LTC NB681 Nimbleback Wired 65% Mechanical Keyboard, RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact 68 Keys Gaming Keyboard with Hot-Swappable Switch and Stand-Alone Arrow/Control Keys (Hot Swappable Blue Switch, White)

I love how compact the keyboard is and allows for a lot of room for the mouse, especially when you have a small desk like mine. The backlights are absolutely beautiful and the amount of customization makes this an amazing choice for people into aesthetically pleasing items.I chose red switches which are really nice and smooth to type with, however, when it comes to gaming the switches lack that 'click' that lets you know you've pressed the key. This has interfered with my gaming as I have accidentally pressed unwanted keys. But that is easily fixable as this keyboard is fully customizable and you are able to exchange the switches.This keyboard doesn't feel like it's cheap. Not that I know what an expensive keyboard feels like, but for those who just use keyboards for their basic functionality, I would 100% recommend this one for its price point.So far, this keyboard has been amazing to do work/game with. I recommend this keyboard for those who are looking for aesthetically pleasing keyboards and are on a budget. I also believe this is a good product to play games with if you understand how to modify switches to give yourself the best experience. For me, I'm looking to exchange some of the red switches with more tactile ones so I don't accidentally press down on them during games.Overall, I love this keyboard so much and I am in heaven using this keyboard to type out this review. I hope this has helped.

It came with some odd Jerzi red switch clones. These switches sound good/similar to my ducky one two mini Gateron Reds. They have a very light actuation force though, I noticed myself pressing space bar without intending. I purchased some AKKO Rose Reds but preferred these. I'm currently trying KTT Mint Liners that sound amazing in this keyboard.Hot swap is easy, and the board had some foam inside the case! I added a bit extra as it isn't too thick but I'm surprised to see it included in the board.The stabilizer are also pre lubed, haven't checked to see if they are clipped though. They also seem to have some foam between the pcb and plate.The keycaps aren't great like every other keyboard but I swapped them out with some XDA's and they add to the sound and experience.I'd suggest to move the logo on the side or back as it's a bit obnoxious sitting on the front and slightly better keycaps. With included foam, hot swap, and pre lubed stabilizers I find this hard to beat. Will update if I have longevity issues.

this is an absolute dream keyboard, I can't believe it is so cheap. It really is an affordable keyboard without sacrificing the quality in any area. The response time is good, press feel is good, the clicks sound amazing, it is easy to swap both the caps and the switches, the frame is solid and the bottom grips prevent the keyboard from sliding around and the RGB is bright and beautiful. Really everything about this keyboard is great, so I definitely recommend it

Background: Definitely not my first mech. Probably not my 10th either. I'd like to think I've spent enough time in the mechanical keyboard community to properly judge this thing. I got this because I wanted a cheap hotswappable board to try out. Can't beat this things price for what it offers.I spray-painted my top and bottom case and I outfitted it with some off brand red samurai keycaps. For the time being, I have some KTT rose switches, they're a 63.5 g linear switch.Pros:1) Its form factor is not to everyone's taste but I like it. I need a separate arrow block and its nice to have 4 nav keys. 68 keys is about what you get inmost 65% percent layouts.2) Mac compatability is a big one, not enough mechs have this feature and its a darn shame.Mac users need representation to and its nice that this keyboard considers that3) RGB is cool.4) You can get the program from their website that allows you to reprogram keys, and every key is programmable5) Stock stabalizers are bone dry but they clean up VERY nicely. They become shockingly good with some lube and grease.6) Stock red switches are surprisingly good. The slider is not factory lubed but they're not even that scratchy. They're so good that i even decided to keep them. They're on par with a cherry or Gateron Red I'd say. I also think they lubed the springs with some oil, cause i couldn't hear any spring ping on them.7) It uses Kailh hotswap sockets, which are the best around. Or, at least they are what eveyr high end custom keyboard uses for their hotswap sockets.Neutral: I have literally no idea what the plate is made out of. I heard iron, fiberglass, steel, and aluminum. Whatever it is, it's hard and denseCons:1) No per key RGB programmability, I tried in the software and its either not there or I'm too stupid to figure it out,2) You can't edit ANY layers, not alt or ctl or shift or function. Whatever functions the keyboard has is all it has. If you reprogram the key, the function layer on that key also disappears. This sucks, especially with a small form factor like this, which NECESSITATES you have function layer programmability,3) The 1U alt and the 1.75 unit shift suck d**k. There is more than enough room to have a standard sized bottom row and a standard sized right shift, this only serves to make it more expensive to customize the keyboard (which is the whole point of a hotswappable board) as now you have buy extended keycap sets that have more than the standard 104 keys. they're all over the place, but its a hassle.4) The sound of the board is very muted. This is a preference thing but I love the clacky linear sound. However, in this board, every switch sounds muted, no clack, no thock, just a barely audible bottoming out sound, and for some reason the key press feels mushy when typing fast but typing slow it feels fine. There's just something wrong with how it feels to me, and the way it removes the characteristics of switches is a real turn off for me. I tried to fix it by burger mounting the screws with 3mm o rings and i got rid of the 2 center screw posts, and that helped, but only a little.It's a board for trying switches, not really for the feel of typing.5) Stock keycaps are bad, generic oem abs doubleshot with a translucent material.

This keyboard is perfect for those who want to get into mechanical keyboards for the first time and even customize one of their own. The PCB is hot-swappable, allowing you to change the switches for any other 3 or 5 pin switches you want to use. I ordered mine with blue switches, as that was all that was available at the time, but plan on swapping them for Kailh Pro Reds. The blue switches that it came with are fantastic though and I like them much more than I thought I would.The RGB on this keyboard is ridiculously good for the price point, with almost twenty different lighting modes and a whole spectrum of colors, the RGB blew me away. Not only is the RGB good and the PCB hot-swappable, but you have the ability to program macros right into the board itself, allowing for 3 to be programmed at a time.Overall, a wonderful starting keyboard with a great price and a huge ability for customization.