KEMOVE K98SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 98 Keys LED Backlit Programmable 96 Wired Computer Keyboard with Double Sound Dampening

Bought this for my office, and it certainly does not disappoint. If you don't have a mechanical keyboard, this is an amazing option for the price, and if you already have one, but need another for an office or something, this is a great budget option to save you from loathing your typing experience. pros: Basically a full sized layout, but not absolutely massive - good for saving space on a desk but maintaining full functionality. Keycaps are doubleshot - if you don't know, this means that the legends are printed from a separate injection of plastic - they will never wear away. This is typically something seen on boards that garner a much higher price. Chassis is decently weighted, and feels very sturdy - no need to worry about it breaking if you drop it by accident(or slam it in a fit of rage). Stabilizers come pre-lubed and are very tight feeling - if you know, you know. Big keys like the shift keys, backspace, and space-bar have stabilizers on them that on many cheap boards have an annoying rattle that can distract from key feel. This board is setup the right way with lubed stabilizers, so all of the larger keys feel tight and thocky. Nice. Aesthetics are pretty good - this keyboard doesn't scream "I'm a gamer NEET," and I appreciate that because I'm using this in an office setting. The font choice for the keycaps isn't ridiculous looking, and the color choice is good, even if a bit too modern. LED settings can be changed from the board - this is a nice feature because oftentimes proprietary keyboard software is bloated, and potentially untrustworthy since many of these products are made in China. It is always a plus to have onboard LED customizability options. Classic three switch choice - red(linear), brown(arguably tactile), and blue(clicky and probably obnoxious). I deliberately chose my least favorite of these three (brown), because it's a little stiffer than red switches which I find to be too light for typing, and less obnoxiously loud than blue switches, which might annoy others in my office. Despite this board having my least favorite of the three, I still really like it - a testament to its build quality and features. Seriously though if you want to try actual tactile switches, stay away from mx type switches, they just don't deliver on tactility. Cons(none of these are deal breakers in the slightest): Stands a bit too tall for my liking - even with the angled feet out, the chassis sits pretty tall, so it'll take some adjusting if you're used to a shorter board. Not hot-swappable - for this price, you can't reasonably expect to be able to hot-swap switches, and I'm glad that they prioritized putting their money into other aspects of the keyboard such as the keycaps and stabilizers, but it's always nice to have the ability to hot-swap switches. LEDs don't really serve a purpose - since the keycaps are doubleshot with an opaque color for the legends, the light doesn't shine through, so it feels kind of unnecessary to have a backlight at all. Also, while you can make key backlight just flatly on, you can't do the same for the sidebar - I find LED breathing effects pretty distracting, but this is nitpicking admittedly. Read more

Best keyboard I have ever had.....and the heaviest! Very nice, sturdy case, seems like nice padding as it feels and sounds solid. Types really good, great feel. I have the brown keys.......sounds nice! The blue lights look really cool in the dark! Great pick up for $33! Checked out a lot of on line reviews and everyone was very positive and many said one of the best deals for the price! The only downside,which I don't care about is the switches are not able to be swapped. I have never swapped a switch.....ever! If a switch fails, would just get a new keyboard.....for this price! Have never left a review before but felt like I had to on this! Read more

This a great budget keyboard. It has some real weight and heft to it for such a budget and smaller size keyboard. It feels sturdy and well made. I got the brown switches and love them for the quietness and tactile response. Although I wish they had more tactile feel, it’s still good. It has various light modes to choose from and brightness levels. I would buy from this brand again in the future. Read more

UPDATE I replaced the blue switches with box black because I didn’t like the clicky-ness and that went ok, but when I reused the blue switches in another board, I had a lot of problems with the south-most pin bending or even flattening if I was not extremely careful about lining up the pins. The metal on that pin seems really flimsy. It doesn’t affect the operation of the board if you never take the switches out, but this is a hot-swappable board, so taking the switches out and putting them back in is expected. I’ve worked with maybe a dozen other switches from various manufacturers and these are the most fragile. Original review This is a review written just after unboxing and using for a day. I got the white Shadowfox with blue switches. I got it because I wanted a hot swappable keyboard to try out different switches and keycaps. I’m not a gamer or an enthusiast, so my review is mostly for just general use with a variety of devices including Windows, Apple, and mobile. 1. Good build quality. Everything is tight and lines up. The plastic case seems to be good quality and well finished. 2. I like that the risers rubberized so the keyboard is very stable even at an angle. 3. Everything seems to work: A. All the keys light and the shine through is bright. The keys feel well made and there are no cloudy or uneven areas. B. Works on both Mac and Windows. The win/mac switch works as it should. (Note: The keycaps are for windows, but a small legend on the keys for Apple Command, Option, Control would have been nice). C. Bluetooth connects to my iPad. (It’s easy to figure out FN+Z or X or C, but it’s a little clunky because when I turned the keyboard off I had to press the Bluetooth button to reconnect.) D. Wired worked ok, but I had a problem with one of my hub ports like someone else had. I’d plug the keyboard in and it would just charge but not connect. I put it in another port and it worked fine. I don’t know if it’s just the hub, or a problem with the cable. E. Blue switches are loud. That’s just personal preference, but I am going to replace them with something quieter. F. LEDs are bright and the pre-sets are ok. It’s easy to cycle through. G. I Haven’t tried the software. I probably won’t though as I really don’t need that much customization. H. Battery seems good so far. I’ll update if there are any long-term issues. I tried removing some keys and switches and tried the three extra included switches. Everything worked well (the switches are very tight in the plate and it took a little effort to get them out.) Like I said I wanted to try a keyboard with blue switches for a while but the clickyness is kind of louder than I’d like. Only things I didn’t like are with the on/off and the win/mac switches. They work ok, but seem a little loose/cheap and rattle just a little when you shake the keyboard. They’re also right next to each other so it’s easy to slide the wrong one if you aren’t careful. Overall it’s a pretty nice keyboard. Everything seems to be working as it should out of the box and seems to be a good keyboard for the price. I’d recommend if you want a keyboard to try out different switch and key configurations, or need a compact keyboard for travel or mobile devices. The 60% configuration is a little tight for normal office work—I think it’s an option only if you have very little desk space. I also think it also looks pretty good. The lighting is bright and clear and the case is plastic, but solid and clean looking. Read more

Biggest BS keyboard I've ever owned. My Razer lasted me 8yrs before the weld broke to the point I had to replace it. Keyboard still worked power wise, just started double clicking letters. Wear and tear is normal. This keyboard barely lasted a year at best before the USB-C port lost connection totally. I'm sure it's mediocre at best if you never plan to unplug it. Super disappointed at the quality of basic soder items that should be paid more attention to. Read more