I love your take about how the threshold for "quality" is not shifting from one end of the spectrum to the other, in fact, it's expanding for both spectrums! This is very true especially for the hobby in 2023. Overall, great video, and I've subbed.
the production quality of this video is freaking insane man i felt like i was watching a well made movie keep up the good work
Always a fan of your production quality! Thanks for your analysis and videos.
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Another insane video. It's just fantastic to get such great cinematography and a ton of infos on custom keyboards. You're gold man! I truly enjoy the stuff you put out and appreciate every vid!
Very good video you deserved more subscribers. I can really see the effort that went into this Video
This is a fantastic video, really really enjoyed the content! The car suspension analogy to the mounting styles was fantastic, I will be using that one myself in the future. I think Shoobs got me initially very interested in the flexy keyboards (which I still very much so enjoy), but I also really enjoy my much more stiff Mode Sonnet top mount. Preference and variety are huge in this hobby.
This was a pleasure to watch. And your take on premium vs budget also applies to many things, like watches.
I still remember someone's words about the true value of a product, but I forgot who it came from. They said, "Cost doesn't always equate to value, because value is a divided concept."
I have pricier metal keyboards, but I keep coming back to my cheaper plastic boards - the Kara, Praxis IM, and HHKB Hybrid. There’s something about them that I just love.
Love the production and the topic of the video 💪. I have to say tho that the audio for keyboard comparison sounded really strange and echoey. To the ones who are thinking between qk65 and link 65, as a link owner, i tried both the qk65 and link 65 back to back with same switches, foams and plates. Usually qk sounds deeper whereas link is more projected kind of sound. Might work better for some sound signatures than others, i love the marbly sound it has with Owlab neon or zaku switches. The feel of the link is also much more reactive and springy almost. (Not in terms of flex but feel)
Nice job with this video. Especially the switch up of the sound profiles.
My favorite board is QK65 and even with that switcheroo, the sound I liked is the QK65’s
Damn!! The switcheroo was a great move! Maybe you should try that more often, because the bias we all probably have immediatly kicked in!
Damn you got me with the switcheroo - great video as always!
18:33 I was about to comment about that haha i don't know if i liked your video more or Avi's, but I do know that I now have my own answer to the question
As a car geek way before entering the mechkey hobby, the car analogy can work... one common complaint about the R35 Nissan GTR is that it's "boring"... it is FILLED with electronics and wickedly fast but so many enthusiast owners move on because they get BORED of the experience. Sure, it's brutally fast and capable, usually more capable than their owners or drivers are "talented." However, the criticism is that they lack "feeling"... and meanwhile I know taller guys that twist themselves into a pretzel so they can drive a Lotus Exige/Elise on the track. Heck, I know some REALLY big guys that cram themselves into a Miata every race weekend because they love the experience. I'm still relatively new to the hobby and still waiting on my first midrange group buys from MyKeyClub and QK. I have been lucky enough to be able to try some higher end boards at physical keyboard stores. People in the hobby say it's all about "preference" and it totally is... and part of preference is perceived value. I KNOW that certain materials are going to be much more expensive to produce a board with, but if I don't prefer that choice or the qualities that come with that choice, then there's no value for me there even if I have more than enough money to choose the more expensive board. However, if there is a board that has the qualities I want at a very affordable (to me) price, then that's extra value... but if it's at a higher price then it's about my means to make that choice that becomes the value proposition. Is the choice that I prefer valuable enough for that extra cash? Will that experience be worth to you? Not everyone that can afford a Porsche drives one.
There is still premium but just a shrinking middle ground. Corners have to be cut to make a cheaper board and the design also suffers at the expense of the budget. The prebuilt market is looking even better days with brands like Nuphy, Logitech ranges etc remember just buy what you can afford and enjoy what you have.
I have had the privilege 2 comparable boards for others, The Keychron TKL Vs the Geon Frog. Both are very nice. But you can tell the Frog had a bit more level of care when it comes to anodization and quality machining. The price jump could be considered diminishing returns. But when both sits on your desk, people stop to ask you what you have on your desk more if it’s the frog vs the Keychron.
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