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expiredplu388 posted Apr 4, 2022 2:31 PM

Das Keyboard X50Q Programmable RGB Mechanical Keyboard w/ Gamma Zulu Switches

$115

$199

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Das Keyboard has Das Keyboard X50Q Programmable Mechanical Keyboard on sale for $115Shipping is free.

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $84 lower (42% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $199
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year limited manufacturer's warranty
    • Das Keyboard offers a 3-year warranty per product for purchase on all new mechanical keyboards bought from www.daskeyboard.com. This warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials, not wear or accidental damage. Date of purchase and proof of purchase are required.
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    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Das keyboard return policy:
      • At Das Keyboard, we strive to make the highest quality products using only the best materials. We stand behind our products, so if you purchase a new keyboard from www.daskeyboard.com and are not entirely satisfied, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days.
      • Unless the product is defective or the return is a direct result of a Das Keyboard error, we may charge a restocking fee of up to 20% of the purchase price paid, plus any applicable sales tax. In the case mentioned above, all purchased items have to be shipped back at the customer's expense.
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Das Keyboard Store via Amazon has Das Keyboard X50Q Programmable Mechanical Keyboard on sale for $115Shipping is free.

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Das Keyboard has Das Keyboard X50Q Programmable Mechanical Keyboard on sale for $115Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter plu388 for finding this deal


Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $84 lower (42% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $199
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year limited manufacturer's warranty
    • Das Keyboard offers a 3-year warranty per product for purchase on all new mechanical keyboards bought from www.daskeyboard.com. This warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials, not wear or accidental damage. Date of purchase and proof of purchase are required.
  • About this store:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Das keyboard return policy:
      • At Das Keyboard, we strive to make the highest quality products using only the best materials. We stand behind our products, so if you purchase a new keyboard from www.daskeyboard.com and are not entirely satisfied, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days.
      • Unless the product is defective or the return is a direct result of a Das Keyboard error, we may charge a restocking fee of up to 20% of the purchase price paid, plus any applicable sales tax. In the case mentioned above, all purchased items have to be shipped back at the customer's expense.
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion

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Das Keyboard Store via Amazon has Das Keyboard X50Q Programmable Mechanical Keyboard on sale for $115Shipping is free.

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Apr 4, 2022 2:52 PM
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thehashApr 4, 2022 2:52 PM
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Apr 4, 2022 7:01 PM
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plu388
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Apr 4, 2022 7:01 PM
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Quote from thehash :
https://www.anandtech.com/show/13...d-review/5
review of thw switches.

Thanks for the link. Sounds like Gamma Zulu switches are great for gaming but for professional use they aren't the best.
Apr 5, 2022 5:47 AM
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ZhangZ5375Apr 5, 2022 5:47 AM
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The keycaps look very cheap.
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Apr 5, 2022 9:33 AM
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KRT09Apr 5, 2022 9:33 AM
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Quote from thehash :
https://www.anandtech.com/show/13...d-review/5 [anandtech.com]
review of thw switches.
Review from over 3 years ago and the keyboard is close to 4 years old. A lot has changed since then. I would take this review with a big grain of salt. From what I've heard from the keyboard nerds Das Keyboard has been slipping. Lots of competition now.

Not saying this is a bad keyboard but do your research before blind buying this.

Quote from ZhangZ5375 :
The keycaps look very cheap.
They're ABS but most keyboards in this price range use ABS keycaps so they can upsell you on the PBT keycaps later on.

ADDED EDIT: I should mention I know this keyboard (X50Q) and the 5Q in the review aren't the same keyboard but they use the same switches which as far as I can tell aren't hot-swappable. The Anandtech review has pretty mixed things to say about the quality of the switches and that was over 3 years ago before the explosion of available switches.
Last edited by KRT09 April 5, 2022 at 03:05 AM.
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Apr 5, 2022 8:18 PM
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ThriftyCrown825Apr 5, 2022 8:18 PM
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I've had this keyboard for 3 years (bought it for $99 on sale). No problems hardware-wise. Software is God-awful, I loaded a color set onto the keyboard then deleted the software.
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Apr 6, 2022 1:36 PM
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GoodVibrationsApr 6, 2022 1:36 PM
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I would skip this and get a Ducky with Cherry MX switches. High quality made in Taiwan and they come with very nice double shot PBT caps.
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Apr 6, 2022 3:55 PM
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IcereamApr 6, 2022 3:55 PM
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Need a recommendation for work keyboard with 10 keys

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Apr 6, 2022 4:20 PM
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shareisgoodApr 6, 2022 4:20 PM
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Does this vendor make TKL keyboards? I am not able to see one with backlit in their website.
Apr 6, 2022 5:01 PM
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dg0129Apr 6, 2022 5:01 PM
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Anyone got an opinion on this vs the steelseries apex pro?
Apr 6, 2022 5:16 PM
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lgaoApr 6, 2022 5:16 PM
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Bought it back in Feb when it dropped to 99, so 115 is not that a good deal. Also got the free WASD Keycap Set after giving them my email address.

I do coding/typing all day, and it feels alright. A couple things: it's more bouncing than my Razer Huntsman, so my fingers get tired sooner. I sometimes found the faint "echo" sound annoying. It happens after each key strike, like you are tapping on a metal plate -- well, it's indeed made mostly from metal so it's not a big surprise.
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Apr 6, 2022 6:29 PM
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sherazfnApr 6, 2022 6:29 PM
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I've had a great experience with Keychron keyboards. The new ones have QMK for extra configurability and also a knob, which I find indispensable now.
Apr 6, 2022 7:07 PM
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nilkillaApr 6, 2022 7:07 PM
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Quote from herbertlew :
Need a recommendation for work keyboard with 10 keys
Logitech k840 has been great for me for 5 or 6 years
Apr 6, 2022 9:34 PM
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btogrmanApr 6, 2022 9:34 PM
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I would never buy Das Keyboard again.

Jumped on their kickstarter for a premium Keyboard. It arrived 2 years later than projected and they gave really bad support for their buggy as hell product.
Last edited by btogrman April 6, 2022 at 03:19 PM.
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Apr 6, 2022 10:29 PM
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Sanity.Apr 6, 2022 10:29 PM
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Das is fine, but honestly Varmillo, Ducky, or Keychron is a better use of your money.

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Apr 7, 2022 2:16 AM
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Air-rikJApr 7, 2022 2:16 AM
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I tried a Das Keyboard some years back, it failed a year and a few days after I got it. I contacted them and they offered me 20% off a new one if I sent the old one back. I wasn't impressed, especially since I replaced with with a cheap cougar keyboard from Amazon that has been going 4 years strong, doesn't look nearly as good though.
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