DROP CTRL High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard — Tenkeyless TKL (87 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap Switches, Programmable, Backlit RGB LED, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum (Gray, Cherry MX Blue)

Product Description

A GAME-CHANGING KEYBOARD, NOW IN HIGH PROFILE

The Drop CTRL Excessive-Profile is rather like the unique CTRL, however now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. Machined at a 6-degree angle, the case is ergonomically crafted for a pure really feel—and it’s fairly a bit heavier than earlier than. Due to the Kaihua change sockets, the keyboard lets you swap switches everytime you need with no soldering required. It’s additionally totally programmable through QMK, that means you may assign macros or customized keybinds to each key. With twin USB-C connectors, the CTRL Excessive-Profile is outfitted with the newest connections. What’s extra, it has customizable RGB backlighting and underlighting, so you may set it to a single colour or mild it up with a rainbow wave.

FULLY PROGRAMMABLE VIA QMK:

Customizing your keyboard is a number of enjoyable. That’s why the CTRL Excessive-Profile encompasses a totally programmable format, designed for modification. Utilizing the Drop QMK firmware configurator, you might have complete management over each key. Plus, the configurator lets you program macros and customised keymapping, so you may simply fine-tune your keyboard for gaming, work, or play. It’s additionally outfitted with two USB type-C connectors (one on both sides), permitting you to make use of the spare connector to switch knowledge and cost gadgets at USB 2.0 speeds.

THICKER, HEAVIER FRAME & HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCHES

The CTRL Excessive-Profile is created from a big block of anodized aluminum (in two finishes), which is understood for its toughness and talent to carry a high quality floor end. About twice as heavy as the unique CTRL, the keyboard received’t budge while you’re locked into an intense FPS match or hammering out an essay. Due to the built-in change plate and hot-swappable PCB, the keyboard provides you the liberty to vary out switches everytime you like. In truth, the gaps on the perimeters of the case are particularly designed for the included switch-removal device. Better of all? You don’t must solder every change. Simply pop them in and so they’re able to go.

OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS

The CTRL Excessive-Profile is optimized to ship essentially the most mild potential via the keycaps. You’ll even have your selection from tens of millions of various colours for each single key. So if you’d like the lighting to cycle via all the spectrum, you’ve bought it; if you happen to desire a two-toned look to match your setup, take into account it performed. There’s additionally a built-in LED diffuser with light-blocking materials to reduce hotspots discovered in lots of different keyboards. Apprehensive about flickering? Don’t be. The backlighting shows at a super-high body price (100 hertz), so there is not any annoying stutters.

SPECIFICATIONS

87 keysAnodized CNC-machined aluminum frame6º case angleCustom PCBHot-swap change socketsQMK firmwarePlate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizersCherry MX, Kaihua, or Halo switchesDoubleshot PBT shine-through keycapsHigh-profile designDual USB-C connectorsPCB suitable with plate-mount switches onlyDimensions: 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 in (36.8 x 14 x 4.4 cm)Weight: 4.25 lbs (1.9 kg)

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Change Conduct:
Tactile & Clicky (Present suggestions within the type of a tactile “bump” and audible “click on” every time a change is actuated.) Tactile (Present tactile suggestions with out the “Clicky” noise) Tactile (Present tactile suggestions with out the “Clicky” noise) Tactile (Present tactile suggestions with out the “Clicky” noise) Clicky (Gives an audible “click on” every time a change is actuated.) Linear (Quiet and clean freed from any tactility)

Change Really feel / Actuation:
Medium / 50g Medium / 45g Medium-Heavy / 65g Medium-Heavy / 60g Medium / 55g Extraordinarily Gentle / 40g

Actuation Level / Complete Journey Distance:
2.2mm / 4mm 2mm / 4mm 1.9mm / 4mm 1.9mm / 4mm 1.8mm / 3.6mm 1.3mm / 3.5mm

Keystroke Lifespan:
50 Million 50 Million 80 Million 80 Million 80 Million 70 Million

Change Suggestion:
Primarily typing. The Cherry MX Blue has a definite “click on” sound when depressed past the tactile level, making it the loudest change within the Cherry MX household. The separated slider development additionally offers the very best tactile suggestions. A superb mix of typing and gaming. Cherry MX Brown is extensively thought of to be the most effective “middle-ground” change. Its tactile bump, silent journey, and medium actuation drive makes it a flexible change. Primarily typing. The Halo Clear being with a slight preload and a lighter, sharper tactile bump than the Halo True. Halo Clears discourage backside out, however not as strongly because the Halo True. A superb mix of typing and gaming. Medium weight, clean tactile motion, and a purposefully mild preload are meant to cut back jarring fingertip impacts throughout speedy typing. Reasonably heavy spring to discourage backside out. A superb mix of typing and gaming. Kaihua Field White switches are IP56 waterproof and mud resistant switches. Meant for gaming. Primarily a shortened model of present MX-style switches permitting for quicker actuation.

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Keys
67 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through 67 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through 87 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through 87 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through 87 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through 99 Keys / PBT Doubleshot Shine-through

Dimensions / Weight
12.7 x 4.4 x 1.25″ / 24.5 oz (696 g) 12.6 x 4.4 x 1.7″ / 43 oz (1,219 g) 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.4″ / 34 oz (964 g) 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.75″ / 68 oz (1,928 g) 14.2 x 5 x 1.25″ / 32.8 oz (929 g) 5.2 x 5.5 x 1.7″ / 34.2 oz (970g)

Extra Options
Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Scorching-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light-weight customization. Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Scorching-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light-weight customization. Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Scorching-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light-weight customization. Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Scorching-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light-weight customization. Anodized Aluminum case, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, USB-C, White LED Backlit keys, and Adjustable legs. Anodized CNC machined aluminum body, Scorching-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Twin USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light-weight customization.

Change Choices:
Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White Halo True or Gateron Yellow Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Velocity Silver or Field White

A GAME-CHANGING KEYBOARD, NOW IN HIGH PROFILE: The CTRL Excessive-Profile is rather like the unique CTRL, however now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. A flexible tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with enter from the Drop neighborhood, it raises the bar once more for mechanical keyboards.
PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a tall CNC-aluminum body with a built-in change plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL Excessive-Profile is rock-solid and prepared for any setup.
CHERRY MX BLUE RGB SWITCHES: This CTRL mannequin comes geared up with Cherry MX Blue switches, which have a definite “click on” sound when pressed, making them the loudest and most tactile switches within the Cherry MX household.
HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY. Need to change your switches? Customise the CTRL Excessive-Profile with ease due to hot-swappable change sockets, which let you swap switches in seconds—no soldering required.
OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The CTRL Excessive-Profile is illuminated with totally customizable RGB backlighting and under-lighting. Set your tens of millions of LEDs to a single colour or mild them up with customized rainbow wave patterns.