"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enpersonalized mechanical keyboards are all the rage these days and NZXT has leapt Into The Fray with the launch of their own customizable keyboards AP named function featuring Hot swappable switches a standard bottom row and per key RGB lighting there's a lot to impact with these so let's get into it the function keyboards come in three different form factors you have your full size 10 keyless and NZ xt's special mini TK form factor which has all the keys found in the tkl model is crammed within a smaller frame at an even cheaper price I mean look at this those keys are really packed in there they even managed to squeeze an f-13 key and a dedicated macro key although it does not come with a wrist rest like the other two without a doubt the most important feature of the function indeed the very thing that sets it apart from many other entry-level mechanical keyboards on the market is the fact that NZXT went with a hot swappable PCB board for all three models now for those new to Mechanical keyboards I can already imagine what you're thinking what the heck does that mean and why should I even care let me tell you hot swappable switch sockets mean that the switches you choose are not soldered onto the board and therefore you are free to remove them as you please ultimately this allows you to extend the life of your keyboard replacing Parts as a they fail over time Etc while there are plenty of hot swappable keyboards out there NZXT is one of the few big Brands to embrace the hot swappable design for their Flagship products now NZXT sent me these keyboards to review but the opinions expressed here are entirely my own and I hope this video helps you decide which mechanical keyboard setup is right for you I'm not saying you'll be an expert by the end of the video but I will leave you with some builds that I recommend in the description right without further Ado let's unbox these first off I like the simple eco-friendly packaging that these keyboards arrive in inside we find the keyboard pre-assembled with our switches and key caps that we chose online included with each is a switch puller detachable USBC cable a key cap remover and spare key switches these tools are worth holding on to you'll need them in the future when you swap out a key switch the functions aluminum top plate not only allows for easy cleaning but it also provides some heft and helps stabilize the switches there wasn't any flexing of the board when typing that I could notice and all three options appear to have a layer of foam sitting between the aluminum plate and the PCB board to damp in vibrations the whole package adds up to produce a pleasant typing sound with no annoying Echoes or ping when bottoming out the keys the stabilizer bars on these keyboards do not come lubed from the factory but we can work with this you may not have thought about stabilizer lubrication but personally I was glad they didn't come Prelude because that just made it easier to apply my own instead of having to crack it open and painfully remove the factory stuff first for the enthusiasts Among Us that AR aren't afraid to get their hands a little dirty I highly encourage you to order a keyboard Lube kit from Amazon and just take a week into to lube them yourself not only will it feel a lot better when typing but it will sound quieter too here's a quick example in short a little Lube makes a big difference and it's so easy to do it yourself on the left hand side of the the keyboards are a volume knob and just under that are a few buttons that control the mute the wind lock feature and the LED brightness the full size and tkl variants feature a wrist rest and Status lights for caps lock numb lock and scroll lock while the mini tkl does not have status lights but rather it makes the LEDs white underneath the impacted key instead all of these feature 100% anti- ghosting and in key rollover when building your keyboard online NZXT lets you choose from five gator on switches you've got your typical clicky Blues your linear Reds and tactile Brown options along with a couple of special silent switches that are ideal for streamers that said you can use any Cherry profile switch of your choice on these keyboards they will work totally fine personally I like the Alias silent tactile switches which utilize rubber dampeners built into the stem piece for a quieter keystroke when bottoming out perfect for streamers that don't want their mic picking up the sounds of their keyboards although users looking for maximum quiet will need to lube those noisy stabs that I mentioned earlier so NZXT are selling two versions of this keyboard a retail version that you can buy off the shelf which defaults to Gator on red switches black ABS key caps and a white top plate and then there's the direct to Consumer version which gives you far more options but is only available to order online just something to keep in mind in case you were thinking about buying one at a physical store ordering online allows you to choose from two PBT keycap colors black or gray black key caps allow light to shine through them but the gray key caps do not there is also the option to purchase colorful Accent key caps for 10 bucks these come in yellow red blue cyan and purple that isn't enough for you they offer colorful matching braided USBC cables for an extra $10 and I think did a good job of getting the cables to accurately reflect the color of the accent Keys vibrancy and tone I mean at least for the purple color mine didn't have it but I think the Scion accent with the gray key caps would look amazing because the Canon cable looks awesome in concert with the gunmetal gray the RGB lighting within function is pretty basic the LED lights are bright and the color reproduction is good although the animation speed and the transition between different colors leaves a bit to be desired the lighting is fully customizable via nxt's cam software with individual per key lighting there are color gradients and reactive lighting profiles to play around with plus your typical RGB rainbow waves my only real gripe here is that the LEDs just seem to have a slow animation rate resulting in reactive lighting effects that look rather choppy and a little behind the curve for 2022 while we're talking about the software that controls the lighting it's worth mentioning that the NZXT cam software lets you record macros but they're incredibly basic in their functionality at this point in time there are no macro toggles for example so you cannot create an autorun macro but you can create simple to execute macros that run once and are done nxt's other newest addition to the peripheral family is this ambidextrous five button gaming mouse that I think is worth mentioning it features an on the-fly DPI switch and RGB ambient lighting that pairs well with the keyboard by default it lights up when you left or right click which is pretty snazzy it's lightweight at 67 G and it's low drag paracord USB cable pairs nicely with large Skates on the bottom to give it a smooth Glide across the mouse pad it comes in either white or black and it Sports the same accent color options as the keyboards so with all that said here are my overall thoughts on these keyboards without a doubt these are solid entry-level mechanical keyboards and I applaud NZXT for choosing to implement hot swappable switch sockets into their D keyboard design since this just opens a whole new world of potential for the lifespan of these things I really can't stress the amount of Freedom this gives you and how this makes the function an excellent choice for those firsttime mechanical keyboard buyers looking to dip their toe in on the mechanical keyboard hobby you are not tied down to one specific switch for the rest of your keyboard's life instead you can experiment with different switches to find the one that simply resonates with you the most this is also why building your own mechanical keyboard is so special it's something that you worked on it's personal it's now a part of you and this is ultimately what it's all about well I think that covers it for nxt's functions series keyboard and their new mouse if this is your first time buying a mechanical keyboard then what the heck took you so long let me know what made you decide to make the switch to a mechanical keyboard down in the comments below I'm genuinely curious and while you're there check out the links in the description and be sure to hit that like And subscribe button so you don't miss out on our next keyboard video until next time chase outpersonalized mechanical keyboards are all the rage these days and NZXT has leapt Into The Fray with the launch of their own customizable keyboards AP named function featuring Hot swappable switches a standard bottom row and per key RGB lighting there's a lot to impact with these so let's get into it the function keyboards come in three different form factors you have your full size 10 keyless and NZ xt's special mini TK form factor which has all the keys found in the tkl model is crammed within a smaller frame at an even cheaper price I mean look at this those keys are really packed in there they even managed to squeeze an f-13 key and a dedicated macro key although it does not come with a wrist rest like the other two without a doubt the most important feature of the function indeed the very thing that sets it apart from many other entry-level mechanical keyboards on the market is the fact that NZXT went with a hot swappable PCB board for all three models now for those new to Mechanical keyboards I can already imagine what you're thinking what the heck does that mean and why should I even care let me tell you hot swappable switch sockets mean that the switches you choose are not soldered onto the board and therefore you are free to remove them as you please ultimately this allows you to extend the life of your keyboard replacing Parts as a they fail over time Etc while there are plenty of hot swappable keyboards out there NZXT is one of the few big Brands to embrace the hot swappable design for their Flagship products now NZXT sent me these keyboards to review but the opinions expressed here are entirely my own and I hope this video helps you decide which mechanical keyboard setup is right for you I'm not saying you'll be an expert by the end of the video but I will leave you with some builds that I recommend in the description right without further Ado let's unbox these first off I like the simple eco-friendly packaging that these keyboards arrive in inside we find the keyboard pre-assembled with our switches and key caps that we chose online included with each is a switch puller detachable USBC cable a key cap remover and spare key switches these tools are worth holding on to you'll need them in the future when you swap out a key switch the functions aluminum top plate not only allows for easy cleaning but it also provides some heft and helps stabilize the switches there wasn't any flexing of the board when typing that I could notice and all three options appear to have a layer of foam sitting between the aluminum plate and the PCB board to damp in vibrations the whole package adds up to produce a pleasant typing sound with no annoying Echoes or ping when bottoming out the keys the stabilizer bars on these keyboards do not come lubed from the factory but we can work with this you may not have thought about stabilizer lubrication but personally I was glad they didn't come Prelude because that just made it easier to apply my own instead of having to crack it open and painfully remove the factory stuff first for the enthusiasts Among Us that AR aren't afraid to get their hands a little dirty I highly encourage you to order a keyboard Lube kit from Amazon and just take a week into to lube them yourself not only will it feel a lot better when typing but it will sound quieter too here's a quick example in short a little Lube makes a big difference and it's so easy to do it yourself on the left hand side of the the keyboards are a volume knob and just under that are a few buttons that control the mute the wind lock feature and the LED brightness the full size and tkl variants feature a wrist rest and Status lights for caps lock numb lock and scroll lock while the mini tkl does not have status lights but rather it makes the LEDs white underneath the impacted key instead all of these feature 100% anti- ghosting and in key rollover when building your keyboard online NZXT lets you choose from five gator on switches you've got your typical clicky Blues your linear Reds and tactile Brown options along with a couple of special silent switches that are ideal for streamers that said you can use any Cherry profile switch of your choice on these keyboards they will work totally fine personally I like the Alias silent tactile switches which utilize rubber dampeners built into the stem piece for a quieter keystroke when bottoming out perfect for streamers that don't want their mic picking up the sounds of their keyboards although users looking for maximum quiet will need to lube those noisy stabs that I mentioned earlier so NZXT are selling two versions of this keyboard a retail version that you can buy off the shelf which defaults to Gator on red switches black ABS key caps and a white top plate and then there's the direct to Consumer version which gives you far more options but is only available to order online just something to keep in mind in case you were thinking about buying one at a physical store ordering online allows you to choose from two PBT keycap colors black or gray black key caps allow light to shine through them but the gray key caps do not there is also the option to purchase colorful Accent key caps for 10 bucks these come in yellow red blue cyan and purple that isn't enough for you they offer colorful matching braided USBC cables for an extra $10 and I think did a good job of getting the cables to accurately reflect the color of the accent Keys vibrancy and tone I mean at least for the purple color mine didn't have it but I think the Scion accent with the gray key caps would look amazing because the Canon cable looks awesome in concert with the gunmetal gray the RGB lighting within function is pretty basic the LED lights are bright and the color reproduction is good although the animation speed and the transition between different colors leaves a bit to be desired the lighting is fully customizable via nxt's cam software with individual per key lighting there are color gradients and reactive lighting profiles to play around with plus your typical RGB rainbow waves my only real gripe here is that the LEDs just seem to have a slow animation rate resulting in reactive lighting effects that look rather choppy and a little behind the curve for 2022 while we're talking about the software that controls the lighting it's worth mentioning that the NZXT cam software lets you record macros but they're incredibly basic in their functionality at this point in time there are no macro toggles for example so you cannot create an autorun macro but you can create simple to execute macros that run once and are done nxt's other newest addition to the peripheral family is this ambidextrous five button gaming mouse that I think is worth mentioning it features an on the-fly DPI switch and RGB ambient lighting that pairs well with the keyboard by default it lights up when you left or right click which is pretty snazzy it's lightweight at 67 G and it's low drag paracord USB cable pairs nicely with large Skates on the bottom to give it a smooth Glide across the mouse pad it comes in either white or black and it Sports the same accent color options as the keyboards so with all that said here are my overall thoughts on these keyboards without a doubt these are solid entry-level mechanical keyboards and I applaud NZXT for choosing to implement hot swappable switch sockets into their D keyboard design since this just opens a whole new world of potential for the lifespan of these things I really can't stress the amount of Freedom this gives you and how this makes the function an excellent choice for those firsttime mechanical keyboard buyers looking to dip their toe in on the mechanical keyboard hobby you are not tied down to one specific switch for the rest of your keyboard's life instead you can experiment with different switches to find the one that simply resonates with you the most this is also why building your own mechanical keyboard is so special it's something that you worked on it's personal it's now a part of you and this is ultimately what it's all about well I think that covers it for nxt's functions series keyboard and their new mouse if this is your first time buying a mechanical keyboard then what the heck took you so long let me know what made you decide to make the switch to a mechanical keyboard down in the comments below I'm genuinely curious and while you're there check out the links in the description and be sure to hit that like And subscribe button so you don't miss out on our next keyboard video until next time chase out\n"