Congrats on your first board!!! Down the rabbit hole you go ;), but seriously it's such a nice reliable board! There are a lot of "not good" mechanical boards out there, so you made the right call :)

I'm extremely flattered by you..thank you so much and Happy Thanksgiving! Please come back and give me your thoights when you get it? 😁

@@keebtunes Sure! My old Poker II has seen things over the past 7 years... I think it's finally time to upgrade

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how nice this keyboard is. I work an office job, and I still use this keyboard at one of my desks. It's just satisfying to type on.

@@keebtunes just got it yesterday, i'm absolutely blown away by the quality, feel, and sound! One thing i learned is that no amount of typing tests on youtube will give you an accurate idea on the sound, it's even more pleasant in person, I love it!

@@qodeee that's totally how I felt about this board. It's an incredibly high quality board and comes so nice in stock form...I'm so happy that you like it!

Hi Marb! Thank you for stopping by! I couldn't finish the stream last night but am glad to see you here! Yeah, I think the 65% is the best layout...I hardly ,if ever, use function keys, so having more desk space is better. 💯

Hi John thank you soooo much for your wonderful compliments! I really like this keyboard...I actually use it as my main driver for my office job. You can find it on Amazon here: amzn.to/3RBmwQM As for the music, I pull my BGM from Envato to try to fit the feel of the video, but if you like it, I can share it with you (it's a loop version too! ) - you can download it from my gdrive here: drive.google.com/file/d/1EHmssLICb-xN_4_l-17e0LjesPJt-7iy/view?usp=sharing. Let me know if it doesn't work though, so I can fix it.

Yes definitely! I subbed to you as well because we gotta stick together!

You're never late!!!!

thank you so much for always supporting me!

Just searched the lmk81, you might be right, as even the knob, gasket sandwich layout looks the same

hi there! Thank you for your wonderful compliments! If you're thock-chasing, I think the switches and caps will matter more than the boards in this case, as these three are fairly similar. If you haven't, check out my other vid on the V75 plus and you'll see that even though the plus and the pro are of similar housing, the other parts play a big part in how it sounds. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7JdabyUnpm3fpc.html You'll want a keycap profile that is thick and probably a little taller than cherries. Maybe MOA/MDA/SA profiles? For switches, this can vary greatly, but some nice thocky ones that I've played with are akko yellows, gateron north poles, alpacas, etc. As long as they're not clicky switches lol The M1W is a nice board though! I think you'll get a little more cushioning on the M1W (at least that was my experience with the Monsgeek M1), but the cushioning doesn't necessarily translate to thockiness.

@@keebtunes Thank you so much! I couldn't find the answer for 2 days. Im probably gonna get the m1w with SA profile keycaps. It helped a lot. Thank you!

@darkarts2412 you're so welcome! I'm glad I got to answer your questions! Stop by anytime!

ooo the Q1 is a nice board too! I believe it polls at 1000hz while wired, but only 90 on wireless, which kind of sucks. But from my experience and from reading about the Cidoo V75, it doesn't reach 1000hz (it polls around 500hz wired when I use keyboard inspector, and 125hz on wireless). So maybe this will help you decide a little bit better? Q1 will poll faster while plugged in, but slower while wireless. :D

But if you only care for wired...you HAVE to check out the Epomaker's prebuilt Leobog Hi75 on Amazon. It's on sale for $90 right now, and it will blow your socks off!

The Epo Hi75 has got one of the best stock sounds I've ever heard, it polls at 1k hz, and it's a great build that's totally worth the price now. (75 for barebones, 90 for prebuilt) - one of the reviews have a sound test that you can listen to as well (spoiler: it's mine) amzn.to/420Jmou

@@keebtunes Thank you very much! I will definitely keep an eye on it. In fact I've had one Razer BlackWidow Chroma(2014) for years and I want to change it for a much better one! I would use it mainly for gaming but I also really enjoy writing.

I'm glad I could be of service. Lmk if you have any other thoughts that you wanna share

Cidoo V75 is better value than the M1 or the Halo75. I'd have to give it to the V75 if you're looking for a solid ass setup without having to do any work to it. Now, I think the M1 feels a "tad" more premium, but in terms of specs they're very much similar. The Cidoo has a bouncier gasket mount than the M1 though...that thing is pretty stiff. I don't have much experience with the Halo, although I do own the Field75, and I think Nuphy's products are okay...It's more glam than wham, tbh. It's more aesthetic, but feels worse to type on... at least that was my experience with the Field75, which is 160 but doesn't feel that good to type on...I use it because I love the side volume knob, but out of all of these three boards, I'd have to go Cidoo > M1 > Halo If you want a kit though, M1W will be better (for $10 bucks more) since the M1 doesn't have wireless. Cidoo and Halo has all three connectivity options.

First of all, appreciate the quick response and great explanation between the keebs in this message alone already! And in the rest of your videos! I made my choice, The V75 is gonna be the winner for me! 🎉

It's my pleasure! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it once you've gotten in hand! Everyone has their preferences you know, but generally I think it's just a fantastic board..

So after a month or so I got the keyboard! But I've gone a little different route, because i really wanted a white one. I got the barebone model LMK81, with V3 Cream Yellow(prelubed), Durock stabs and bamboo keycaps of aliexpress. And for a first mechanical keeb, it has everything you need. this thing feels and sounds amazing!

i'm really happy to hear that! It's so great when we put together a board that just fits us, doesn't it?

thanks so much!! yea I had bought them on a groupbuy from cannonkeys but they're sold out, but this site still has some left...for smalls though, so def check your keyboard dimensions shop.wuquestudio.com/products/clickitty-clackitty-catpads?variant=44133355323562 Small (S) size: 368x232mm (~14.5 x 9.1 inches) with 4mm thickness

I didn't even mess with the stabs because I thought they were solid, although some hand lubing would only make it better. There's minimal rattle, and the stabs are moderately tight. The plate cutout is sufficient to accommodate third party stabs, although I don't think you'd need to go that route.

@@keebtunes thanks for your reply. yeah they do sound pretty good stock. Do you think just brushing some lube on the housings and injecting some grease into the wire spaces would make them perfect without needing aftermarket stabs?

For sure! You can start with injecting just a little and seeing how the stabs react, because there's already lube on the steel wires. you may be able to skip brushing the stem and housing altogether.

If you do want to perfect the stabs though, brushing the stem and housing will be necessary. And if you're doing that, I'd wipe off the steel wire lube and apply your own, and maybe drop a stab pad or bandaid under the stabs before you screw them back in

Oo these pads are usually out of stock but it looks like WS carries them! Grab some before they run out! These are size SMALL, and better for 65-75%, so go a size up if you need a full. shop.wuquestudio.com/products/clickitty-clackitty-catpads?variant=44133355618474

@@keebtunes Ok I see. Thanks so much 😃!!!! Keep up the awesome work with your content 👍 🙌!!

Thank you so much for your support!

Oh you mean just wired only? I always like having extra options just in case I needed them!

@@keebtunes yeah. I got you, most do, my perspective is that what's not on there can't break, plus a wired connection is more robust. I don't like Bluetooth and I don't like having batteries in my keyboards or mice.

Thats a purist approach, I think that's cool 😎 tbf I use wired the majority of the time too, since I enjoy looking at my keyboard cables lol

@@keebtunes hah right, cables are a hobby unto themselves 😂

True that! What's your flavor? I'm sooo tempted to switch to straight aviators

Specifically for this one I did have my microphone closed since it's my new setup, but no it's not this loud, I was going for how it "sounds" because otherwise it'd actually be kind of low in volume in comparison... but this is a good point..I might include a sound meter from now on

Around 1.5 cm diameter. Most mech knobs are interchangeable so you shouldn't have problems unless you're looking for an oversized knob

@@keebtunes thanks for your quick reply!

No problem!

I am almost positive that they all do 😂. But you're comment about economies of scale is definitely spot on. We benefit from getting it on the back end when they've already determined the competitive pricing rather than on the front end when they hadn't negotiated pricing based on qty..I just also can't stand GB lol

@@keebtunes Main negative I've found so far for the board are the clip-in stabs. I lubed the V21 today and will do the V87 this weekend. It's helped a little.

@@adamprestin28 do you prefer screw mounted or plate? I'm much lazier...and plate mounted is my preferred lol

@@keebtunes Not sure, to be honest. The V21 is plate mounted so I just assumed the V87 was, as well. The V87 is actually screw like this. I was going to try my hand at replacing the stock ones with Durocks. Adding a bit of foam to the space bar has helped with some of the noise so far. I may cut out some smaller chunks for the other large keys.

Some stab pabdsor bandaid usually helps the most of you hadn't done that

I'd go with Monsgeek M1w barebones...you get the same features 20 bucks less, unless Via is a big criteria. I personally think Monsgeek's aesthetics better than the Cidoo, especially its brass side accents. I think the Monsgeek kit is slightly stiffer on the flex than the Cidoo, but not by much. You can always remove the foam and still get nice clacks.

@@keebtunes alrighty then i think id choose the m1w, thanks lots!

No problem!!!

@@keebtunes another question, which sounds better stock? (Im assuming you have both keyboards)

I like them both...they both have light clacks, but I think the Monsgeek has more volume than the cidoo, if that makes any sense at all

this actually stumped me for a bit that I got out of bed early to find out the reason LOL. Good news! According to the manual under Battery Charging Indicator: "When the battery power of the keyboard is low (the battery power is less than 3.5V), the FN key will keep flashing red. When charging, the FN key will be steady red light. After fully charged ,the FN key will turn off red light and back to current RGB backlight ." I hope this answers it for you!

@@keebtunes thank you so much

Let me know if that info is correct after you charge it?

@@keebtunes yup it sounds right. The steady red light under the fn key goes away after its been plugged in for a while. (only 1-2 minutes this evening) I use the keyboard in wired mode 99% of the time haha

Nice! Glad to hear it. I usually keep mines plugged in too cause I'm too lazy to remember to charge 😂

Hi there, of course I would love to help out! What's your starting point?

​@@keebtuneswhat do you mean with starting point? You mean budget? I think I can spend 350 euro on a custom keyboard. I really want a 75% keyboard with a white case. Keycaps I already have but like the rest of like switches, pcb, the tape I see people use , lubing it's all a little overwhelming. Edit: Looks like keyboard can have a different design even though they are the same size. Oof. Well I would like a keyboard without number pad but still the F-keys and the F-keys being separated from the other keys (not ultra compact keyboard with everything crammed together Edit2: So I just searched and I like 75% keyboard with knobs like the epomaker th80, I want to build a creamy switch keyboard with maybe banana splits , the keycaps will probably be one of those black and white Japanese ones or some Neon genesis evengalion keycaps I found. But I really need help finding a good white case, dampeners, lube, pcb, painters tape and all other stuff I hear and see and I just don't know where to start with and how I can get a keyboard to sound creamy without using their exact build. Edit3: okay so I am confused, but the layout I like is the one in this video. Like with the F keys and the knob and 3 side keys. I am so confused on how I thought epomaker th80 was like that. Huh Sorry for having so much edits!

Of course, we wouldn't want you using the same build as everyone else..let me pull together a list of things for you in the morning and we can go from there? A couple of hours from now when I'm in front of a computrr and I'll put it into a PowerPoint for you

@@keebtunes You are so nice. Thank you for helping.

@@amisukarei my pleasure! I'm just happy I get to discuss and share ideas with passionate people like yourself - I'll make things easy to digest, so don't worry!

keyboard inspector has it polling at 1k hz on wired, and most I could get on BT was 125hz

I think it depends on your situation? The gmk67 is a good piece of you already have switches and keycaps lying around the you can use for it, saving you the extra cost of purchasing. Otherwise, its total price may be easily around 90-100. The cidoo v65 is a tad more expensive but comes with an aluminum setup and preinstalled switches and keycaps, which may not be a fit for everyone. I do think the overall quality of the cidoo is better, and the base sound profile is clean on the cidoo. And for a little bit more money, you do get a premium feeling aluminum setup instead of abs plastic. However the GMK67 is the best budget kit you can get IMO, just keep in mind that it's going to be plastic, albeit a nicer level of plastic ...

@@keebtunes what about the weight? I'm looking for "easy to brought" keeb. If the difference is not to much, I'll go with v65

the 65 layout may come in around under 4lbs considering there's a good size reduction from where the function keys are. Comparatively, the GMK67 is pretty light - it comes in around 1.5lbs with a full build. If you're looking for easy, go the Cidoo - no work required lol, and sounds so good. I'm using it right now to type, and play games on - no complaints thus far.

@@keebtunes Thanks. I like cidoo but I'm afraid about the weight. I have monsgeek m1 and it's heavy enough to carry this one in my bag. But if I do full build gmk67, it will cost me nearly as cidoo v65. That is why it's so hard to think hahaha

@@adhikurniawan1915 ohfor sure it's not a portable weight lol, you're definitely better off with the gmk67

I think it may be the same board, with maybe a slightly different bottom design and colorway