CIY X77 Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboard/RGB Gaming Keyboard/USB C/Anti Ghosting/N-Key Rollover/Compact Layout 87 Key/Detachable Magnetic Upper Cover/Wired Keyboard for Mac Windows

The build quality is pretty good for the price, although it does feel a bit cheap compared to higher-end models. The LED backlighting is bright and pretty. One minor issue Ive had is the space bar rattling a bit. Overall, I would recommend this keyboard to someone on a tight budget who is looking for a decent gaming keyboard. It may not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive models, but it gets the job done. You can also change the look of the keyboard easily since its hot swappable!

Got it on time. I put hyperx pudding keycaps on it. The blue switches arent very clicky

This is a great keyboard to get to modify. The board has CIY hotswap sockets which will accept any standard key switch from cherry, kailh, gateron, and many others. The keyboard stock is super rattly and has tons of spring ping but with a bit of modification, you can have a great keyboard for super cheap. Put your favorite key switch in, either get some nice durock plate stabs or lube the heck out of the stock ones, put some foam in the bottom of the case, put some nice keycaps on and the end product is a quality keyboard for a reasonable price. The RGB is fairly standard, nothing too special. Overall if you are looking for an intro into keyboard modding then this is a fantastic option as its cheap, has hotswap sockets so no soldering is needed, and is made from quality materials for the price.

TLDR: This is a gem of a TKL keyboard and a very nice unit if you intend to either use it as-is out of the box, or if you intended to take it apart and build to suit your particular preferences. Out of the box, the entire keyboard package is solid and provides a great typing experience, especially for the price. The stabilizers are impressively good, with my unit having a lot of grease in the important areas to quiet it down (though it improves with extra lubrication). * Detailed Review * Other reviews say the keycaps are just meh, but in reality the font is really nice and crisp. Many other gaming keyboards in this price range have fonts where the double shot/shine through tooling causes letters like O, Q, R, A, D, B, etc. to be broken with a layer of plastic that prevents the light from continuously shining through. However, these keycaps appear as a traditional font without that problem. Additionally, the caps have more of a PBT texture to them than other ABS keycaps Ive used, which is a pleasant surprise. I think some of the more meh or negative reviews are due to the thinner walls compared to nicer keycaps, but I find these pleasant to use and enjoy the feel. The included switches are in my opinion heads and shoulders above similar priced keyboards with Outemu switches. They have Jixian markings, and are a Kailh style case but the inside is 98% Gateron design. Ive never had a genuine Cherry brand switch to compare, but the design is so similar to my Gateron switches that I had to look at them side by side in order to notice the subtle differences, which were mainly in the size or shape of the metal contacts being ever so slightly different. My keyboard came with Red switches, and while I intended to replace them with Red or Yellow Gaterons, I decided to simply lube these and give them a try long term. I tested some Kailh and Gateron Reds in this case (they fit fine into the hot swappable sockets) and I actually like the sound (lubed) they made better than lubed Kailh Reds or lubed Gateron reds, as they seems to sound slightly deeper and are about as quiet as the Gaterons. Everyone has their preference, but if these hold up long term I will be very happy. If you are intending to use a linear Red type of switch I think these are great. Comparing Red spring strengths, I found these to have slightly stiffer springs than Kailh Reds, which in turn is slightly stiffer than Gateron Reds. I simply held each switch stem to stem and pressed them together to test spring stiffness, using several switches to ensure consistent findings. Edit: These Jixian switches are as stiff as Gateron Blacks, but ever so slightly less stiff than Kailh Blacks. Definitely not Red in in the traditional classification despite them being red in color. I took the case apart and added some foam in the bottom and some felt-like material between the PCB/Plate layer (bought on Amazon). The plate seems to be just painted white steel. The steel plate is the bulk of the overall weight. The plate finish is fine but nothing exceptional. The included stabilizers are actually very nice. They are designed without the little nibs that all the online videos say you need to clip off. They fit tightly in the plate and didnt wiggle around. I did use a sticky cloth tape on the plate when I reassembled the stabilizers just to be sure they would be extra tight, but out of the box they were very good in this regard. Finally, as others have pointed out, its nice to see a removable USB-C cable but I wasnt able to use another standard USB-C cable from my phone - it just didnt fit far enough into the case to plug in. I may have to widen the opening if I want to upgrade the cable. The included USB-C is adequate and quite soft and flexible, but is only about 4 feet long and is quite thin. Its the cheapest feeling/looking part of the entire package. In short, I added foam under the PCB, lubed all the switches, re-lubed all the stabs, used a sticky cloth tape in the stabilizer mount and the same tape on the PCB under the stabilizers. I also added a felt-like modifier between the PCB and plate. Im very happy with the final results and will probably keep the stock keycaps and switches (this isnt my main keyboard). For reference, Ive used a 1STPlayer DK 5.0 keyboard in both TKL and full size styles (with Outemu Red switches), and this is much nicer out of the box, has the benefit of hot-swappable switches, and has some different RGB lighting options if that matters to you. It is very easy to recommend this over the 1STPlayer. Ive also customized a Hexgears GK705 full size, hot swappable keyboard. This and the Hexgears seem to use the same great stabilizers and the Hexgears has a nicer plate in my opinion, since it has a brushed aluminum finish and this is just painted. The quality of the two are similar enough to call it a toss-up and you would choose a winner based on your preferences (RGB vs single LED color on the Hexgears), though I prefer these Jixian switches over the default Kailh switches on the Hexgears (switches become irrelevant if you have a favorite in mind.) I do like these ABS keycaps on this CIY unit better than the stock ABS keycaps on the Hexgears. This is definitely a gem of a keyboard and I expect it will become very popular in the keyboard modding community. I wish they made it in a full size keyboard option.

Very nice stabilizers little to no moding. Red switches are good quality. Amasing northfacing LEDs with different modes. I would recommend this to both Gamers and keyboard enthusiasts.

This is my first mechanical keyboard ever and I gotta say Im enjoying the feel of it. The keyboard is a lot heavier than I thought it would be, feels solid. And the switches feel smooth (because theyre linear red switches) when pressed. Most likely not the best swithes out there but for a newbie like me I like them. And since the keyboard is hot-swappable, I can upgrade the switches to any mx style switch I want. Oh and its got like 14 rgb modes which Im really love. One minor problem I had was that one of the switches had a bent pin and wasnt registering inputs, so I straightened it out and it works fine now. Overall, I would recommend it.

The Instructions i got were for a different keyboard. The switches are fine, but i also downloaded software for something else. i ended up using the fn+f9 combo to change modes

Just received this awesome keyboard, and if i can give it more than 5 stars I would because its just awesome to have. Also keycaps can be changed which i plan to do so. But if i had to choose either this keyboard or the more expensive ones, I would choose this one over the others anyday.

This is a great board if you want just want it for gaming or if you want to put your modification skills to work. I did buy this board to do some mods to it, it is considered my budget board. I added some foam and some clear packaging tape to the inside, really helped with the echo. For switches I got the linear Ajazz Diced Fruit Peaches and keycaps are from the Sumgsn store on amazon. Stabs are great, just need a little more lube and they dont need to be changed out in my opinion. The top of the case is magnetic, making it super easy to clean. Putting the switches in took a little bit. The holes for the pins are upside down. These are not going to go in the regular way like on a Portico or NK board. If you are changing out the switches, take the board apart and gently tape (two pieces) the plate and the PCB board together, then put the switches in. Take the tape off when done and then screw it into the case. (There is a little plastic piece where three little lights are. Just put a piece of painters tape over that in the beginning and it wont move when taking the board apart.) The download for the keyboard is useless. Refer to the instructions that come in the case, shows all the hot keys for changing light patterns, brightness, and color. Way easier. Do not try and use a different USB-C cord with this board. For some reason all of my personal keyboard cords dont work with this board. I think because the daughter board isnt compatible them. All in all, def worth it.

My son wanted a mechanical gaming keyboard but I didnt want to spend upwards of $100+ for a brand name keyboard, so I was looking at other options. Came across this CIY X77 keyboard which seemed to check off the boxes of features (e.g. tenkeyless layout, red switches, RGB LED backlighting, etc.) so I ordered it. The built quality and touch is great and the included USB-C to A cable for charging (USB-C on the keyboard end) is a bonus. So far its been holding up to his use and havent had any problems. Definitely worth a consideration if you are looking for a lower cost option than the usual brand name gaming keyboarsd that can costs upwards of $100 or more.