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Swagkey DP104 Mechanical Keyboard Review: Full Aluminum, Gaming Vibes, 8K Polling Rate
This video provides a detailed review of the Swagkey DP104 mechanical keyboard's design, features, and typing feel. Featuring a full aluminum housing, unique dot matrix display, Lychee switches, and an 8K polling rate, this keyboard stimulates gaming sensibilities while providing excellent performance.
Provides wired/wireless and Windows/Mac switching functions via the slide switch on the top
Leaf spring mount structure using beryllium copper leaf springs, providing balance and appropriate elasticity
1. ✨ DP104 Keyboard Introduction: Full Aluminum Design and First Impressions
- ✅ Introduction to the DP104 keyboard: full-size, full aluminum, and a gaming console concept
- ✅ Review of the light blue model out of 5 colors (gray, warm silver, light blue, pink, white)
- ✅ Emphasis on a sophisticated feel by adding modern colors to a retro gaming console concept
| Contents | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick Guide, Manual, Warranty Card | Product information and usage instructions |
| Cable, Switch/Keycap Puller, 2.4 Dongle | Keyboard usage and maintenance tools |
| Spare Gaskets, Bump-ons, Switches, Keycaps for Mac | Additional parts and replacement keycaps |
00:03 - 01:27
1. ✨ DP104 Keyboard Introduction: Full Aluminum Design and First Impressions
- ✅ Introduction to the DP104 keyboard: full-size, full aluminum, and a gaming console concept
- ✅ Review of the light blue model out of 5 colors (gray, warm silver, light blue, pink, white)
- ✅ Emphasis on a sophisticated feel by adding modern colors to a retro gaming console concept
| Contents | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick Guide, Manual, Warranty Card | Product information and usage instructions |
| Cable, Switch/Keycap Puller, 2.4 Dongle | Keyboard usage and maintenance tools |
| Spare Gaskets, Bump-ons, Switches, Keycaps for Mac | Additional parts and replacement keycaps |
01:28 - 02:16
2. 🎨 Rear Design and Wired/Wireless Switching Function
- ✅ Stainless steel mirror weight and cut-out DP104 logo, dense dot hole design
- ✅ Harmonious arrangement of D-PAD shape and ticktype logo
- ✅ Silver anodized bottom case and glossy gray backplate
- ✅ Three-color combination of top case, bottom case, and decorative parts
Provides wired/wireless and Windows/Mac switching functions via the slide switch on the top
02:17 - 03:32
3. 🕹️ Ambient Light and Dot Matrix Display Function
- ✅ Ambient light above the arrow keys and reflected lower light
- ✅ Volume control mini button (clicky feel)
- ✅ Various information display and customization functions through the dot matrix display
| Display Mode | Function |
|---|---|
| Mode Switch Button | Change display mode |
| Circular Button | Change dot color |
| Typing Mode | Displays immediately when typing in English |
| Custom Mode | Display user-defined images |
| INFO Mode | Display time, battery, Windows/Mac information |
| Sparkle Mode | Visualization effect when typing |
| Audio Mode | Real-time sound wave representation |
| Text Mode | User-defined text memory (5 slots) |
03:33 - 04:33
4. ⌨️ Keycap Design and Lychee Switch Features
- ✅ Keycap color combination: light pink (ESC, spacebar, enter), gray blue (modifier keys, F row, arrow keys, numpad), light blue (other keycaps)
- ✅ Dye-sublimated printing on PBT keycaps (English bold, Korean thin)
- ✅ Lychee switch: translucent white housing, cocoa-colored stem (improved POM material)
| Switch | Features |
|---|---|
| Actuation Force | 36g |
| Bottom-out Force | 45g |
| Spring | 22mm long spring (repulsion) |
04:34 - 05:53
5. 🛠️ Internal Structure and Sound Absorption Design
- ✅ Pursuing a soft typing feel by using a flexible PP plate and a 1.2mm thin PCB
- ✅ 5-layer sound absorption structure (foam): top/bottom of the board, inside the housing
- ✅ Ball catch method: easy separation of the upper and lower housings
- ✅ Magnetic connector: easy separation of the display and board
Leaf spring mount structure using beryllium copper leaf springs, providing balance and appropriate elasticity
05:54 - 07:14
6. ⌨️ DP104 Keyboard Typing Feel and Sound Evaluation
- ✅ Smooth typing feel like rolling a honey-coated pebble
- ✅ Appropriate repulsion felt at the fingertips
- ✅ Comfortable typing experience with low key pressure and smooth pressing
- ✅ Soft and gentle tactile sound
08:30 - 09:19
7. 👍 DP104 Keyboard Overall Review and Purchase Recommendation
- ✅ Top-tier color combination in my personal taste
- ✅ Keyboard with all elements well-equipped, such as full-size, Korean engraving, display, and buttons
- ✅ Recommended for full-aluminum keyboard beginners, providing satisfaction at the level of a 'semester off'
- ✅ Satisfactory in design, usability, and typing sound, with almost no drawbacks
- ✅ Recommended to purchase without missing the in-stock opportunity