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frontpageAllenKM posted Jan 10, 2026 7:57 PM

Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Keyboard Case (3 Colors)

$10

$145

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Drop has Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Keyboard Case (3 Colors) on sale for $10. Shipping is free on orders $99+.

Thanks to Community Member AllenKM for sharing this deal.

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Product Details:
  • Our CTRL keyboard is a big deal—and now we've got the high-profile case to prove it. CNC-machined from aluminum and anodized for a vivid finish that won't fade, it's the same exact case featured on our standard Drop CTRL High-Profile Keyboard, now in new colorways that are sure to catch eyes. Not only can this case customize a CTRL High-Profile—it can also transform a standard CTRL into its taller counterpart. If you're looking to elevate yours, this is your way up.
  • Material: Anodized aluminum
  • Compatible with Drop CTRL High-Profile, Massdrop CTRL High-Profile, Drop CTRL, and Massdrop CTRL keyboards
  • Dimensions: 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 in (36.8 x 13.9 x 2.9 cm)
  • Weight: 2.71 lbs (1.23 kg)

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 95 Drop customer reviews.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by AllenKM
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Drop has Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Keyboard Case (3 Colors) on sale for $10. Shipping is free on orders $99+.

Thanks to Community Member AllenKM for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:
Product Details:
  • Our CTRL keyboard is a big deal—and now we've got the high-profile case to prove it. CNC-machined from aluminum and anodized for a vivid finish that won't fade, it's the same exact case featured on our standard Drop CTRL High-Profile Keyboard, now in new colorways that are sure to catch eyes. Not only can this case customize a CTRL High-Profile—it can also transform a standard CTRL into its taller counterpart. If you're looking to elevate yours, this is your way up.
  • Material: Anodized aluminum
  • Compatible with Drop CTRL High-Profile, Massdrop CTRL High-Profile, Drop CTRL, and Massdrop CTRL keyboards
  • Dimensions: 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 in (36.8 x 13.9 x 2.9 cm)
  • Weight: 2.71 lbs (1.23 kg)

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 95 Drop customer reviews.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by AllenKM

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Jan 10, 2026 9:39 PM
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ReaksOPJan 10, 2026 9:39 PM
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holy!
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Jan 10, 2026 11:14 PM
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pharaoh248Jan 10, 2026 11:14 PM
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Lots of keyboard items on sale right now
Jan 10, 2026 11:47 PM
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ChiragCJan 10, 2026 11:47 PM
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this is an incredible deal, sadly I already have two rooms full of keyboard projects and no drop keyboard....
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Jan 11, 2026 12:21 AM
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hubernomiddlesngJan 11, 2026 12:21 AM
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Seems like the other drop ctrl case is also on sale: https://drop.com/buy/drop-ctrl-al...Ids=966029
but... the important bit, the PCB, is completely sold out. You'd need to wait in line and hope you can grab one next time it goes in stock. I have heard more enthusiastic keyboard people trashing on Drop keyboards saying that their PCB quality is worse than other manufacturers though which may cause issues. I'm by no means a keyboard person so I have no idea.
Last edited by hubernomiddlesng January 10, 2026 at 04:25 PM.
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Jan 11, 2026 12:23 AM
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EsenteJan 11, 2026 12:23 AM
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I don't use mechanical keyboard, but is it really $145 normal price for a case?
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Jan 11, 2026 12:24 AM
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KoskunJan 11, 2026 12:24 AM
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Quote from Esente :
I don't use mechanical keyboard, but is it really $145 normal price for a case?
Yes. Drop pushed themselves into the more boutique layer of mechanical keyboards. There is more than a bit of actual machining done for them, but they "demand" a premium on their stuff.
Jan 11, 2026 12:37 AM
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zhalieJan 11, 2026 12:37 AM
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from comments:

In the case of this board, you need:
case (this product)
drop CTRL v1 or v2 pcba (~$60 and often out of stock)
rgb diffuser ($5-10 and often out of stock)
optionally foams ($~30 on here if they're in stock, or ordered from stupidfish it'll be 29 for case and plate foam and then if you want PE foam on your plate to modify the sound, it's 14 for pre-cut PE foam or you can just use a random thin piece of PE foam and push switches through it by looking up guides on youtube)
plate mounted stabilizers ($12-30; I recommend TX AP, not Drop's phantom stabs)
switches ($20-60) depending on how fancy you get
keycaps ($20-150+) depending on how fancy you get

IMO the CTRL needs foam to sound good. (I have other, clacky boards I run foamless.)
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Jan 11, 2026 12:47 AM
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CEOTheNetworkJan 11, 2026 12:47 AM
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As an IT guy, I've never built one... But I definitely need the number keys, but I'm not seeing those anywhere.
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Jan 11, 2026 1:20 AM
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BigBGJan 11, 2026 1:20 AM
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Quote from Esente :
I don't use mechanical keyboard, but is it really $145 normal price for a case?
You can sell stupid people anything for any price if you market it as a fashion accessory.
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Jan 11, 2026 1:38 AM
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Nehem1ahJan 11, 2026 1:38 AM
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Quote from Esente :
I don't use mechanical keyboard, but is it really $145 normal price for a case?
Not always, some of my cases were as little as 60, and others were as high as 500. just depends on the material and the level of detail or accessorization (and sometimes how many cases are even being made and put up for sale). I haven't used a Drop keyboard in a very long time so I have no idea what they are like now, but 5 years ago (?) I was not a fan of the price-to-quality ratio.
Jan 11, 2026 1:48 AM
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gamingdroidJan 11, 2026 1:48 AM
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Quote from hubernomiddlesng :
Seems like the other drop ctrl case is also on sale: https://drop.com/buy/drop-ctrl-al...Ids=966029
but... the important bit, the PCB, is completely sold out. You'd need to wait in line and hope you can grab one next time it goes in stock. I have heard more enthusiastic keyboard people trashing on Drop keyboards saying that their PCB quality is worse than other manufacturers though which may cause issues. I'm by no means a keyboard person so I have no idea.
I have two DROP keyboards, and they've been fine. However, they're not wireless. Which is odd, but it is what it is. In terms of the of the build quality of the keycaps and the aluminum case, it was top notch. The price was beyond top notch too.....
I switch between using my DROP ALT keyboard and my Keychron K7 low profile. I like the Keychron more, due to the low profile switches, but the DROP ALT is top notch for regular switches. It just lacks tons of software features apart from the wireless part.
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Jan 11, 2026 1:56 AM
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Jan 11, 2026 1:56 AM
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How possible is it to move a different brand's cheaper TKL with removable switches into this body?
Jan 11, 2026 1:59 AM
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DylanY25Jan 11, 2026 1:59 AM
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Is this considered good? What else are the main components to buy along with it to assemble a keyboard?
Jan 11, 2026 2:45 AM
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XamindarJan 11, 2026 2:45 AM
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Are these worth it? I kinda want to build my own keyboard, but it needs to be wireless.
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Jan 11, 2026 3:52 AM
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SociableArm108Jan 11, 2026 3:52 AM
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genuinely curious if this is an actual deal? How can kb case be $10? If anyone is experienced, does it mean you have to buy PCB plate, switches, etc right?

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