Drop x OLKB Preonic Review

0:00 Planck Gamer Rage
0:50 Tea Time
1:47 Intro
2:15 Overview
3:13 Unboxing
5:55 Key Switch Types
7:35 Switch Lubing
8:40 Planck & Preonic Comparison
10:15 Sound Test
11:36 Conclusion

As soon as I tried gaming on my OLKB Planck keyboard I knew that I was missing something... and that something was the number row! So many games that I play (DOOM, Valorant, CS:GO, etc.) require constant use of the number row, so the small form factor of the Planck was limiting my ability to play the intensive competitive games that I usually enjoy.

The Preonic still provides the ergonomic benefits of an ortholinear layout, while providing the missing link for mouse and keyboard gaming (it's also not much larger than the Planck.) So I have personally been really happy with it.

That being said, fulfilling that gap in gaming has been the only change between my experiences between the Planck and the Preonic. So if you're not someone who game's a lot (or plays more casual titles; I was able to play Grounded with friends on the Planck with no issues,) then I recommend the Planck, as the smaller size means a lower price, and better ergonomics, as the design philosophy of the Planck means that you don't have to move your fingers away from the home row as much (which saves you time as well as strain on your hands.)

In short, if you game a lot go with the preonic, if you don't then go with the Planck. Any other differences will boil down to nitty gritty details, and honestly I'm happy with having both in my collection. I use the Planck for video editing, then switch to the preonic when I want to game.


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