The time has come for more keyboards.
Let’s take a look at what we’ve got here: CNC-machined aluminium case?
Yep, they’re here too.
How about 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity?
Oh, go on then.
The underside also comes with a lovely weight in the underside, which just adds another touch of class.
PBT keycaps in black, grey and purple adorn this specific board, and feel excellent under finger.
With this Ultra model, this keyboard comes with what Mchose refers to as their ‘Vintage White’ switches.
They’re buttery smooth under finger and responsive with that lighter force.
I had no trouble switching between my main Windows PC and MacBook Pro for work.
As expected, it helps the GX87 Ultra to offer some serious endurance.
Then we come to the price.
This Ultra version is $139.
For what’s on offer here, that seems diabolically good value, especially considering the feature set.
Sound familiar to this one?
Let’s address the low profile point first.
Some keys can feel lighter than others, for instance.
It’s the same as is on the standard ND75, and is a functional choice.
By default, the screen is in Chinese, but it can be changed to English.
Connectivity is handled through either Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless and USB-C wired.
The ND75 LP comes with its own web-based software, which is accessed via a link in the manual.
The RGB lighting is quite subdued though, and lacks pop due to the solid keycaps obstructing colour.
The keypcaps are also a two-tone purple with rounded black legends.
They are also doubleshot PBT, so offer excellent durability and are LSA profile.
I should also say that its plastic chassis is remarkably sturdy, with no flex at all.
This is, indeed, a mechanical ‘board, and comes with Kailh Box White V2 switches.
These are clicky tactile switches that are quite loud, but are certainly satisfying to bang out on.
Connectivity is handled either via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz means wirelessly, and USB-C wired, too.
It worked without a hitch.
You just have to be nostalgic for a select few consoles or computers to get the full benefit.
I’d prefer PBT caps, but that is course something that can be changed down the line.
For the 71/$79 asking price, that’s not bad.
However, as you’ll have gathered from the pictures, this is no standard V4.
The keycaps themselves are PBT, coming with a much higher-quality finish than ABS.
Then we come to the switches.
Fast forward ten years, and the MX switch was introduced.
), and of course, the question is whether they’re worth the wait.
It’s easy done, and I’ve been through my fair share of them.
That takes the total cost of this build to approximately $188.
The base keyboard is good value overall, and gets a strong recommendation here.
The GPBT Ink Noir keycap set looks and feels great, although is quite dear against comparable quality sets.
