YINDIAOAjazz AK820 Mechanical Keyboard with CNC Knob Control,75% ANSI Layout,81Keys Gasket Mount Wired Gaming Keyboard,5 Sound Absorbing Foam,Hot-swap Red Switch,White Backlit,for PC,MAC (Black)

I bought this for my child as an upgrade to one of the £20 membrane "gaming" keyboards that he's had for ages. I went with the moon yellow linear switches and the black/grey/yellow keytops. At 53 quid it was the most I'd paid for a keyboard since being fleeced by an Apple store.Turns out the kid didn't like the ANSI layout, having become accustomed to an ISO/UK keyboard. However, the feel and action of this keyboard convinced me that these modern mechanical keyboards are definitely worth the money (far more so than, say, Apple keyboards), so I picked up a yet more expensive ISO layout one from another manufacturer (also excellent) for the kid, and kept this for myself to use for work.It is enough of a pleasure to type on, compared with laptop keyboards or anything my company has in the office, that I bought a case to fit it so I can carry it back and forth depending on where I'm working. (As an aside, it took ages to find the right size case, so I'll save you the trouble - I got this Geekria one, it's perfect: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CM8M16RF )The RGB LED backlighting isn't exactly necessary, either for gaming or office use, but it's fun, and can be programmed (through the keyboard itself) to colour-code keys or groups of keys in a few quick-swap layouts, as well as offering a range of variously mesmerising or distracting flowing light shows or effects. The LEDs are under the keyswitches, so to see them you need switches that have translucent bottoms, or strategic gaps to the south.The supplied keycaps are high quality double-shot mouldings that the legends can't wear off of. They are of standard "Cherry" style fit, and the set supplied are sculpted and have tactile touch typing cues on F and J home keys. The machined aluminium media volume knob "just works" with Windows, and also has a push-click feature.The keyboard comes well packed, and a tool is included for removing keycaps and key switches. The keyswitch sockets take both 5pin and 3pin types (one of the pins is a central plastic locating peg in either case). The switches can be hot-swapped so, presumably, if you're in a tight corner mid-game, you can get your assistant, or R2 unit, to swap out a broken keyswitch while you battle on.This keyboard looks, feels and sounds well-made, and typing on it is a pleasure. I thought it might be less than ideal for typing, having gone for the smooth linear gaming switches rather than the clicky typing switches or the "brown" halfway-house types, but in fact it's fine. Really nice, in fact.The costliest keyboard in my office is a once trendy "Das Keyboard" that a director treated himself to - that one has the "brown" switches, but it doesn't have the shock damping, so it's diabolically loud and feels hollow and clanky next to this Ajazz one. (The "Das Keyboard" is still head and shoulders above the rank-and-file membrane Logitechs, to be fair, but this Ajazz is objectively much better, and at half the price.)There's a cheaper version of this keyboard which has plain white backlighting, if you don't need RGB, and there are various keycap/colour and key switch options. The chassis appears capable of being configured as an ISO layout but I've not seen one from Ajazz offered on Amazon in ISO form.Summary: This keyboard is well made and a pleasure to use, and seems pretty good value. I've been using it daily for over a year now, no issues whatsoever. The impact damping foam inner base really works, the keyboard has a refined and muted sound and, despite being mostly plastic, does not feel cheap or "plasticky".

This 75% mechanical keyboard is perfect for me right now. I am a touch typist, gamer and write a lot of text on the keyboard. A good keyboard is an important tool for me. So far, this Yindiao Ajazz AK820 suits me perfectly.The sound of typing is moderate, louder than the Lenovo laptop keyboard and quieter than poorer quality external mechanical keyboards that I recently tried. The sensation of typing is relatively pleasant and a lot more precise than other recent external keyboards in my experience. I actually prefer the ANSI keyboard layout more than the ISO layout preferred in the UK. I am not into currently fashionable RGB colorful light settings, so this keyboard's plain white suits me fine. It is possible to customize the lighting effects, but I am not interested in that so I haven't tested it. The standard setting is for three lighting modes. In the pictures, I showed mode 1 and 3. I don't mind if there are no lights at all. The sound volume knob is a bonus that conveniently adjusts the volume on the keyboard naturally without having to look around the for the correct key combination. One can also press the knob to mute and unmute. I tried a 60% keyboard but missed the separate row of function keys and was unable to find a way to press the tilde key for console commands while gaming. This is a 75% keyboard which is perfect for me since it covers all that I currently need. I like the black color that matches my laptop, desk, monitor, mouse, mouse mat etc. The keyboard might weigh around 750 grams and feels substantial compared with some cheaper poor quality keyboards I used in the past. There is a key puller for changing key caps. I might not need that... except if the ugly font used for the keycaps irritates me longer term. I paid £43 for the black USB-C Wired version, which is good value in my eyes.

I'm no snob for keyboards but I have a passing interest. I've had mechanical keyboards before but not hotswappable, which is why I'm so surprised about this product. It has USB-C and hotswap, which my garbage £100 Logitech g915 lacked both of (although that does have wireless). Even for being half the price, it sounds nicer, feels better and even the little volume knob feels more tactile (it has a subtle click for every single increase in volume). There's no obvious skimping for material as far or design as I noticed, the keys have a decent texture and with the linier switches they feel great to type and game on. The frame is plastic and slightly bulky, but it's little issue for me. I'm a fan of the layout too, excluding the numpad saves so much more space for your mouse.Now I read other reviews and apparently it's hard to get switches that have clearing for top-facing LEDs so keep that in mind before buying because it has that on this board.id recommended it for fellow buyers who are interested in trying out their first mechanic keyboard. Please try to avoid keyboards marketed to gamers, they're poor value for money unlike this product.

I found an issue with a key not working at times but managed to fix the issue by changing the keycap to a key I never use. Overall the keyboard sounds, looks and feels nice to use and I do recommend it.

Nice keyboard looks clean and has a volume control knob so yeah cant get any better than this at this price

For the price point this keyboard is, it is well worth it!You have a functional, programmable TFT screen, thocky, addictive sounding keys and excellent quality! I have the yellow and grey colour pattern, which looks very neat. It’s also very lightweight, making it an ideal “lap” wireless keyboard

very clicky and works well, feels high quality and looks great.

Returning due to keyboard/driver issues. Single key press types multiple letters..! Could be a one off issue. Also the red keys not so satisfying.