My First Mechanical Keyboard: A Journey with the AI KG3

As I sit here typing away on my new mechanical keyboard, the AI KG3, I have to admit that I've never been a fan of their loud and clunky sounds. Nor have I ever been a fan of their prices, which can be quite steep for someone like me who's not accustomed to shelling out top dollar for a keyboard. However, after testing and typing with this particular model from AI for quite some time, I must say that it's growing on me.

This video will cover the KG3 in particular, covering topics such as build quality, LED lighting, responsiveness, and more. But before we dive into all the nitty-gritty details, I want to take a moment to discuss my personal feelings about mechanical keyboards in general. As someone who's never been a fan of their loud clunky sounds or prices, I was a bit skeptical when it came to trying out this particular model from AI.

However, after using it for an extended period of time, I must say that the feedback I receive from each key is absolutely beautiful. It feels like shifting gears in a car - you feel an immediate response from the keyboard itself, and it's difficult to describe to someone who's never touched a mechanical keyboard before, but it does feel like that. The sound of the keystrokes can be a bit loud at first, but once you get used to it, it becomes almost music-like.

One of the features that I was really excited about when I first heard about this keyboard is the customizable RGB backlighting. In my opinion, this is a great touch to any keyboard, as it adds an extra layer of visual appeal and can make typing at night much more enjoyable. However, upon closer inspection, I realized that I couldn't manipulate the colors of individual keys like I could on some other more expensive keyboards. This didn't deter me, though - instead, I was pleased to see that AI had equipped the keyboard with several pre-programmed presets.

One of my favorite programs is called "Ripple," which creates a mesmerizing pattern of light and color across the keyboard. There's also a program called "Rainbow" that does the opposite, creating a colorful gradient effect. These programs may not be as customizable as some other keyboards on the market, but they're still plenty fun to play with.

One thing that I did notice when using this keyboard was that it wasn't programmable in the classical sense. However, I didn't let this stop me - instead, I found that the various presets and programs that were included with the keyboard more than made up for this lack of customization. In fact, I've been having so much fun playing around with them that I hardly even noticed that they weren't customizable.

Another thing that I want to mention is the durability of the keyboard. According to the manufacturer, the keys on this keyboard are rated for 50 million keystrokes - which is an incredibly high number, considering how often we use our keyboards in a typical day. This level of durability gives me peace of mind when it comes to using my KG3, knowing that it can withstand even the most intense typing sessions.

In terms of design, I was really impressed with the build quality of this keyboard. The frame is comprised of sturdy plastic, which provides a solid foundation for the brushed metal face and exposed screws. This industrial look is definitely unique and gives the keyboard an edgy feel that I think will appeal to fans of mechanical keyboards.

Finally, I want to mention one thing that really stood out to me when using this keyboard: its simplicity. The KG3 doesn't require any program installation or setup - just plug it in and start typing. This ease of use is a major plus for someone like me who's not always comfortable with technology. Every control you need is easily accessible via dedicated keys, making it simple to navigate the various options and settings.

Overall, I'm really happy with my experience using the AI KG3. It's been a fun journey from skeptical newcomer to enthusiastic mechanical keyboard fan, and I think this keyboard has earned its place as my personal daily driver. If you're considering purchasing this keyboard for yourself, I say go for it - I have no doubt that you'll love it just as much as I do.

If you're wondering whether or not I'd purchase this keyboard myself if given the chance, the answer is definitely yes. While $70 is still a bit steep for someone on a budget like mine, I think the benefits of using this keyboard far outweigh the cost. In fact, if I had about $100 to spend on just a keyboard for my gaming setup, I would save $30 and invest it in other parts or accessories that can enhance my overall gaming experience.

If you're interested in seeing more reviews like this one, be sure to check out our video description for links to all of the products mentioned in today's review. And if you have any questions or comments about the AI KG3 or any other keyboard-related topics, feel free to leave them down below! Thanks for watching, and we'll catch you in the next video from Science Studio!

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leave a comment leave a like let me know what else you'd like to see reviewed here in the studio I can see if I can rearrange things and make that happen this is science Studio thanks for learning with usthe oi kg3 is my first mechanical keyboard ever I've never been a fan of their loud clunky sounds nor their prices to be quite honest however after testing and typing with this one from AI for quite some time I will admit this one is growing on me to be clear this video will cover the kg3 in particular cover things like build quality LED lighting responsiveness things of that sort but I feel like this would be a great opportunity to discuss my personal feelings about mechanical keyboards in general as well and just a heads up this one sporting Cherry MX Blue switches so right away I noticed how loud the keystrokes were a rather unfortunate trade-off with Mechanicals have a listen here but I must say the feedback I receive from each key is absolutely beautiful I feel in control of my keystrokes it's difficult to describe to someone who's never touched a mechanical keyboard before but it does feel a bit like shifting gears in a car and if you've never done that before sounds a bit like this feels the same way too you feel an immediate response from the keyboard itself and I absolutely love that speaking of beautiful AI equipped their kg3 with customizable RGB backlighting a great touch to any keyboard in my opinion you can't manipulate the colors of specific independent Keys like you can on some other more expensive keyboards but not to worry AI equipped theirs with several veral programs it's as simple as holding the function key and pressing M1 to cycle through the different layouts and pressing M2 to change color themes where applicable I was a bit worried when I read that the keyboard was not programmable but the various presets that you're looking at now were plenty to keep me entertained my favorite are the Ripple and rainbow effects these programs mimic those expensive competitors as well so it's nice to see this one feature much of the same I should note though that if you're not feeling the whole RGB LED backlight thing you can completely turn it off and still have decently visible key faces the USB cable is rubberized something I wish was changed to nylon for the sake of longevity although I expect the keys to fail before the cable does unless you're snagging it every other day which I don't know what you'd be doing that for Anyway by the way 50 million keystroke lifespan so yeah that's that's a long time I love the Simplicity of this one as well it's plug andplay and doesn't require any program installation of any sort every control you could possibly imagine either has its own dedicated key or is a function of another key the frame of the keyboard is comprised of a sturdy plastic with a brushed metal face and no Bez of any sort except for the you know you see it on the edges there the exposed screws give the kg3 an industrial feel and the submissive ay logo is quite welcome you can prop the keyboard up with the included back feet as well for more of an incline typing experience switching from this to my wireless membrane keyboard is a bit like switching from chicken tenders we all love chicken tenders right to Jello just two totally different experiences it's a really weird analogy but it it works one's crunchy loud and delicious and the other's mushy cold and simplistic there are reasons to ditch the membran keyboard undeniable reasons and that's why the aie keyboard will remain my personal I guess daily driver keyboard for the time being special thanks to AI for sending their kmg 34 review if you're wondering whether I'd purchase this myself that answer is it depends I will admit I wasn't in the mood to spend $70 on a keyboard and have it been for quite some time but I will say this if I had about a 100 bucks to spend on just a keyboard for my gaming setup I would save 30 bucks to just pocket it or reinvest it somewhere else and spend only 70 on this aie keyboard and I have a good feeling you won't regret it you can find a link to this exact keyboard in this video's description leave a comment leave a like let me know what else you'd like to see reviewed here in the studio I can see if I can rearrange things and make that happen this is science Studio thanks for learning with us\n"