Cosmic Byte CB-GK-13 Neon Rainbow Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Brown Outemu Switch (Black)

This is my first mechanical keyboard and I am loving it! I was explicitly looking for "Brown" equivalent switches as I was not sure about the sound factor of the "Blue" equivalent switches, having come from the common membrane keyboards and the usual laptop "Chicklet" keyboards in my college and professional life so far, but I was sure that I wanted to experience the "mechanical switch" based keyboard, having worked with them in my school days.Thank you Cosmic Byte for making this extremely value option available for people like me, especially with the "brown switch", which is an absolute rarity in India at this price point. And it is an extremely well made keyboard! Remember the movie fight scenes where a keyboard is used as a weapon? Well, this keyboard can actually be used there, it is so well made! And the finishing touches and details are great too, nothing to complain about. I work in IT and I have been using this as my primary keyboard for the past 2 months, and there have been no complaints. I have also been trying to improve my typing speed and this keyboard has helped me get over my past membrane keyboard based average of 38 wpm, I am at around 45 wpm right now, and I can clearly see a lot of room for improvements, I am sure that word count is going to grow significantly in near future.I bought this from Amazon, and it was delivered quickly as promised to my address, and was even replaced once at my request within the replacement window. I had requested a replacement as there was something loose within the keyboard that was making a clinking noise when the keyboard was moved, though there was no isue with the keybpard functioning. The relacement was done without any hassle from Amazon. At around 2k INR, this is a clincher. In fact, having used it for a couple of months, I wouldn't mind buying it at the stated MRP of 2.5k if I ever have to buy it again. I would obviously advise everyone to go for it, if you want to try the mechanical keyboard as an option to see if you really enjoy the feeling of one, and if it improves your productivity significantly, this is one of the best options to begin your journey - it is a very well made keyboard, but it does not cost a bomb and if it does not go to your liking, you can still find a use for it as it does not make an unhealthy amount of noise (think office environment or late night work from home, or even as a gift to someone deserving, like a student in your family who scored really well in the exams). However, if it does go well (the most likely scenario), you will glean many pleasurable hours (hopefully years) of usage, not to mention the admirable glances and vocal compliments of all who witness it! It sure is a treat for the eyes, if nothing else, in all its back lit, effect filled presence on your table.I have worked with membrane keyboards that cost in similar figures (1k+ INR), and I would say this one is definitely more value than those (relatively) expensive membrane keyboards, solely in terms of the typing experience and expected longevity. You have to allow for a few days to let the "feel" settle in to really understand and appreciate the difference a mechanical keyboard makes. Though I have not worked with the more expensive ones marketed as "semi-mechanical", but I would say try out a mechanical keyboard before spending a bomb on a "semi-mechanical", especially this one with Outemu switches, which are one of the best, if not the best, value Kailh alternatives out there. I saw a lot of Youtube video comparisons to come to that understanding, as I am sure you would too before opting for this.The only reason to go for a membrane keyboard if you are willing to spend in the vicinity of 1.5k INR would be if you are planning to carry it around a lot (even then, I would say save your money and buy something cheaper, they are not worth more than 800 INR at the most IMHO, and even then, get a back lit chicklet one, they are the most sensible portable alternative), as this one is not meant for being carried around - it is heavy (as all mechanical keyboards are) and is best used at a stationary work station, not lugged around in a back pack. You can do it, if you really want to, but I wouldn't recommend it, considering the weight, and also considering what a beauty this is, I would say it doesn't deserve that "treatment" of being smothered in a backpack. If that is not making sense to you, just wait till you set your eyes on this beauty, and it will!

Best keyboard around this price. Writing this review after 2 months. I don't do gaming(can't say anything about it) but i used it for programming and making documents.Build quality:5/5 at this price point they are giving aluminium build and it is very sturdy no flex at all. Ofcourse, you get plastic bottom pannel but it is sturdy as well.Keys 4/5: keys used are outemu blue/brown switches and they are almost close to cherry mx and give a very good for typing.Wire 4/5: Wire is NOT BRAIDED. Even though Amazon's description has a mention but it is not braided but cable is of good quality and coverings are good as well.Keycaps 2/5: keycaps are decent because they get loose if you remove it once or twice and text is not visible without backlight. It is really difficult to see without backlight.Backlight 3/5: backlight is kind of cheap looking but it is managable. However, everytime you disconnect the keyboard or shutdown it looses the backlight memory and is reset so everytime you connect you have to switch the mode and brightness.I would also like to mention that stabilizer are present on this keyboard for long keys only like spacebar, plus key, enter key, shift key etc. Which is really great as mechanical keys have a bad history of wobbling and stabilizer reduces it very well.Also, you would see people mentioning about jixian switches but they all reviews are before half of 2020 and it seems seeing the issues cosmic byte started providing this keyboard with outemu switches which are a lot more better. However, This is totally my prediction and i cannot confirm about this information.Overall, typing experience on this keyboard is great for the price. It is a value for money keyboard and worth considering if you don't have problems with above keypoints.

My first ever mechanical keyboard. Excellent for gaming. typing not so smooth, keys too sensitive, often end up having unintended keystrokes. Maybe skill issue idk lolMight go for a hot swappable keyboard next time