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

I have been looking to get a ten keyless keyboard for my laptop when I travel. It’s not really easy to carry a full size keyboard with all the other peripherals I have. I am glad I waited until I found this one. The build is solid, there is not a lot of flex in the board. The keys (black) are silent and have a quick response. I mostly play FPS games and have had no issues with lag or sticking keys. I like the fact that the RGB has a lot of built in settings and can be turned off if desired. The colors are bright and the key fonts are clearly legible. I may get some other keycaps in the future. The ad states that the keys can be individually programmed, the mapping process is explained in the instructions. I had to read the instructions a couple of times to figure out how the process worked. The hot swappable keys are awesome, I had some left over keys from mass drop and wanted to see if they actually worked, yes they did. I will run it hard for a few weeks and if I need to update this review I will. Overall for the price and features, there are no other keyboards that match this. I am very happy with this keyboard.

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I got the black cover with red switch version. Out of the box this keyboard sounds very good. I was not expecting it to sound this nice. However with a few mods like foam and tape mod, it sounds much better. I was planning to do some mods for the stabilizers but there was absolutely no need. The stock stabilizers has ZERO wiggle and is generously lubed. One thing to watch out for is the connecter between the pcb and usb port is very fragile, and looks like it can be damaged very easily. Just need to be really careful if you plan on taking it apart to do mods. Overall Im very happy with this purchase and I doubt there is a better hot-swappable keyboard @49.99 There is a grey version for $5 less but imo it was worth the extra 5 for the black one.

This keyboard was very easy to mod. First I got rid of the keycaps and blue switches. Next I unscrewed the plate and removed the pcb. Then I put 2 layers of Gorilla Glue Shelf Liner under the pcb. Now I put 5 layers of blue painters tape on the back of the pcb, make sure you poke holes for the screws. Next I installed switch pads on top of the pcb since I felt there was not enough room for foam. Finally I added a bit more lube to the stabilizers, I went dielectric grease. Then I reassembled the pcb and plate and installed new switches. I went with Akko Starfish switches so I didnt have to lube them. To finish it off I installed some pbt keycaps. In the end I am very pleased with this keyboard.

Very solid board! Love thats its closer to an 80 %board. I recently got into 60 %and I think I like this one more. Overall very good and I recommend!

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!

While I was initially disappointed that the only switches available in the black frame were blue, I took it as an opportunity to test the capabilities of the board. With new switches and board in hand, I proceeded to swap everything out. The process was simple (I ended up having to do it twice due to unrelated foam issues) and the construction seems solid in my clue of weeks of use. The only issue I had was getting the website to pull up for downloading the software, but by using http://(website included in the package) and giving the site time, it all worked out and I got the software downloaded in less than an hour. All in all, I highly recommend the board and if the other people in my.lofe were good with TKL designs, Id be ordering more.

Bought two of them. This keyboard is an excellent choice for them who wants to mess with mechanical keyboards upgrades but dont want waste money. This keyboard has removable covering frame. It fixed with magnets strong enough to not go out when you pull the keyboard up. Without the frame the keyboard looks just like common gaming KB and switches are easy reachable. Stock switches are cheap but work good enough to try linear or clicky variants. It has a proper position of 1st row keys (Fn, win, menu). The picture shows the keyboard after keycaps upgrade.

This is a good keyboard if you are looking for something that that has swappable key switches but not something extremely expensive. This is a smaller keyboard (not as small as those 60% keyboards as it is a bit more spaced out between the directional keys and the main keys). Note that you will not have the number pad on the side so if you are looking for that, this will not work. You do get a smaller keyboard. The default switches are pretty decent gaming keyboard. I have a limited space on my desk at home so this works great for what I need. First thing to note is that the gaming keyboard is NOT wireless. It does utilize a type c cable in order to plug directly into the keyboard which is great. The wire is interchangeable so if you want a longer wire you can change the cable. That being said the wire is already long to begin with. The wire itself is okay material but I am actually worried that overtime it may fray if you happen to be plugging this in and out. It is not made of nylon fiber to keep it from fraying easily. They also could get tangled and twisted pretty easily. That being said, it also does not bend easily but if you do put enough force there will be a more permanent crease where you fold it. This keyboard is a smaller size making it a bit easier to take with you if you need it. It has stands on the side to prop the keyboard up. The grip on the bottom is pretty decent to prevent it it from sliding. This is not what I would consider a 60% keyboard because there is still space between the right of CTRL, Enter, and the direction keys on the right. When I compared it to my other 60% mechanical, they would normally has directional keys on the bottom right with NO space to give it a more compact look. The switches and keys can be removed for cleaning. You can also remove the top frame so you can easily just turn it on the side and spray the debris out. From what I can tell the keys do not look laser on but it does not look like they will rub off very easily even with heavy use. Unfortunately I am sure it will start to rub off over long period of time so be aware of that. I took one of the keys off and it is pretty easy to remove the key switches. It does come with the tools needed to do it. I was able to switch out the switches pretty easily. The default switches are pretty good so far. After a few games and typing, I can say these are okay switches for what I need it for. It may not work for everyone so you can swap it as needed. The back lit default is rainbow color The response if very good and you do not have about any delayed response. I played final fantasy 14 on this and it worked pretty well. It actually made healing a lot easier as I do not have to reach far for the keys. I also tried it with first person shooters and it ran just fine. Overall this is a good keyboard if you are limited on space on your desk or want a keyboard to take on the go. Be aware that this is not 60% keyboard and is slightly bigger. It is less compact but still easy to carry around when needed. The keys did not take too much time to get used to. This is using a type c which is great. The switches are very easy to replace with the tools provided. It also seems compatible which most switches I have tried so far. . The keyboard is pretty well made in terms of sturdiness. It is a good alternative to the more expensive ones.

Keyboard feels and looks like a high-end premium Keyboard! I love that I am able to swap out the switches. I added some lubes switches and this Keyboard sounds pretty darn good!