NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition: The keyboard enthusiast's (budget) choice

The #NovelKeys #NK65 Entry Edition has been one the most hyped and anticipated entry level custom #MechanicalKeyboard releases since... ever? But does it live up to the hype? Please join me in another trademarked in-depth I/O Sam review to find out!

Spoiler alert: It's good! It's very good!!! As long as you put a bit of work in it, that is... In this video I equip the NK65 with Glorious Panda switches and show how to mod it to make this the best US$95 you ever spent on a keyboard!


🟢 MAIN FEATURED PRODUCT (Glorious PC Gaming Race link is part of their affiliate program):

NovelKeys NK65 - Entry Edition👉 https://novelkeys.com/collections/key...
Glorious Pandas👉 https://gloriousgaming.pxf.io/panda


🟢 SOCIAL LINKS:
Web: https://www.iosamfranco.com
Twitter:   / iosamfranco  
Mastodon: https://bitbang.social/@iosam
Instagram:   / iosamfranco  
Reddit:   / io_sam  
YouTube:    / iosam  


🟢 PRODUCTS LINKS (some links are part of affiliate programs):

- Drop Holy Panda: https://fave.co/3mcRvDs | https://amzn.to/38GeG4d
- ePBT keycaps sets: 🌏» https://kbdfans.com/r?id=5onuff | US » https://bit.ly/3QQg1Gc
- Wood Palm Rest - Small (Filco): https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/c/io-...
- Artifact Bloom Series Keycapt Set (BoW): https://fave.co/3g74ouW
- Aluminium Switch Opener - Kailh/MX Type: https://amzn.to/3dt3YwJ
- KBDFANS X AI03 2-IN-1 Aluminum Switch Opener: World » https://kbdfans.com/r?id=rpgrn0 | US (Divinikey) » https://bit.ly/3GKWXpt
- Krytox 205 grade 2: https://amzn.to/3GDHAkk | https://ebay.us/zttJch
- Krytox 205 grade 0: https://bit.ly/3FS1nw1 | https://fave.co/413mV19
- Krytox 105: https://amzn.to/2NjBSuB | https://ebay.us/L2Bf31
- Permatex Dielectric Tune-Up Grease: https://amzn.to/3hhMbsk
- Adhesive Non-Slip Grips for Quilt Templates: https://amzn.to/3fxLtt4
- GMK Cherry Style Stabilizers (Plate Mounted): https://bit.ly/gmkstbs
- Cherry Original Stabilizers (Plate Mounted): https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/c/io-...
- Nylon Hair Brush Set: https://amzn.to/2DLsOKu
- Xool Tweezers Set: https://amzn.to/3hiYNzp
- Nylon Plastic Spudgers (Non-Marring) Opening Tool / Pry Bar: https://amzn.to/39A0F5L
- Jeweler Pick-Up Tool: https://amzn.to/3iiSE7z
- Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3hhMC5W
- GEMINI-20 Portable Precision Digital Milligram Scale: https://amzn.to/3bMXkjR
- Razer Tartarus Pro Gaming Keypad (Analog-Optical Key Switches): https://amzn.to/3dNiaRw


🟢 MY KEYBOARD TYPING SOUND DEMO SETUP
👉 https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/my-v...


🟢 I/O SAM VIDEOS:
Holy Panda Wars👉    • Holy Panda Wars: Invyr vs. Yok vs. Gl...  
How to build a whisper quiet mechanical keyboard👉    • How to build a whisper quiet mechanic...  


🟢 INTERVIEW VIDEOS (W/ MIKE FROM NOVELKEYS):
‪@MechsOnDeck‬👉    • Live stream with Mike from NovelKeys!  
‪@TopClack‬👉    • Top Clack 8/13/20 ft. Mike of Novelke...  


🟢 OTHER REFERENCED VIDEOS:
‪@TaehaTapes‬ 👉    • Melody65 Prototype Build Stream  
‪@badseedtech‬ 👉    • NovelKeys NK65 Entry and Aluminum Rev...  
‪@JTTR‬ 👉    • NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition Review -...  
‪@TaeKeyboards‬ 👉    • Timelapse : Polaris Mechanical Keyboa...  
‪@JYMV‬ 👉    • KBD8X Mk. II In-Depth Review  


🟢 WEBSITES REFERENCED IN THE VIDEO:
I/O Sam Blog: Which keycap material: ABS or PBT?👉 https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/whic...
Cheat sheet: Custom keyboard mounting styles👉 https://thomasbaart.nl/2019/04/07/che...


🟢 TIME CODES:

00:00 - Opening
00:38 - Introduction
01:31 - Product development history & background
07:33 - NK65 options
08:46 - What's in the Box?
09:26 - The layout
10:14 - The measurements
11:16 - The build quality
12:34 - The sound damping
13:03 - The looks
13:43 - The plate
15:10 - The stabs
17:14 - The PCB
19:13 - QMK & VIA
20:34 - My custom build
21:39 - Stock stabs typing sound test
22:18 - Modding the stabs
25:36 - Tuned stabs typing sound test
28:21 - Conclusion: Pricing & availability
31:30 - Conclusion: Feel & sound
32:14 - Conclusion: Similar alternatives (competitive analysis)
33:42 - Outro