I knew it was a few years ago when I last bought this guy (Kibi), but didn't know it's been THAT long.
This was my first ever mechanical switch keyboard--around 2018 my friends had hypes with red switches and me being on a budget since I wasn't particularly out of highschool yet--I ended up buying this keyboard.
I'm still typing with it now, you know--as I write this review. It's kind of bittersweet because I'm actually about to buy a new one, but it won't be this guy anymore. Now that I'm close to graduating, and I have a job--I can afford a keyboard that's a little bit more pricier. I'll have to get another one that may be a better fit for the stuff I do now.
Positive Arc:
As you can see from the picture, yes this guy is still as bright as I first got it!! None of the keys ever lost their light. I was actually skeptic at buying at first since there was a lot of reviews going through the lights issue, but I don't know if I just got lucky err anyway they're still pretty much bright. No signs of wearing out lights anytime soon! I had a blast with this keyboard when I first got it too because it was my first ever clickidy clacky experience--albeit with the reds. I typed a lot of essays, and personal statements since I got Kibi during senior year of hs so lots of college apps, and Kibi did not disappoint. I played a lot of rhythm games like osu which required me to spam click keys very fast + mashing + spamming, and Kibi still didn't disappoint. I raged a few times and slammed my fists on Kibi, and Kibi still didn't disappoint. This guy could withstand a lot and I mean a LOT. Also I said sorry for the hurt I did to Kibi--put the keys that flew away back on him while mumbling my apologies. I started playing league and I had to you know, press keys fast for skillshots also didn't disappoint--not until now.
Sad Arc:
I don't wanna blame this guy, since it's been a wild run. Its got a few years behind it so I figured it might be that and Kibi's finally showing its age.
The problems that I'm starting to face now:
- My ctrl key keeps flying off everytime I miss and not press the center--if I press the side/corner of the ctrl key at least 3 times it flies off. It might've gotten loose over time? who knows. This also happens with the 4 and 5 key up top and tab key.
- My backspace button has become sticky, and it gets stuck mid way or sometimes I have to press it hard again to get it back up. Might be dirt inside the actual switch? I'm not sure but there's that. I take the keys off and clean the board every now and then so I'm not sure why it'd just start doing that.
- Oh and finally, I've been facing sensitive issues. I mean, they're reds so they're supposed to be sensitive, but now when I press one skillshot let's say my q key. It also ends up activating my w key! I shrugged it off since usually their cooldowns are low and it looks silly every now and then.
Though when it started affecting apex (because I started playing apex legends recently fps shooter) I use my ult out of nowhere when I'm just looting or throwing grenades--it becomes a tad bit embarrassing and it can usually lose us the game. Since it's not just a skillshot I can wait for on a low cooldown and look silly--it's a bit more serious :(.
Sad to say, but sometimes I have to let go. Don't let this scare you buying your first one though! I have no regrets buying this guy for my first mech keyboard. Since it's also kind of on the cheaper side it was worth its buck for me since Kibi lasted so long. Who knows yours might last longer--depends on how you take care of it. I wasn't the best cleaner since I had no cleaning kit for keyboards whatsoever.
Anyway that's that. Goodbye old friend, you gave me a great time.
| Wireless Type | Radio Frequency |
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