Preface:
In today's era of individuality and uniqueness, customized products have sprung up. In the field of mechanical keyboards, customization has become a stage for many players to show themselves. As a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, naturally I will not miss the good-looking and creative keyboard products on the market, and recently I bought a high-profile customized keyboard - Rapoo V700DIY-98, if you are also interested, then read on!
The Rapoo V700DIY-98 adopts a 98-array layout, which effectively reduces the overall length of the keyboard while retaining the numeric keypad, making more reasonable use of desktop space. For those who need both a numeric keypad for data entry and want the keyboard to not take up too much desktop space, the 98 array layout is undoubtedly the best choice.
In terms of material selection, its shell is made of engineering plastic, and the surface has been finely frosted, which is not only comfortable to the touch, but also effectively avoids fingerprints and sweat stains. Its overall shape is simple and elegant, with smooth lines, without too many complicated design elements, but it reveals a low-key texture, so this keyboard is also a tabletop artifact!
For keycaps, Rapoo V700DIY-98 uses high-content PBT two-color injection molded keycaps. PBT material has excellent wear resistance and oil resistance, and is not prone to blurred characters or surface oiling after long-term use. The two-color injection molding process makes the characters on the keycaps clear and sharp, making them easily recognizable even in low-light environments. Moreover, the surface of the keycaps is dry and delicate to the touch, and you will fall in love with it when you actually experience it!
Today's keyboards are popular with RGB lighting after all, and this keyboard has an RGB backlighting system of about 16.8 million colors in terms of lighting settings, supporting a variety of preset lighting effects and custom lighting effects. Users can choose different lighting modes according to their mood and usage scenarios, such as always-on, breathing, marquee, wave, etc., and finely adjust the color, brightness, speed and other parameters of the lights.
In terms of battery life, the Rapoo V700DIY-98 has a built-in 4000mAh high-energy lithium battery, which can last up to 700-800 hours when connected to wireless 2.4G and Bluetooth in saving mode; The battery life can reach 50 - 60 hours even in the factory default mode. Such excellent battery life performance allows users to avoid frequent charging of the keyboard, whether it is going out to work or playing for a long time, they can get rid of battery anxiety, and when the battery is low, it is convenient and fast to charge through the Type-C interface in the upper left corner of the keyboard. Moreover, during the charging process, users can still use the keyboard normally through the wired connection mode without affecting work and entertainment.
As the core component of a mechanical keyboard, the switch directly determines the feel and performance of the keyboard. The Rapoo V700DIY-98 is equipped with Kaihua custom fast silver switches, a linear switch designed for users who want speed and fluidity. It has a trigger pressure of only 35±10gf, a trigger travel of 1.2±0.4mm, and a total of 3.4±0.4mm of key travel. Such light trigger pressure and short trigger key travel make it easier and faster for users to trigger keys during typing and gaming operations, greatly improving input efficiency. The straight up and down linear feel, without a sense of paragraphs and obvious pressure changes, makes the keying process silky smooth, whether it is quickly typing text or engaging in intense game battles, it can bring a smooth experience.
At the same time, the keyboard also supports full-key hot-swappable function, allowing users to freely change the switches according to their preferences and needs. The shaft base is made of high-quality Kaihua pluggable shaft seat, with a plugging life of up to 5000 times, providing a reliable guarantee for users' customized modifications. Whether you want to try switches with different feel or replace and repair a switch individually, the hot-swappable function allows users to easily achieve it, greatly increasing the playability and customizability of the keyboard.
To further optimize the feel of the keyboard and reduce noise when tapping, the Rapoo V700DIY-98 features up to 7 layers of acoustic filler stack. From Poron sandwich cotton and IXPE shaft underpad to PET voice actor pad, Poron sound dampening underside, etc., each layer of material does its job and works together. These rich padding structures not only effectively absorb the vibration and noise generated by the keys, but also make the sound produced by the keyboard more pure and calm when tapped, bringing users a high-quality auditory enjoyment.
In terms of connectivity, the Rapoo V700DIY-98 fully considers the diverse needs of users and supports three connection modes: Bluetooth 5.0, wireless 2.4G and wired. Bluetooth 5.0 has a stable connection and low power consumption, making it easy for users to pair the keyboard with mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets. Wireless 2.4G connectivity has the characteristics of low latency and high stability, making it ideal for gaming scenarios; The wired connection mode ensures that the keyboard works stably in any situation and can also charge the keyboard. In addition, the keyboard can support quick connection switching of up to 5 devices, allowing users to freely switch between different devices with simple operations, achieving seamless connectivity and greatly improving the convenience of work and entertainment.
In addition to the customizability at the hardware level, Rapoo V700DIY-98 also provides users with a powerful software customization function - fully developed and driven A Hub. With this software, users can personalize the keyboard in all aspects.
It supports a wide range of preset and custom lighting effects, and the A Hub software also supports automatic switching between profiles and apps. Users can create multiple profiles for different usage scenarios or software, and set the keyboard to automatically switch to the corresponding profile when opening a specific application.
For gamers and users who need to perform complex operations, the macro programming function is undoubtedly a powerful tool. In A Hub software, users can record a series of keystrokes and save them as a macro. In actual use, just press the corresponding macro button to automatically execute the recorded operation, which greatly simplifies the cumbersome operation steps and improves the gaming experience and work efficiency. Finally, let's talk about my experience of using it, it gives me the feeling that the keyboard travel is short, the trigger is fast, the typing and game performance are good, when hitting the keyboard, its sound is particularly small, the pressure of pressing the keycaps is very light, the switch body is fast to bounce, and there is no conflict when typing, which is very suitable for people who like to work in a quiet environment.
Summary:
As a mechanical keyboard positioned in the entry-level customization market, the Rapoo V700DIY-98 stands out among many similar products with its excellent design, powerful performance configuration, rich customization functions, convenient connection methods and long-lasting battery life. It not only provides novice players with a high-quality choice to experience the fun of customization, but also meets the pursuit of personalization and high performance by experienced players. If you're looking for a mechanical keyboard that can meet your daily office and gaming needs while showing your unique style, then the Rapoo V700DIY-98 is definitely worth considering.
