Customer Ratings & Reviews

fairly average but accurate. cannot change the actuation but has some type of software that's fairly easy to use, looks very simple

This is a nice mechanical keyboard, a step above some of the other big brands in terms of your ability to customize etc. Although I am not a huge fan of the unique customization options available for this keyboard, the various magnetic "decorative plates". The one that is included out of the box is some pretty cheesy feeling plastic there are aluminum options available but pushes the cost up further on this keyboard. Because this top plate is so easily removable and made of plastic it just ends up feeling a bit cheap compared to other keyboards I've owned in this price range. This chassis also has no tilt angle/height adjustment available, which isn't uncommon but just something to be aware of. This keyboard has some really nice feeling switches, mine came with the Gateron milky yellow linear switches. I tend to levitate towards linear switches regardless of brand, and these Gaterons feel exceptional. It is also a hot swappable PCB so you'll be able to change these out easily in the future for a different sound, typing feel, or in the event of a failure. Typing sound is pretty mild with the included milky yellow switches, not too much thock, and the RGB looks good, but would shine more with different keycaps. They include both a keycap puller and a switch puller in the box for this exact reason, Drop has a wide variety of custom key caps and switches available for purchase. If you are just getting into the more customizable mechanical keyboards and not just using mainstream Razer or Logitech options anymore this is a great platform to start really diving down the rabbit hole of custom keyboards.

This Drop TKL Keyboard is a great gaming keyboard with a couple setbacks. It’s very solidly built and has a considerable amount of heft to it. One of the things I really like about this keyboard is the feel of the keys. The switch’s are perfect for my liking and feel very smooth. They are also very quiet and smooth. Another neat feature is the removable case. Makes it easier to get in there and swap switches or keys. Very cool. I bet if you are the artistic type you could easily paint the case to give it some extra style. Very customizable. One thing I really wish this keyboard had is volume controls. I know it’s a TKL board but I absolutely love a physical volume knob. Makes it quick and easy to mute or turn down the volume. I’ve had a couple keyboards with this function and it’s really great. Another thing that I feel all keyboards should come with is a magnetic palm rest. I had to use one from a different keyboard and it isn’t the proper length so looks a bit goofy but it works. Overall this is a really nice and minimalistic keyboard. Sounds and feels great. Definitely recommend!

This is probably one of the cleanest, nicest keyboards out in the market. It feels very premium from the moment you take it out of the box. It is a little bulky, but it adds to the appeal because this looks like your older PS/2 keyboards. The design is very minimalistic and I have no doubt that this can easily fit into any setup that you may have. The keycaps showing the keys from the front and nothing at the top is very unique. The RGB lighting is very noticeable too especially because the lettering at the front is transparent, so you are literally getting the full experience with the lighting. The downside is that the lighting is mainly controlled via keyboard and not by software. The whole keyboard is customizable so you can remove the face of the keyboard and switch it out or clean it with ease. The keys itself can be customized via the DROP software available online. The switches that come with this keyboard personally isn't my type, but it's very responsive and playing games on feels very smooth.

I'm rather enjoying this keyboard. Right out of the box, it's just *nice*. The keycaps feel really great to the touch, and I'm a huge fan of the switches they used. I tend to prefer my keyboards to be clickier, but this is honestly pretty good. It is plug and play, technically you don't really need the software to configure it, though the software does make it really easy to swap whichever firmware you're using on the keyboard. I did notice that Dynamic Lighting isn't supported, but I did see somewhere in the GitHub repository for the firmware the keyboard ships with that it's apparently being looked at by someone, so I do have a bit of hope for that. I actually really like the magnetic front plate. Being able to just lift it off is really nice. I am a fan of changing up the looks of things frequently, and I feel like it'd be totally reasonable for me to just have multiple front plates and swap them out occasionally. It's also sturdy, so I don't feel like I'm going to break it every time I pull it off. It fits back on nicely, and doesn't seem to have any issues with annoying tolerances. While gaming on this keyboard has been really nice, it's more so been a pleasure to type on. With the default switches, I can type quickly without worrying that anyone on a call with me is going to hear sounds reminiscent of machine gun fire over the microphone if I don't have my good mic on me at the moment. (I usually prefer clickier switches for gaming.) The keycaps honestly just feel perfect for typing. It's just... nice. It feels nicer for typing than my other keyboards. I don't really know how to describe it, but it does. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend this keyboard, unless the lack of a keypad is a dealbreaker for you. If you can stand to live without it or get a separate keypad, I would absolutely use this thing. It's quickly become my favorite keyboard. I just really love it.

The DROP CSTM80 RGB TKL Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is solid. It is compact and has full-sized mechanical keys. Every keystroke is smooth and confident. Unlike many keyboards, the letters, numbers, and symbols are illuminated on the front of the keys in a large, clear, easy-to-read font, which is much better for visibility. The lighting is RGB so that you can control the illumination's color, including a changing pattern. The angle of the keys is comfortable. The casing is comfortably rounded and can be replaced with other colors available on the website. The keyboard supports both Apple and PCs. The keys can be changed to accommodate the computer. Tools are provided to remove keys and switches. The entire keyboard is configurable; every key can be customized with mapping and LED. To configure, you can go to the DROP website and use the configuration tool. Here, you can fully customize every key, and when you’re done, you can compile and download the new firmware. Drop also has hundreds of keycaps, frames, cases, and accessories available on their website to allow you to get the look and feel that you desire.

I know that's one of the weirder things to put as a title to a review, but it definitely has to be pointed out. So the first thing that catches your attention is not only the quality and the click of the keys, but it's where the letters and key functions themselves are placed. They're on the front of the key facing you, not on the top like a traditional keyboard. That by itself already gets my attention. I like when a device or product has a uniqueness about it. It makes for a more interesting experience. This is definitely no different. You can tell from the quality of the keyboard, both the casing, the keys, the layout, the trim, and all of the key accessories. This is definitely a keyboard worth spending the money on. At first I wasn't totally convinced but after taking the abuse I put my keyboard through everyday. I'm a little more than convinced. I use it for personal use and of course the Lady of the House steals it for her use which is work from home. Needless to say, one of your easier to find functions is rubbing the keys and then you can't tell where the T and the y is on your keyboard anymore. Because of that one aesthetic design feature. This is not something I'm worried about in the near future. I really can't find many flaws with this keyboard. Just more reasons to buy a few more to go around the other computers in the house. Definitely worth the money.

The Drop CSTM80 is a TKL wired mechanical keyboard featuring custom lighting, Gateron KS3 Yellow switches, usb-c connection, and a minimalistic design. In the box you'll find the keyboard, usb cable, key cap and switch pullers, and MAC keys. The keyboard is plug and play, although you can download the Drop software if you'd like to customize the keyboard to your liking. The first thing I noticed taking this keyboard out of the box is the weight and build. It is a very hefty keyboard and feels very sturdy. Once I plugged it in and started using it, it was easily one of the best feeling keyboards I have ever used. The Yellow switches feel amazing. They have a nice smooth feel to them, not at all clicky like some other mechanical keyboards, but not mushy either. It's one of the best typing experiences I have ever felt. The keyboard also features a sound dampening design, which they did an amazing job with. Most mechanical keyboards I have used can be very loud, but the Drop CSTM80 does a fabulous job of keeping noise to a minimum. The keys features custom lighting which you can cycle through some built-in patterns using key bindings, or you can customize further using software. The keys feature front facing shine through on the key labels, which was a little awkward to me at first, I'm used to seeing the letters on top. Not that I look at the keys while I'm typing 90% of the time. But those few times I did look down, it was a bit jarring at first. But I eventually got used to it. Overall, the design of the keyboard is very minimalistic, which I normally appreciate. However, there is one big omission. There are no built-in media control keys. Not even a volume knob/key. I can live without pause/play, etc. But not having volume control on the keyboard is a huge miss for me. I use my volume control very regularly, multiple times a day. You can of course use keyboard shortcuts or create custom key bindings, but this is not intuitive and I'd much rather have a dedicated volume control on the keyboard. Personally, for me this is a deal breaker. While I love everything else about this keyboard, I absolutely need a volume control on the keyboard for me to consider it as my daily keyboard. So unfortunately, this will have to go into my drawer as a backup keyboard. However, if volume control isn't as important to you, I would easily recommend this as one of the best mechanical keyboards I have ever used.

At my work and home workstations I have enjoyed using various mechanical keyboards. I will not hesitate to spend over $100 for a superior mouse or keyboard. The drop keyboard is heavy and sturdy, There is built in dampening which can be modified abut give the keys a good feel and sound different from my Logitech (work standard) or my home gaming-general use keyboards. The feeling and sound is similar to closing the door on a Mercedes. I chose the white cover and was aware it could be swapped but was amazed at the number of options available. The option for selective key replacement are also extensive. I plan on adding some color. I have yet to program the board but the default has been great (I rarely change the standard programming on keyboards). Note that the unit is wired and has a usb c port on the back left. The keyboard is precise in first person shooter games. I will be testing with other games later this week. The coloring looks great with my gaming monitor and on my black desk.

So i have gone through like 3 keyboards in the last year. I game a lot and i mean a lot. Like diablo 4 i have sunk over 194 hours in the new add on in like the last 10 days. I play a lot of FPS games like world of tanks so kind of a third person shooter while driving tanks. The last thing you want to happen is have your keyboard die or give you problems while blasting. the problem i have is i use a few of the keys for a lot of games especially the 1 key for diablo 4 and the arrow keys for world of tanks. So your keyboard is one of the most important things when you get a keyboard and you want one that's not going to have keys going bad in a short amount of time because we all know keyboards are not cheap. So this keyboard i got and so far i have been thoroughly impressed with it. Rite out of the box i was very impressed with the durability of the keyboard. You will feel the weight once you pick it up. Looking down at the keys took me a little getting used to because the letters are on the front of each key not the top. So looking down at the keyboard it looks like there is no letters or numbers on the keys. But after using the keyboard for about 2 days it's a null issue. The rgb is very nice not to bright and not so dim you can't tell they are on. This keyboard has found a new home with me and I'm happy to say i think it will last a lot longer than the other ones i have owned. Very nice keyboard worth every penny.

The Drop (Corsair) CSTM80 RGB TKL mechanical gaming keyboard is a fully customizable, fully built keyboard that works straight out the box. There is no assembly for this particular version of the keyboard, there is an option to buy the base and add every single part that you want, but if you want a customizable keyboard that is ready to use this is a great option. If at any point you decide to change or get bored with any part of this keyboard you can change out every single portion of this keyboard and customize it to your heart's content. My only complaints with this particular keyboard are the lack of elevation and the software compatibility. The elevation is a personal preference and may not affect everyone, but I like having the option to elevate my keyboard and this particular keyboard only has a flat base, while the keys are slightly sloped, it is not enough for me and I wish this had the fold out legs that most keyboards have. The software, however, is something that I think could and should be addressed, with Corsair's acquisition of Drop and their collaboration or involvement in this particular keyboard I wish it was customizable within Corsair's iCue software. This would make it more easily integrate with the other Corsair products that I am using and would allow me to use one piece of software for all of my computer peripherals. If those issues don't bother you then I think this is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a customizable mechanical gaming keyboard, even with those issues I would still highly recommend this product as none of them is a deal breaker in my opinion.