There are many different jumping off points when it comes to mechanical keyboards. It's possible to put together the board on your own, complete with soldering switches. There are many pre-built options on the market.
There is still a lot about the hobby that I am not very familiar with. I like to use a good pre-built that has a bit of flexibility as opposed to putting one together. When I talk about pre-built keyboards, I am not talking about the gaming keyboards that are on display.
The Keychron Q5 that was recently reviewed is considered pre-built even though it offers an enormous amount of flexibility. The Melgeek Mojo84 is an all-new keyboard that is being launched.
The Early Bird price of $179 is for the Mel Geek Mogo84. Within days of the project going live, the original goal was met.
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Melgeek has raised more than $250,000. The retail price for the Mojo84 will be $229.
It is obvious that this is a loud keyboard when you first see it. The design of the keyboard just screams "Look at me!" I was not sure how to feel about it, as I usually stick to plain keyboard frames and sometimes add flair with my key caps.
The majority of the Mojo84 is made from plastic and not cheap. This is one of the best mechanical keyboards I have ever used, from the feel of the board to the lack of flex. The transparent case of the Mojo84 gives us a real Nothing Phone and Ear vibe.
There are easter egg messages hidden in various spots thanks to the transparency, and you can see a silicone mute pad on the bottom. The shell, switches, and keycaps are not included in the total of five layers. Melgeek used a polycarbonate plate instead of last year's Mojo68, as well as a Silicone Mute Pad and a Poron switch mat.
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It is possible to comfortably and quietly type without disturbing anyone. It is a bit louder than your traditional keyboard, but compared to some of the other best mechanical keyboards for Chromebooks, it is quiet. The Mojo84 has a trick up its sleeve with its key switches.
Melgeek uses its own plastic switch instead of using Gateron or Kalih. Brown switches are popular among those who spend their days typing.
As a huge fan of Holy Pandas, the custom switches from Mel Geek have become one of my favorites. I can't pick up any spare parts at the moment, but hopefully that will change soon.
Outside of how it looks, what makes the Melgeek Mojo84 stand out from the crowd? You might be happy to know that this keyboard is hot swappable, so you can use your own switches if Melgeek's are not for you.
I was blown away by the fact that you can pair the Mojo84 with eight devices at once. Just press and hold the button and the number key to enter the mode, and you're good to go. Melgeek has taken things to the next level when it comes to the ability to pair more than one device.
If you are looking for a truly unique keyboard that stands out from the rest, the Mojo84 is a good choice.
There's nothing to complain about with a keyboard like this. There are a lot of gripes with the Mojo84. The double shot keycaps are great for longevity, but they don't do much to accentuate the back lighting.
The transparent case is meant to help with that, but the lights themselves aren't very bright compared to the competition One wrong move in this case design could result in the case getting dinged up or scratched, as there is no way to hide it.
The Mojo84 doesn't appear to be able to use either VIA or QMK for input customization, something that was a bit annoying. You can get a direct download of the tool from MelGeek.
You can change the response speed from there. The only way to make any changes is to connect your computer directly using ausb-c cable. Even though you can pair the Mojo84 with eight devices, it's not possible to make any changes.
You need a wrist rest if ergonomics are important to you. You will definitely want to grab it if you use the Mojo84.
It is difficult to find a keyboard that has the same number of features at the same price. The sub-$150 market has a number of options, including some from Keychron. There aren't as many options as a direct comparison.
The most obvious competitor to the Mojo84 is the Keychron Q2 which has a 75% layout. The optional Knob gives the Q1 an edge over its competitors. The plastic/polycarbonate shell is replaced with an aluminum one.
The GMMK Pro is next in line. It is similar to the Q2 in that it has an aluminum frame and a knob. You will have to use other software to modify your macros and keyboard layers, which may not be as smooth as you would like.
Both of those options can only be used with a wired connection, whereas the Mojo84 can be used with a wireless one. It's just a few dollars more than what you'd pay for the other options.
If you want to buy this, you should do it.
If you buy this, you shouldn't.
A good mechanical keyboard needs to check a lot of boxes. There's more than enough options for you to choose from, so you don't have to worry about being stuck in a Windows only layout. Having the option to swap out the custom linear switches for something else is great.
Even though there are some things that can be done, it is hard to ignore what the Mojo84 has to offer. You might not want to wait until the end of the campaign to get the loud and unique design you're looking for. If you wait, you will be surprised at what this keyboard has to offer.
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