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RGB is nice and subtle. Not much to choose from as far as patterns, but not really a big deal for me. Addition of the log LED is nice, not sure the use of it, but neat i suppose. Fairly standard inclusions; it’s nice to have extra keycaps; they’re predominantly used for ”badge area”. First Impression of the YUNZII Keynovo IF98
The steel plate does not have the proper tolerance for switches and the switches are incredibly hard to remove and the paint on it scratches easily The IF98 is a high-end gasket-mounted keyboard. It takes gasket material and silicone on both the top and bottom edges of the plate and PCBA. The top-grade gaskets and silicone of the gasket-mounted keyboards absorb the impact of every keypress, which creates a flexible, softer, and cleaner typing experience. As the name implies, the IF98 is a 98% keyboard, meaning it's pretty much a fullsize board, condensed into a smaller, sleeker frame. You've got the beloved numpad, and the four bonus macro keys, giving you everything you need.
The aesthetics of the keyboard are great and the front brass badge and RGB strip between numbpad and modifiers is a nice touch Glorious sent me a selection of switches, keycaps and cables, and I ended up with some pleasant teal and blue keycaps, a curly pink two-part cable and with soft, linear Kailh Box Red switches that work well for typing and gaming. The finished article tends to attract attention from house guests (I assume everyone takes keyboard questions when their significant other is having a party?) and it's so pleasant and unannoying to use that it's remained on my desk far longer than is strictly necessary for a review - always a good sign that I'm getting on well for a keyboard. The other keyboards on this list are fairly specialised and I wouldn't recommend them to absolutely everyone - especially given some come at a pretty steep price - but the GMMK 2 makes for an awesome introduction to mechanical keyboards at a very fair price. 5. Razer Huntsman Mini Analog
Since the keyboard has a frosted case, you can see through it, just a tad, offering that nostalgic view of the internal working parts of the tech. I think they went a little too opaque with the frost accent, though, because it hampers the RGBs, making them look dull. Either the case needed to be more transparent, or the lights underneath needed to be brighter. At the very least, the faint lighting is even, and it looks pretty enough when the RGBs are disabled. Though it's made from plastic, the keyboard has some heft to it, with minimal flexing on the outer edges. Damage due to user negligence, accidents, dis-assembly, waterlog, misuse, abuse, alterations or vandalism. Any item returned incomplete or with physical damage such as scratches etc., excessive signs of use or abuse will not be accepted for return.
use not following the ‘User Guide’ or any additional safety, use, or warnings included in the product materials. The keycap itself is a PBT double shot keycap – Opaque. The lighting doesn’t shine through, which is a shame. But I think the durability of these keycaps will also prevent ”shining” anytime soon. I feel PBT double shot keyboards are becoming the new standard for pre-built keyboards, which I guess is good for us consumers as we get more life out of the keyboard itself.
Keycaps: 5-Side Dye Sub PBT Cherry Profile Keycaps/Double-shot PBT XDA Profile Keycaps/Double-shot PBT SA Profile Keycaps Style is unique and adds value to the keyboard. The keyboard works flawlessly as expected of a new product. I have the custom linear switches. They are smooth and similar to cherry red. Unlike other linear switches these switches along with the included key caps do not bottom out with as much force, making typing good. Gaming is excellent with just a few keys normal used w,a,s,d and spacebar. Based on my experience the stabilizers are fine. I don’t detect excessive wobble or clattering on any keys. My switch combo is very quiet, the key sound and gaskets provide a solid, expensive sound. The software is functional. I haven’t tried to remap any keys though. One note, the keyboard doesn’t include print screen so business functionality in my use case is hindered. However the board offers extra switches and key caps and 4 empty slots to add a key and presumably mal what function I need. You get the neat feature of customising any key to perform specific macros or multimedia functions. The badge area at the top left of the YUNZII Keynovo IF98 also adds some design flare to the keyboard itself. I think it’s a neat way to hide the optional key area. Build Quality I do have some buyers remorse already and keep wondering if that is the right board for me. I was looking into good quality pre-built, hot-swappable keyboards with a 1800 layout (preferably wireless) that'll keep me satiated for a while before I experimenting with lube/switches/tape etc.GASKET MOUNTED KEYBOARD： The IF98 is a high-end gasket-mounted keyboard. It takes gasket material and silicone on both the top and bottom edges of the plate and PCBA. The top-grade gaskets and silicone of the gasket-mounted keyboards absorb the impact of every keypress, which creates a flexible, softer, and cleaner typing experience. Governing Law - This contract shall be governed and construed per the laws of the People's Republic of China. Buyer agrees that competent courts in the People's Republic of China shall have the exclusive jurisdiction over any legal action concerning this contract. In the event of any dispute related to this contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fee and costs. You must return an item in the same condition as it was received. You must also include, in the same condition as it was received: The switch fitted with our demo keyboard was the blue Gateron switch. If you want more details on Gateron switches in general, Keychron has this amazing gateron switch guidewhich you should read. Bluetooth. or 2.4GHz wireless with a dongle is probably the best case scenario. I like wireless keyboards, but I understand the design constraints of adding in a battery and the PCB requirement to allow for switching. This might increase the price, of course. Conclusion
The usb c port is incredibly tight and takes time to accept cords easily. Thought mine was broken until I gave the cord some force to get it to seat fully.
COMPATIBILITY
The software is fairly basic for the YUNZII Keynovo IF98; you can adjust the RGB settings of your keyboard, and it’s not reflected in real-time, so you have to keep pressing the apply button. There is a slight degree of flex when bending it along its long axis, but that is normal. The plastic exterior keyboards all experience this degree of flex. The Hidden Badge Area
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