The channel Linus Tech Tips bought a whole set of keyboards on Aliexpress. Linus Sebastian tried the devices. His enthusiasm is restrained.
Linus Sebastian, Still CEO of Linus Tech Tips, tested 9 strange keyboards. From a bizarre silicone keyboard to a real mechanical keyboard, it’s all there. But which one is the “best”?
Which keyboards did Linus test? He tests the following keyboards in his video:
- Foldable silicone keyboard
- DOQO wired keyboard with docking station (+)
- Wireless keyboard with air mouse (H18)
- Foldable Bluetooth keyboard with adapter for mobile (+)
- Laser keyboard
- Typewriter micropad
- Tablet keyboard (+)
- G7 Gaming keyboard (45 %)
- Machenike KT68, mechanical keyboard
For some products, the conclusion is clear, for others it is not so clear. As an anecdote, he tells that he ordered 15 products but only 9 arrived.
Linus “crowns” 3 winners and 6 losers
Who are the losers? The foldable silicone keyboard for 15 euros is the loser of the test. The typing feel is “terrible”, and the only good thing about it is that the keyboard is waterproof. Another loser is the “wireless keyboard with air mouse (H18).” Poor workmanship, squishy keyboard, and it’s not really usable in everyday life. Other models also fail to convince:
- The laser keyboard is more of an expensive “party trick”
- The typewriter micropad is well-made, but the software is not useful, and the device is only usable in a very specific way.
- The G7 gaming keyboard offers very poor workmanship and is otherwise unconvincing.
Who wins? Three keyboards then make the shortlist. The “tablet keyboard” offers excellent typing quality, which even surprises Linus. The problem with the device is the creepy touchpad, which responds far too sluggishly. However, this is due to the Bluetooth connection.
The foldable Bluetooth keyboard is also a recommendation. The typing quality is surprisingly good, and the workmanship is reasonable. The battery life is not very long, but thanks to the USB-C connection, the keyboard can be quickly recharged.
The “Machenike KT68,” the only real mechanical keyboard, is large and robust and offers fast typing performance. The (red) switches under the keys are cheap, but they are replaceable (hot-swappable). The device is also wireless. For the offering price of around 100 euros, that’s acceptable, but for the “regular price” of 200 euros, definitely not.
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