7417

2 жыл бұрын

@@slowmotionbetterthannomotion. SAME AND IT SOUND GOOD

Fair assessment. I did like the 3 piece space bar a lot

Really good editing girl like... nice and smooth I like that, keep it up.

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I was littrelay waiting for a review for this kb from her

Thanks for your comments on the Gateron optical switches and the comparison to Cherry's. Since optical is just starting to take off, it's really hard to find any comparisons other than a quick sound test. Another youtuber tore down a k4 to comfirm that optical switch boards can be hotswap by nature, as the switch is only fastened to the mounting plate. Thanks to your reviews, I picked one up to have fun with the new optical switches from Gateron, Kailh and Outemu. Since you mention the Gateron yellows, I checked out their optical yellow, and found that they decided to get super confusing and put a really light spring (35±15gf) in the optical yellow. Their optical black (60±15gf) looks the closest to their mechanical yellow. Both are still linear.

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

... why would they keep the color the same but change the spring

I feel the same way with the right shift on this one. And on the GK68 it’s the repositioned backspace key. It’s good that they’re experimenting with multiple layouts, though. I think keychron’s K6 layout suit me best of the 65% keebs.... or the sold out NK65 :'(

Nice improvement on your editing!

@presTeeJious

3 жыл бұрын

Switch and Click definitely a level up. Richer content and execution :)

Awesome review, the one on this device I saw

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

This is intresting cause I just got epomaker gk61 hotswap kb so thanks for this review

@j0sepht894

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial yea i recently got in the keyboard community cause im a big pc nerd

Great video. I've got Dierya dk61 with Gateron Red Optical switches and I'm really liking it so far. This keyboard seems very similar to mine.

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@blixky2905

3 жыл бұрын

Which one is better?

@twizzbharat2577

3 жыл бұрын

@@blixky2905 Both very similar, depending on which one is cheaper and has the switch type you want go for that :)

Nice video! The smallest shift key is also in ISO layout

I kinda felt the same exact way as you about this board...

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Ewwy layout?

@HipyoTech

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial big eww

I just ordered one!

Legend has it she still hearts comments until this day... btw thx for this video you helped me buy a budget keyboard

I have this keyboard for over a year. for my own experience to this keyboard, I love it so much!!. The keycaps are PBT GSA keycaps. Except the fact that this board is optical switches, everything else is good. I lubed and filmed the switches and also placeD some foams under the PCB which made it sound so thocky. now. well, the keyboard is not bad at all.

hey i got this keyboard but the must keys dont work i dont now what i have to do when i press m there is a weird windoes sound Pls help sry for my bad englisch

the browns lubed the paint brush way with kry or dielecrtic greas makes the sounds WAY better just dont lube the legs

Having used the Bluetooth version with a Mac I appreciated the replacement modifier keys (although you don't get one to replace the 1U Menu key) and the Mac mode which remaps the modifiers is a nice touch, however the downside of Mac mode for me is that it changes Fn+UIOJKLM,. (Home/Page Up/etc.) to a numeric keypad -- I keep it in regular mode and have the keys remapped on the Mac instead. There's currently no official Mac software either and the Windows software doesn't recognise the keyboard in a Parallels VM (I don't have Bootcamp set up to try atm). I have seen unofficial software but haven't yet tried it. Overall not a fan of the layout but I'm keeping it around as it's fine occasions when I need something wireless (when the laptop's the other side of the room plugged into the TV for example). The optical black switches are really nice too imho.

I actually think the bigger detriment to finding keycaps for this layout is the 2u left shift. Unless you get a set that's kitted out with that, you'll often have to sub in a numpad 2u key from a regular set.

@manitsony6703

2 жыл бұрын

Here too had to use 0 From numpad

I got the SK64 and modded it by lubing and putting sound dampening foam in between the case and PCB. I also got the YMDK 9009 keycaps you recommended in a previous video (loving em). I just bought the KBDFans Tofu aluminum case to replace the plastic case the sk64 came with. Although, the plastic case is one of the nicest plastic cases.

@lewissison6557

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial I recommend making a "modding prebuilt keyboard." Maybe this KB lol. I believe many people would enjoy modding prebuilt as most people own prebuilts and can relate to the video. :3ildcat made a modding video on the SK61 and SK64 and it was so relaxing

@vikasjakhar9997

3 жыл бұрын

Is tofu case compatible with this keyboard ?

i have this except its hot swappable mx, not optical, i found it via salvage with no caps or switches, i am using box jades in it. i love this layout personally, it's by far my favorite 60% layout i've seen.

I have the bluetooth version of this for my first mechanical kb (oh no.. it begins. 😬) and I like it a lot BUT like you say, it's taking some getting used to.. I had no idea i was such a right-shift user until my right shift shrunk so drastically!

Lol that was a cute intro. Nice review! Re: shopping for keycaps. I'm on a GK64xs which is essentially the same board but rebranded or distributed by someone else or something. Anyway, If you buy a standard full sized layout there are some compromises that can be made for full coverage. 2u left shift can be covered by numpad 0. The split space can be covered by the standard 2.75 and 2.25 shift keys (that you won't be using as shift keys anyways), and any additional 1.25u modifier of your choice. And then numbers from the numpad can cover the 1u fn, 1u alt/menu. I use 5 as a homing key to feel for my 1u shift. and 1u delete can be placed, but will likely be a different row profile (or if that bothers you use another number of the correct height row profile). And a bonus for the split space -- since the shift keys are sculpted in OEM/cherry -- you can flip them like you would any other space bar if you prefer that flipped space feel.

Would you recommend this over Kemove Snwfox61 in terms of the build quality and features?

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, Kemove I like better

Do you know if you can swap out the switches / key caps so the RGB comes through each key? thanks

Nice review. I have the white version of the SK64 and really love it. I also have a black Dierya DK-61. The GK/SK/DK boards are all pretty much the same, except, as you said, the GK version supports MX mechanical switches and the others are optical. They vary a bit in build quality, aesthetics, options, and keycaps. A really solid platform, though (you can also find kits) and I enjoy typing on them. I would like to try some of the other switch options such as yellow and red. Pretty cheap to change switches...about $25-30 for a set of opticals.

@TonyThomas10000

3 жыл бұрын

One easy fix for the Epomaker SK64 is to change out some of the keycaps--mostly the alphas. Works well and can also look good if depending on what you use: www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ixjom7/changed_the_white_keys_on_my_epomaker_sk64/

@jenthulhu

3 жыл бұрын

@@TonyThomas10000 Bold move combining profiles. How did it go long term?

@TonyThomas10000

3 жыл бұрын

@@jenthulhu Worked okay while I had it that way. Went back to the stock keycaps for now...

@iGPR3

2 жыл бұрын

by the way, is the keyboard meant to be as sensitive as it is? i previously had a cheap £25 keyboard that was quite heavy in comparison to my new SK64, and whenever my finger slipped onto another key it didnt go down as it was heavier. i find it annoying with the SK64, as its so sensitive and often inputs the wrong keys if my typing is off slightly. is mine faulty or is it just meant to be sensitive? i have gateron yellows on it and everything else is stock. i love the design and feel of it, apart from the typing.

@TonyThomas10000

2 жыл бұрын

@@iGPR3 Gateron yellows are 50 gf ( compared to reds @ 45 gf). If you want switches that have a bit more resistance, you can try the Gateron blacks @ 60 gf.

Did you use Anne pro 2 ? Which one do you recommend? Thanks for video

I have a question is it just me or does the sk61 have a unpleasant metallic pinging that this one doesn’t have

for me it's perfect. I got the sk64 RGB with black switches. The software from epomaker is great but it's nothing for the easy user. They should at least linnk to some tutorials, so the new user can figure out at least primitive thinks. For instance, the Standard --Driver switch back and fort to see the light, bug. Nothing what a new user could figure out. I was thinking my keyboard is broken, until i found a good tutorial on YT. And of course the right small shift, was at start a little bit annoying, so i remapped the upper arrow as shift too, this helped me to get used to the layout, after 2 weeks i adapt the setup and dont need the remap anymore.

thank you for the help i just bout it

Will buy it in christmas, need to save cuz its pretty exp here in my country.

I was just looking at this board. Thanks for the review :) the only thing i dont like about it is how it only allows Gateron opticals :/ do you have any suggestions for a keyboard from $60-$85? Im just trying to get a affordable 60-65% keyboard that isnt just optical switches.

@Triannosaurus

3 жыл бұрын

Gk68xs is this pretty much this board but 65% and has normal hot swappable switches. I have one and love it!

which one would u suggest over this?cant increase budget.It wouldbe nicebif 60/70%

Aftermarket caps are easy on Aliexpress and many gmk sets

Hi I got this keyboard and just put of no where it started being weird ( pressing s will bring up save as pat on windows) I don’t know how to fix it and can’t afford a new one

you're gonna have a stroke with that "shift" button lol

could you help make TKL recomendation for last 2020?? especially for bluetooth keyboard..

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

switchandclick.com/2020/02/11/best-tenkeyless-mechanical-keyboards/

what is the softwere i got but there is know softwere on the instructions

Among the sk61 and sk64 which do you recommend?

Can someone tell me what the board is behind her on the left?

Epomaker SK66 is on sale 30% off PLUS an additional 50% off on Amazon right now. Ordered the SK66 for $23

need help, mine is stuck and i cant use it, its on but i cant type anything

How to do shift + ins ? do i need to press another button?

Anyone know compatible backlit keycaps for this keyboard?

Why doesn't the hotswap allow for normal switches?

deserves more veiws

anyone know where i can get keycaps with this layout?

Can you make a video modding this keyboard plsss :) I just got this and I really love it as I just switched from a membrane keyboard...

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Check out :3ildcat

i have a question how do i take a screenshot on it

I have this keeb and I love it. I just need some new keycaps so if anyone knows where to find them....

@TimManuelMiranda

3 жыл бұрын

I just commented this: If you buy a standard full sized layout there are some compromises that can be made for full coverage. 2u left shift can be covered by numpad 0. The split space can be covered by the standard 2.75 and 2.25 shift keys (that you won't be using as shift keys anyways), and any additional 1.25u modifier of your choice. And then numbers from the numpad can cover the 1u fn, 1u alt/menu. I use 5 as a homing key to feel for my 1u shift. and 1u delete can be placed, but will likely be a different row profile (or if that bothers you use another number of the correct height row profile). And a bonus for the split space -- since the shift keys are sculpted in OEM/cherry -- you can flip them like you would any other space bar if you prefer that flipped space feel. Otherwise, you can add "gk64" to your search on sites like amazon or aliexpress and find a few cheap sets that would give you actual properly labeled coverage. Or you would have to buy additional "mod plus" sets to cover the non-standard keys (but the price starts to add up when you start doing that, even on cheap sets). Im currently using "126 Key Double Shot PBT Keycap Set - Black Translucent (Vortex)" That I picked up from mechanicalkeyboards.com. and used the above mentioned compromises. Nice and think PBT caps with ok, but not perfect shine through if you care for it.

@lewissison6557

3 жыл бұрын

You can find many sets for the 64 key layout on anywebsite really. Just reach up "64 keycap set" and it should pop up. I currently rock the YMDK 9009 Blanks from AliExpress (cheaper and quicker shipping than Amazon and eBay).

what is the polling rate of this keyboard?

RK68 or SK64? which would you recommend?

NICE vid

I got this one for 17$ new and it’s my typ 🔥

optical switches is a deal breaker for many keyboard enthusiasts.

should I go for sk64 or sk68

I want this exact keycap set but not the keyboard itself :( Someone that has a link to it? (if it exists) Thanks!

@buli9283

3 жыл бұрын

just search for 65% keyboard keycaps. You will eventually find it

the huge problem of this board is that the second row is staggered 0.25u more than normal keyboards. This makes typing a bit more awkward specially if you type on a lot of keyboards regularly. The tiny shift is secondary compared to this, but bad nevertheless. I wouldn't have bought it if I knew this first characteristic of it.

hey! What is the difference between this and the GK68XS?

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Layout

I got an amazing deal on this keeb today on Amazon. I think they might be phasing it out. I don't think I'll have a problem with the right shift being 1u but time will tell. I got black switches but I didn't know that the gateron optical browns are more tactile. I wish I'd known that.

@aplle9669

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenni, how much did it cost?

@jenthulhu

2 жыл бұрын

@@aplle9669 Well, that was 7 months ago but I think I paid something around $20. It was deeply discounted.

Can you put glorious pandas in this keyboard?

My partner has a GK64 and they love it, but finding caps was not fun. Really want a GK68XS, there’s a purple aluminum one in Amazon I’m eyeing.

@Triannosaurus

3 жыл бұрын

I have a aluminum gk68 and you won’t regret it. The case feels so heavy and premium. Such a good board

Can you type @ with it. Cause it says one the keyboard that it does. Do you type it just with Alt+2? I haven't bought one yet.

@igorpannis

2 жыл бұрын

So that is a yes?

is this keyboard bluetooth or not because im getting confused :(((((

What do u use to edit?

How do I use function keys

I say it isn’t that worth it because you can get the durgod Venus for a extra 20 dollars if you get the wireless version and the 64 layout but if you don’t need the wireless or you get the sk61 wireless it’s more worth it I would say

can you switch just the keycaps to put it AZERTY

the sk64 with yellows is so thoccy for me idk why mines is just ultamate thocc

As a person who doesn't use the right shift button at all, i still feel uncomfortable about this "smol" key.

ENTER is upside down?

How much pin have?

Ima order one for prime day

Apple maker?

Loving the skit in the beginning. Idk... I feel like TKL is just the best size. I personally always have a TKL for my daily driver (right now I've got the AK87 with some Zealios v2) and then I keep a 60% for my travel board to travel around with my laptop (currently got a GK61 with Zealios V2). I just can't seem to get into the sacrifices that come with 65% builds.

detailed review. good job on that. but it got annoying at times when the camera zoomed on too much on your face. rather than that I would have liked more focus on the keyboard itself to be honest.

I just ordered one

@tytyxoo

3 жыл бұрын

Same mines comes Wednesday

@tytyxoo

3 жыл бұрын

It came

@izansama1697

3 жыл бұрын

@@tytyxoo how is it?

@tytyxoo

3 жыл бұрын

@Koyui easy to use def clicks and the RGB is fire

@krinjs

3 жыл бұрын

@@tytyxoo is there a ping sound when pressing spacebar?

Should of let the dog do sniff of approval.

new merch?

How does Bluetooth works

There's a Bluetooth version of this keyboard called the sk64s, which features Bluetooth 5.1 and the same features for 80$

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Such a great deal!

@bilgerat2635

3 жыл бұрын

what does blue tooth do

Ring and wired key cap puller?? I use a string LOL

Wingardium Leviosa. (Swish and flick)

@ssffggrr

3 жыл бұрын

No I love your content and name fits perfectly! I am addicted to these boards now😅

what does the garbage key do?

I just got mine and I broke it within 5 mins. The usb c port litterly fell off so that’s awesome

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Well, that just sucks

what do you recommend? Spend a little less and buy a redragon k552 or buy the sk64? It is a big difference?

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm primary difference is the K552 has very limited blue switch (or does it have red too?) when I bought mine, it only offered blue switch as an option

@eugenioand19xd31

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial now comes with red, Should I save or invest in something better?

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

What's your budget

@eugenioand19xd31

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial the k552 , the sk64 It is a bit more expensive, but i need to know if Those dollars are worth it.

@eugenioand19xd31

3 жыл бұрын

:'(

is this hot swappable?

I have the gateron optical yellow on my gk61

@jsanchez0249

3 жыл бұрын

They are good but they definitely need to be lubed the spring is kinda loud

Which do you think is better SK61 or SK64

@DeadGyro

3 жыл бұрын

The sk64 is cheaper due to cyber Monday

@DeadGyro

3 жыл бұрын

Please answer because I'm getting one today before the deal ends

Is this longer than the GK64/SK64?

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Should be the same size

@MatthewDavilaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial Sorry, what I meant was, is this shorter than the GK68/SK68! My bad

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's one row shorter

@MatthewDavilaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial Thank you so much

Hey can i change these gaterons to novelkey khail creams?

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

These are optical

@stz_vol3x771

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh what Switches Do i Need to have the Option Changing them to the creams?

Is it just me or does mine have 3 space bars

some of my keys stop working....

"the next one"

Im getting this kb thas it

rk 71 or this? brown switch arrow keys are must but i feel like 60% is too small for me 🤔

@SwitchandClickOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Rk71