Timestamps: PU pads intro: 0:29 PU - lay flat and smell tests: 1:40 PU - writing/spill/healing tests: 2:20 Galloway pad review: 3:10 Ktrio Gamer pad review: 4:14 Grovemade desk mat review: 5:43 Test results: 6:54
Thanks for this review. Often wondered how those pads listed on Amazon would play out IRL usage, but no one ever really discusses them. I think this has to be the most critical review of the Grovemade pad I have seen (ever)! To my recollection, everyone usually raves about it but no has ever actually delved into its "durability" for the price and I definitely appreciate the contrast in review at the opposite end of the spectrum in price.
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After watching your video, I went and bought the Gallaway desk pad and I got a cheap non-branded mat instead that doesn't look like Galloway + it smell awful and very strong !
Could you do video on chair mats plz? Mine always gets divets that the chair can't move out of. And the hard glass ones are expensive. There are also acrylic ones are almost like glass but cheaper?
bought the nodal in black.. not bad. Just got my Vari electric desk which I love, and threw out my L shaped SWH desk. Ordered a desk shelf and monitor arms, coming later this week. But I had a logitech mat, and it is good, this other nodal is good but I am not sujre if I will keep it or use a different one. I was considering the grovemade based on all these reviews, but glad you mentioned what you did about it. thnx
Some of these mats might aswell just go to Joan’s fabrics and make your own. Btw it you have rolling up edgers on a gaming mat just put an ice cube on it for a bit and it should uncurl edges
Maaaaan this is the exact video I was looking for. You helped me a lot since I'm a dev but also a gamer oftentimes and, by watching this video I've decided to go for the PU ones. Many thanks!!!
I bought the Gallaway mat once and received an aliexpress version. I thought it was a mistake so I returned the item and reorder it, only to receive yet another cheap aliexpress mouse pad. The mat smells strong and really bad, crease marks don't come off. It's obvious that they're using an old product appreciated for its good quality, to sell a different, less expensive item of very inferior quality.
Hey is there anyway we could enter to win one of the pads you rated? I recently burned / melted part of mine while soldering something back together and dropped my torch.
I expect the Corsair would test very similar to the KTRIO gaming pad. I'll have to purchase the Corsair and test it out. It's always nice to go with a brand you recognize. - RG
Timestamps:
PU pads intro: 0:29
PU - lay flat and smell tests: 1:40
PU - writing/spill/healing tests: 2:20
Galloway pad review: 3:10
Ktrio Gamer pad review: 4:14
Grovemade desk mat review: 5:43
Test results: 6:54
Thanks for this review. Often wondered how those pads listed on Amazon would play out IRL usage, but no one ever really discusses them. I think this has to be the most critical review of the Grovemade pad I have seen (ever)! To my recollection, everyone usually raves about it but no has ever actually delved into its "durability" for the price and I definitely appreciate the contrast in review at the opposite end of the spectrum in price.
Glad you enjoyed the vid. Honesty always wins out! The Grovemade sure looks nice, but it has some major problems. - RG
Because they get it free. Nearly every set up i see has Grovemade. And a lot of them don't even mention price much less anything else.
You'll find less honest opinions because content creators want the money that they get from sponsors over really providing honest content for the viewer. Basically this channel is great so make sure you're subbed :D
This is a great series we need more of this type
i have a question, anything of grovemade is worth it? i mean, they have wood desk mat, leather and matte desk mat, anythig is good?
After watching your video, I went and bought the Gallaway desk pad and I got a cheap non-branded mat instead that doesn't look like Galloway + it smell awful and very strong !
Could you do video on chair mats plz? Mine always gets divets that the chair can't move out of. And the hard glass ones are expensive. There are also acrylic ones are almost like glass but cheaper?
bought the nodal in black.. not bad. Just got my Vari electric desk which I love, and threw out my L shaped SWH desk. Ordered a desk shelf and monitor arms, coming later this week. But I had a logitech mat, and it is good, this other nodal is good but I am not sujre if I will keep it or use a different one. I was considering the grovemade based on all these reviews, but glad you mentioned what you did about it. thnx
Some of these mats might aswell just go to Joan’s fabrics and make your own. Btw it you have rolling up edgers on a gaming mat just put an ice cube on it for a bit and it should uncurl edges
Maaaaan this is the exact video I was looking for. You helped me a lot since I'm a dev but also a gamer oftentimes and, by watching this video I've decided to go for the PU ones. Many thanks!!!
which is the best kind of desk mat to reduce vibration transfer from the keyboard to the desk ?
Are there any other woolmats other than grovemade?
Good video. Thanks for sharing. I have the Knodel at work and like it. Still undecided for my home desk. Researching Orbitkey and leather options.
In Malaysia, the PU pad was sold for 2-4 bucks. Also with stitching.
can share a link to a fellow malaysian here?😅
Can you cut these to a certain size?
How come you didn’t try the orbitkey?? It’s one of the most popular, I’m really curious how that compares since it is a mix between felt and leather
I bought the Gallaway mat once and received an aliexpress version. I thought it was a mistake so I returned the item and reorder it, only to receive yet another cheap aliexpress mouse pad. The mat smells strong and really bad, crease marks don't come off. It's obvious that they're using an old product appreciated for its good quality, to sell a different, less expensive item of very inferior quality.
This was a good helpful video, thanks.
Your audio in this video could have been better. I could hear a classic analog hum in the background.
The Reviews we need
hey thanks for the video, which pu bad is overall the best? also did they have branding on them? thanks
Very helpful, thanks
Could you please share the keycaps link for the keychrone white and silver.
can you share the make/model of your keyboard?
Hey is there anyway we could enter to win one of the pads you rated? I recently burned / melted part of mine while soldering something back together and dropped my torch.
What’s the white keyboard in the video? It looks nice
What's the keycaps
Can you guys please review the best desk footrests?
I used to use this mini ottomon. Until I lost it, now I use a shoe box haha.
People out there really shoving their noses into their desk mats up close to warrant a smell test?
The only XL mouse pad I buy is the Corsair brand. it's made to age well.
I expect the Corsair would test very similar to the KTRIO gaming pad. I'll have to purchase the Corsair and test it out. It's always nice to go with a brand you recognize. - RG
Thx! I just ordered one!
42 inch monitor, the flat one?
Linus tech tips mouse pad is great value for 40 dollars and I hear gamers nexus is good
Orbitkey makes very good desk pads.
why
Just get the LTT deskpad... The best one I've had so far... For us Europeans it is expensive, but for Americans is not that expensive....
Linus Tech Tips?
@@WolfOfJustice Yes... Great mouspad!
This guy did a whole 7min+ vid on various reasons he feels X is better. Just saying "just get Y" isn't super valuable.
@@mm345-0 He also said if you know of any good mouse pads to put them in the comments.
Grovemade is so overpriced. But its promoted so much because everyone on you getting their products for free.
How about a taste test
$160 felt pad ☠
Why do I need a desk pad?
fuck is thaat mouse, LMAO
I'm a gamer, but I want an easy to clean/wipe up mat. God damn it.
WStf is a "simularity"? 1:38 lmao
What is WStf mean? -RB
I use the blue akthia one and it's great
Glad you found something that works for you! Great value in the Aothia mats and tons of options. - RG