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Drop CTRL High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard — Tenkeyless TKL (87 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap Switches, Programmable, Backlit RGB LED, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum (Black, Kaihua Speed Silver)

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Style: Kaihua Speed Silver


Color: Black


Features

  • A GAME-CHANGING KEYBOARD, NOW IN HIGH PROFILE: The CTRL High-Profile is just like the original CTRL, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. A versatile tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with input from the Drop community, it raises the bar again for mechanical keyboards.
  • PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a tall CNC-aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL High-Profile 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 1.11.4 millimeters of pre-travel. Theyre easy to press and boast a 70-million lifetime click rating.
  • HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY. Want to switch your switches? Customize the CTRL High-Profile with ease thanks to hot-swappable switch sockets, which allow you to swap switches in secondsno soldering required.
  • OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The CTRL High-Profile 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.

Description

A GAME-CHANGING KEYBOARD, NOW IN HIGH PROFILE The Drop CTRL High-Profile is just like the original CTRL, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. Machined at a 6-degree angle, the case is ergonomically crafted for a natural feel—and it’s quite a bit heavier than before. Thanks to the Kaihua switch sockets, the keyboard allows you to swap 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 High-Profile is outfitted with the latest connections. What’s more, it has customizable RGB backlighting and underlighting, so you can set it to a single color or light it up with a rainbow wave. FULLY PROGRAMMABLE VIA QMK: Customizing your keyboard is a lot of fun. That’s why the CTRL High-Profile features a fully programmable layout, designed for modification. Using the Drop QMK firmware configurator, 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 use the spare connector to transfer data and charge devices at USB 2.0 speeds. THICKER, HEAVIER FRAME & HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCHES The CTRL High-Profile is made from a large block of anodized aluminum (in two finishes), which is known for its toughness and ability to hold a quality surface finish. About twice as heavy as the original CTRL, the keyboard won’t budge when you're locked into an intense FPS match or hammering out an essay. Thanks to the built-in switch plate and hot-swappable PCB, the keyboard gives you the freedom to change out switches whenever you like. In fact, the gaps on the sides of the case are specifically designed for the included switch-removal tool. Best of all? You don’t need to solder each switch. Just pop them in and they’re ready to go. OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS The CTRL High-Profile is optimized to deliver the most light possible through the keycaps. You’ll also have your choice from millions of different colors for every single key. So if you want the lighting to cycle through the entire spectrum, you’ve got it; if you prefer a two-toned look to match your setup, consider it done. There’s also a built-in LED diffuser with light-blocking material to minimize hotspots found in many other keyboards. Worried about flickering? Don’t be. The backlighting displays at a super-high frame rate (100 hertz), so there's no annoying stutters. SPECIFICATIONS 87 keysAnodized CNC-machined aluminum frame6º case angleCustom PCBHot-swap switch socketsQMK firmwarePlate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizersCherry MX, Kaihua, or Halo switchesDoubleshot PBT shine-through keycapsHigh-profile designDual USB-C connectorsPCB compatible with plate-mount switches onlyDimensions: 14.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 in (36.8 x 14 x 4.4 cm)Weight: 4.25 lbs (1.9 kg) 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. 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


Brand: ‎DROP


Series: ‎CTRL High-Profile Keyboard


Item model number: ‎MDX-31831-11


Hardware Platform: ‎Laptop, PC, Laptop, Linux


Operating System: ‎Linux, Windows 8, MacOS, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95, DOS, Windows 10


Item Weight: ‎4.25 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎14.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎14.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 inches


Color: ‎Black


Manufacturer: ‎Drop


Country of Origin: ‎China


Date First Available: ‎August 10, 2020


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • THICK THOCK
Style: Barebones Color: Gray
This hefty slab of aluninum alone is enough to crush your enemies. Y our annoying co-workers are easily drowned out by the clack of premium keyswitches under bargain bin keycaps. You can land a fighter jet with the programmable per-key RGB, BUT You can't set a macro. No sir, not when Drop is involved. If you want that functionality you'll have to buy a 60 percent, 60 dollar board made almost entirely out of the F's (keycaps) that Drop didnt give when developing their software. In Minecraft. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020 by Cybe

  • Awesome, but not worth the $$
Style: Kaihua Speed Silver Color: Black
I ended up getting the speed silvers, wanted a change from the razer greens. I really really really wanted to like this keyboard. This thing was heavyyyyy, I loved it. The keycaps were very high quality and just everything about it is beautiful. However, there are two major things that ulimatley led to me returning this keyboard: 1. Was not compatable with my HDMI KVM switch. This keyboard in fact popped something on the board of my KVM switch and I had to buy a new one. Not sure how much power the thing draws, or if my KVM was already on its way out, but it still would not work on the new one I bought. 2. No color/config customization software. If you have tons of configs and settings for games, or colors for different keys, you might wanna rethink this. Almost every knock off keyboard has software to customize the color and effects. For a keyboard as expensive as this, I assumed it had software to do so. Sadly, it doesn't. Even if you cd into the config and edit what you want, once you unplug it, the settings are lost. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020 by Lord Moldy Butt

  • Excellent tinkerer's keyboard, but defaults could use a bit of improvement
Style: Halo Clear Color: Gray
This is a solid keyboard for enthusiasts. I like the RGB LEDs, the hot swap switch sockets, and the weight--this is a heavy and solid keyboard! Dual USB C ports are a welcome modernization. The included keycaps are double-shot PBT with the satisfying matte finish you would hope for. The package includes a keycap remover and switch remover. I like the keycap remover quite a lot but the switch remover is a bit hard to use. I have customized this keyboard a lot. I lubricated the switches, clipped and lubricated the stabilizers, and added a band-aid mod to the PCB. The stabilizers are a bit rattly from the factory, though I can't fault Drop for shipping stock switches. After the mods, the sound and feel are excellent. The board is a tank and it feels super solid to type on. It absorbs sound and doesn't have any metallic pinging from the key action. I give four stars instead of five because this keyboard ships with incomplete firmware. Yes, it works, but it doesn't remember your settings when it's unplugged. Thanks to the fact that it's open source, I was able to implement the missing functionality pretty easily (and release my changes as open source), but I have to wonder why Drop didn't do it. I hope they'll ship future revisions of this board with my fixes. Machining quality is good, but I do notice some mill marks in the key well. It's normally out of sight behind the keycaps but the keyboard business is about the details. The surface anodization is a gray, darker than MacBook silver, and with a more aggressive bead blasting that leaves it more textured. I noticed some splotches in the anodization but overall you're getting a ton of machined aluminum for your money. With the mechanical and software mods, this keyboard easily gets 7 stars out of 5. If you're looking for a solid base to customize, I think you'll be pleased. But if you just want an amazing keyboard out of the box, you might be disappointed by the tasks left up to you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020 by Travis Geis

  • Great, but didnt last long
Style: Barebones Color: Black
Okay, this board is awesome, the quality of the material is off the table however, the x key switch stop working after 2 days.... so that's the last product I'm going to buy from drop.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020 by Cary2060

  • Arrived broken. Rattles horribly. Poor quality of materials.
Style: Kaihua Box White Color: Black
Like others, my keyboard arrived with a majority of its keys dislodged from the switches. A number of which subsequently shattered, in part due to the very thin material of the key caps on this board. However, I figured I would put all the caps on, including the broken ones and at least take the keyboard for a test drive. It didn’t last five minutes. The Kailh Box White switches, which I have had on every mechanical keyboard I have owned prior to this, sounded awful. The case had a terrible sound to it and every stabilizer rattled horribly. I took all the caps back off to inspect the board and case and stabilizers and saw no damage from the keys rattling around that would have been responsible for the rattle. It is just bad design. It is a hot swap board and the ability to swap all of the various parts out is obviously part of the allure, but at the price point of this keyboard I refuse to see how it makes sense given the poor build quality and the fact that you would need to replace every single part. You’d be better off getting the barebones board from Drop and building it out yourself. It would likely be cheaper and miles better. Because of this, I had no interest in exchanging the keyboard for one that was not broken on arrival and just asked for a refund. Separately, I would like to add the first version of this review was blocked because shipment damage is not supposed to be what fuels a review, but understand that this box and keyboard had ZERO shipment damage. There was not so much as a mark on the box and the Drop Ctrl arrives in a box with stiff styrofoam above the keyboard. There is NO WAY for keys to come off without them having been put in the box that way. Because the case, switches and caps all had damage and the RGB did not default to the rainbow marquee style Drop keyboards have as default out of the box, I am nearly certain this was a previously returned product shipped to me as new. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021 by MDB

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