I Bought 10 Weird Keyboards from AliExpress
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Checkout iFixit's toolkits at: ifixit.com Have you ever wanted to buy a bunch of the strangest keyboards you find on AliExpress just to try them out? Well now you don’t have to! From lasers to screens, we’ve got 'em all. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a "Waterproof" Roll Up Silica Gel Keyboard on AliExpress: lmg.gg Buy a DOQO Wired Keyboard with Expansion Dock on AliExpress: lmg.gg Buy a H18+ Wireless Mini Keyboard & Air Mouse on AliExpress: lmg.gg Buy a Foldable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad on AliExpress: lmg.gg Buy a Wireless Virtual Projector Keyboard on AliExpress: lmg.gg Buy a Wireless RGB Macropad with 2 Knobs: lmg.gg Buy a Transparent RGB Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad: lmg.gg Buy a XZT G7 Single Hand Gaming Keyboard: lmg.gg Buy a Machenike KT68 RGB 68 Key Wireless Mechanical Keyboard: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► LTX 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: lmg.gg ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:50 Waterproof Rollable 2:33 DOQO Wired Keyboard etc. 4:37 H18+ 6:34 Foldable Pocket 9:49 Laser Keyboard 13:07 Typewriter Macropad 15:18 Tablet Keyboard 18:25 "45% Layout" 20:54 Machenike KT68 24:36 Outro
The video kicks off with a playful premise, challenging the idea that keyboards are all the same. The host explains that they scanned AliExpress for the weirdest, most over-the-top keyboards and ordered a bunch to test their practicality. The opening segment sets the tone with a foldable keyboard aiming to match a phone size, followed by a humorous misfire where a laser keyboard is expected to work but fails to function as hoped. The reviewer notes that some products feel dubious at first glance but highlights early positives like claimed waterproofing and quiet operation, then tests a waterproof foldable option and comments on the surprising mix of quality and gimmick across the lineup. The folding, roll-up, and dockable designs are introduced as a throughline, with attention paid to how each device actually performs in typing tests, portability, and connectivity. Throughout the segment, the team evaluates build quality, real-world usability, and value relative to price, sometimes awarding a “yay” and other times a “nay” based on the testing outcomes. The narrator closes by acknowledging the mixed results, promising more testing where applicable, and pointing viewers toward purchase links and sponsor information for deeper product exploration, while reflecting on the broader question of why such quirky keyboards exist in the first place.
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Questions answered
- Which AliExpress keyboard offers the best balance of novelty and practicality?
- Based on testing, the Machenike KT68 stands out as the most convincing balance of features, build quality, and versatility among the group, including wireless and wired options and RGB backlighting.
- What is a major drawback observed with laser projection keyboards?
- The main drawback is unreliable typing feel and lag, as well as setup and pairing quirks that reduce practical usability despite the novelty.
- Are foldable or roll-up keyboards worth buying for travel?
- Foldable or roll-up keyboards can be a acceptable party trick or ultra-portable accessory, but their typing comfort and durability are highly variable, so they tend to be best for light, on-the-go input rather than full-time use.