BOYI GMK67 Barebones Keyboard,65% Hot-Swap Gasket Mounted Custom Mechanical Keyboard Kit,Bluetooth 5.0/2.4G/Type-C Wired RGB Backlit DIY Kit with Knob(White)

This is one of the cheaper barebones keyboards available, but seems to be a very good value. I have only had it a week or so, so longevity remains to be seen.The Good:*Lots of colorways. I bought the red, and I love it. It's a true red, leaning neither too orange nor to burgundy. The metallic finish of the anodized aluminum really makes it shine (literally and figuratively).* Volume knob is handy. It has a pleasant feedback to it.* There is a decent amount of padding inside. I did a silent build with Otemu Silent Lemon/Lime switches and, aside from adding some foam to the the spacebar, I didn't have to do anything special to make it the quietest keyboard I have ever used.* 66 key layout is very compact, while still giving you arrow keys and most of the functionality of a larger keyboard* RGB lighting with lots of color and pattern options.The Not So Good:* Does not support Via.* The switch slot for the spacebar is reversed from the orientation of the rest of the keys. (You need to put the light bay toward the top on the spacebar, while the rest are oriented toward the bottom.) I bent SO many pins before I realized this was the problem.* They put a plastic sheet and a layer of foam on top of the board, and the holes did not line up perfectly. Again, lots of bent pins before I scrapped those layers.The Neutral (you decide):* It has a CAPSLOCK light (yay!), but, if you don't have shine-through keycaps, you may be hard pressed to see it.* South facing LEDs. This makes some keycap and switch combinations more compatible, but is less ideal for shine-through keycaps.* It is very heavy. This makes it stay put on your desk nicely, but also makes it less portable.

I bought this keyboard after researching what would be best for a beginner and I can say that this is absolutely a great choice. The aluminum version of this keyboard is SUPER solid and very heavy. The weight and the grips on the bottom help it stay in place and I've never had it slide on me. I've used both tactile and clicky switches on this and they both work very well and feel and sound super satisfying. It made me want to improve my typing just because it's that satisfying.What I also love about this keyboard is its versatility. The ability to use either bluetooth, an included receiver, or a wired connection is great and it means I can have a super quick connection or one that's more convenient. The knob is a great feature as well. It's a great way of controlling the volume without adding extra keys.I've also had a great experience with their customer service when I lost the instructions to this specific keyboard so if you have an issue you shouldn't have to worry either. I don't have a need for the LEDS but the colors and animations are really nice and I'm considering buying see through keycaps. This is a perfect choice for a beginner keyboard and if you're hesitating on getting into custom keyboards like I was I really think it's worth taking the plunge. I'm just a beginner but I'm already loving it and there are plenty of resources out there to help you get started.

Love this keyboard, which I was able to customize at a beginner level with key caps and switches.I don’t think the battery lasts very long, though especially if you leave the backlight on. I have to charge it about once a week which I wasn’t anticipating. At that point, I’d rather have one with a power cord.

Absolutely fantastic experience with BoyI! Aside from their beautiful keyboards, their customer service and support have been nothing short of outstanding from start to finish. Communicating with them about their keyboards was seamless and straightforward.I’ve purchased two of their keyboards so far. While I initially had an issue with one (key stuttering after some time), their team promptly resolved it by providing me with a replacement in purple—talk about fast and efficient service!The keyboard itself is impressive. The design is aesthetically pleasing and perfect for customization. It’s beginner-friendly for mods and setup, yet durable enough for heavy use. No issues with keyboard responsiveness yet and the color options are great. I’ve used it extensively for both work and gaming, and it performs like a dream.Would recommend buying from them if you are looking for quality backboards and top-tier support. Thank you again!

Keyboard was a very nice build and quality. The lightning is nice and the build overall seems to be of high quality.I used it for a few months and the 2.4 ghz connector was not working, but after contacting the support team they were kind enough to provide a new one.

Terrible, didn't come with a user manual so I had no idea how to use this keyboard at all. Ever since I switched it to 2.4Gz connection mode, I can ONLY use it like that, it won't work if I have the wire plugged in, which I think is incredibly stupid. No distinct way to switch from 2.4Gz mode back to wired now.