Mechanical keyboards with 65% layout are currently the top choice of many young people because of their compact design, easy to set up in many different working angles without taking up too much space. Currently on the market there are many types of 65% mechanical keyboards with different prices and qualities, so not everyone knows how to choose a good mechanical keyboard with many integrated features. In the following article, SiliconZ would like to introduce to you the top 3 mechanical keyboards that have been loved by many young people in recent times.
Akko 3068
- Build quality
With a price of only Akko 3068, the keyboard stands out with its high finish, good build quality and is extremely sturdy when held. It can be said that Akko has made an extremely good keyboard for the price it offers. The plastic frame outside the keyboard that Akko equips its keyboard with is high-quality solid plastic, so it is sturdy and not flimsy like some other cheap keyboard models.
In addition, the plate surface of Akko 3068 is a metal plate surface, so it brings extremely high stability, thus helping to improve the typing experience for the user. The typing feeling is very solid and satisfying, without any wobble.
Detailed dimensions: 312 x 102 x 40mm
- Keycap
Although it is a cheap keyboard, the keycaps on this Akko 3068 keyboard are solidly finished and thick from high-quality PBT plastic, along with Dye-subbed printing technology that helps the characters on the keys to be difficult to fade over time, raising the durability of this keyboard to a new level.
- Switch
The Akko 3068 Silent Bluetooth mechanical keyboard (Akko switch v2) is equipped with Akko switch v2, the latest switch from Akko's "homegrown". It brings a light keystroke feeling, smooth key travel and very small typing sound, suitable for office working environment. With 3 switch versions to choose from: Blue/Orange/Pink, you can freely choose to suit your needs and typing preferences.
- Wired and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 technology is available on the Akko 3068 Silent Bluetooth mechanical keyboard (Akko switch v2) with the ability to connect up to 4 devices, giving you fast and extremely stable connections, surpassing previous Bluetooth keyboards.
- Battery life
Akko 3068 is also equipped with a 1,800mAh battery for up to 200 hours of continuous operation.
Price: From 1,290,000 VND
E-dra EK368W
- Build quality
With an extremely compact 65% layout design, it does not take up too much space and can be placed in any corner of the setups without taking up too much space. Although EDra EK368W does not have a sturdy aluminum case like high-end keyboards, it is modeled after high-end cases such as Glorius GMMK Pro 75% Barebones. In addition, EDra EK368W is also built very solidly, without any strange clicking sounds when holding the keyboard.
- Keycap
E-Dra EK368W is a combination of 2 luxurious keycap colors (White/Gray). The keycap used is PBT Dyesub with XDA Profile. Helps improve keycap durability and the popular XDA profile allows you to easily change the Keycap according to your personalization.
When experiencing, EDra EK368W gives a very "satisfying" pressing feeling, the font printed on the Keycap is very beautiful and clear.
- Switch
The type of switch that E-Dra equips for the EK368W is the Kailh Box line with 3 versions: White (clicky), Brown (tactile) and Red (linear). Kailh Box is a famous switch line of Kailh that you must have heard of names like Kailh Box Jade or Navy with a loud, crisp clicky sound. The Kailh Box switch line is characterized by a square stem design like a box, inside still using the Cherry + mount to be able to play the keycap. This stem design makes the Kailh Box less shaky and loose than the standard stem design of Cherry and other brands.
- Wired and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
The E-Dra EK368W mechanical keyboard is Edra's first compact wireless version with integrated Bluetooth 5.0 technology and wired charging capability with USB TypeC, providing a new and wonderful technological experience.
- Battery life
The battery life of EDra EK368W is up to 1850mAh, specifically more than 3 days of use before needing to be charged (Total use is about 40 - 45 hours).
- Hot-swap feature
E-dra EK368W is also equipped with a fairly advanced Hot-swap feature, helping users easily customize and reconfigure switches according to their preferences.
Price: From 1,290,000 VND
Keychron K6
The Keychron K6 is the only keyboard on this list that offers excellent support for the Mac layout. This is a great value for Mac users looking for a mechanical keyboard that is good enough to replace the Magic Keyboard.
- Build quality
The build quality on Keychron is quite good with two versions of aluminum and plastic, however, if users want to use the most solid mechanical keyboard with high-quality build, the aluminum version is a worthy choice. If you want to save maximum cost, the plastic version is not a bad choice, the build quality is also quite good, if compared to Akko 3068 Silent Bluetooth, the quality is probably the same.
The typing experience on the two aluminum and plastic versions is also quite different. Typing on the aluminum version will definitely give you a more solid and secure feeling, so if you want to experience the best typing experience, you should definitely choose the aluminum version.
- Keycap
Regarding the keycap, the Keychron K6 still has the same design and keycap material as the K2 or K4 versions. The ABS keycap is quite thin and brittle, the surface is covered like a thin layer of rubber for a friendly touch, the laser-engraved characters are thin and sharp.
- Switch
The Keychron K6 comes with a variety of switch options including Gateron Red (45g), Blue (60g), Brown (55g) and optical switches including Optical Red (40g), Optical Blue (50g) and Optical Brown (50g). These switch options all have a total travel of 4mm, with an actuation point of 2mm or 1.8mm on the Optical switch.
- Wired and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
Keychron K6 still supports Bluetooth 5.0 connection with 3 devices, switching quickly in about 1.5 seconds (I tested between MacBook and Android phone). In addition, it also has 2 toggle buttons to switch Windows/Android - mac/iOS mode and the remaining button to turn Bluetooth on/off/use wired with USB-C port.
- Battery life
K6 is integrated with a battery of up to 4000 mAh, this capacity is very large for a keyboard and the company says it can be used for up to 9 days with an intensity of use of 8 hours a day, with the light. Full charge time is about 3 hours.
- Hot-swap feature
The Keychron K6 is also equipped with a Hot-swap feature, but this feature is only available on the higher-end aluminum version. If you are someone who prioritizes the feeling of typing on a mechanical keyboard and wants a lot of customization, you should definitely choose the Hot-swap version.
Price: From 1,690,000 VND
SiliconZ has introduced to readers the top 3 65% mechanical keyboards worth buying in 2021 for those new to keyboard playing. Depending on your needs and financial ability, you can choose the keyboard that suits you.
Image source: tinhte (keychron, edra ek368w)
