Price Research: Our research indicates that EVGA Z15 RGB Backlit LED Gaming Keyboard w/ Silver Switches (Linear) is $33.50 less (43.51% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $88.50.
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Price Research: Our research indicates that EVGA Z15 RGB Backlit LED Gaming Keyboard w/ Silver Switches (Linear) is $33.50 less (43.51% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $88.50.
Reviews: This EVGA Gaming Keyboard receives 4.4 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 100 Customer Reviews.
Warranty: Backed by EVGA's 3-Year limited warranty
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This is incorrect information. Pretty much every hotswap keyboard uses kailh hotswap sockets. The switches used here are also kailh, which are cherry mx style switches compatible with virtually all hotswap keyboards from cheap boards like this to $1000 boards. The only boards they won't work in are the very rare optical keyboards that are starting to come out. In fact, they are 3 pin switches so you don't even need to clip them to fit in any pcb/plate combo. The other types of hotswap sockets are mill max which are diy and the recently released gateron hotswap sockets, which will also work with the same cherry mx style switches that these kailh switches are. I understand it's easy to get keyboard details wrong. Cherry, gateron, kailh, Varmilo, ttc, zealios, or any other cherry mx style switch will work here.
Linear means as you push the key down, it goes down smoothly and evenly. At some point in that process, it activates, and sends that letter to the computer, but there is no tactile or audio feedback from the keyboard as to when that is.
Clicky means that the keys are designed to create an audible click noise when the signal is sent to the computer, so you can hear and feel when you've pushed a key far enough to type a letter.
Linear is typically preferred for gaming, because if you need to do something like tap a key rapidly over and over, it's easier to just quietly slide the key up and down over that activation point. Clicky switches are sometimes preferred for typing (writing, coding, etc) as they give you clearer feedback and rhythm for typing quickly. You know if you miss a key etc.
Be aware that Clicky switches can be very loud and annoying if you have housemates, and are pretty much a no go in a shared office, as they tend to annoy other people that can hear them. There's also a type of switch called tactile that lets you feel when the switch activates without intentionally generating an audible click.
Linear, clicky and tactile switches are often referred to generally as Reds, Blues and Browns respectively, as those were the most common versions of those switches from the keyboard company Cherry. The versions on these EVGA keyboard are "speed" switches, which means you don't need to push the keys down as far to send letters to the computer, allowing you to spend less time and effort hitting each key, but it also means they may be too sensitive to rest your fingers on the keys etc if you're not used to it.
Advise from an old man. Buy a great keyboard once cause you can keep it for years. I still have my G710 from 2015. Not a single key has faded and still working like a champ. So dont just buy any keyboard.
No, the outemu switches use small cylindrical pins for the electrical connection rather than the more typical flat blades used in other switches and sockets (like the kailh sockets in this EVGA board). So cheap board like the E-Yooso ones that use use the Outemu switches and hot swap sockets are very difficult to use with other switches. It requires filing down the metal pins on the new switches, or using pliers to crush them to fit the circular sockets, and even then it's a much less secure connection.
It's certainly budget for a keyboard in general, I would not recommend the one posted in this even for $50
Is there a reason you don't recommend this EVGA keyboard?
Edit: every review I've found for the z15 is overwhelmingly positive, and they're assuming a $90-130 price. The one distinct concern some have is that it uses ABS keycaps, but they're easy enough to replace with a nice PBT set for $30 or less. I'm curious if you've tried this model and have a different experience.
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No, the outemu switches use small cylindrical pins for the electrical connection rather than the more typical flat blades used in other switches and sockets (like the kailh sockets in this EVGA board). So cheap board like the E-Yooso ones that use use the Outemu switches and hot swap sockets are very difficult to use with other switches. It requires filing down the metal pins on the new switches, or using pliers to crush them to fit the circular sockets, and even then it's a much less secure connection.
Yeah, I did a little search on it I noticed they were like that. I never realized that and I know a lot about keyboards. Thank you!
Is there a reason you don't recommend this EVGA keyboard?
Edit: every review I've found for the z15 is overwhelmingly positive, and they're assuming a $90-130 price. The one distinct concern some have is that it uses ABS keycaps, but they're easy enough to replace with a nice PBT set for $30 or less. I'm curious if you've tried this model and have a different experience.
I actually edited my post right before you edited yours lol. I actually AGREE, this is a very good value at $50!!
However, these are my legitimate concerns;
-non detachable cable. cables go bad, but at $50 you could buy a different board down the line so it's not too bad
-the font, giant badge, and low profile case are ugly imo
-It's most likely quite difficult to modify even simple things like stabilizers, but this is not confirmed just an assumption based on other big brand boards like logitech, corsair, cooler master.
Literally the only thing stopping me from buying this is the big fat EVGA logo. Can you detach that from the keyboard?
Not in an easy way, unfortunately. It looks like a big sticker badge you should be able to pull off, but reviews mention it's actually metal. I'm sure with enough effort you can get it off some way or another, but it will probably require some tools, and some clever idea of how to patch the scars that are sure to result.
Normally I'd say looks are subjective, but I feel like even EVGA must know how ugly that badge is on this keyboard
Advise from an old man. Buy a great keyboard once cause you can keep it for years. I still have my G710 from 2015. Not a single key has faded and still working like a champ. So dont just buy any keyboard.
And I had a G710 long ago, and had to RMA it multiple times because Logitech shit just likes to randomly stop working. While they have NO issue sending out replacements when you ask, I'm tired of it. Ditching them completely was the best move I ever made.
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What is the difference with Linear and Clicky? Thanks
Linear means as you push the key down, it goes down smoothly and evenly. At some point in that process, it activates, and sends that letter to the computer, but there is no tactile or audio feedback from the keyboard as to when that is.
Clicky means that the keys are designed to create an audible click noise when the signal is sent to the computer, so you can hear and feel when you've pushed a key far enough to type a letter.
Linear is typically preferred for gaming, because if you need to do something like tap a key rapidly over and over, it's easier to just quietly slide the key up and down over that activation point. Clicky switches are sometimes preferred for typing (writing, coding, etc) as they give you clearer feedback and rhythm for typing quickly. You know if you miss a key etc.
Be aware that Clicky switches can be very loud and annoying if you have housemates, and are pretty much a no go in a shared office, as they tend to annoy other people that can hear them. There's also a type of switch called tactile that lets you feel when the switch activates without intentionally generating an audible click.
Linear, clicky and tactile switches are often referred to generally as Reds, Blues and Browns respectively, as those were the most common versions of those switches from the keyboard company Cherry. The versions on these EVGA keyboard are "speed" switches, which means you don't need to push the keys down as far to send letters to the computer, allowing you to spend less time and effort hitting each key, but it also means they may be too sensitive to rest your fingers on the keys etc if you're not used to it.
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Clicky means that the keys are designed to create an audible click noise when the signal is sent to the computer, so you can hear and feel when you've pushed a key far enough to type a letter.
Linear is typically preferred for gaming, because if you need to do something like tap a key rapidly over and over, it's easier to just quietly slide the key up and down over that activation point. Clicky switches are sometimes preferred for typing (writing, coding, etc) as they give you clearer feedback and rhythm for typing quickly. You know if you miss a key etc.
Be aware that Clicky switches can be very loud and annoying if you have housemates, and are pretty much a no go in a shared office, as they tend to annoy other people that can hear them. There's also a type of switch called tactile that lets you feel when the switch activates without intentionally generating an audible click.
Linear, clicky and tactile switches are often referred to generally as Reds, Blues and Browns respectively, as those were the most common versions of those switches from the keyboard company Cherry. The versions on these EVGA keyboard are "speed" switches, which means you don't need to push the keys down as far to send letters to the computer, allowing you to spend less time and effort hitting each key, but it also means they may be too sensitive to rest your fingers on the keys etc if you're not used to it.
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This evga keyboard is actually a great value at $50 upon further research.
Edit: every review I've found for the z15 is overwhelmingly positive, and they're assuming a $90-130 price. The one distinct concern some have is that it uses ABS keycaps, but they're easy enough to replace with a nice PBT set for $30 or less. I'm curious if you've tried this model and have a different experience.
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Edit: every review I've found for the z15 is overwhelmingly positive, and they're assuming a $90-130 price. The one distinct concern some have is that it uses ABS keycaps, but they're easy enough to replace with a nice PBT set for $30 or less. I'm curious if you've tried this model and have a different experience.
However, these are my legitimate concerns;
-non detachable cable. cables go bad, but at $50 you could buy a different board down the line so it's not too bad
-the font, giant badge, and low profile case are ugly imo
-It's most likely quite difficult to modify even simple things like stabilizers, but this is not confirmed just an assumption based on other big brand boards like logitech, corsair, cooler master.
Overall I'm very impressed at $50. I say buy it.
Normally I'd say looks are subjective, but I feel like even EVGA must know how ugly that badge is on this keyboard
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Clicky means that the keys are designed to create an audible click noise when the signal is sent to the computer, so you can hear and feel when you've pushed a key far enough to type a letter.
Linear is typically preferred for gaming, because if you need to do something like tap a key rapidly over and over, it's easier to just quietly slide the key up and down over that activation point. Clicky switches are sometimes preferred for typing (writing, coding, etc) as they give you clearer feedback and rhythm for typing quickly. You know if you miss a key etc.
Be aware that Clicky switches can be very loud and annoying if you have housemates, and are pretty much a no go in a shared office, as they tend to annoy other people that can hear them. There's also a type of switch called tactile that lets you feel when the switch activates without intentionally generating an audible click.
Linear, clicky and tactile switches are often referred to generally as Reds, Blues and Browns respectively, as those were the most common versions of those switches from the keyboard company Cherry. The versions on these EVGA keyboard are "speed" switches, which means you don't need to push the keys down as far to send letters to the computer, allowing you to spend less time and effort hitting each key, but it also means they may be too sensitive to rest your fingers on the keys etc if you're not used to it.
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