The Dygma Defy: A Premium Keyboard That Hits Both Ways
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Note: This video was re-uploaded to resolve issues with the audio levels on the original.
This is an honest review of the Dygma Defy based on several weeks of use. It has a solid build with the best sound and feel, with some of the best hardware out of the split keyboards I've reviewed (at the time of publishing). The RGB underglow is amazing. The built-in tenting is the best I've tried. But, on the other hand, the firmware limitations are a major hinderance for those who want to get the most functionality out of their keyboard.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Who is the Defy for?
4:58 - Build quality and design
6:35 - Quality control issues
7:33 - Sound and feel
9:30 - Key switches
10:48 - Pricing and customization
12:45 - Built-in tenting ROCKS!
14:00 - Palm rest
14:45 - Travel case
15:50 - RGB underglow and backlighting
19:36 - The thumb cluster
21:17 - The Neuron
22:12 - Why I won't be switching to the Defy
23:24 - Kaleidoscope
24:30 - Bazecor and firmware limitations
28:45 - Modding
30:50 - My final verdict - Věda a technologie
For the sake of preserving comments, here’s a link to the original upload: czcams.com/video/mfSLSlVguJc/video.htmlsi=T2b7d-EdoSx9PPKm
Oh that why you unlisted the first video. Yesterday I didn’t have the time to watch it so 2h ago with the beauty of YT history I managed to watch it even in unlisted but I didn’t find any error or things strange to force you to take it out.
Anyway nice keyboard but the voyager is already my darling ^^
Dygma's support is top notch. I have had some issues with my Defy. But was usually resolved with any new updates from Dygma. Early on I had 1 issue which required a firmware reflash, Dygma team was VERY helpful in providing me the tools and instructions to get things working again. I also maybe biased as I have been a backer from the beginning with Raise 1. And they were gracious enough to interview me for feedback which they added my interview to a recent video they did. Great Video!
Love the intro 😆
Thank you for the amazing work and effort you put in those videos. I'm deep in the ergonomic keyboard rabbit hole, and I'm itching to get a new keyboard even if I absolutely don't need a new one and your reviews are extremely helpful.
Thanks so much for the audio update
Rewatch boost! Went with the Glove80, but this would have been my non-concave well option.
Not being able to add the tenting to the base model after purchase is a complete deal breaker for me. I'd like to get the Defy after saving up, then buy the tenting if I still want to keep using it after trying it out. That's a hook point for some strong buyer's remorse.
“Don’t tell my wife” lol 😂
I have 2 Defys. Wireless for travel and a wired one at home. I find the software and experience is better on the wired key board.
Both have the Gateron Yellow keys.
that thumb cluster looks cursed.
It looks good except the thumb keys all seem like they have you folding your thumbs way under your hands and that seems really painful
I had problems with the thumbcluster low profile keycaps breaking multiple times and got replacemant in at most 7 days later every time.
Quick question: How comfortable it is to reach the second row of the thumb cluster?
20:40
Algorithm
Something something something glove80 something qmk something engagement
Engagement boost 🫶
I appreciate it 😂