These keyboards are getting GOOD! - Zoom65 EE Keyboard
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Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring the video! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at manscaped.com Plouffe has taken a look at a LOT of keyboards here on SC, but at this price point, is this the best budget enthusiast keyboard you can get? Buy Zoom65 EE: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Is Zoom65 still good? 0:25 Unboxing all the accessories and keycaps 4:24 Unboxing the barebones keyboard 7:25 Sponsor - Manscaped 7:49 Looking at the fully assembled keyboard 8:26 Trying out the keyboard ft. ASMR 9:14 Typing test 9:27 Pros and cons 10:13 Overall thoughts 11:25 Outro
The video opens with a thorough unboxing of the Zoom65 Essential Edition, focusing on the breadth of included accessories and components. The host walks through a variety of boxed items, including a Prism bear switch opener, stabilizers, and multiple sets of keycaps, emphasizing how the packaging is organized for easy access during assembly. He demonstrates the feel and potential use of the various parts, such as the unusual box whites keycaps and the practical stabilizer kit, while pointing out that some items are aimed at both built kits and bare-bones builds. The tone is brisk and practical as the host contrasts the bundled goodies with the expectations of a budget enthusiast keyboard, noting how the packaging quality reflects the overall value proposition. The segment helps set up the core question of the video: does the Zoom65 EE offer compelling build quality and features for its price point despite being a budget option?
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Questions answered
- What makes the Zoom65 Essential Edition a good budget option for keyboard enthusiasts?
- It combines solid build quality with a compact 65% layout, a textured all-aluminum case, a polycarbonate plate, and a braided coiled cable, delivering premium-feel components at a relatively low price point.
- Can the Zoom65 EE be bought as a barebones kit or as a fully assembled board?
- Yes, it is available in both forms, giving builders the option to assemble themselves with the supplied parts or purchase a pre-assembled unit.
- What are the potential drawbacks mentioned for this keyboard?
- The main drawbacks discussed are the limited availability due to group buys and the absence of explicit documentation for enabling Bluetooth in some versions.