I initially ordered the TKL01 but once I started using it I felt like the keys were raised too far off my desk (and I'm guilty of often resting my wrists on my desk). I started to get used to it but was delighted to check back on Amazon the next week and see this newly released TKL02. Not only are the keys much lower but the entire footprint is much smaller. The key action is about the same as the TKL01- maybe ever-so-slightly mushier but at this price point I'm fine with it. I'm also not crazy about the "high-vis" icons on the TKL02 keys as compared to the TKL01, but again- not a deal breaker. This is an amazing mechanical keyboard for the price.
Mechanical keyboards can be fun. They're more comfortable to use, and make the whole typing experience less dreadful which is why I bought this for work as a data warehouse dev.
Overall, I'm happy with the board. It's solidly built, and the wireless capability means I can take it with me when I want to work away from my desk. When I'm at my desk I leave it plugged in which charges the battery and transmits the typing signal, so when the keyboard dies, or when I finally lose the wireless dongle I'll still be able to use it. The USB-C connector means it will work with the same charger as my phone, which I like. Day-to-day I've enjoyed the keyboard a lot.
I have had two issues with the board I'd like to point out. First, I had some troubles, initially, with key strokes not registering when switching between wired and wireless use. I believe the battery may have been low and the signal may have been weak. It is now fine, but if the issue arises again, I'll need to return the device.
Issue number two is that the switches, despite many people claiming that they are Outemu Browns, they are clearly not (nor does the manufacturer's page claim they are). I have a keyboard with Outemu Browns, and they feel different. I even got a second opinion from a co-worker in comparing the two boards. These feel (slightly) lighter and more linear. The switches themselves say CONTENT where they would otherwise say OUTEMU. I was unable to get a good picture of the clear plastic. I do like the switches in the other board quite a bit more, but given the portability and general build quality it's not enough of a difference for me to return the board.
It uses Outemu Brown switches, which means this is a mechanical keyboard instead of a membrane. Unfortunately I noticed that some keys are slightly stiffer then others, which is a bit disorienting. Official Cherry MX switches go though a lot of testing to prevent this from happening. Luckily its not a huge deal-breaker to me so it only gets -1 review star for this.
Other then that, its a really nice keyboard. It has a hefty metal feel so it and good rubber pads on its feet so it doesn't slide around, and it has double shot keycaps which means the keys feel solid and the lettering shouldn't melt/scratch off anytime soon. It has a nicely long cable, and it has some lighting effects. Keys don't wiggle too much, its easy to clean, and I like the size of its enter bar and backspace buttons.
A gamer switching from membrane keyboards to switches like these will likely notice a difference in response times. At first because the trigger isn't at the bottom of the keystroke keys timing may be a bit early, but after that the tactile bump makes it better for getting timings down. Even if you are not a gamer and are just typing a paper, the feeling seems to help reduce the number of errors I make just by knowing for sure when a key-press goes though instead of the mushy feeling you get on a membrane.
Its missing premium things like a braided cable and RGB, but the price here makes it a winner at about a third of what premium mechanical keyboards cost. Vs others in its price range the brown switches (quieter), not too wobbly keys, rubber feat, and hefty feel make it stand out.
This review is for the Velocifire M87 WIRED keyboard for Macs. Before I discovered this Mac-specific keyboard, I had tried the Velocifire TKL01 and TKL02 keyboards. They were designed as Windows keyboards, but they work with Macs -- you just have to remap keys, be willing to live with keycaps that are not Mac-specific, and do without some keyboard functionality. I had intended to keep the TKL02 and then discovered that Velocifire made the M87.
The M87 is quite a bit lighter than the TKL01 and TKL02, but the rubber pads and rubber covers on the fold-down feet do a good job of keeping the keyboard in place. It does not slide around when typing, but it is easier to push around than the other two keyboards. I don't see that as an issue. The M87 also has a relatively low profile and a smaller footprint than the other two. They keycaps on the TKL01 and TKL02 are partially recessed into their cases. The keycaps on the M87 are not recessed. I thought that might result in more noise when typing, but it does not. The keyboard is surprisingly quiet to use. The top of the keyboard feels like metal, while its bottom is plastic. Perhaps the metal helps dampen the sound. The brown key switches seem to be just right for me. Typing on the keyboard is a pleasant experience. Like most keyboards, the backspace, shift, caps lock and tab keys make a different sound than the character keys. For some reason, on the M87, the backspace key seems louder, as if it bottoms out too easily. It's slightly annoying, but not a deal-breaker for me.
I was disappointed in the backlighting on the keyboard. It's white (rather than teal like the TKL01 and TLK02), which is fine. But it only clearly illuminates the top half of the keycaps where the primary characters reside. On the Function keys where the media control and other Mac-specific symbols are etched in the bottom half of the keys, the illumination is not visible on those symbols in a lighted room. The symbols appear as barely visible gray and are small and hard for my aging eyes to see. If the room is dark, then you can see the symbols illuminated. The same is true on the "modifier keys". I've attached pictures of the keyboard in a lighted room and a dark room. The symbols appear better in the picture than they do in real life.
The caps lock indicator light is on the right side of the keyboard, but it is tiny. If I'm sitting upright, I can see it clearly, but if I'm leaning back in my chair, it's barely visible.
I thought the TKL01 and TKL02 keyboards were bargains. They are both priced at $29.99. The M87 is twice as expensive at $59.99, and does not seem like a bargain to me. It's price was high enough to cause me to consider buying another brand's more expensive keyboard with Cherry MX brown keys. If those Cherry keys had not been out of stock, I likely would have gone with the higher priced brand.
I do like the M87 and once I get familiar with the locations of keys, the poor backlighting of symbols won't be an issue. And it's good to have the Mac functionality built into the keyboard.
This is my first mechanical keyboard, purchased to use for typing in an office environment.
The keys are a definitely louder than a membrane keyboard (duh), but not too bad with all the other background noise going on. Sometimes, they do have that slight "pinging" noise that other reviews have noted, but in order to produce it I need to exert A LOT of force on the keys and my surroundings need to be completely quiet... so... its not an issue at all :)
The keyboard itself is very sturdy and very heavy. It doesn't slide around my desk like my old crappy Dell keyboard, and that is great. Not having a numberpad is also appreciated, leaving a good amount more room to use the mouse.
I should note that the blue-teal lighting effects are not very bright, and that there are other mechanical keyboards out there at a similar price point that do offer RGB, but neither or these points bother me. The keyboard does remember your lighting presets when unplugged or when the computer is restarted, so that's a plus!
-UPDATE 11/29/2018-
Updating it to a full 5 stars now. Been using it at work almost every day and it is very comfortable and works great.
Feature Product
- MUST HAVE- Velocifire mechanical keyboard is designed for copywriter, programmer, editors who spend many hours typing every day. You will get better at typing speed and accuracy through Velocifire mechanical keyboards.
- Durable Brown Switch- Low-noise switches have a tactile bump for feedback with every key-press. It is much QUIETER than Blue Switch but LOUDER than a regular Membrane keyboard. If you never used a mechanical keyboard before, please think about whether you can accept its sound first.
- TENKEY-LESS - A TKL keyboard is probably the best keyboard for a programmer. It provides a standard layout keyboard, without the numeric keys. With this design it can fit literally anywhere. Used TKL or compact size keyboards, you'll be amazed how much space you save, and it'll be much easier to reach for your mouse.
- Compatibility- Compatible with Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 , and Linux. Not fully compatible with Mac OS
- 100% Money Back Guarantee -- Velocifire offers a hassle-free 30 days money back guarantee. We always serve you after the sale!
Description
Description:
Name: Velocifire Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard
Model:TKL02
Switch: Outemu Brown
Polling Rate:1000Hz
Features:
Double-shot ABS Keycaps
Robust & sturdy top-grade ABS material with perfect water & dust proof effect.Laser-engraved process, double-shot injection keycaps are not easy to fade.
Outemu Brown Switches
Velocifire TKL02 mechanical keyboard applies Outemu brown switch with best tactile feedback to improve typing speed and accuracy. Soft clicky sound, fits for office work.
Safe Data Transmission
1.8m cable with gold plated USB connector and magnet ring, for safe data transmission and higher durability.
Backlighting
Color: Ice blue
FN+ SCRLK: Switch all backlighting mood
FN + ↑: Increase brightness, 5 levels, keyboard flash twice when reach limitation
FN + ↓: Decrease brightness, 5 levels, backlit can be adjusted to off
Package Included
1 x TKL02 wired mechanical keyboard
1 x User Manual
1 x key puller
Contact
Please feel free to contact service@velocifiretech.com for customer service.
A mechanical keyboard is a throwback to another era, but I find the ability to press harder when typing and the clicky-clack feedback this keyboard very rewarding when typing. People have love-hate relationships with keyboards with various different types of switches now available. What fits one person another may hate.
This keyboard is easy to set up with my Macintosh computer. Take it out of the box plug it into the USB port and start typing. One advantage I found going back to a USB corded keyboard Bluetooth is I use dictation software like Dragon Dictate and have found that Bluetooth keyboards can be a little wonky with stable connections. Over the last few weeks of using this keyboard, it has been rock solid with no issues.
If you have never used a mechanical keyboard or are going back to one after many years, there is a slight adjustment because this keyboard allows you to press harder it’s longer travel. If you have a light typing touch it may appear that the keyboard is missing keystrokes but give it a few days, press a little harder. If a mechanical keyboard is for you I think will find this one to be a good choice and a good value.
I'm not going to spend time going into different types of switches for mechanical keyboards as I'm sure other reviewers with more knowledge than me about the topic will comment on this area.
You’re going to love or hate it, but if you’re looking for the feel of a great mechanical keyboard, this one should work out very well and is a great value for what I paid which was well under a $100.
I have a Rosewill Cherry MX Blue keyboard at home that is such a joy to type on that I wanted a second mechanical keyboard for the office, but couldn't justify the $80-100+ cost of one with "real" Cherry switches given that I only spend a few days in the office per month. At around $30, this fit the bill perfectly and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
I have tried Cherry MX Brown keyboards in the past and found that I would occasionally hit keys on accident from just the weight of my fingers resting on the keys, but I have not had that issue with this keyboard--the actuation force on these switches seem to be a touch heavier. My only minor complaint would be that this keyboard is fairly loud for "brown" switches. I tried adding o-rings to the key caps but found that it just added mushiness without reducing sound much (whereas they quieted down my blue keyboard quite a bit). It doesn't bother me, but something to keep in mind if you are in a particularly sound-sensitive environment.
As some others have noted, a few of the switches seem to be a little inconsistent and some of the key caps feel a little wobbly, but I don't really notice it during day-to-day typing. Overall build quality seems quite solid for the price, and the LED backlighting is a nice touch, with many different patterns and brightness settings.
How many Mac layout TKL mechanical boards are there really? That explains the $30 surcharge over similar PC only variants from Velocifire. And I would have given a higher rating if the function keys actually worked as function keys. Unfortunately the function keys mapped to Mac specific functions will not perform their double duty when Fn is pressed. This means all the hot keys I normally use in Photoshop are dead on this board. Instead I get the Mac specific action no matter what. Kind of a fail there. The Cherry clones are wiggly and clipped in not that securely so the stem wiggle is compounded by switch movement. Add to this a very light tactile feedback that is not as distinct as Cherry Browns with too much over travel after actuation and there is no refinement to the overall typing experience to raise these above the membrane boards in terms of feedback of feel. I added a pair of 1.5mm o rings and made the best of it. Less over travel and at least I know that when I bottom out I am now just a fraction of s mm past actuation which does speed typing and provide more reliable tactile feedback. The sculpted key caps have pronounced edges on the sides that I don’t care for and have a slick feel to them. Not sure I will stick with this board but it is not terrible. It just feels a bit cheap and probably should be priced lower to be in line with similar boards...but it’s for a Mac so suck it up buttercup and pay that Apple surcharge lmao.
This is my first TKL keyboard, I used to build some 60% kits but I got bored and ran out of money, so I decide to get a wireless TKL keyboard which dosn't require too much shortcut programming and easy to use.
(The arrow keycaps in the pictures were replaced just for fun)
It looks very simple but dosn't feel cheap at all. The case is plastic but it uses a metal plate so it won't move around on the table.
The LED is SMD between the switch and the PCB. There is only a ON/OFF option for the LED, noly one brightness, no adjustment, but very soft and comfortable light.
The stablizers feels ok but more lube will be nicer. The sound while typing is nice because the inside of the case is solid (although the switches are not super good).
I can't say too much about the battery life because I only used it for 2 days with the LED off, but it only took one charge in these two days so I hope the1850 mah battery will last.
The wireless connection is fine, I tested wireless with some simple games such as Left 4 Dead and World of Tanks and I don't feel lags, I chose to use wired mode for games like Rainbow 6 because it's buggy and small lags will matter in thise kind of game. All function keys are detected in wirless mode, no input issues were found in these two days of useing, I will update if anything happens.
What I don't like is the switch, these are cheap brown switches but it is understandable for the overall price. I may do some soldering and replace the switches in the future, but for now this is all I want for a wireless TKL keyboard with simple desigh and backlit, I love it.
Used it for the first time last night and it was an enjoyable experience really feels good. It's got the most solid feel of anything I used. Looks like the top cover is aluminum. No flex and stable. Keys don't wobble, deep strike, easy to see the lettering on the keys. Clacking might be annoying after long hours, Well see. It's got a little height but if you use a wrist rest it's a real comfortable feel. I plan to use '0' rings to dampen and shorten the key strike further. See if I can modify it for gaming. Have the kit on hand so might install it. Will let you know how that goes. Overall, I'm glad I bought this. It's a real nifty size and doesn't buck my mouse. 3/7/19
Added some Rosewill 'O' rings and it's great . Now the keys don't hit bottom on strokes (doesn't bottom out). My fingers hit the activation point but doesn't travel to the bottom of the strike. The solid clank of mechanical keys annoys me after long hours. It's a lot faster since the stroke is shorter. Feels great! This is an excellent board to do this mod on. 3/8/19
This is a great board. It's fast, quiet and responsive. With the 'O' rings installed it's quiet. Everybody's gotta get a Velociraptor. 4/5/19
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