NACODEX AK510 Retro RGB Mechanical Keyboard 104 Keys Anti-Ghosting - PBT SA Spherical Keycap - Brown Switches - Customizable RGB Wired Keyboard (RGB Blue Switches)

I have to admit that while I wanted a utilitarian keyboard, I also wanted something for a retro nostalgia trip. This keyboard meets my expectations on both levels. The blue switches and cupped keys totally remind me of the classic spring-switch IBM keyboard I learned on, right down to the auditory feedback. It reminds me of late nights in the computer lab full of students cranking out term papers in college. The beige and gray look is exactly what I wanted. It comes with three orange keys and the tool to pull and swap them out. I think you could go with either look, as they're both aesthetically pleasing. The function of the keyboard is magnificent. I might be a little overly-impressed since I'm switching over from the low-profile Dell stock keyboard that came with my computer. The tactile feedback and "bounce" off the keys has easily added 20–30 WPM back to my typing. I also have lifelong carpal tunnel syndrome, and this is completely comfortable, even when typing several thousand words a day. The keys are tightly spaced, but that means you don't have to break your wrists when using the CTRL/ALT keys. You might have a different experience, but I think it's better than ergonomic keyboards I've tried. It's actually enjoyable to type again. I'm not a gamer, so I didn't think I'd care too much about the backlighting, but I actually love it. You don't need a driver to change (just FN+PrtSc / ScrLK). There are several fancy options, but the solid backlight is actually quite useful. I like that you can choose soft LED colors like red and yellow, especially since everyone is suffering eye fatigue working from home. I wouldn't think I'd get excited about something as basic as a keyboard, but this company totally gets it. It's all about going back to basics and making a peripheral that's pleasurable to use, and they nailed it. The aesthetics and customization are just the cherry on top. I may buy a second one when I go back to my office later this year.

Very heavy and solid feeling keyboard. The blue switches are very loud and have a satisfying feel to them. The beige and grey colors make it feel like I am typing on a 1980s IBM or a Commodore 64. RGB lighting does not require drivers, a little paper comes with the keyboard so you can customize the lighting with several different modes and colors, but if you really want more options, you can download the software. I ordered the version with the orange keys as well, they did not come attached to the board, but came in a baggie in the box. They are easy enough to swap out with the supplied keycap puller. I noticed under the 3 swappable keys, the switches were purple, not blue. Weird, but all of them are clicky and loud, so it is great. Just buy it and you will fee like Samuel L Jackson typing away trying to un-hack Jurassic Park.

This is an excellent keyboard, and the tactile "feeling" and response is first rate. However, the only thing I really don't like is the backlight for the keyboard. It's not bright enough to be useful and just bright enough to be annoying. I am not the best "touch" typist and sometimes do have to "hunt and peck" a bit. So, when I do need to glance down at the keyboard, having the keys illuminated brightly and clearly does help. The printing on the keycaps is also somewhat subdued, which also makes the letters, numbers and symbols a little hard to see. If you are a good touch typist, though, this thing should please you to no end.

Before I bought this I was very worried about the quality but it was so ugly I just had to buy it! The quality is great BTW. After 3 years of typing on it 10 hours a day (office job use) one of the keys finally stopped working but I’m not blaming the keyboard, I’m a super aggressive typer. I am replacing the broken one with the exact same model. The RGB lights are a fun party trick because people always assume it’s an ancient keyboard.

I ordered this as a presented for my boyfriend (blue switches). He loves it and uses it to game pretty much everyday. A great 100% keyboard and the light modes are so fun to customize.