Mechanical Keyboard 87 Key Hot-Swap RGB Backlighting Aluminum Frame G8966
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$20.99
Regular price $84.36
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PUT YOURSELF IN CONTROL: Our flagship, the CTRL combines quality construction with feature-loaded functionality. A versatile tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with input from the Drop community, it raises the bar for mechanical keyboards.
PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL is rock-solid and ready for any setup.
Cherry MX Blue RGB switches: this ctrl model comes equipped with Cherry MX Blue switches, which have a distinct “click” sound when pressed, making them the loudest and most tactile switches in the cherry MX family.
HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY. Want to switch your switches? Customize the CTRL with ease thanks to hot-swappable switch sockets, which allow you to swap switches in seconds—no soldering required.
OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The CTRL 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.
Mechanical Keyboard 87 Key Hot-Swap RGB Backlighting Aluminum Frame G8966
Sale price
$20.99
Regular price $84.36
Shipping calculated at checkout.
PUT YOURSELF IN CONTROL: Our flagship, the CTRL combines quality construction with feature-loaded functionality. A versatile tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with input from the Drop community, it raises the bar for mechanical keyboards.
PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL is rock-solid and ready for any setup.
Cherry MX Blue RGB switches: this ctrl model comes equipped with Cherry MX Blue switches, which have a distinct “click” sound when pressed, making them the loudest and most tactile switches in the cherry MX family.
HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY. Want to switch your switches? Customize the CTRL with ease thanks to hot-swappable switch sockets, which allow you to swap switches in seconds—no soldering required.
OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The CTRL 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.
| Cherry MX Blue RGB | Cherry MX Brown RGB | Drop Halo Clear | Drop Halo True | Kaihua Box White | Kaihua Speed Silver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch Behavior: | Tactile & Clicky (Provide feedback in the form of a tactile “bump” and audible “click” each time a switch is actuated.) | Tactile (Provide tactile feedback without the 'Clicky' noise) | Tactile (Provide tactile feedback without the 'Clicky' noise) | Tactile (Provide tactile feedback without the 'Clicky' noise) | Clicky (Provides an audible “click” each time a switch is actuated.) | Linear (Quiet and smooth free of any tactility) |
| Switch Feel / Actuation: | Medium / 50g | Medium / 45g | Medium-Heavy / 65g | Medium-Heavy / 60g | Medium / 55g | Extremely Light / 40g |
| Actuation Point / Total Travel Distance: | 2.2mm / 4mm | 2mm / 4mm | 1.9mm / 4mm | 1.9mm / 4mm | 1.8mm / 3.6mm | 1.3mm / 3.5mm |
| Keystroke Lifespan: | 50 Million | 50 Million | 80 Million | 80 Million | 80 Million | 70 Million |
| Switch Recommendation: | Primarily typing. The Cherry MX Blue has a distinct “click” sound when depressed beyond the tactile point, making it the loudest switch in the Cherry MX family. The separated slider construction also provides the highest tactile feedback. | A good blend of typing and gaming. Cherry MX Brown is widely considered to be the best “middle-ground” switch. Its tactile bump, silent travel, and medium actuation force makes it a versatile switch. | Primarily typing. The Halo Clear being with a slight preload and a lighter, sharper tactile bump than the Halo True. Halo Clears discourage bottom out, but not as strongly as the Halo True. | A good blend of typing and gaming. Medium weight, smooth tactile action, and a purposefully light preload are intended to reduce jarring fingertip impacts during rapid typing. Moderately heavy spring to discourage bottom out. | A good blend of typing and gaming. Kaihua Box White switches are IP56 waterproof and dust resistant switches. | Intended for gaming. Essentially a shortened version of existing MX-style switches allowing for faster actuation. |