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, Black)
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Tuesday, Nov 25
Style: Cherry MX Brown RGB
Color: Black
Features
- A COMPACT LAYOUT: The ALT mechanical keyboard is a smaller take on Drops CTRL model. It features 67 keys instead of 87. Absent of function keys, it wastes no spacebut it still has a full set of arrows and numerals.
- A SOLID BUILD: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the ALT is rock-solid and ready for any setup.
- CHERRY MX BROWN RGB SWITCHES: This ALT model comes equipped with Cherry MX Brown switches, which have a tactile bump, silent travel, and medium actuation forcegreat for both typing and gaming.
- HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY: Want to switch your switches? Customize the ALT with ease thanks to hot-swappable switch sockets, which allow you to swap switches in secondsno soldering required.
- OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The ALT is illuminated with fully customizable RGB backlighting and under-lighting. Set your millions of LEDs to a single color or light them up with custom rainbow wave patterns.
Brand: DROP
Compatible Devices: PC
Connectivity Technology: USB, USB-C
Keyboard Description: Mechanical
Recommended Uses For Product: Gaming
Special Feature: Lighting
Color: Black
Number of Keys: 67
Keyboard backlighting color support: RGB
Style: Cherry MX Brown RGB
Manufacturer: Drop
UPC: 810027781635
Model Number: MDX-31827-13
Model Name: ALT Mechanical Keyboard
Generation: 1
Brand Name: DROP
Keyboard Description: Mechanical
Recommended Uses For Product: Gaming
Included Components: Switch puller, 56-inch USB cable, Keycap Puller, 1-year Drop Warranty
Keyboard Layout: QWERTY
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Button Quantity: 67
Is Electric: No
Keyboard Backlighting Color Support: RGB
Power Source: Corded Electric
Switch Type: Tactile
Compatible Devices: PC
Connectivity Technology: USB, USB-C
Special Features: Lighting
Number of Keys: 67
Style: Cherry MX Brown RGB
Theme: gaming
Color: Black
Material: Aluminum
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Style: Cherry MX Blue RGB
Color: Black
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020 by MP MP
Style: Cherry MX Brown RGB
Color: Space Gray
This is a solid keyboard that works wonderfully, the brown switches I got are as smooth as butter, and they have a beautiful sound. The keyboard as a whole is basically just a massive block of aluminum that was machined, so its as durable as a tank. The RGB setting are absolutely fantastic. It has several modes ranging from scrolling effects to beautiful and vibrant solid colors. The hot swapping ability is just perfect, the switches slide in and out easily and fluently. Though you need to be careful when swapping switches, because if you accidentally come in at the wrong angle you risk damaging the switches and PCB, make sure you know what you're doing before pulling a mortal combat finisher on the keyboard. The keyboard itself is very heavy, so if you're a key smasher like I am, I can guarantee it wont be sliding, unless of course you're The Hulk. The rubber pads on the bottom, and on the angle pieces, definitely help it stay in place. The only grievance I have is that the USB-C cable that it comes with isn't very long or high quality and that it doesn't come factory lubed, but the rest of the keyboard more than makes up for the extra 10-15 dollars you will have to spend at Best Buy and on Amazon to get a better cable and some lube. All in all this is a 9.5-10/10 keyboard that is more than worth the buy and I am more than satisfied with it. I have a feeling this bad boy is going to be a 4Lifer.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022 by Ben Morgan
Style: Cherry MX Brown RGB
Color: Space Gray
After falling into the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole I could not find a retail board that met my requirements. When I stumbled on the alt it was not available through the main seller, but it seemed to fit the bill. My main requirements were hot swappable switches, PBS keycaps, 65% or TKL, decent backlighting or RGB, and an aluminum frame. I went with mx brown switches as they are what I liked. Very happy with the result. The board is solid and looks great. The price is worth the function you get short of a full custom. There are some things to be aware of such as plate mount vs pcb mount switches and how to lubricate your stabilizers. The small form factor of the board is one of the best parts. It's just close enough to a full keyboard to be familiar, but trims all the fat away. The only way to get better is to go full custom build and that's going to cost even more. Overall I am very happy I went with this over some other potential choices.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020 by FHH