TreeKL - the budget 87-key TKL
This is a great budget prebuilt to get into the mechanical keyboard world. It provides an excellent base to build upon, with hotswap, you can easily change up the switches to find one you like.
Key Features
Gateron Yellow switches - an great linear starter switch.
Hotswap - easily swap out switches without any soldering with the included puller.
RGB - love it or hate it, it can light up if you turn it on.
USB pass-through port - lets you plug in a USB drive, headphones or other USB devices straight into your keyboard. Convenient and means less cable clutter on your desk.
Horizontal knob/wheel - change your volume at the touch of the wheel
Specifications
- Gateron Yellow switches
- Dual mode: Bluetooth 3.0 or USB-C via slide switch
- Gateron hotswap sockets
- Backlit RGB
- USB pass-through port
- USB-C port
- Horizontal Knob for RGB and volume control
- Reprogrammable using software (app available for Windows only)
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.
- Can be optionally flashed with QMK/VIA (this would remove BT capability)
- Keycap and switch puller included
Note on switch compatibility
This board is only compatible with 3-pin MX style switches.
However, you can clip the side alignment pins on 5-pin switches and that will fit.