I fell in love with this keyboard the moment I saw it, and after a lot of research decided to take the plunge. I've only had it for a couple of weeks (so will update this review if long-term reliability issues arise) but so far the long and short of it is that I'm very pleased with it. Note that I use this keyboard for both gaming (frequently but not competitively) and productivity, aka typing and data entry tasks. Pros: - Enjoyable, linear typing experience. I got the White switches so I can't speak for the quality of the Jade switches, but the White switches feel pleasant both for gaming and typing/productivity tasks. The keys make a pleasant clack, and the spacebar isn't quite as distinctly loud as it is on many keyboards. Typing experience is very subjective however, so if you value firm, tactile switches this might not be the keyboard for you, at least not without an (expensive) investment into aftermarket tactile Hall Effect switches. - Extensive control and customisation via nuphy.io, a web-based application that requires no installation. You can fiddle with everything from the sensitivity of the switches, to individual keybindings, to even assigning macros and multiple functions to a single key. - 8 special function buttons (four on left, four below) which, like any other key, can be programmed as media buttons, macros, or just a more convenient way to reach any other button on the keyboard. - Three onboard profiles adjustable via a physical switch - these are preconfigured as "Mac", "Windows", and "Gaming" profiles out of the box but this can be easily changed to whatever you want via the aforementioned nuphy.io. All binds and settings are completely separated by profile, so you can have completely different macros, lighting modes, and even key sensitivity per mode (e.g. I use 2.5mm activation depth for my productivity mode and 1.5mm for my gaming mode). Profiles are also kept in onboard memory, so you can customise them on one computer and then have them ready to go on a different one. - Various adjustable RGB lighting settings. A physical switch lets you switch between modes as well adjust the brightness per mode; more precise changes are configured via, you guessed it, nuphy.io - Build is mostly plastic, but feels very solid and high quality. - All keys (except the 8 special function buttons) can have both keycaps and switches easily swapped out with an included tool; while this keyboard obviously only supports Hall Effect switches, there are surprisingly many of those on the market, so you can really make the keyboard your own. - Design is gorgeous and a total conversation starter, but obviously has a very specific look that may clash with your current setup. - A simple plastic dust cover is included, which is appreciated to make it just that tiny bit cleaner. Cons: - You're seemingly limited to three profiles and there's no automatic detection for games, so if you want e.g. one set of binds in one game and another in a different game, you have to either take up 2/3 hardware profiles or manually adjust every single key in nuphy.io. - Nuphy.io only works on Chromium-based browsers, which is irritating as a Firefox user. - RGB lighting seems to randomly switch mode from time to time, I have been unable to figure out if this is due to me hitting some key I shouldn't or some other issue. - No lighting mode that allows for a fixed background light that changes colour on press; the closest is a completely inactive backlight that lights up when pressed. This is obviously quite minor but it would be my preferred lighting mode for productivity tasks and is something I sorely miss from my old Logitech G810. - Slight but sometimes noticeable height difference between the adjustable riser legs; this is fine for now but I'm worried this may become more pronounced over time. Nitpicks/minor things to note: - A lot of the keyboard's value will only be unlocked by messing around with the settings and getting a little creative with assigning functions and macros; if you can't be bothered with all of that and just want a plug-and-play workhorse, there are definitely cheaper and more straightforward options out there, even among Hall Effect keyboards. But if you're willing to commit the necessary time and energy, you will unlock keyboard wizardry most other people can only dream of. - Windows keys are installed out of the box, but Mac keys are included in the package and can easily be swapped in as noted previously. - The keys are extremely sensitive out of the box (only requiring 1mm depth to trigger), but again this can be immediately remedied through the nuphy.io web app - This keyboard is hefty. That's great for giving it a certain desk presence and keeping it in place, but obviously makes it less convenient to transport. - No wireless functionality at all. I really have no need for this (indeed it's a positive for me since I don't have to worry about potential battery fires that are a risk with wireless keyboards!), but others might find this a turnoff. - Keycaps are not transparent, so if you're in a completely dark room the built-in RGB might not illuminate the keys fully. But quite frankly it's bad for your eyes anyway to sit in a completely dark room. Turn on a lamp, problem solved!
