BOYI GMK67 Barebones Keyboard Kit,65% RGB Hot-Swap Gasket Mounted Tri-Mode BT/2.4GHz/USB-C 4000mAh Wireless Custom Programmable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard DIY Kit with Knob(White)

I bought this keyboard after researching what would be best for a beginner and I can say that this is absolutely a great choice. The aluminum version of this keyboard is SUPER solid and very heavy. The weight and the grips on the bottom help it stay in place and I've never had it slide on me. I've used both tactile and clicky switches on this and they both work very well and feel and sound super satisfying. It made me want to improve my typing just because it's that satisfying. What I also love about this keyboard is its versatility. The ability to use either bluetooth, an included receiver, or a wired connection is great and it means I can have a super quick connection or one that's more convenient. The knob is a great feature as well. It's a great way of controlling the volume without adding extra keys. I've also had a great experience with their customer service when I lost the instructions to this specific keyboard so if you have an issue you shouldn't have to worry either. I don't have a need for the LEDS but the colors and animations are really nice and I'm considering buying see through keycaps. This is a perfect choice for a beginner keyboard and if you're hesitating on getting into custom keyboards like I was I really think it's worth taking the plunge. I'm just a beginner but I'm already loving it and there are plenty of resources out there to help you get started.

Super nice! It feels so study and functions super well. All of the RGB and keys work, all of the connection works, and there is no lag with the bluetooth or usb. The RGB is so bright and just looks so amazing. The original keyboard itself was fine but I chose to switch the switches and keycaps for personal preferance.

I bought this as a first time keybord builder, because I wanted something tailored exactly to my needs, and wants. The foam, or whatever they put inside of it sounds really good, and with my switches (Akko Yellow v3), It sounds very smooth, and creamy. It feels nice to type on, because there are the three hight feet on the back, which is nice. It is heavy too, which I honestly like. It does not feel like something cheep that is going to break, like my last keybord did. The only issue that I have had, is that my windows key stopped working once, and the LED under it just turned white, but I smacked it, and replaced the switch, and we are back in buisness. Also, the software sucks, I could not get it to work lol.

The keyboards finish it smooth to the touch. I bought the silver gmk67 aluminum version. There are 6 hex head screws that hold the board together. The screws are good quality as well. Probably won’t be stripping them. The board stock produces are deeper rich sound. The pcb and plate have a ton of flex cuts so the you are better off taking it apart to put switches on. Definitely need to be careful not to bend any switch pins. I believe it’s just a rebranded sugar65 with Tri mode connection. My only problem with the quality is the mode slider is a bit wobbly. It still works great so don’t let it deter you from buying. The customer service is really great too. Boyi answered my questions in less then a hour. The rgb is not the highest of quality, but it still works great. The rgb is a 8/10. The board is really versatile. It can clack, thock, and be poppy depending of what case foam you use. Ali express also sells different plates. All sugar65 parts fit. For the price I would say buy for sure. This board is one of the budget greats. If anyone has any questions I’ll answer them. The board is also very heavy. The aluminum seems to be good quality. There is no case ping at all. 8.7 out of 10 overall. On my scale anything over 7.9 is a great deal. I have never given a 10 because nothing is perfect.

It’s rare to find a decently priced keyboard on amazon that is gasket mounted, south facing switches, and all the foam you need for the perfect sound profile plus 2.4ghz, Bluetooth, and rgb. You don’t need to do anything to make this board sound good. The stabilizers are clip in but they do come slightly pre lubed and don’t rattle. The plate is polycarbonate so it’s not aluminum and therefor is very muted. Honestly can recommend this enough for the features included on this. Everything is high quality for the price. I just picked up the aluminum keyboard as well and it's incredible! All the issues with the original board have been resolved, it has flex cuts for even more bounce when typing and better sound. Has a very shiny almost galvanized texture and i love it! super heavy and high quality with super fast connection speed.

The touch, sound and the feel of the keyboard is good. However, there are 2 negatives: 1. Battery Consumption is fast. When you use it as Bluetooth mode (unplugged), the battery gets drained fast... in a week or so. 2. Occasionally, it stops working. It seems this issue happens when the battery is nearing empty energy during Bluetooth mode. It has happened to me 3 times. It happened soon before "battery is low" message came up, so I am assuming that the issue must be tied to the battery drainage problem. I still like the touch and feel of the keys so I continue to use it while connecting it to my PC with a USB connector. My initial intention was to use it as a Bluetooth (wireless) keyboard, so I am quite disappointed in this product. (In theory, you can still use it as a Bluetooth keyboard if you charge it up frequently... My previous bluetooth keyboard's battery lasted 6 months... so compared to that, I was shocked how this keyboard's battery runs out so quickly. )