havit Mechanical Keyboard RGB Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard Extra-Thin & Light, Kailh Latest Low Profile Blue Switches, 104 Keys N-Key Rollover HV-KB395L (Black)

Note: I originally bought the shorter TenKeyless version, but ultimately decided I wanted to the full keyboard layout, so I bought this one and kept both. My original review of the TLK version applies to this keyboard as well, so I've repeated (with a few edits/updates) the review below. There is ONE addition I want to call out, however, and that is with the extended length of the full keyboard, it can flex a bit if you press down firmly in the middle. I don't find this happening when I type, but I'm a pretty light typist; however, if you're the sort that really pounds the keys when you type, you may notice some flex when you do so.The things I really like about this keyboard:* Low profile, low keycap height, and short keystroke distance -- Ok, three points in one, but taken together, these attributes make typing quickly feel very effortless compared to a more traditional keyboard that has a longer keystroke distance and taller keycaps.* The Kailh low profile blue switches feel FANTASTIC under the fingers, to me. They are similar to MX Blues, but maybe with a lighter activation force, and of course the much shorter keystroke travel distance. People talk about how with MX switches they learn to type faster by not having to bottom out the keys; well, with the short travel distance of these keys, you can go ahead and bottom out the keys and not have to second guess how far you have to press OR waste effort on unnecessary keystroke distance.* No software/drivers needed. Basic keyboard functionality (including lighting controls) is all plug-and-play. Software is available, though, and provides additional hotkey/macro assignment functionality, as well as letting you set custom lighting patterns, brightness (including off), and colors.Things I'm indifferent to, on this keyboard:* The keycap font is different from most other keyboards. The capital characters are printed to the right and above the lowercase character, instead of directly above it like with most keyboards. This seems to bug some reviewers, and I can understand why. However, I don't think it's a big deal if you're primarily a touch typist.* Lighting -- I normally just keep the lighting turned off entirely. If I'm working at night, I may turn it on low as a constant red glow for the backlit keys, but that's all the use I have for it. The keyboard itself has like 10 different lighting patterns/animations and brightness settings and RGB colors. That's nifty, but to me, it's just mostly a gimmick. Frankly, I'd be perfectly happy with a cheaper model without any backlit keys at all.Things that kind of bug me about the keyboard:* It lacks dedicated media keys, but you can replicate the function via the software-defined macros. HOWEVER, the macros/hotkeys are only available when "gamer mode" is active (toggled via Fn+PrntScrn). The problem is that while gamer mode is active, the regular key function is not available if it has been overridden via a macro or hotkey assignment. For example, if I have F8 assigned to the Mute function, it means that as long as gamer mode is on, F8 will always turn Mute on and off, instead of actually registering F8 being pressed. If I need to actually use the F8 key as itself, Ineed to turn off gamer mode first (or assign the macro to another less-used key). That's a lot clunkier than having a dedicated media key, or even being able to do use a quick Fn+key combo (the Fn+key combos default to managing the lighting effects when in non-gamer mode). It hasn't been a huge problem for me personally, because I only want the Volume Up/Down and Mute function, and I just assign them to the 3 least-used keys on the keyboard, and there haven't been any app/game conflicts yet, but I feel its kind of a bad design.* The feel of the keys is great, BUT it is possible (if you press very slowly or VERY lightly) to get the key to click without actually registering the keystroke. From what I can tell, the actual activation point is maybe 1mm past the click point. Again, typing normally, I don't feel this is a huge issue, but its worth a mention. If you're a SUPER light and fast typist (perhaps if you're used to flying on MX Reds or MX Speed switches) it may throw you off. For reference, from taking various speed tests, I averaged about 104wpm at 94% accuracy, and none of the errors were from "light strikes", that I can tell (the errors were simple fumbles or typos on my part).Some other reviewers have mentioned issues with the keyboard breaking or malfunctioning after having it for some time. The keyboard I have is still new to me, but I haven't had any issues with it out of the box. If something happens down the line, I will update this review to reflect my experience. For now, though, it's my new go-to keyboard for home desktop computing and gaming!

I was wavering between this and the Logitech G Pro board for the detachable cable (which is important to me because I'll be swapping between using this with my PC at a desk and on my bed depending on whether I'm gaming from my actual monitor or my 4K tv for certain titles). The ability to move the board around as needed or swap out the cable for a longer one depending on my location was a big one. Ultimately I went for the Havit because of the lower profile and studier design and I couldn't be happier so far. I purchased the full size board with the number pad, I'm a CS major and find myself using the numpad very often when I'm coding and have just become so used to having one on the side of all my keyboards that I didn't want to deal with acclimating to a board that lacked one. Obviously not everyone needs or wants a numpad, but I love that this board has the option for only a small price increase.Size wise this is pretty perfect for me; I have very small lady hands so I was a bit leery of some of the gaming boards with the big wrist-rests or added edges and after so long with laptop keyboards I wasn't sure how well I'd adjust to full sized mechanical keys as well. On top of my tiny hands being a concern with some larger boards, I also had to take into connsideration how much room the board might take up on my desk. My bedroom isn't particularly large so my PC is set up in a 24" deep closet with a desk that's a good 18" in depth. It's not tiny, but space is limited if I want to also have my monitor in front of me. The Havit shines here as well as it's so small (about 17" x 5") and I have plenty of room to move it and/or my monitor around my desk as needed if I want one closer or further away at times.Keys feel lovely, I don't know how they compare to other mechanical boards in this price range since I haven't used one is ages, but I love how this feels to me. Yes keys are clacky but they aren't obnoxious IMO, and coming from the near silient island keyboards that should say something. I actually find the clicky-clacky noise kind of pleasant/soothing. Responsiveness is excellent and you need the lightest pressure to type but you know when you've got input so there's really no "accidentally" hitting keysConstruction feels excellent and the board seems quite strong. The keys are really on there and I don't feel like if a fingernail got under one it'd come popping off the board (which has happened multiple times on my laptops, not fun!) It grips pretty well on my wooden desk, definitely no sliding around, and the stands to elevate the board are nice and wide so they don't feel especially fragile either.Backlighting is great for me, it isn't exceptionally bright but I like that a lot because while I want the lighting for when I'm gaming or coding in lower lights or just want to be fancy, my eyes can be sensitive to bright lights. Not having a neon glare in my eyes but still having the board illuminated is very appreciated. As well, the customization of the lights is fabulous. There's a LOT you can mess around with to get a look you like and quite a few effects as well.Also, I just want to mention how much I appreciate the overall simplicity of the design here. Havit has their small logo by the arrow keys, the backlighting, and the tiny little icons under some of the keys, and that's it. No obnoxious or tacky names or big graphics, no extra space on the edges on the board. It's small, it's simple, and it looks damn good as a result. I don't care for busy looking peripherals at all and I love that this looks so plain outside of when the backlight is on.I'll be sure to update this review if my opinion on this changes or I notice anything displeasing over time. But so far as initial impressions go, I don't think I could have made a better choice for a budget gaming keyboard.