Description
A KEYBOARD THAT PUTS YOU IN CONTROL
To put it simply, the CTRL mechanical keyboard has it all. Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate, it’s stable and fortified. And thanks to the hot-swap switch sockets, it allows you to change switches whenever you want with no soldering required. It’s also fully programmable via QMK, meaning you can assign macros or custom keybinds to every key. With dual USB-C connectors, the CTRL is outfitted with the fastest available connections. Aesthetically, the keyboard is equally impressive. Featuring customizable RGB backlighting and underlighting, it puts on a colorful show; or you can set it to a single color for a more subtle look. The shine-through PBT keycaps only enhance the performance. What’s more, the keyboard comes with your choice of switches, so you can get just the feel you like—whether you prefer something heavy and tactile or lightweight and linear.
OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS
The switches on the CTRL feature light pipes that are optimized to deliver the most light possible through the keycaps. No matter what tone you want, you’ll have your choice from millions of colors for every single key. Feel free to program the lighting to cycle through the entire spectrum, or set it to a two-toned look to match your setup. There’s also a built-in translucent LED diffuser to minimize hotspots found in many other keyboards. Worried about flickering? Don’t be. The LEDs operate at a frequency of 100 Hz, so there won’t be any visible flicker.
FULLY PROGRAMMABLE VIA QMK
Customizing your keyboard is a lot of fun. That’s why the CTRL features a fully programmable layout, designed for modification. Using QMK firmware, you have total control over every key. Plus, the configurator allows you to program macros and customized keymapping, so you can easily fine-tune your keyboard for gaming, work, or play. It’s also outfitted with two USB type-C connectors (one on each side), allowing you to transfer data and charge devices at USB 2.0 speeds.
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| Cherry MX Blue RGB | Cherry MX Brown RGB | Drop Halo Clear | Drop Halo True | Kaihua Box White | Kaihua Speed Silver | |
| Switch Behavior: | Tactile & Clicky (Provide feedback in the form of a tactile “bump” and audible “click” each time a switch is actuated.) | Tactile (Provide tactile feedback without the “Clicky” noise) | Tactile (Provide tactile feedback without the “Clicky” noise) | Tactile (Provide tactile feedback without the “Clicky” noise) | Clicky (Provides an audible “click” each time a switch is actuated.) | Linear (Quiet and smooth free of any tactility) |
| Switch Feel / Actuation: | Medium / 50g | Medium / 45g | Medium-Heavy / 65g | Medium-Heavy / 60g | Medium / 55g | Extremely Light / 40g |
| Actuation Point / Total Travel 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 |
| Switch Recommendation: | Primarily typing. The Cherry MX Blue has a distinct “click” sound when depressed beyond the tactile point, making it the loudest switch in the Cherry MX family. The separated slider construction also provides the highest tactile feedback. | A good blend of typing and gaming. Cherry MX Brown is widely considered to be the best “middle-ground” switch. Its tactile bump, silent travel, and medium actuation force makes it a versatile switch. | Primarily typing. The Halo Clear being with a slight preload and a lighter, sharper tactile bump than the Halo True. Halo Clears discourage bottom out, but not as strongly as the Halo True. | A good blend of typing and gaming. Medium weight, smooth tactile action, and a purposefully light preload are intended to reduce jarring fingertip impacts during rapid typing. Moderately heavy spring to discourage bottom out. | A good blend of typing and gaming. Kaihua Box White switches are IP56 waterproof and dust resistant switches. | Intended for gaming. Essentially a shortened version of existing MX-style switches allowing for faster actuation. |
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| Drop ALT Mechanical Keyboard | Drop ALT High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard | Drop CTRL Mechanical Keyboard | Drop CTRL High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard | Drop ENTR Mechanical Keyboard | Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard | |
| 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) |
| Additional Features | Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Dual USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light customization. | Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Dual USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light customization. | Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Dual USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light customization. | Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Dual USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light 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 frame, Hot-Swappable plate-mount switches, QMK Programming, Dual USB-C, Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers, N-key rollover, and light customization. |
| Switch Options: | Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Speed Silver or Box White | Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Speed Silver or Box White | Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Speed Silver or Box White | Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Speed Silver or Box White | Halo True or Gateron Yellow | Barebones, Cherry MX Brown or Blue RGB, Halo True or Clear, and Kaihua Speed Silver or Box White |
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PUT YOURSELF IN CONTROL: Our flagship, the CTRL combines quality construction with feature-loaded functionality. A versatile tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with input from the Drop community, it raises the bar for mechanical keyboards.
PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL is rock-solid and ready for any setup.
KAIHUA SPEED SILVER SWITCHES: Utilizing the popular Cherry MX form, these speedy linear switches are made with 3. 5 millimeters of total travel with 1. 1–1. 4 millimeters of pre-travel. They’re easy to press and boast a 70-million lifetime click rating.
HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY. Want to switch your switches? Customize the CTRL with ease thanks to hot-swappable switch sockets, which allow you to swap switches in seconds—no soldering required.
OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The CTRL is illuminated with fully customizable RGB backlighting and under-lighting. Set your millions of LEDs to a single color or light them up with custom rainbow wave patterns.
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