Drop ALT Mechanical Keyboard — 65% (67 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap Switches, Programmable Macros, RGB LED Backlighting, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum Frame (Halo Clear, Gray)

Before I get into this, I have to mention that the first ALT I received had a broken stabilizer. I've seen this mentioned a few times, so it seems like a common problem. I have dampener rings, so I removed all the keycaps and one of the stabilizer stems came off with the spacebar, but I contacted customer service and had a new ALT less than 24 hours later. Anyway, now for the review:I've used quite a few mechanical keyboards, but this is only the second one that I've owned. My first was a Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro S RGB. I love that keyboard. I went with blue switches, and my year with it has convinced me to never use a non-mechanical keyboard ever again. I began looking for a new one. Not that the Cooler Master needs to be replaced (honestly, I have had zero issues with it, and I'm sure I'll have it around for many years), I just wanted a better-looking keyboard.I spent a lot of time researching DIY boards, trying to find something that looked great, had solid construction, and had the potential for customization. I kept coming across this keyboard as a good balance between hobby and consumer. I knew I wanted blue switches again, so the typing experience itself wasn't something I was worried about, as I already know I love these switches.What sold me on this keyboard is the aesthetic, construction, and customization. Low-profile, RGB backlight and border, aluminum (I bought the black) case, hot-swappable switches (if I ever decide I'm being too noisy with the blues), and FULLY programmable via QMK.I've been using this keyboard for less than a full day and it's basically the perfect mechanical keyboard (probably way too early to say this, but I can also edit this review later). I flashed my customizations. LED colors, added a few key changes (like swapping esc with fn+esc, for easier access to ` and ~). I really like the textured keycaps, which I've read that some people consider "cheap feeling". I disagree.A few more things:Anyone hesitating because of the duplicate keystroke issue should stay away from the cheaper switches. This issue is almost certainly caused by the switches, not the board. I haven't read of anyone having this issue with the MX switches. That's what I wanted anyway, so, yeah, it hasn't been an issue for me. I believe the Halo switches are the ones that this is happening with. If you already own this board and you're having this issue, CHANGE YOUR SWITCHES.Anyone worried about any of the scary information online about having to learn to code to use QMK for this board, ignore it. I am a programmer, so I kept seeing those comments in reviews and forums and didn't think anything of it, just figuring I'd have to read some documentation to do what I wanted. Not at all. It's very simple. If you can follow about 4 instructions, you'll be fine. You use the configurator on Drop's website to customize, you download the configuration file, you download the 2 or 3 other files the site tells you to, and then you have to type a command or two in a terminal or CMD, but there is no actual programming required. This might be a small challenge for people that have absolutely NO experience with computers, but I'm confident that basically anyone capable of reading and copying/pasting can figure it out.That's it. If it's not the aesthetic, construction, or customization you're looking for, you probably don't need this keyboard. If you're just looking for a decent mechanical keyboard, you can get some great boards under $100 (or a Cooler Master for a little over $100) with the same switches, and some with RGB. For me, this purchase is more than worth it for what it offers.

This is a solid keyboard that works wonderfully, the brown switches I got are as smooth as butter, and they have a beautiful sound. The keyboard as a whole is basically just a massive block of aluminum that was machined, so its as durable as a tank. The RGB setting are absolutely fantastic. It has several modes ranging from scrolling effects to beautiful and vibrant solid colors. The hot swapping ability is just perfect, the switches slide in and out easily and fluently. Though you need to be careful when swapping switches, because if you accidentally come in at the wrong angle you risk damaging the switches and PCB, make sure you know what you're doing before pulling a mortal combat finisher on the keyboard. The keyboard itself is very heavy, so if you're a key smasher like I am, I can guarantee it wont be sliding, unless of course you're The Hulk. The rubber pads on the bottom, and on the angle pieces, definitely help it stay in place. The only grievance I have is that the USB-C cable that it comes with isn't very long or high quality and that it doesn't come factory lubed, but the rest of the keyboard more than makes up for the extra 10-15 dollars you will have to spend at Best Buy and on Amazon to get a better cable and some lube. All in all this is a 9.5-10/10 keyboard that is more than worth the buy and I am more than satisfied with it. I have a feeling this bad boy is going to be a 4Lifer.

I’ve been on an endless quest for that perfect keyboard, and I’d been eyeing these for a while, but It’s not everyday you want to spend $200+ on a keyboard. That said, when they popped up on Amazon for quick delivery I really couldn’t resist.First off, I love the way this keyboard looks and feels. It’s a really nice design, super clean, and it feels so well built. On top of that, there is zero visible branding when it’s on your desk -- it’s all on the back. No giant logo, just a clean simple slab of metal. I absolutely love the aesthetic.There are a few little details I appreciate too. The cable can be used on either side of the keyboard, and you can plug other things in the unused port, which is pretty handy and unexpected. The little magnetic feet are kind of clever, you can swap them around to change the angle of the keyboard. I was sort of worried they’d come out or wobble, but they are surprisingly rock solid. You will want a wrist wrest though!All that said, the rim lighting is a bit much for me, especially at the office, but luckily you can easily turn it off and on with a simple fn+z or fn+x press. I tend to leave it just with the key lighting on.As for the switches, I use this exclusively for typing, so I ended up getting the Halo Clears and I have no regrets. I think if I were using this for gaming I’d probably want the MX Browns. The switches feel great, and while I’ve already swapped out some keycaps for a few fun things, I haven’t tried hot swapping switches yet, but I’m glad it's an option in case I ever change my mind in the future.Anyway, this thing definitely feels like a $200 keyboard and I have zero regrets. If you’re like me and want a buy-it-for-life (or at least until I get the itch again) keyboard, this is definitely an easy recommendation.UPDATE: After using this keyboard for about 3 months, there are a few things I feel I should add. First, I noticed I was getting a lot of double characters while typing. Letters would be registered twice, and it was really irritating. I thought this was just me adjusting to the switches, but it turns out it was an actual issue and was luckily mostly resolved by updating the firmware. Second, you can change the brightness of the LEDs by using FN+S and F+W. Turns out this was in the manual, but was really helpful for keeping the lighting on but at a more reasonable level. Over-all, I'm still happy with the keyboard, but if I were to buy now, I'd probably get it direct from drop.

Foi enviado para cá bem mais rápido que o planejado. O produto chegou perfeito. Excelente!

I was very pleased at first with this keyboard.However after just over a year of normal office use, 2 keys suddenly stopped working. The "1" and the "Q". It's not an issue of the cherry MX switches having a problem since swapping them out with known working switches still makes the keyboard fail to register those keys when pressed.I contacted their support team which were unhelpful since I was outside my warranty Period.This is usually fine but to be told that I CANNOT get my keyboard repaired at all even at a cost of a repair service is infuriating. This means this expensive Keyboard can NEVER be fixed and I'm left with it not knowing what to do.Please consider this when buying this keyboard. If it breaks or fails outside your warranty period you have ZERO optionsApple who are notoriously shady with their repair service at least ALLOWS you to repair your devices even if a tad bid expensive, at least you are not left with a brick.Good Job DROP

In my opinion it's the best option to getting a custom keyboard in Canada. I was torn between this one and set from an American website, after some research I found out that the duty fees on top of shipping makes building a true custom keyboard too expensive in Canada. I picked up some cannon keys lavender switches and hyper x pudding caps and it's perfect. Premium feel for a reasonable price.

I ordered this keyboard as I was searching for a hot-swappable keyboard to find the perfect switch for me. As I opened the package, it seemed as if it wasn't in good/new condition. When unboxing the barebones keyboard, I noticed that the packaging was a bit scuffed with some rips and even some dents in the box and the information cards. I also noticed that there were some markings (looks like spill markings) that made me very concerned about the PCB, not knowing if it would work or even last in the long run. Even the cable was a bit sticky, making it very hard to untangle from its coil shape. Although the PCB works fine and the keyboard works great, especially with the lighting, my first impression of this keyboard is very poor due to it looking like it has been used and the poor packaging as well.

Oh what a board. I wish I had this option to start off with when I began my mech keeb journey. Now I did have to do some customization to get this board to where I like it (my favourite board right now) but that's really a part of this hobby. I added a foam insert, lubed and clipped and the stabs, and added my own custom (lubed, filmed) switches (holy pandas). This keyboard is a great platform for such customization.It looks really good (I like it better than the high profile ... and in terms of sound, once you add the foam, it sounds just as good). The LED's are not as bright as any of my other LED backlit keyboards. The firmware customization is very easy and versatile. The magnetic feet are amazing ... allows for a great negative tilt (which I now wish I could do with all of my other keyboards). The negative tilt does worsen the sound profile but it feels much better when typing.One negative to the board is the ping. You pretty much have to lube your switches (springs) to get rid of it. Adding foam does reduce it but nowhere to where is needed. Once you lube your swithces, the problem goes away. Another minor gripe ... the included switch puller ... ugh! You have to buy a separate one because its garbage. Does not catch the switch the way a puller is supposed to. Requires excessive force because the angle of the end isn't sharp enough.