WEBVTT 00:00:00.240 --> 00:00:06.160 so you've grown up and you're ready to game on something other than a crusty 00:00:04.080 --> 00:00:09.440 dell hand-me-down but you don't want to spend a fortune on unnecessary bells and 00:00:08.480 --> 00:00:13.920 whistles so what do you buy 00:00:11.920 --> 00:00:18.400 to find out we checked the pricing history of the most popular mid-range 00:00:16.000 --> 00:00:22.080 gaming keyboards on amazon and we bought these nine contenders for the 00:00:20.560 --> 00:00:27.760 middleweight crown to be included each of our boards had to 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:30.160 be available for between 50 and 75 at 00:00:27.760 --> 00:00:34.160 least three times in the last few months so 00:00:31.199 --> 00:00:36.960 that's the setup now let's see how they fall into place 00:00:39.600 --> 00:00:44.160 today's video is brought to you by glasswire what's going in and out of 00:00:42.719 --> 00:00:47.920 your pc when you're connected to the internet find out with glasswire and see 00:00:46.480 --> 00:00:53.400 if there are any suspicious apps that are behaving badly use offer code Linus 00:00:49.920 --> 00:01:01.440 to get 25 off at the link below 00:01:01.440 --> 00:01:07.600 at 75 the razer ornata chromax is one of 00:01:04.799 --> 00:01:11.840 the most expensive boards here but not without reason it wins the award for 00:01:09.760 --> 00:01:16.159 best unboxing experience and the product itself feels quality too there's well 00:01:14.799 --> 00:01:22.320 thought out slots for routing the braided cable on the underside and the 00:01:18.600 --> 00:01:25.040 absolutely plush wrist rest stands out 00:01:22.320 --> 00:01:29.520 as clearly the best in show it features full RGB lighting under what 00:01:27.360 --> 00:01:32.960 razer calls mecha mechanical key switches which 00:01:31.119 --> 00:01:36.159 unfortunately is where things start to fall apart a little bit for the ornata 00:01:34.880 --> 00:01:41.200 chromax marketing aside these are essentially 00:01:38.799 --> 00:01:45.520 rubber dome keyswitches with the large stem of the keys being used to stabilize 00:01:43.360 --> 00:01:51.119 its keystrokes that means that there is a squishy bottom out for each keystroke 00:01:48.320 --> 00:01:56.479 with a rather heavy actuation force so unless RGB is your top priority it's 00:01:53.680 --> 00:02:01.040 hard to recommend because for this price i would have hoped to see actual 00:01:58.799 --> 00:02:05.759 mechanical switches which as it turns out isn't just me 00:02:03.600 --> 00:02:11.840 being unreasonable because next up is the Corsair k63 a backlit 10 keyless 00:02:09.599 --> 00:02:16.879 board with cherry mx red switches that regularly hits just 40 us dollars 00:02:14.800 --> 00:02:21.200 now don't expect any extra referrals here the back lighting is only one color 00:02:19.520 --> 00:02:25.680 but at least thanks to Corsair's feature-rich iq software the keys are 00:02:23.680 --> 00:02:29.920 individually addressable and they're remappable it has flip down legs at the 00:02:28.000 --> 00:02:33.599 back if you prefer a slight inclination to your board with that said if you want 00:02:32.239 --> 00:02:38.640 a wrist rest you're going to have to shell out another 10 to get the first 00:02:35.760 --> 00:02:42.400 party one from Corsair that clips on the cherry mx red key switches perform 00:02:40.400 --> 00:02:47.120 exactly as you'd expect with a smooth linear feel and excellent stabilization 00:02:44.959 --> 00:02:51.599 and i was really happy to see that even at this price they're still dedicated 00:02:49.200 --> 00:02:56.720 media lighting and volume control keys on the board now the casing is plastic 00:02:54.400 --> 00:03:01.519 which gave me pause but thanks to the k63's short length deck flex was a 00:02:59.920 --> 00:03:05.920 non-issue for it at the end of the day if you don't need 00:03:03.120 --> 00:03:09.040 a number pad or RGB this is an excellent choice 00:03:07.040 --> 00:03:16.879 next up is a company i had actually never heard of before the game note have 00:03:11.519 --> 00:03:19.680 it RGB kb 378l looks great on paper the 00:03:16.879 --> 00:03:24.319 cherry mx blue equivalent switches are made by otemu a respected enough clone 00:03:22.239 --> 00:03:29.200 manufacturer there's a full array of media keys including a volume roller the 00:03:26.879 --> 00:03:34.560 macro keys can be programmed on the fly and the included adjustable wrist rest 00:03:31.760 --> 00:03:39.120 is a nice touch even if it is a bit of a grease magnet they also get bonus points 00:03:36.959 --> 00:03:42.799 for the braided cable and the integrated 2-port usb hub that's a really nice 00:03:41.280 --> 00:03:46.640 touch even if it can't be used for high-powered devices 00:03:44.640 --> 00:03:50.720 unfortunately though the switches lack stabilization with the shift key in 00:03:48.560 --> 00:03:56.720 particular turning to jello if you so much as bump your desk it's also 00:03:54.480 --> 00:04:00.879 the loudest keyboard in our roundup clicky blues are already a bit of a 00:03:58.720 --> 00:04:06.080 strange choice for gaming and definitely not recommended for streamers and the 00:04:03.280 --> 00:04:10.080 metallic reverb on the return stroke reminds us more of 00:04:08.319 --> 00:04:14.239 the build quality we came to expect from entrance in our previous cheap 00:04:11.840 --> 00:04:16.320 mechanical keyboards roundup than this one 00:04:15.360 --> 00:04:22.240 but it's affordable it looks cool and it 00:04:19.440 --> 00:04:26.160 features full perky RGB backlighting so i guess that explains its popularity 00:04:24.400 --> 00:04:31.040 even if it's not the greatest typing experience 00:04:27.520 --> 00:04:32.960 the red dragon deriver jazz 00:04:31.040 --> 00:04:37.360 say that 10 times fast lands in the lower end of our price 00:04:34.880 --> 00:04:41.360 range and also has per key RGB backlighting with hot keys to change 00:04:39.199 --> 00:04:47.040 between 18 different effects and six levels of brightness including off its 00:04:43.680 --> 00:04:49.919 aluminum construction is very stiff this 00:04:47.040 --> 00:04:55.120 monster is just a hair over a kilogram and under the hood we find red dragon 00:04:52.160 --> 00:04:58.160 branded brown switches with a kale style stem that resulted in decent key 00:04:56.800 --> 00:05:03.840 stabilization also in the box are both keycap and key 00:05:01.199 --> 00:05:07.759 switch pullers to go with this little pack of four pairs of different switches 00:05:06.960 --> 00:05:13.120 now i can imagine a use for this maybe you 00:05:10.479 --> 00:05:17.680 want a lighter actuation force on your crouch button or something 00:05:14.960 --> 00:05:22.160 but i'm still not sure exactly what their rationale for this particular 00:05:20.400 --> 00:05:26.240 loadout of switches was as far as typing comfort goes the lack 00:05:24.080 --> 00:05:30.400 of a wrist rest is disappointing but overall i'd say the experience is 00:05:28.320 --> 00:05:35.280 solidly average finally one build quality critique the 00:05:32.880 --> 00:05:38.960 tolerances on our usb plug caused it to be very very tight almost to the point 00:05:37.520 --> 00:05:43.759 where we felt like it could damage the port it was inserted into but your 00:05:41.039 --> 00:05:49.280 mileage may vary overall we liked the devargas but its lack of media control 00:05:46.560 --> 00:05:52.800 and macro keys and its similar price to game notes offering did put it at a 00:05:50.960 --> 00:06:00.479 slight disadvantage next up is Corsair again this time with the k-55 00:05:57.360 --> 00:06:02.639 RGB at 50 bucks it won't break the bank 00:06:00.479 --> 00:06:07.680 and you get RGB lighting but there's a big catch 00:06:04.479 --> 00:06:09.680 this is 2013 grade RGB with only three 00:06:07.680 --> 00:06:13.759 lighting zones and no way to highlight specific keys this also isn't a 00:06:12.000 --> 00:06:17.199 mechanical keyboard with that said though the membrane 00:06:15.360 --> 00:06:21.280 switches here have better than average stabilization even if they lack the 00:06:18.960 --> 00:06:24.800 tactility of a mechanical switch what this board lacks in switches though 00:06:23.120 --> 00:06:28.960 it makes up for with a full suite of media controls along with six dedicated 00:06:27.120 --> 00:06:33.919 macro keys that are programmable through Corsair's iq software the included wrist 00:06:31.520 --> 00:06:37.360 rest has a nice soft touch textured feel that doesn't gather fingerprints or 00:06:35.440 --> 00:06:41.360 smudges and there is a little bit of deck flex if you're heavy-handed on the 00:06:39.039 --> 00:06:45.120 keys but the average person would be hard-pressed 00:06:42.720 --> 00:06:49.520 get it to notice anything overall we really liked it for all 00:06:47.280 --> 00:06:52.319 around use and if you're a video editor those macro keys can really improve your 00:06:51.280 --> 00:06:57.600 process actually we have a video coming up soon on building a budget 4k editing setup so 00:06:56.560 --> 00:07:05.599 make sure you get subscribed so you don't miss that the italbot athletic gaming keyboard is 00:07:02.880 --> 00:07:10.240 targeted squarely at gamers and features an anodized aluminum chassis with cuano 00:07:08.160 --> 00:07:15.280 blue mechanical switches it's an affordable route to mechanical switches 00:07:12.319 --> 00:07:18.400 and full individual key RGB backlighting however 00:07:16.400 --> 00:07:22.639 while there are a handful of hotkey combos for enabling canned effects 00:07:20.720 --> 00:07:27.360 customizing the lighting is next to impossible because the config app is 00:07:25.280 --> 00:07:32.800 really bad like really really bad incomprehensible 00:07:29.520 --> 00:07:34.800 translation unscalable tiny window bad d 00:07:32.800 --> 00:07:38.720 minus for effort moving on the double shot key caps allow the RGB nus to shine 00:07:37.039 --> 00:07:42.960 through the back of the rather large legends but unfortunately the keycaps 00:07:41.199 --> 00:07:48.960 were poorly enough stabilized particularly the larger ones to earn 00:07:44.880 --> 00:07:50.960 this board a solid meh in our roundup 00:07:48.960 --> 00:07:55.759 changing gears completely the logitech k840 mechanical stands out right out of 00:07:53.840 --> 00:07:59.599 the gate with its bead blasted aluminum top plate and sharp professional looking 00:07:58.240 --> 00:08:04.160 gray aesthetic inside it packs romer g switches which 00:08:01.840 --> 00:08:08.560 due to their large box profile have very good stabilization 00:08:05.840 --> 00:08:12.960 but they're not for everyone if you've never felt one they could probably be 00:08:10.400 --> 00:08:17.599 best described as a mushier mx brown the keycaps themselves are abs with pad 00:08:15.120 --> 00:08:21.599 printed legends but other than cheaping out there the build quality is what 00:08:19.680 --> 00:08:26.319 you'd expect from logitech and we didn't have any complaints 00:08:23.440 --> 00:08:31.120 until we noticed that at the same price as the other keyboards we featured today 00:08:28.400 --> 00:08:35.440 it has no backlighting whatsoever and you can hate on RGB all you want but 00:08:33.440 --> 00:08:37.599 when you're in the dark it can be pretty useful to be able to see what you're 00:08:36.800 --> 00:08:42.399 doing and it also has no numb lock and no 00:08:39.919 --> 00:08:47.360 scroll lock indicators for some reason also the leading edge of the deck rather 00:08:44.640 --> 00:08:51.760 than tapering down towards the desk has a really sharp design to it that wasn't 00:08:49.680 --> 00:08:56.399 super comfortable without a wrist rest so we'd recommend adding one of those 00:08:53.440 --> 00:09:00.959 for optimal comfort unfortunately that pushes the total cost of this solution 00:08:58.880 --> 00:09:05.600 to the high end of our lineup but what this board lacks and frills it 00:09:03.279 --> 00:09:08.880 makes up for with top quality software and a clean aesthetic 00:09:07.680 --> 00:09:14.480 mostly the lack of any media controls is a serious bummer 00:09:12.320 --> 00:09:19.680 again from Corsair man these guys have a lot of keyboards now we've got the k68 00:09:17.279 --> 00:09:23.839 RGB it's equipped with cherry mx reds has a full selection of media keys over 00:09:21.680 --> 00:09:27.839 the numpad and includes a wrist rest to boot what's not to love 00:09:26.080 --> 00:09:32.080 well there are a couple of things starting with the dust and water 00:09:29.760 --> 00:09:35.839 resistance that's built into the board it consists of a silicone membrane 00:09:34.160 --> 00:09:40.720 around each switch and you might think huh heck yeah a keyboard that's finally 00:09:38.959 --> 00:09:45.519 cheeto dust proof but while that may be the silicone takes 00:09:43.360 --> 00:09:50.560 the normally silky smooth linear feel of an mx red and adds a bit of a cushion at 00:09:48.959 --> 00:09:56.399 the end of each stroke while that might not be the end of the world to you and in fact gamers who want 00:09:54.399 --> 00:10:01.200 the absolute best responsiveness out of their keyboard avoid bottoming them out 00:09:59.040 --> 00:10:06.640 the silicone also diffuses light under the keys so if you say selected a 00:10:03.920 --> 00:10:11.360 different color for your wasd keys it will bleed out into the surrounding ones 00:10:09.040 --> 00:10:15.519 with that said Corsair's build quality doesn't disappoint here we observe very 00:10:13.760 --> 00:10:19.600 little deck flex even if you're a key smasher the wrist rest has a nice soft 00:10:18.079 --> 00:10:24.160 touch stippled finish that doesn't smudge with hand oils and 00:10:21.760 --> 00:10:27.600 silicone key booties aside it actually types pretty well 00:10:25.760 --> 00:10:31.600 as it should considering that it only hits our 75 target when it's deeply 00:10:30.079 --> 00:10:38.240 discounted finally the logitech g610 orion is a 00:10:34.880 --> 00:10:40.000 sturdy no-nonsense board this time with 00:10:38.240 --> 00:10:44.079 backlighting and your choice of cherry mx reds or browns and a two year 00:10:42.399 --> 00:10:48.640 warranty with logitech's outstanding customer service it has a nice rigid 00:10:46.320 --> 00:10:52.800 chassis with a braided cable and three angle options for the integrated 00:10:50.079 --> 00:10:56.160 kickstands it weighs in at over 1200 grams so if you're looking for 00:10:54.240 --> 00:10:59.519 portability this might not be the best choice but that weight is used 00:10:57.839 --> 00:11:03.760 effectively as there is minimal deck flex allowing its cherry switches to 00:11:01.279 --> 00:11:08.160 perform as intended where the g610 really shines though is in the extra 00:11:05.680 --> 00:11:12.000 controls with a nice big volume roller and dedicated media keys 00:11:10.160 --> 00:11:15.360 even if there's no RGB the lighting controls can be changed with the 00:11:13.600 --> 00:11:19.360 dedicated lighting button plus the number row for effects while this key 00:11:17.680 --> 00:11:23.839 cycles through five steps of brightness including off typing on this board was 00:11:22.000 --> 00:11:28.720 quite enjoyable in our testing with excellent key stabilization but the abs 00:11:26.880 --> 00:11:33.200 keycaps were a little bit sharp on the edges and prone to gathering finger oils 00:11:31.360 --> 00:11:37.200 so if you want the logitech experience but you don't like roamer g switches 00:11:35.200 --> 00:11:43.040 this is your go-to now to crown a champion if we had to 00:11:39.440 --> 00:11:44.320 pick just one the Corsair k63 stands out 00:11:43.040 --> 00:11:48.959 for its combination of gaming performance key feel build quality 00:11:46.640 --> 00:11:53.440 software quality and price when discounted to around 40 bucks which 00:11:51.040 --> 00:11:56.399 happens with reasonable regularity it is just 00:11:54.480 --> 00:12:00.000 really hard to beat if you must have individual RGB 00:11:58.079 --> 00:12:05.600 backlighting on the cheap the game note have it and the red dragon devara rara 00:12:02.320 --> 00:12:07.600 darva ras are our co-picks 00:12:05.600 --> 00:12:12.480 the key stabilization on the game note did give us pause but this is a truly 00:12:10.240 --> 00:12:16.720 feature-rich board at a price that even four or five years ago i would have said 00:12:14.000 --> 00:12:21.120 was impossible for a full RGB mechanical keyboard the reason that we're including 00:12:18.639 --> 00:12:25.920 the red dragon is that what it lacks in extra features like media keys and macro 00:12:23.279 --> 00:12:31.279 keys it makes up for in noticeably better build quality and to 00:12:28.240 --> 00:12:33.040 my eye a cleaner sharper aesthetic 00:12:31.279 --> 00:12:37.120 finally if you're not trying to win a spot on your local esports team and you 00:12:34.959 --> 00:12:40.720 care equally about the typing experience we've got to give the nod to 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