Evoworks - Evo80 Keyboard

\> What is a good gaming keyboard (wired) to use as a starting base? Do you want a gaming focused board or a custom board?? Because these 2 are very different. If you want a CUSTOM board that can game, get an Evo80/75 for that budget. However, if you wish to buy a "base" - a barebone kit I suppose, then get the TKD Pt.1/75 for 75% or the Neo80 CU for TKL 80% \> Can I use individually purchased switches on any keyboard? As long as they are the same type. Mechanical switches need to go with mechanical/TMR keyboards. Hall effect switches need to go with HE/TMR keyboards. Optical switches need optical keyboards. Low profile switches need low profile keyboards. \> Can I use custom caps on any switch/keyboard? Yes. Keycaps exist for a reason. The only requirement is make sure they are using MX style (having a cross stem) and the set can fully fill that board's layout.

keychron, monsgeek, evo80 from qwertykeys used a keychron board for years with hours of general use and gaming

evo80/evo 75 but if you were looking for something with the dedicated macro keys there are not really options like that on the l3 he is really limited to linear switches. there are few tactile switch options because whats the point of adjustable actuation if you cant change where the bump is and i would say it doesn't do much for regular everyday typing. and it really does depend for gaming would you really need it for games if you play like slower paced single player games

not a ton of boards with clicky switches out of the box these days if you would be fine with lego like assembly evo80 and swap out the switches for clicky switches. it is a trimode board that is a tkl

The first thing you'll probably want to decide on is if you need ISO-UK layout (with the big enter key), or the ANSI American layout. If you are fine with an ANSI layout, you definitely have more options. As for gaming, that really depends. If you are really into competitive PvP games, than you might be more interested in something with HE switches. These are magnetic switches instead of mechanical. Personally, I prefer regular mechanical switches. But HE switches are definitely more gaming focused. If you are fine with mechanical switches you might want to check out something like the Evo80. You can get in either ANSI or ISO layout and is generally a really well regarded keyboard. Mechmods has both layout options for sale ([ANSI](https://www.mechmods.co.uk/collections/keyboards/products/evoworks-evo80-keyboard-ansi-layout?variant=46286231699679) and [ISO](https://www.mechmods.co.uk/collections/keyboards/products/evoworks-evo80-keyboard-iso-layout?variant=54937039307130)). I also believe it works both wireless and wired. There are other options out there though, so it really depends on what you are looking for. Like if you really want RGB options, you might want to look at a Nuphy Gem80. But that only has ANSI layouts and I think they are currently sold out of there usually included switches and keycaps. Keychron is also generally well regarded. For the TKL layout there is the Q3 Max. But they have a few different options, including HE keyboards. So you might want to browse their options.

I'm looking to get a nice sounding prebuilt like the evo80 but I'm used to "gaming" and now he switches so 2mm actuation is too high for me. Tl;dr is there a board exactly like the evo80 in basically every way but with switches with 1.5mm or less actuation? Are there any boards under $160 that are tkl or smaller and have a lower front height for a regular profile keyboard (like the evo80, its not a deal breaker if its more like the rainy75 for example but I would prefer it to be lower without being low profile) with switches with 1.5mm or less actuation distance?

Every keyboard I've owned has been between 1.5 and 1mm even before hall effect so I didn't realise it wasn't really a thing on non-gaming keyboards. In which case I'll just get the evo80 since I like everything else about it and see if I can get used to 2mm and if not I'll swap out the switches.

Hey guys! I just bought my boyfriend the Evoworks 80 in the anodized ink color way with HMX azure switches and I am in LOVE with the sound of it and would love to get one for myself! The only thing I’m not thrilled about are the keycaps and would love to change them to an all-black backlit set, preferably PBT with clear lettering to see the RGB more. I was looking at this set: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/products/vortex-black-backlit-126-key-oem-profile-double-shot-pbt-keycap-set and this set: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/products/ducky-black-seamless-backlit-108-key-oem-profile-double-shot-pbt-keycap-set Would either of these sets be compatible with the Evoworks 80 considering the Evoworks is a TKL keyboard? Would anyone have any other recommendations that fit what I’m looking for? Are there things I should look for specifically for compatibility? It’s my understanding that any MX keycaps are compatible (but I am not sure which brands are). Thank you in advance!

I have an evo80 and think it is great. If I were to have to choose again, and since I already have some keycaps and switches I would use I would probably get a neo80 since it wouldn't make sense to pay for keycaps and switches I wouldn't use. But if you don't plan on switching that stuff out the evo80 makes sense. I got mine from Milktooth.com. Just checked, looked like they have at least a few of the colors in stock and actually have it 5% off and free shipping don't know if we are allowed to give shout outs about specific vendors, but I do think Milktooth is on the list of good vendors, my experience with them has been great.

Evo80 for the win.

If you want mechanical (usually more satisfying sound, less expensive to customize and more options to do it) - try Evo75, Evo80, Akko/Monsgeek series, Keychron/Lemokey, Womier, similar. Most of them being hot-swappable will allow you try switches with different weights or sound profiles if you don't like or get bored of existing ones. If you play competitive video games at higher ranks - might want to look into HE (Hall Effect) keyboards. They are currently not as customisable and more expensive (switches are expensive, less choice and sometimes depends on the keyboard model), and may not sound as great as a good budget mechanical. Some of the companies listed above also have HE models, there's also more premium offerings, like Hex80. For these items in Europe, check shops like MonacoKeys, Coffeekeys, CandyKeys, KeyGem, MaxGaming, AkkoGear de or eu.

I’m a diamond 2 nunu otp (League) gamer. I use the evo80 on editing / basic lifestyle vibes but when I’m in my gaming era I gotta use a wired razer keyboard. This is a piece of shit unless ur a casual gamer, forget abt it gang😭🥀 Edit: oh ur fps gamer in that case it should be fine for u. But if u main something like wow or league where high apm and ultra low latency on keyboard is EVERYTHING then wired is the only move https://preview.redd.it/6dtin2tkcfqf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21a9effab2f3d853b82d1a68132984b420374cc5

Yeah but even if u fix the latency issue its actuation and travel time etc are shit too

He’s asking what is the BEST / OPTIMAL. There’s not a single pro using shitty membrane keyboards or Evo80’s for that matter so obviously if ur goal is to optimize for competetive high APM gaming like League/Sc2/WoW don’t get this keyboard. Is it good enough for gaming if u dont wanna be optimized? Ppl game on 7 year old laptops and shit so yeah obviously lol

Evoworks evo80 . Its my endgame board. Swapped out keycaps ofc because I like typing on marshmallows haha. https://preview.redd.it/5skjqcw8dk2g1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=ed1195ac4b50b371c4680894a269043f5ccdd283