Neo Ergo | Build, showcase & sound tests
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- *This board was sent to me by neo/qwertykeys
Not gonna lie I was pretty excited for this board because of how impressed I am with Neo65 and Neo80 and also this is actually my first ever alice layout keyboard! So please excuse if I type funny lmao. As usual, I have linked the timestamps below so feel free to skip to chapters you are interested in.
Mounting style
I am so glad that they are only sticking with one mounting style for this board and it works really well with the Ergo. The Neo80 was overwhelming to me and not all of the mounting style sounded and felt good anyway. (also less sound tests to record😅)
Sound and layout
Same as other Neo boards, the Ergo does not disappoint. My build was really high pitched and clacky. It's hard to describe but it has that Neo sound signature to it. It's definitely not my favourite layout since I'm still fresh to this. I definitely need more time adjusting to the alice/tented layout.
Ball catch system and magnetic connectors
Same as the Neo80, the Ergo also adopted the ball catch system and magnetic connectors which is a life changer!
Wrist rest
The wrist rest is a really nice addition to the Ergo. It is designed to match the Ergo size and tented layout so if you use a wrist rest, you should consider getting it with the board. It doesn't come with the kit and is an optional purchase. I personally do not use wrist rest and I type more comfortably on the Ergo without it. The wrist rest comes in cherry wood and acrylic.
Price
Starts at 130USD plateless and 150USD with a plate
Sales period
Late May to early June 2024. Depends on your local vendor.
Time stamps:
00:00 - unboxing
01:59 - bottom case disassemble (showcase)
02:54 - package contents + wrist rest
06:31 - attach rubber feet
06:56 - stabilizers prep
07:14 - remove breakaway strips on PCB
07:34 - PE sheet and install stabilizers
08:24 - plate foam and plate
08:47 - switches
09:13 - gaskets
09:52 - LED diffusers
10:29 - case foams
10:52 - keycaps
11:08 - remove seal from weight
11:25 - b-roll
11:55 - RGB showcase
12:24 - wrist rest
12:28 - sound test 1 (CF plate/all foams)
13:13 - sound test 2 (alu plate/all foams)
13:57 - sound test 3 (CF plate/plate+case foams)
14:43 - sound test 4 (alu plate/plate+case foams)
15:27 - sound test 5 (CF plate/case foams)
16:12 - sound test 6 (alu plate/case foams)
16:57 - sound test 7 (CF plate/no foam)
17:42 - sound test 8 (alu plate/no foam)
18:28 - sound test 9 (CF plate/no foam/Mode Tomorrow switches)
19:12 - sound test 10 (CF plate/no foam/HMX Macchiato)
19:58 - sound test 11 (alu plate/no foam/Cherry MX Blacks)
20:44 - sound test 12 (CF plate/all foams/KAT WOB Candy PBT)
21:29 - sound test 13 (CF plate/no foam/ePBT Axolotls)
22:14 - sound test 14 (alu plate/no foam/Osume YOTR PBT/Cream Soda)
23:00 - sound test 15 (alu plate vs cf plate/all foams)
23:21 - sound test 16 (alu plate vs cf plate/no foam)
Neo Ergo
www.qwertykeys.com/
qwertykeys.notion.site/Neo-Er...
My configuration:
Spray-coated Cream case
Aluminium and CF plates
Mirror dusk weight
Silver PVD badge
Silver kernel
Wired hotswap PCB
Keycaps:
GMK Umka
oblotzky.industries/products/...
HIBI Pudding in Choc, Office Beige, Pine Club and Maroon keycaps:
hibi.mx/products/hibiki-pudding
hibi.mx/products/pudding-r2
GMK Peach Blossom R2
www.switchkeys.com.au/product...
GMK Peaches n Cream Lite
cannonkeys.com/products/pre-o...
en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk...
GMK Dandy
Sold out but group buy for R2 is ongoing right now! Check your closest vendor for more info.
spaceholdings.net/products/gm...
KAT WOB Candy
keyreative.store/products/kat...
ePBT Axolotls
prototypist.net/products/in-s...
Osume Year of the Rabbit
Sold out :(
Switches:
SWK Catmint
swagkeys.com/products/swk-cat...
loobedswitches.com/products/s...
Mode Tomorrow
modedesigns.com/products/tomo... (affiliate link)
HMX Macchiato
unikeyboards.com/products/hmx... (affiliate link)
USE CODE key.rist FOR 7% OFF ON UNIKEYS
Gateron Cream Soda
rndkbd.com/products/gateron-c...
keebhut.com/products/gateron-...
Deskmat:
keebmat.com/
Black and Tiffany Blue cables:
ordinarylabs.com/products/ord...
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it seems like there is a confusion regarding the installation of the LED diffusers. I placed mine on top of the plate as I was only following the official Neo Ergo build guide on their notion page. I have also confirmed with the QK/Neo Rep and I built them correctly.
however, people were saying that they should go through from under the plate. and it also seems like the notion build guide has also now changed to the latter method. tbh I don't know which is the correct method anymore but going through under the plate makes a lot more sense, as the diffusers do not fall off easily!
Right. They also don’t protrude as high when installed from under the plate. Probably there is also some visual changes as they get closer to the LEDs.
I appreciate the effort of creating a sound test for so many configs, big respect
great video - thanks for creating such a long and detailed review of the upcoming Neo. Can't wait to get my hands on this board and try it out myself.
Such a facinating build! Really like the sound and the visual.
Crazy configs, thank you for all the work you put into this video!
ugh i love this, thank u for such a comprehensive sound test and overall video :3
the keycaps colour match is PERFECT!!! it's so pleasing to look at..
I love how detailed you made this and the camera / editing is great. I can't wait to order this board for myself!
Amazing built and packaging, awesome video, one of the coolest Alice keyboards I have seen so far. ASMR
Everything that Qwertykeys touches turns into gold. Amazing quality video, and I will keep my eyes peeled for this one. Maybe its time to give Alice layout a try myself, after modding that keychron Southpaw Alice for my mom to use at work.
very nice and detailed video, thanks for trying out different configs!!
Not me just now realizing I've been sharing your video to show how great my ergo is going to be 😅 Thanks for the phenomenal review
Neo is unstoppable ! 😮
great video 😍
It such an amazing board! and the sound test config you did for us damn must took a lot of time to do that haha
I'm always amazed how much you work you put into each build video!
Filming, removing keycaps/switches, modding, adding keycaps/switches again, filming - this must take days to complete 😱
Hey thank you! Yeah it takes a few days to film this😅 Love your content btw❤️
@@key_rist thank youuu ✨
amazing review!!! 👏👏👏
the DEDICATION 😂 you have my respect. all the soundtests sound so good
Great video! 🙂
Very detail review❤
Great video!
Those HIBI Pudding artisans are delicious, and so is this build
That unique carbon fiber ping still exist on the ergo, very similar to the neo65.
what are those little square things that came with the stabilizers? mines came with them but have no clue where they're for
They’re to secure stabilizers. I showed how to do them in the video at around 08:12
would you say the wristrest is worth it? curious to know if its needed because of the tenting or i can survive without it lol
It really depends on your typing habit. I don’t use wrist rests in general. I also feel the tenting angle is not extremely high. So I prefer to type it without the wrist rest, but that’s just me
what stabs are you using? will regular durock v2 stabs work with the alice layout or are there specific stabs that you need to build this board?
I’m using the neostabs, which will be included as a free gift when you order a Neo ergo. The 2u Durock stabs will work too
Hey! You listed about everything in the description, thanks for that but i can't find the cable in there :) Sorry for being hard, haha
Hey sorry I’ve included in the description now. They’re from Ordinary Labs :)
Is one of the Puddings white or beige? Beautiful board.
It’s the office beige pudding!
May I ask where did you get your cables from?
They’re from Ordinary Labs
Was this on Drop or something because I can’t find where to buy it online
You’ll be able to buy on around late may
GB will start probably end of this May to early June. Check the Notion page to find your regional vendor:
qwertykeys.notion.site/Neo-Ergo-6bd2a7b8d309439aa515bf6185c99e6d
Oh great! Thank you so much
Thank you for building this right way, without the arrow keys :) That up arrow left of the right shift is terrible
How much do you actually see the glitter? If your video is accurate it should be pretty minor.. hopefully. I am wondering because I saw a video of the red one with glitter and there the glitter was pretty intense. Amazing work, nice Video!
Yes it is very minor. It is more noticeable under direct lighting though. I think it’s also because my unit is cream/light coloured that’s why glitters are not very obvious. With brighter or darker colour base, I can imagine the glitters are more intense!
@@key_rist Thank you! Just the response i needed. Just ordered one.
thanks for building it without arrow keys
Is it VIA supported?
Yes
what happened to sound test 15
I missed 15 when typing in the description😅 I have corrected it now
alu plate with plate and case foam sounded the best to me. Did not really like any of the CF plate configs.
I like the alu plate a bit more as well!
@@key_rist were there any differences besides the CF plate being a bit louder and more high pitched? That's all I'm hearing from the sound test.
The typing feels softer and also sounds “more balanced” on the alu plate. Like it brings warmth and gives a very slight resonance. With CF plate it’s just loud and high pitched. I personally feel the alu plate brings out the “character and sound” of the board more! I’m usually a fan of CF plates but on the ergo, alu is the way to go for me.
@@key_rist What's the typing experience between no foams and all foams? Any recommendation when using linear switch?
led diffusers are miss located. it must be under plate.
Did you mean during the sound tests? I took them out cause I wasn’t using the RGB
no no i mean 9:54~
based on the official notion build page, the diffusers should be fixed onto the plate.
qwertykeys.notion.site/Neo-Ergo-Build-Guide-db220293677346258479350f9102843f
@@user-de2kj3to7t either way is fine
mx blacks on alu is the best config
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TOOO MANY SCREWSS! 😫😵
That’s not part of the build process! I just wanted to show what it looks like inside the bottom case. Everything in the bottom case will already be pre-built when you receive the board