havit Mechanical Keyboard Wired 89 Keys Gaming Keyboard Red Switch Keyboard with PBT Keycaps for PC Gamer Computer (Black)

I purchased the Havit Mechanical Keyboard about six months ago, and I couldn't be happier with my choice! This keyboard offers a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and functionality.Build Quality: The construction feels solid and durable, making it suitable for both gaming and typing.Typing Experience: The mechanical switches provide a satisfying tactile feedback that makes typing enjoyable. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my typing speed and accuracy.Compact Design: The compact layout, with a number pad included, saves space on my desk without sacrificing functionality. It’s perfect for anyone who needs a full-size keyboard but wants to keep their workspace organized.Value for Money: For the quality you get, the price is more than reasonable. It feels like a premium product without the premium price tag.Overall, I highly recommend the Havit Mechanical Keyboard to anyone in need of a reliable and stylish keyboard. Whether you're gaming, working, or just browsing, this keyboard delivers on all fronts!-------------------------Above review is written by GPT-4, which is my opinion on this compact keyboard. I need a small keyboard for my limited desk space. And I also need the number pad for excel inputting. I have been searching keyboards for quite a while until I found this keyboard which fit my need perfectly. I have used this keyboard for half year and still feel comfortable typing on it. And it was quite a deal when I purchase it with only $30 by using 30% off coupon .

The media could not be loaded. I picked this keyboard up in January 2021 for around $50 US. As someone who loves competitive FPSs like Overwatch and Valorant, I like to try new keyboards once in awhile, and the layout on this one was unique, and the color scheme on this one reminded me of Luke Skywalker's X-Wing jumpsuit, so I bought it on a whim.For the price, this keyboard is incredible.SWITCHES: It has Red Switches, when most keyboards at this price point have Blue Switches. If you don't know what this means: Blue Switches have a "clicky" sound, and a bit more of a springy feel. They have fallen out of favor with most serious gamers and office workers alike, but are generally found on most budget mechanical keyboards. Gamers often prefer Red switches because they are not as springy, and easier to push down faster, whereas most office workers tend to prefer Brown switches, because they have some of the springy-ness of clicky switches without being as loud and feeling a bit more stable.SOUND: This keyboard has a nice sound to it, which I find to be more of a "thoc" sound and less of a "click" sound. I've uploaded a video, which gets the sound mostly right. I actually think this sound profile is really good, and have never heard anything like it on a budget keyboard.BUILD: I'm an enthusiast, not an expert, but the deck has minimal flex, and overall feels solid. It also has flip-out height adjustments which I am surprised to find on a budget board.LAYOUT: More keyboard companies should make keyboards that forego the pg and pg down keys in favor of the numpad. This makes so much sense. As an gamer, a full-size keyboard isn't really an option as I need that space to swing my mouse and click heads. But sometimes I find myself needing a numpad, and being able to have the best of both worlds is pretty darn wonderful.KEYCAPS: I legitimately think these are PBT keycaps, and they feel leagues above your average keyboard-- even some of the expensive ones. If you don't know what PBT is: it's a different type of plastic. Most keyboards used ABS plastic, which over time can start to feel slippery and collect oil from your fingers. These keycaps feel just the tiniest bit grippy, and they feel a bit more "matte" if that makes sense. I've never owned PBT keycaps before, and never really noticed any issues with ABS caps, but now that I've used PBT caps I have to say I'm a huge fan.CONSThese are all nitpicky, but they are the only cons I really have:1. It's not backlit. There is supposed to be a white backlight on the numpad but I've never seen it light up.2. The cable is permanently attached, not a removable USB-C which the most expensive keyboards have. Again, nitpicking, but it's really nice to have.3. The legend is inconsistent. Sometimes the letters are centered, sometimes they are aligned a bit left of center. I'm a visual designer by profession, so my brain has been trained by 15 years of experience to notice this sort of thing. On this keyboard it doesn't bother me, because the price was good and for me it adds a bit of charm along with the retro colors.SUMMARY: If you're a gamer on a budget, and you like the color orange just buy this keyboard.

Edit: I’ve been using this for about 6 months and I’ve realized my review doesn’t really reflect the 3/5 stars I initially gave. Updating to 4 stars because the keyboard is great value. The only thing I’d want changed is to have the “end” and “delete” buttons not hidden behind the number lock because I do find myself wanting quick access to those and getting slightly annoyed that I need to turn on/off numlock for them.I was looking for an inexpensive keyboard to replace my previous mechanical keyboard that died. This was on sale for ~$35 so I figured I'd give it a shot with the decent reviews.All things considered, it's a good keyboard at the price point.Main highlights: Pretty colors/design, footprint is a nice size compromise, function key layout is unique, not great ergonomicsWhat I like:-The colors. This is why it caught my eye.-Footprint. I previously found myself sliding my full sized keyboard out of the way when I'd game and back into the center when I needed to type. So far, this size is really nice and sits in the same spot all the time.-Typing experience. It did take me some getting used to because at work I use a logitech MX keyboard which has much lighter keys by comparison. Now that I've acclimated, this feels nice. I do particularly like it for gaming with the heavier keys.Drawbacks:-This keybaord is unique with it's function key layout. This is tough to get used to and I'm not sure it's something I'm going to stick with long term. Having to switch between num lock on/off to use the number pad and the delete key is quite annoying.-Ergonomics: This is a tall keyboard. Longer periods of typing do tire out my hands and wrists. This could be alleviated with a wrist rest, but the keyboard is still thick/tall even with one.-I would like the option for backlighting the whole keyboard. having just the capslock and number pad backlight when activated looks weird and feels incomplete to me.