Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have only ever owned and mainstream gaming keyboards. The Drop CSTM80 is my first mechanical gaming keyboard. By advanced, this means it supports QMK and VIA. QMK and VIA let you do very advanced custom key bindings on your keyboard. Seriously advanced. I'm still learning everything - so expect a bit of a learning curve if you want to customize the CSTM80. In the box - the Drop CSTM80 - USB A to USB C cable - Key Removal Tools - Mac Modifier Keys (FYI, if you need Mac Keys, they are hidden inside the box behind the key removal tools) First Impressions The CSTM80 is heavy. It feels serious and the weight reminds me of an old keyboards my Grandfather has in his basement. The characters a front facing (so from the top they keyboard looks blank). There's no height adjustment, the CSTM80 sits at an angle already. My CSTM80 has black keys and a white faceplate, the faceplate is removable. The keyboard is a TKL. Setup Setup is very much plug and play. You won't be prompted for drivers or firmware installs. You can download the custom firmware configurator from Drop directly. Although I found some open source VIA tools that were easier to use. First Use / Gaming I honestly laughed and smiled. The LEDs in the Drop CSTM80 are something else. Super bright, even lighting, and by default it starts in rainbow effect making it look very impressive. You can customize the backlights using a combination of the function (FN) key and various options or go all out custom and use a firmware configurator. I recommend a firmware configurator if you want to go with colors for specific keys e.g. WASD, triggers. The LEDS truly light up the front facing letters and given gaming keyboards can be victims of letters wearing off, front facing letters make sense. The CSTM80 uses Yellow Linear switches and there is dampening built in. This makes the CSTM80 quiet but still responsive. The CSTM80 also supports NKRO, what is NKRO? NKRO recognizes multiple keypresses simultaneously - if you're a gamer, you'll know this matters and is important for key-binding combo moves. Programming Layers/Colors/Custom Binding I prefer a web based VIA tool I found instead of the Drop software, but I'm still learning the ropes of key programming. You can program layers, which is a way of having custom settings for different games. I am guessing you could also do this for different devices PC/Mac/Chrome. I've only just started getting the hang of this but it's worth doing - not the least because the CSTM80 has a F13 key (a spinal tap moment... this keyboard goes to F13!). Anyhoo, I'm finding something fun to do with the F13. Final Thoughts The CSTM80 is a great keyboard. There's no lag in games, no issues with clicks (dampening is great), the learning curve on the custom software programming is steeper than a basic brand, but it pays dividends, and the LED lighting is the best I have seen. I took off a star only because for some, the lack of height adjustment may be an issue and it's overall height may require a wrist rest. I adjusted well after a few days use, but worth letting others know. Overall though, VERY happy and this is my new go to keyboard.

I’ve used Corsair keyboards, and the drop version was a little confusing to start. Beyond the name, you don’t use the Corsair software but instead you use the drop one. This takes a little more setup to understand, and it took me a while to figure out how to get into flash mode to be able to modify setting as the quick start guide is lacking. I would say that if you’ve used any other gaming keyboard the software to set it up tends to be pretty easy but limited, while the drop version is very complex and gives you lots of options on how you want things setup including a few “over lays” that you can change what input keys are and loaded right on the keyboard. For most people, just plugging in and gaming, you’re getting way more then you’d ever need. On top of the software side, you also can do customization on the actual keyboard itself. The magnetic case is easy to get off and get a new one if you want to change the color. You also get a tool to take keys out if you want to go and change them. But like the software, it’s a lot of options if you use it but if you’re just plugging in to use a keyboard its more then you’ll ever need. So the how it is using the keyboard? Once I got the software updated, it works awesome. The keys are nice and like mechanical keys but are quite, so you can use them in a room with other people. They keyboard is also very heavy, so its not going to be moving easily on your desk. It doesn’t have a number pad so if you need that you’d need another version. Overall it’s a solid keyboard with more features then I’ll ever need.

Got this for my girlfriend now I want one for myself. My girlfriend is a keyboard enthusiast and she had 4 other keyboards from Hyper X, Higround, Akko, and Drop. The Akko's was our favorite for the longest time but after testing these in store we fell in love with how each press was creamy smooth. The white part is magnetic and can lift off for easy customization. It comes with tools in the box and the back of it is aluminum and weighted so the keyboard stays in place for a really nice feeling.

Absolutely phenomenal keyboard, the Gateron Yellow Milky switches feel amazing, this is as good as it gets for a pre-built keyboard.

Sounds and feels amazing. The keys are almost matted like and has a very mechanical keyboard like sound. Very "milky" as people phrase it.

Great keyboard with excellent excellent build quality The only gripe I have is the shift key sounds very cheap when you press it other than that all the other keys sound great with not much noise. I picked this up for $99 on sale

So CLEAN. Got this for 99$. WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY. Typing is so nice on it. I use it for FPS and RPG. No issues here.

It works pretty good, the feeling when you press the key is good and is not loud

Overall really great keyboard. Not loud or clacky. For the price point it is definitely the best bang for your buck!

Honestly great sound and build quality for a prebuilt. Love that it comes with all tools needed to swap switches and keycaps. Only thing is I wish it was 100% for work but the profile is great as is.

Fantastic keyboard for gaming or business (both for me). Quiet enough to use when I'm in calls or playing with my friends and the actuation point is NICE. I've used $200 razer, Hyper X, corsair, and Logitech keyboards along with some variations of razer and Logitech only for this keyboard to be the absolute best so far! THIS IS AN EZ PURCHASE.

I’ve had this keyboard for about 2 months now and I can say it’s a great keyboard. Stock sound is a good mixture of creamy and clicky. Keyboard performs great and does what it’s supposed to! The removable shells are a cool feature as well giving you the option to change the color and also easy cleaning as well. My 1 big complaint is there is no software to customize the rgb effects… they have key binds for a whole bunch of preset effects and colors. For the steep price you pay for this keyboard there should definitely be an easier way to do this…

I’ve been using the DROP CSTM80 RGB TKL Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for a few weeks now, and I couldn’t be happier. The sound of the keystrokes is incredibly satisfying—it's that perfect balance between a deep, thocky tone and a clean click without being too loud or annoying. Every press feels intentional and responsive, making both gaming and typing an absolute pleasure. The build quality is excellent; it feels sturdy and premium, with no flex or cheap materials. I’ve noticed a big improvement in my typing speed and accuracy compared to my last keyboard. The RGB lighting is bright, customizable, and adds a great aesthetic touch to my setup.

Great keyboard very nice sound and I like that I don’t have to download software to customize it.

absolute delight, this keyboard is a great choice, theres nothing like it. it sounds good, it looks good, the quality feels outstanding.

I've been looking for a keyboard that had a more creamy/thonky sound, but not loud, for a looong time. Then stumbled upon this in-store and it's been my favorite since! The keys feels really nice to game/type on. I love how minimalistic the design is and it's very customizable. Cycling through the RGB options is a bit confusing and the colors can't be changed. The cord that came with this was too short to reach my computer, so I had to buy a different one. But aside from those cons, I'm very pleased with this keyboard.

This keyboard is great. I love the transparent purple color, the LEDs are vibrant and the sound the keys make is perfect.

Great keyboard definitely the best I’ve ever purchased high-quality and especially a great sound

I had to return an item, great experience. I also had trouble, my fault, with logging on. The return clerk went out of his way by for helping me with this totally none related issue. Didn't get his name but he was the one that issued me a store credit for my return. He is and exceptional employee.

I use it for work and gaming. I like the milky switches and its very smooth.