Mchose GX87 Ultra Review: A Refined but Accessible Mechanical Keyboard

I sometimes ran to an issue where I kept some specific keys (usually while shift+ W while gaming) too long (20+ seconds) would stop identifying any input. However, this problem was not fixed, and I could release and re -press the key without failure. It just came up in the case of Fringer where I was walking in one direction or performing an action for an extended period.

There were a few examples where a key press would register multiple times, but they were very few and very few in my test, only two or three times in 10-plus hours. It was said, I fear that over time this problem can get worse.

Fast access customization

Photograph: Henry Robbins

Overall, the assembly and design of this keyboard is impressive. The standout feature is the rapidly isolated system. It is made up of four snap-relic processes, including ball bears and springs, which allows to separate the top and bottom case without any equipment. This makes the customization and change of this keyboard incredibly easy.

All used components feel high quality and stronger. Both top and below are made from aluminum and the snap-release processes are also metal. The case has no external visible imperfections and everything seems to have been well integrated.

The biggest downside of the metal case is the steady typing angle. Most plastic keyboards have flip-out legs to adjust the corner of the keyboard, the GX 87 has a permanent 6-degree angle. This is fairly standard angle (most keyboards sit between 5 to 7 degrees), so no problem should be created for the average person when typing it.

Photograph: Henry Robbins

The key caps and the all-White unit have a slight match between the cases. The difference is enough to bother me, but most people will probably ignore it. Or it can be fixed with the After Market key caps, or the combination of a different color can be completely avoided.

When the flax cuts in the PCB improve the typing feelings, they make the switch removal and reinstall tough, since the hot-armed socket will bend down when trying to install a switch. This problem is reduced to the keyboard, as you can support the bottom of the PCB when installing the new switches, though it makes customization a bit more exhausting.

Overall, for $ 140, you are getting a complete constructed keyboard that is good to type, perform well and customize. The switches look good, the gasket-mounted system is well engineered and it is enjoyable to use it. It is not necessarily the best in any one, but it is balanced.