I built a $30 keyboard using ONLY AliExpress - (GMK 67)
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- čas přidán 17. 11. 2023
- I built a budget keyboard using only AliExpress! The GMK 67 is a CHEAP budget keyboard, but is it good?
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Hey, Hippyo, do you know if the promo code is US only? Since I get the error message that it is not applicable for my country (Serbia). I would like to purchase a keeb, and I hope you would get some commission from it ^^
@@vukovicore1030not sure, but no worries just find the best code for your region!
try the hkkb pro classic hipyo HIPYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
After that 60%-99% product return (on the same hour) scandal on 11/11 sale am not surprise they now going to their american customers for sales.
What is E1 mod and where to get that things?
the guy who asked for this is living his best life rn
💀
How’d you know 💀 although I did ask for this lol and I did build an Ali build too lol
Guys * are* their*
Me
I’m not 😔. my mom has cancer and I’m stressing abt school..
“I built a $30 keyboard”
9:24 : “this whole build came in at $79.64 “
pretty sure he means the keyboard itself was $30 but i can see why this title could be considered clickbait
@@TimoYeeI reckon there's no "could be considered" about it. The title is very much clickbait.
@@mattsadventureswithart5764technically, it isn’t
@@rubixx5367It very much is. Even if you only consider the cost of the barebones (which is _not_ a keyboard, it's a shell and a PCB, not a usable keyboard), it was still 36 dollars.
@@TimoYee If its not everything for around 30 bucks forget it.
I really love the budget keyboard videos. It just shows how most of us can actually get a pretty decent mechanical board without having to spend a couple of hundred dollars to get started, as long as we're willing to do a tiny bit of really easy mods. Sure, the more premium customs are great too, but when I watch those vids, it's with the knowledge that I will likely never own that board because it's just going to be out of my budget. These are more of the ones I can actually afford, so thanks, Hipyo!
30 is a bit expensive for me, my budget is like $1
Me too when the title isn't a LIE! lol $33 for the barbones, $40 for the switches, at least $25 for keycaps just turned a $30 keyboard into a $100 keyboard... It's all BS...
@@draynged7869 well actually you can build one for 30$ idk if aliexpress has localized prices or what but where i live i can actually order it for that price plus there is an upcoming aliexpress biggest sale in the year 20- something march so that is your chance
Why dont you write I built a 80$ keyboard? It cost you 80$, not 30...
If you are trying to build a keyboard with $30 I recommend to just buy some shit gaming keyboard. Cuz ur budget is smaller than your dick 😂😂😂
Click bait. Also the video format is set up so you can't skip around. The whole of the channel is to view trap and provides near zero value.
Th base of the keyboard is like 30 dollars excluding the switches and keycaps
@@Charles-Darwiny do u even watch it of u dont like it lmao
He’s saying he a built a keyboard that’s price is 30$ excluding the other things he bought to build the 30$ keyboard
Keep an eye out on their "50% off choice" sections. I recently got the gmk67 for $20
Who paid you to say this? I can promise you this keyboard has never been $20 on aliexpress.
The lowest price was actually 17 USD, shipped from CN to US in 5-6 days from Cutesliving, it was pretty insane... Unfortunately after a couple months of that pricing they seem to have finally ended it. At the higher pricing, it makes a lot more sense to upgrade to the Xinmeng/Womier, Rainy75, AULA F75/87/99, Leobog Hi75/Hi8, etc.
are you talking about Taobao or aliexpress?
@@acolyte6six6 Ali from a specific superdeal and seller called "Cutesliving".
Huh, I literally just ordered this last night from Cutesliving. After its 64% Black Friday discount, it's $32.81 with free shipping.
@@kimuuu7326I ordered it for 27 dollars with free shipping
@@acolyte6six6aliexpress, Cutesliving store or factory direct collected store offer the best price. It was $27 during black Friday. I have mine with KTT Kang White V3s and a set of side printed keycaps from XVX. with the south facing rgb this looks insane
This keyboard is absolutely awesome. Despite being a plastic board, it's one of the best ones I've felt.
The round borders of the keyboard makes it feel good to the touch compared to those sharp acrylic or metallic border ones.
It feels like a toy in a good way because it's welcoming you to use it and carry it around.
It sounds fantastic. The wireless features are nice to use and feel fun with the light indicators between the arrow keys and fn key. It's good for gaming, even rhythm games play well without any chord split.
No matter what people say... to me, this keyboard is the best purchase of 2023.
Just swap the stabs, they suck
Been waiting for this video for a while now. Love the budget content!
I modded my GMK67 with extra foam and a tape mod, Akko Lavender v3 pro switches and bought Drop + biip 2048 keycaps (which actually cost a lot more then the entire board)
I’m very happy with the sound and overall aesthetic. Great video!
Akko switches is 5 pin and this pcb is 3pin yes?
@@YuliyanMarinov04no the gmk67 pcb is 3pin. And 5 pin
And Akko switches can be 5 pin or 3 pin
@@multplic_N akko pro* my fault
Literally have my stuff out right now to build it been waiting on this vid! Amazing!
HipyoTech, I also have a cat and from my experiences I think that your cat REALLY loves you. She literally looked into your eyes in the intro. Plus, she probably rubs against you with her head at times too. Anyways, another useful and super entertaining vid as always, bye!
Honestly exactly what I expected (Positive).
Like this bored is not going to go toe to toe with a lot of more expensive keyboards but it's accessibility and cost make it super appealing as someones first dip into building keyboards.
board* damn i am dyslexic
They're easy to flip, which is a really good thing. Whenever I get extra parts off a trade, I pop them in this case, and it's off my hands within a week. They're like candy.
@@J7T800 Nice. I got mine from someone doing the same thing for cheaper than it would cost me to buy the board and parts and i gotta say its driven me into this hobby so mhch further
Wow, love this keeb. The fact that its only from aliexpress is wild, buying rn
Did you buy it
This was the first "barebones" I bought (after tearing apart several cheap mechs). I've since bought several barebone kids (both expensive and cheap, like this) and I keep coming back to how much value you get for the price. Is it lightweight and cheap? Does it feel cheaper than it looks? Does the software suck? Yes...across the board...but, as you showed, a little bit of modding and you have a surprisingly good plastic mech. I have 3 with various degrees of modding and they're often the ones I show to people to give them an idea of how cheap you can get into the hobby. Thanks for sharing this...as much as it surely pained you to do so!
you bought barebones kids? thats kinda messed up ngl
@ChickenPvps ngl...its hard to decide whether to fix it or to leave it and let your response live on in glory 😅
@@StillthatguyJake leave it lol
Ali Express should just rename themselves *CRAPOLA ... I recently purchased a Xeon motherboard bundle that came with defective dimm for memory. Trying to get any replacement/refund involved dealing with Chinese seller and then once that failed had to contact Ali Express Customer Support. Lots of back-n-forth - asking me to prove something was defective for a PC that would not post. Then, after two weeks of the back-n-forth (even simple email exchanges always take days due to time differences) they tell me *Your date for buyer protection has EXPIRED* ... GRRRRR 😡😡😡
I built a gmk67 not too long ago and it’s become one of my go to boards. I went way of durok t1 switches and polycap code Keycaps(wonder where I heard about those, thank you Hipyo) for a full black/green keyboard to match my desk which bumped the price up a little bit but I Couldn’t be happier with the result
This keyboard used to be the budget meta in Vietnam because how cheap and good it is. That being said I think you should try the Monka 3067 and/or 3075 next. They are cheap~ish and some 3075 model have a screen. Their switches is actually pretty decent from what I tried.
Love the slow style of vid keep it up
You can usually only get the Black or white for $22 on the SuperDeals, I've never seen the other colors below around $35. I've built 4 of these so far and all had some plastic between the PCB and foam which I left after poking hole through. I did have to lube the stabs and one I did the tempest mod but didn't need to as it sounded great without it. With Morandi or Milky Yellows it's quite and deep but with say Cream Blue Pros it's very poppy. Super fun builds for cheap, glad you finally built one out as well.
hii, this is my frist time building a custom keyboard and i also used this same exact board. You mentioned that this board had some plastic between the PCB and the foam and i wanted to ask, i was modding my stabilizers and ofc the noobie that i am, it still had some rattle on them. Therefore, I've redone lubing the stabs and wires 4 times but it still had some rattle sound but the more I inspect it and hear it, it sounded like the plastic?? I feel like i'm losing my mind, i am so unsure whether i still messed up modding the stabilizers or it has something to do with the plastic. If its okay i wanted to ask, does the plastic have an effect to that "rattle" like sound i'm hearing after lubing the stabs and wires? If so, is it removable and should i remove it? (i haven't seperated the PCB, foam and all that jazz since i don't have the right screwdriver at the moment)
@@someonewrites9657 Hipyo could probably shed more light than I can but I wouldn't think the thin layer of plastic would effect the stabs because it would be below where they are mounted. I guess technically it could but I would guess the rattle is coming from them not fitting tightly. While I haven't had that issue on this board I have had a few others were they just didn't fit snugly and that caused a rattle even if lubed properly. I believe you can get film that will fit in between and help that but I haven't used it. I just bought some better stabilizers I found on sale somewhere.
@@someonewrites9657 not gmk67 but i had the same issue with rk68. Mostly went away after doing bandaid mod
Very cool video i was waiting for hipyo to review this keyboard
Did exactly this a month ago.
Outemu silent yellow jade switches. Red samurai keycaps.
£80 for full custom, wireless, Bluetooth. Great for typing.
This should be the default for anybody wanting to enter custom keyboard world
Is it silent?
I want to enter into your mum
I just built myself a gmk67 from the same exact sale.
It’s my first mechanical keyboard.
Got it for $35
Akko V3 pro Blue (tactile) switches
Total was $70
Including switches and keycaps
Also got one for my dad who works on the computer for the majority if the day.
I plan on buying yours too. Is GMK67 good?
how are the included layers? decent? or flimsy?
@@turoyse8109 It’s solid.
@@TheOneDumDum
Case foam
poron gasket mounted
Silcone dampening pad for sound dampening and a thin rubberized layer between switches and pcb to prevent plastic on plastic contact.
pretty good for $35
it also has Bluetooth, 2.4 ghz and usb C 3 way connectivity and rgb.
I did a tape mod and used the included pe foam to make it sound creamy.
Sounds and feels pretty nice
went with some Akko V3 pro Blues for light tactile feel since im a programmer.
@@dunumanz1679 im hopeful then, can't wait to get them in. I have some Akko silent Fairy and Akko Cream yellow pro waiting for these boards
literally just got this kit in the mail. ty hipyo!!!!
You finally did it 🎉🎉🎉 thank you for this, this is an ode for the budget gang 🤙
How can you afford a computer
This is a hit here in Brazil. Looks like a great value. Bought mine yesterday.
Tô ansioso pro meu chegar!
300% taxes so not so there goes the value
Okay, now this is definitely one I could go for. Can do both wired and wireless, still has the function keys and arrow keys. Nice.
This is amazing ... sounds really good
HEY! Hipyo How do you do your magic??? I would love to know that UHHHHHHH... howdoyoudoyourmagichipyo please tell me your secrets
This gentleman creates some pretty insane music, keep it on Hipyo :D
I got this keyboard like 3 months ago and didn’t think it was possible to open it up. Thanks for showing us how lol
Now we need a $30 keyboard
I purchased brown switches for my Redragon keyboard. It took about 7 business days to get here and they are perfect. These came pre-lubed, unbelievable the price. CAD $17 for 100 (I have a TKL) and I have never had a keyboard that I can work on for hours and not get tired from typing. Ordering them in the USA was 43 Dollars and 7 bucks shipping. Plus I had to wait three weeks.
I want to build a keyboard but im nervous about if i break it 😢
such a clean keyboard i am in love ❤
Mr Ali sometimes has some really good stuff for really cheap and sometimes ok and sometimes not even ok but most of the time I've had a good experience with them :)
Nice video and build :D
Did my first (and only) keyboard build with the GMK67, with Gateron Milky Yellow Pros and some nice pbt xda keycaps. Did a three layer tape mod, and honestly, really happy with, even did a sound test on my CZcams 💪🏼
Thanks for this video wanted to make a budget keyboard.
I used the gmk67 for a work keyboard with some budget tactile silent switches and keycaps. It's been great!
Work and budget, how do you fit those in the same sentence
Yes please do reviews on the $10 keyboards!
Finally the best budget board of 2023
Have you found your keyboard for this year already, how do you ruin them so fast even
You made me start playing runescape
I found pressing upwards on the top part of the case from the inside out to pop the top half off has been the easiet method of opening it up.
As someone who’s new to this and so indecisive. I LOVE this video. FYI I love the transition sound, the echo. Gives a comical vibe ❤ Is there a way to modefy a flat HP keyboard to make it thocky or is it a lost cause?
that Home Improvement 'Huh' sound made my day.
I have the GMK67 with gateron milky pro Yellows and it is a really good bang for your buck, great kit.
Does it have the y to thock sound?
I've build 2 budget keyboard from AliExpress, one using a Tester68, which wireless-only, uses AAA batteries and doesn't have LED, and one with a Tester84, which is only wired, but has RGB and comes with greased stabilizers, foam and is made partly in aluminium. Once you mod them, they're both great choice, especially the TES84, and I don't see much point in spending hundreds more when I feel like each improvements is so small.
(Shame on me, my main keyboard is still a RK84 Limited Edition with Yellow switches, it feels so smooth and I think it sounds amazing for the price)
I've never seen it as cheap as 22$ but I have built 3 of these now and tbh it's my favorite budget board atm. Nylon jwk switches and some thick keycaps makes this thing about as low pitched and creamy sounding as you can get.
Definitely want to see videos on the aliexpress keyboards. I imagine there'll be crap, but the question is if you can find any gold among the dirt, and any good mods for them too.
Many words but no thought, why did you even bother to write that
@@terrylyn So do you just say stuff that contributes nothing to conversation to hear your voice or are you always this much of an asshole?
Thanks I’ve been looking for a keyboard for a while know and when I get paid I think I’ll but this setup.
Ayy new budget keyboard list.
I would love to see you try the magee key board!! And the 10 dollar ones sound great too
im also using gmk 67 and it's a pretty good so far. as a person who only just started getting into keyboards, i think it's a good grab for me :)
That's the exact same case as the EK68. But nice find, and thanks for the budget keyboard vids!
helpful video for everyone outside of the US because a lot of the stuff he recommends buying just isn't sold outside of the US
Hey hipyo, amazing video (how do you do your magic)
Going from a k530 pro to this was a night and day difference, this is so good for the price.
Really wanna see your "Try $10 keyboards" video 🤩
If you want basically the same board here already built the Epomaker EK68 is a good choice. I have it with the Gateron Yellows and it sounds almost exactly like the build in this video.
i love my morandi switches, thank you for that
I bought the gmk67 and it’s a great budget baller
This review and the comments are so lukewarm about this board but I've had it for months now and I absolutely love it. I didn't mod it, didn't feel a need to (I have Bobagums in it for those curious) and its pretty damn quiet (which is also exactly what I wanted). I cannot FATHOM what a keyboard would have to be or do to justify $100+ when this keyboard exists. I mean, I get that the form factor might not be to some people's preference but if you're looking for a 65%, by comparison to the GMK67, any other keyboard is just a rip off.
I wholeheartedly agree with you! I lubed the stabs and did the tempest tape mod and I can't justify buying anything more expensive with how great this is! I think I will buy a second (black, my first is white) where I will put some nice linear switches (I have baby kangaroos in the first one and love them!) if I want to get a different feel for typing every once in a while.
Split it and the price will skyrocket because most people don't have control of their both limbs at the same time
i have this one with akko cream yellows and it's pretty great! totally recommend it as a mac user
I bought 2 of these barebones from their 11:11 sale hoping all the layers would actually be there and of decent quality
Same
I got this for $35, Akko V3 Fairy Silent for $22 for 90 switches and the Akko BOW PBT doubleshot for $14.
Really decent choice for anyone to dip into the hobby.
My build was the white gmk67 for $43, 90 CIY Asura switches for $24, and some Cotton Candy Theme Pbt key caps i see pop up on the SuperBuy section that I got for $12. Total came to $79 CAD or 57 USD. The CIY Asura are kind of loud but they have such a heavy satisfying bump.
just started getting into mechanical keyboards and decided to bought this one as my first one just to test out the waters and see if i'll be patient enough to lube all the switches to make it decent.
Ordered myself KTT Kang White V3 and Gateron Milky Yellow Pro, 2 different keycaps, one xda and one cherry profile, everything should be here within a week so we'll see how it works.
I might ship it to my buddy and order myself some alu kit even tho i prefer creamy/thocky sound and don't plan on going super expensive for my main keyboard next time.
Glad this one is turning out to be a good choice for 1st custom board
The Milky Yellow Pro are factory lubed you can save yourself some patience for the KTT Kang ;)
eh, lubing them makes a massive difference tbh, already have them and did it@@TheRealFlott
Just got it for 30€ plus another 10 for Keycaps and Switches. I'm excited! My first build.
10€ for keycaps and switches? how? considering to buy one too
@@metameow1 I ended up using KTT White V3s instead of the Reddragon Blacks. Those were a little more expensive but definately worth the price! The Keycaps were Pudding clones by mageek for around 6-7$
How long does the kneed-able eraser mod last before drying out ?
Thinking about trying it out !
In all my life I have never seen a video sponsored by aliexpress
i got a GMK67 as my first custom and i freaking love it, i recomend the Princess MMD Tactile Switches for anyone who realy likes the tactility, like me, they feel and sound great
I made my gmk67 for 70ish bucks. Base was 23, keycaps were 11, akko cs piano pros were 30, matching color to my keycaps cable was 5, and I used polyfil and tape. It's my favorite thing and people absolutely love it. That thing got me into keyboards. 😄
By the way, what is the grease you used for the stabs? I've never seen that before and I'd like to try that with mine.
i recently bought a bm80 iso board and some ktt rose switches, can't wait for them to arrive
I just built a Gmk67 and it’s amazing all of the parts from Aliexpress some Akko cream yellow v3 pros WoB keycaps and a black gmk67 i even have a sound test on my channel (without mods) I’m gonna mod it soon it’s my first ever custom keyboard
The GMK67 is a sleeper of a keyboard.
I def recommed it.
the only mods i did was the tape mod and replaced the stabs for screw in ones from kbdfans.
Slapped in some gateron quins and threw in a Dyesub PBT keycap set and the keyboard is so good for the price.
Wow I also got the blue color and the exact same keycap set (version w/o the hiragana sublegends) for 11/11, that's crazy! Paired it with Gateron milky yellow pros, stock foam and tape mod and it's got that creamy goodness.
Hope you can also make more videos about silent switches! Budget, TKL, barebones vs prebuilt.
Sadly there are not many videos of them in general, while I’m sure I’m not the only one who prefers a silent KB and also wants to be able to use a KB around others.
Can i replace the e1 mod by using silicone? Would the result still be the same or diffrent?
I wanna see more $10 keyboards :)
Great video any latency issue in games? plus I ordered gateron g pro 3.0 reds and dye sublimation hk gaming keycaps anything I have ordered better.
Hipyo's next video: Getting a piano into a keyboard to see if it thocks!
I've used this product and considering the price, it's a really great product.
This is the first board I built from scratch and apart from the iffy wireless connection, I really love it.
I just wish it came in UK flavours. 😭
I don't know about keyboards like you guys do, what are some recommended models that ARE perfect keyboards to trick out my setup?
Got this for $19.55 and got and 90 Red Dragon black linear switches for $4.50 for my son and he absolutely loves it!
yooo focal bathys gang! love those headphones
Try the sugar65 next. It's basically an Aluminium version of the GMK67 as far as I can see.
I've built 2 40% boards almost entirely from aliexpress parts (only part i ordered elsewhere where the skyloong glacier rose v1 switches because they are out of stock everywhere) and while I will say that keycap sets can be hit or miss, I've been pretty impressed with the quality of everything else. next is to buy a case and keycaps for my wooting.
I just found your channel completely by accident and now for some inexplicable reason I want to build my own keyboard
HELP
I like how hipyo spells GMK67 with a space in betweeen 😄
Alis is like the cheapest option for me (brazilian) to even build custom keyboards, even with our newly crazy import taxes, it's still cheaper to buy from ali than any other online seller, specially local ones (which only have tacky black gamer keyboards and none are too cheap). Unfortunately even your budgets keyboards come across to me a LOT expensive due to currency exchange ;v; but nonetheless it's always pleasant to see your budget keyboards videos cause they are barely the only thing I can afford anyway so
I've not watched keeb videos for over 6 months. I'm noticing new switches with diffusers built into them, which should really improve the RGB. When I try looking for them, listings don't appear to specifically say if they do or do not include diffuser.
Also, are any diffusers being sold separately that I can order so I can install them into the switches I already have?
After seeing this video, I decided to get myself a GMK67 to replace my "old" crappy RK61 (non-swappable brown). Then I saw the MonsGeek MG108W and I decided to build one for my SO. Then I saw the CIY TESTER84 and I thougth... This could replace my main keyboard! So I got myself one. Then I saw the super cheap CIY TESTER68 and I didn't need it AT ALL so I ordered one without hesitation. Then I realised: I need switch, keycaps and modding material! I don't know anything about switch so I ordered way to much of everything, 4 sets of keycaps, some lube, foam and kneaded erasers because why not.
Then I realised I was going bankrupt but at least I'd bankrupt in a thock.
You’ve hit thock bottom, my fren
Oh, a bad case of impulse buying.
Finally a somewhat budget-friendly keyboard
Haha i love that u used the focal bathys the best xD great headphones. Only the bang and olufsen H95 beat them for me. 🤙
Im actually surprised you havent tried the gmk67 yet its so good
So now you've tested the gmk67 lets Review yunzii all66 😂
After a couple of years in the hobby & several thousand £££ 'invested', I dont think I've ever been so heartbroken 😂 Good review though, It's nice to see a proper budget KB thats no sh@t.
I believe this is the cheapest keyboard on Aliexpress (nothing cheaper is worth it). I'm using it with Akko Air, and I don't feel the need to lubricate the switches. My keyboard is stock and I believe it is only necessary to modify the stabilizers.
can u review the royale kludge typewriter keyboard?