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Keychron Orca Echo prototype draws mixed reactions at Japan meetup

The Orca echo’s right-thumb trackball got the loudest reaction in Tokyo, where builders split over whether the layout saves motion or invites thumb strain.

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10 ergonomic mechanical keyboards tested for comfort, build and value

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Wobkey Zen 65 blurs the line between prebuilt and custom keyboards

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Corsair unveils 60% Hall Effect Clipper Pro Mini at Computex 2026

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MSI’s Strike Alloy TMR pairs magnetic switches with a smart control display

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Ducky’s Year of the Horse keyboard steals the show at Computex, limited to 999 units

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Wooting's programmable knob is coming to the 80HE later this year

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ASUS ROG launches anniversary blind-box keycaps for mechanical keyboards

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Keychron shows carbon-fiber keyboard concept, and ultra-low magnetic prototype

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IQUNIX EV63 Ghost in the Shell edition earns 90% for Hall Effect performance

The EV63 Ghost in the Shell edition hits 90% on Hall Effect performance, but its wired-only 65% layout keeps it aimed at a narrow crowd.

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HHKB's 30g Feather Touch model gets hands-on debut at Tokyo meetup

HHKB’s first 30g board drew hands-on attention in Tokyo, turning a long-requested lighter feel into a 3,000-unit anniversary run.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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10 ergonomic mechanical keyboards tested for comfort, build and value

Split, Alice and contoured boards all promise relief, but the best ergonomic picks still have to feel like real mechanical keyboards.

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Wobkey Zen 65 blurs the line between prebuilt and custom keyboards

The Zen 65 feels like a prebuilt that forgot it was supposed to be sealed. It is compact, easy to open, and tuned for tinkerers from day one.

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Wooting's programmable knob is coming to the 80HE later this year

Wooting’s knob is headed to the 80HE, and it is being sold as a programmable control layer, not just a volume wheel.

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custom mechanical keyboards move from niche hobby to luxury retail

The real value of custom keyboards is not the price tag. It is the tune, the fit, and the ability to repair and refine every part of the board.

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Mistel’s Computex lineup brings split keyboards and ergonomic compact boards

Mistel is making ergo feel less extreme, with compact, split, and curved boards that map to different comfort goals instead of one layout leap.

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beekeeb unveils minim, a slim aluminum split keyboard

Minim pairs a left-right split ortholinear layout with an aluminum ultra-low-profile case, then splits again at 48 or 70 keys for travel or a first split.

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KRUX Drox packs a display, knob and tri-mode wireless into a compact board

KRUX’s Drox tries to turn a compact board into a desk gadget, with a 2.3-inch screen, a knob and tri-mode wireless in one retro shell.

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ASUS marks 20 years of ROG with gold Azoth Extreme keyboard

ASUS turned ROG’s 20th birthday into a gold-drenched Azoth Extreme, adding a 24K nameplate, translucent caps and a $599.99 price tag.

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Ducky’s Year of the Horse keyboard steals the show at Computex, limited to 999 units

Ducky’s new Year of the Horse board landed at Computex as a 999-unit collectible, and it outshone the company’s earlier horse edition on pure presence.

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Keychron shows carbon-fiber keyboard concept, and ultra-low magnetic prototype

Keychron’s carbon-fiber concept and ultra-low magnetic prototype turn thinness into the real test: what survives when a board goes below even low-profile norms?

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Leopold’s Alchemie keyboards add modular numpad, premium wireless build

Leopold’s Alchemie line gives desk-savers a rare option: a premium 84-key TKL that can snap into full numpad duty with the FC220TP. The build is all aluminum, wireless, and hot-swap.

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Builds & Community

Pling! pairs wireless ZMK support with a soldered low-profile split design

Pling! swaps hot-swap tinkering for a soldered, low-profile split built to be finished once and daily-driven. Its ZMK wireless setup keeps the board lean and portable.

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Builds & Community

How to tune your keyboard sound with practical mods and workflow

A practical guide to the most impactful acoustic and feel mods for tuning keyboard sound and feel. Start with stabilizer fixes and case foam before lubing every switch.

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Keycaps

Choosing the right keycap profile for typing and sound

Choosing the right keycap profile affects typing posture and sound. Match profile choice to your layout, stem type, and what you want from feel and acoustics.

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Lofree Edge debuts as thinnest, lightest mechanical keyboard yet

Lofree’s Edge swaps the usual low-profile aluminum formula for carbon fiber and magnesium, then backs it with a 485g body and a 5.4mm profile.

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Yunzii X98 Solid Milky White brings 1800-style customization and tri-mode connectivity

Yunzii’s X98 Solid Milky White keeps the 1800 layout relevant with a numpad, tri-mode wireless, QMK/VIA, and a bright desk-ready shell.

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How SA, Cherry, DSA, XDA and OEM profiles change feel and layout

Keycap profile changes how a keyboard feels and sounds; this guide explains SA, Cherry/CYL, DSA, XDA, OEM and vendor variants so you can pick the right swap.

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Switches

How to Lube Mechanical Switches, Make Your Board Sound Deeper

This practical tutorial shows how to choose lubricants, set up a lubing station, open and lube MX style switches, and reassemble them to improve feel and sound. Followed correctly this process reduces scratch, prevents over lubing, and moves your keyboard toward a deeper, less pingy thock that many builders seek.

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Epomaker F108 Pro V2 ups battery capacity and reworks full-size layout

Epomaker’s F108 Pro V2 keeps the 108-key formula but jumps to a 10,000 mAh battery and shifts its display to reclaim space over the numpad.

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How to Choose or Build an Ergonomic Split Keyboard the Right Way

A CDC study found split keyboards cut ulnar deviation from 12° to under 5° of neutral. Here's the full, testable protocol to measure, build, and validate a setup that actually works.

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ANSI vs ISO: layout choices for typists and keyboard builders

Choosing a keyboard layout affects comfort and typing workflow; ANSI and ISO differ in key shapes, mapping and language support.

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Essential Toolkit and Checklist for New Custom Mechanical Keyboard Builders

Set up a compact toolkit and follow a checklist to avoid common pitfalls when building your first custom mechanical keyboard.

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Builds & Community

Step-by-Step Guide to Lubing Stabilizers with Krytox 205g0 for Quieter Typing

Learn the practical steps, tools, and best practices to lube keyboard stabilizers with Krytox 205g0 for less rattle and a smoother, quieter typing feel.

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Switches

Choosing Mechanical Keyboard Switch Spring Weights: Ranges and Tuning Tips

A practical primer on switch spring weights explains ranges from 35-80g and offers tuning tips to match typing, gaming, and larger keys.

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Builds & Community

Practical stabilizer guide to fix wobble rattle and thock

Stabilizer mods dramatically reduce wobble, rattle, and improve thock. Use screw-in PCB stabilizers or clip and lube plate mounts, then test and iterate.

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Keyboards

Complete starter guide to custom mechanical keyboard builds

A long-form guide walks newcomers through choosing layout, parts, build steps, tuning, and firmware so you can plan costs and avoid common first-build mistakes.

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Switches

How to pick the right mechanical keyboard switches

Learn the practical differences between linear, tactile, and clicky switches and how to test or mod them to find the sound and feel you actually enjoy.

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