XVX Womier K87 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Gateron Switch TKL Hot Swappable Keyboard Partitioned RGB Backlit Compact 87 Keys for PC PS4 Xbox (White, Red Switch)

Context: This is my second mechanical keyboard and I bought the K87 for my Macbook. Overall, it feels great and I can tell its made with great quality. The display is so vibrant and bright and its overall just a great value keyboard. I gave this keyboard 4 stars for two reasons: the lacking software and the switch puller. Like many mechanical keyboard brands, this one does not have have software for the Macbook. The company however took the time to program the keyboard with keystrokes that allow macbook users to cycle through different light patterns and colors (this surprised me since my prior keyboard did not have the option). It was really easy to see the different patterns so this actually wasnt as huge of a loss as expected. They include tools to remove keycaps and switches, however the tool for removing the switch is poorly made. The prongs arent long enough to actually attach to the tabs attached to the switches, meaning more force is needed to pull switches, making it a little more tedious if you wanted to replace any switches. I ended up breaking the tab of one of the switches while customizing it. These are only two small gripes and even if I had known this would be the case prior to purchasing, Id still buy this keyboard again. Not a lot of mechanical and gaming keyboards are made with MacOS in mind, and this one gives an alternative way to still enjoy the keyboards full value.

This is my third time buying this keyboard, the first two were gifts for my daughter and friend. While I was setting up some pudding keycaps on theirs, I fell in love with the lighting preset called Flowers Blooming, so much so that I decided to get one for myself. Keyboard arrived quickly, slapped some front side legend puddings on it and tried to set the preset to the one I like, turns out its the only one that doesnt work. Selecting that preset, either through the FN+PGUP or through the software, the effect is that of Go with the stream, but slightly slimmer color bands. Im wondering if I need to return it, or if theres a firmware update that I just havnt had the skill to find yet. Very let down with an otherwise beautify product (would be 5 stars without the problem voiding the entire reason for the purchase)

I love this keyboard! Its just gorgeous RBG and so eye catching. I went through 6 keyboards before I finally found this one, which made all that switching and not settling for any keyboard worth it. Im a very happy with it! I got brown switches because i heard it was the best of both blue and red switches and I gotta say, typing has never been more satisfying and smooth. The colors are gorgeous on this and I am so glad I spent the money to buy this.

The keyboard is the best at RBG due to the colors, recommended purchase for its price.

this is a fun little introduction to mechanical keyboards! all mechanical keyboards should be considered a project though (which is the fun part in my opinion). my first order of business is swapping in a few custom key caps, then i’m going to get to work making the clicks sound a little more lower pitch. fun colors and ready out the box, what more could you want for this price?

The keyboard is really colorful and feels really nice. I bought the blue switches and it’s really nice to type with. I game with this keyboard as well and it does exactly what it’s supposed to. The only complaint I have about this keyboard is that it does not have bottom legs/stands to elevate the keyboard to a certain position like most keyboards do. Other than that, it’s a great keyboard overall.

The customization is awesome! I changed the switches and added some artisan keycaps to mine. Its so cute! I love it. I love how you can change the colors so easily and the different combinations are mesmerizing.

TL;DR 10/10 amazing value keyboard with undeniably amazing RBG. Well built, solid construction, responsive switches, great feeling OEM profile PBT keycaps with clear legends and great shine-through. Stabilizers aren’t horrible and have some factory lubing, but grab some Krytox 205G0 to lubricate the stabs. Another reviewer mentioned that dielectric grease is a no go as the low profile exposes the stabs to more dust than high profile boards, gumming up the grease, but I have 0 experience. This is my first actual mechanical keyboard aside from my numpad so take this liberally if you’re looking to add this to your mech collection. I have been lurking for months on keyboard subreddits, youtube channels, and price checking every site I could find. Any comparable keyboard to this is over double the price (except 1 KPRepublic board) and you will likely have to wait for things to come in stock. This is ready to go, right now, with 1 day shipping to some people. - KPRepublic ZeeYoo 65% - $78.90 but it’s a 65% so keycaps will be hard to find outside of KPRepublic, and feel a little cramped IMO. Oh and shipping takes 1 month, or 2-3 weeks if you express ship. - Epomaker GK68XS Acrylic (with Bluetooth) - $175 barebones, $115 from Banggood with coupon, $90 case only if you want to do a conversion of your existing GK68 bumping the total price to $195 - Tofu65 - $108 just for the case no PCB, $166 barebones from aliexpress, oh and you’ll have to learn how to solder because theres no hotswap option. - Womier K66 - The 65% little brother to this board is $76, but has ABS keycaps, south-facing switches (good for cherry profile keycaps to prevent interference, but shine-through and RGB brilliance will be affected), and no page up/page down keys. You’ll also have to sacrifice the secondary legends if you replace the keycaps, and personally finding side-lit or even south oriented legends for 65% keycaps drove me up a wall because while there are many color options, none of them are pudding style. There was an option for reverse pudding keycaps (side-lit legends, clear top) but I don’t know about making my keyboard look like a midi controller. With some very standard mods, stabilizer & band-aid modding, then switch lubing & filming if you really felt like it ($20 for supplies), this board could easily sound just as amazing as it looks. The RGB is amazing. No I haven’t figured out how to do solid colors but the effects on this board are enough to keep me content for a lifetime. Reactive modes, non-reactive modes, color patterns and waves, it it really helps me see my desk in my dark apartment and also really brings me joy to use every day. Check out some youtube reviews to get all the functions as the included directions do not have them all. Get this board if you’re looking for something RGB, smaller than a full size, and easily customizable. The keycaps are PBT and will not fade, albeit they are thin and not very THOCC, but enough to hold you over until you get your pudding keycaps in, Gateron switches provide more value than any other switch as Cherry is far too overpriced and Otemus would likely make the hotswap Otemu only, and it doesn’t feel cheaply made at all to where I have concerns about the build quality or durability. I am so amazed, excited, and impressed with this as my first mechanical keyboard after months of checking out group buys, r/mechmarket, and watching from TaeKeyboards to the Dredgen Project, this absolutely provides a great value and great experience. The hotswap PCB and standard key sizes make customization very simple and I could not be happier. I only wished I grabbed a wrist rest as the keyboard sits a little high and the lack of any incline makes the typing angle harder on the wrists.

Love it. First hot swappable and it’s great for beginners. Slapping some pudding caps and gateron yellows on there and it was great. For the style of keyboard it is I totally recommend tactile switches. But that’s just my opinion. Very bright and I love mine!

I ordered this larger, sturdier keyboard as a replacement for another I had purchased within the week before, that came with a faulty FN key and made secondary functions useless, which was an incredible issue as the keyboard only had 60% of its keys. Within FOUR DAYS of using this keyboard, for simple work functions I would like to add, nothing intensive, it broke. The RGB’s panicked, shut down, only returned the rim lightning to “normal” after unplugging and replugging, and left the actual keyboard completely and utterly unusable. NONE of the keys worked. I tried pushing reset buttons, pulled the cord again, let the keyboard sit, attempted to utilize the company software, NOTHING fixed it. For $80 before tax, this was beyond upsetting, an incredible waste of time, and has left me in a bind with my working capabilities as I don’t have another readily available keyboard to use in its place. I should mention, this was on a Windows computer, not a Mac. I will be returning ASAP.