DROP ALT Mechanical Keyboard — 65% (67 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap Switches, Programmable Macros, RGB LED Backlighting, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum Frame (Cherry MX Brown RGB, 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 keyboard may be the last one you ever need... if you know exactly what you want: aka a dope AF 65% keyboard. If you are looking for dedicated function keys, consider the CTRL keyboard.PROS:-This keyboard is literally and figuratively very solid. The construction and build quality is superb and has significant weight to it.-Hotswappable plate switches. Nice feature to have, but at $200+ it better be hotswappable. I bought the Cherry-MX Browns but plan on switching to Aqua Zilents in the near future. The switches themselves are good. Not gonna really comment on them cause we all know switch feel is subjective and you either you know what you want or you don't.-RGB is vibrant and downright beautiful to look at, especially the LED ring around the board.-Connects via USB-C (USB-A to USB-C) and has 2 ports so you can connect to either side of the board OR connect another device at the same time but at USB-2 speeds.-Includes keycap puller, switch remover, and adjustable feet that are magnetic.-65% keyboard so dedicated arrow keys.-Can fully program this board via QMK software.-Comes with a piece of paper that explains basic functionsINBETWEENS:-Stabilizers are meh-Keycaps have a grainy/rough texture to them. While I love the feel of them, it may be off putting to some.-Magnetic adjustable feet positions may not be steep enough for some.-You can clearly make out distinct LED diodes around the board, so if you care about extreme uniformity in your RGB this won't be the board for you.CONS:-Lackluster amount of RGB profiles/effects straight out of the box.-Using and flashing QMK software to change minor things (like say the color of just one key) can become annoying very quickly.-Expensive (high in price for what it is, even if it is one of the higher-end quality boards).****Please note if you want to get it as cheap as possible you can buy it on Drop at for ($180 + price of specific switches + price of shipping). Buying it here on amazon is essentially just paying for quick shipping on 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.