For the past couple of years I've been online YELLING for a company to finally create an Anne Pro style wireless RGB 60% keyboard with HOT SWAP SOCKETS! And now it's happened! Definitely picking one up in the near future. Thanks for the heads up and the review! Would have never known it existed until you posted it!
The new version of the Snowfox/Shadow comes with pre-lubed and clipped stabs and 5 pin hot swap pcb. The AP2 has been reverse engineered so you can load QMK though. I think I'm going to just have to get both.
I've bought 3 of these....they really are the go-to option for a quality budget hot-swap keyboard. The stabs are better than most prebuilts, software is now in a good state and man I've bought too many different types of switches....
mee too but honestly i never cared for hot swapable stuff but ig its important if i fall in love with those keyboards (never exerienced mech keyboard). I came to this because anne pro 2 had alot of bad reviews overall and all of them saying wireless mode is awful and bad. This coming with almost double life battery seems like a steal! I think the price is same like ANNE just because this firm isnt popular! I might go after this one overall... What do you think?!
Marko Vučić i ordered one as my first mechanical keyboard and it comes this week! i wanted hotswap so I can try new things! you can get a whole new set of switches online for as little as $15 bucks! i was going to buy anne pro 2 before I found this! I think this is the superior board for the same price! and the shipping is much faster since you can get it from amazon! i ordered the black version btw cause that’s what amazon had in stock, i’m so hyped!
Stop the Philosophical Zombies if you’re saying this because ur debating on getting this then it doesnt matter because the updated version comes with 5 pin
@@Linedbyeddieeee No, I've already got the 3 pin version. I don't plan on upgrading anyway because the software for it is terrible. I'm getting an Anne Pro 2 because I just found out that you can load QMK on it. I will hang on to the Snowfox because I really do like the hotswap capability and the keyboard itself is well made and fun to type on. Just don't have any patience with the software right now. Hopefully it will continue to improve.
I've been planning on buying the Anne Pro 2 for weeks, and now this video releases and now I'm more attracted to this thing. I just hope it's available in my area :'(
mee too but honestly i never cared for hot swapable stuff but ig its important if i fall in love with those keyboards (never exerienced mech keyboard). I came to this because anne pro 2 had alot of bad reviews overall and all of them saying wireless mode is awful and bad. This coming with almost double life battery seems like a steal! I think the price is same like ANNE just because this firm isnt popular! I might go after this one overall... What do you think?!
@@markovucic2785 I was at the same situation two weeks ago. ended up getting the Anne Pro 2 for 1) better software/more functions 2) Mac compatibility 3) single click arrow keys 4) better looking keycaps
@@ashzhu3085 Anne Pro 2 has a better Mac compatibility ? i was planning to get Anne Pro 2 but after viewing this video, Kemove 61 seems a better choice... better looking keycaps, u mean the typeface ?
I have a anne pro 2 with cherry blue (was told it was red before I bought, can't return it, long story) and I didn't like it that much. Now the snowfox is really nice. Better looking with it's black trim (personnal taste there), sound and feel more sturdy than the anne pro 2 and it's hotswappable. HOT SWAP !!! I already have a hot swap board in tkl format (the gmmk) and I like it a lot. I was looking for one in 60% and that's it ... and now to play swap with different switches. Like the review, keep up the good work.
Current Kemove keyboard (DK63) is constantly disconnecting from my Mac while on Bluetooth. Has this been a factor on this newer board? I’m really wanting to upgrade to the Bluetooth 5.1 so I don’t have to keep re-connecting lol also how is using the arrow keys on the bottom rightside of the board? Thank you for making this video!
I've been hoping to find a nice mechanical keyboard that balances quality and price, and I think this is a perfect example. I was thinking about getting it for my birthday this year, and after watching this video I am 100% sold. This was very informative and well put together. I wish great things for your channel and I will update this comment when the keyboard arrives. God bless you!
Well you're video quality is actually mind blowing you deserve more. Wish you luck. I was looking forward buying a rk61 tbh because in Italy not many keyboards have ISO layout, which the RK happens to have
Great review. I just received mine today- one thing I noticed I that I haven't seen anyone mention is that the housing around the USB-C port is too small to fit most USB-C cables. The cable that comes included is tapered enough to fit, but if you want to use your own you need to either sand down the plastic on the cable, or use a Dremel on the keyboard case.
Thanks! Good observation, you're right the housing is quite small! I added a mag-safe like adapter and use a magnetic cable with it, and it works failry well, but regular Type C cables would be a hit or miss.
Hey, I am used to a ISO (big Enter) and QWERTZ layout. Do you think switching will be hard? It's not easy to find a good mechanical keyboard with ISO and QWERTZ. Me as a programmer I am often using arrow keys for going lines up or down, is it okay for you that you don't have "native" arrow keys? I am not sure so I might get a TKL instead of 60%. But TKL is also not as common as 60%
Hey man! great review! I have a quick question if you have time. How large is the space between the pcb and the bottom of the case? can thicker foam be added to dampen the sound? oh and could you remap the right function keys to be default arrow keys? thanks for any reply! =)
I got the white one like you but with black switches. I absolutely love this keyboard. I have two other mechanical keyboards, both with cherry mx browns, and I find the kemove to have a more enjoyable typing experience. The build quality of this keyboard seems to also be on par or better than my other boards. Kemove really found a hole in the market with this keyboard. With its price, quality, and feature set, it doesn't really have any direct competitors at the moment imo.
how long did it take for you to get it and which shipping did you choose? I ordered from amazon but they delayed the snowfox the day it was suppose to be delivered. Does no arrow keys bother you?
Awesome video bro! So do do think in fact this is better than the Anne pro 2? I mean the Software it’s a pretty big part of why people get the info to because of all the customization with this one being on the beta do you think having all of that in mind it’s still worth it?
Do you have to unplug the keyboard in order to use wireless functionality? For example, while wired to a PC, can you switch over to typing on a laptop?
I can't answer for this keeb specifically -- BUT if it is fairly similar to the Anne Pro 2, then yes you can swap between devices without unplugging. I can plug into my Chromebook for work and do some "side projects" on my laptop like watching Minimalistik's videos ;) by flipping the switch "on" and which selecting the wireless "input" my laptop is on. It's very easy on the AP2 & becomes just a couple finger flicks to make the swap back and forth. I hope it's the same for this one 'cause I'm buying it. I know how much Minimalistik loves his AP2's and for him to say this is his new daily driver is saying A LOT. I'm diving in with both feet. I'm buyin' through your affiliate link, Minimalistik, I am IN THIS. lol XD
in amazon people says that i doesnt work well after 2 months , does someone that had buy it from another site is having this issue? also for gamimg is k87s good or this is better?
Hello can you tell if the macro and remap configuration of the keys is saved on the keyboard to use on bluetooth? Or does the software only work with cable losing the configuration on bluetooth? I want to use the keyboard only with bluetooth on the company's notebook and I wanted to have the key maps configured on bluetooth! Thanks if you can answer, I research it but I can't find the precise information, sorry not native english.
Hi! I'm looking for a keyboard for daily coding. Is this keyboard recommended? i am confused between this one and keychron k6. Personally, i use arrow key a lot. Keychron has the dedicated arrow key while this keyboard doesn't. But i really want a white keyboard so this is very confusing to me hahaha. Can you please suggest me which one should i buy between keychron k6 and this snowfox 61? thanks!
It can use key binding similar to anne pro 2 tap function. When you tap on key for one key and hold for another. So you can remap arrows on tap or use with holding FN.
I just received mine. I'm not a mechanical keyboard enthusiast but I have tried a few budget options prior to this and so far it seems like a nice budget option with solid performance. My only complaint so far is that it is about 3mm taller at the lowest CTRL row than my other two mech keyboards (33mm total height vs 30mm) which are a full size and TKL. Is this extra height inherent to the 60% form factor in general or is it specific to this particular keyboard (or other models)? This extra height makes me inadvertently hit the spacebar when reaching for V with my thumb when using a typical WASD setup which was never an issue with my 30mm keyboards. I've just been using a cellphone case like a wrist rest as a workaround but would rather avoid this if possible. Are there any lower profile, 60%, tactile, budget (
@@mahmudhussain7950The default layout seems okay, maybe change the menu key with delete and create a shortcut for alt+tab if possible. I haven't tried the software but that's presumably this keyboard's Achilles heel. Otherwise, this keyboard has been surprisingly great. Really quiet when paired with orings too, at least for the gateron browns.
@@davetechme Does the keyboard still hold up fine? I'm planning on getting it to use it wirelessly but I keep reading that it has major connectivity issues, which make me really hesitant to buy it.
@@perlygator418 I use it wired but it's been fine. I replaced the switches with Kailh Box Pink and the keycaps with Hyperx pudding and Tai Hao rubber blanks.
I was just gonna pull the trigger on an Anne Pro 2 for it's Bluetooth functionality but someone on Reddit recommended the Kemove. Took to UA-cam to see whats the fuss and lo behold you upload a video a couple hours ago. Great and detailed review man. I think I'm gonna go with this, especially for its BT advantages and hot-swapping is really tempting. Was looking at Halo Clears and Novelkeys Cream as future replacements. Have you ever tried these? And do you think they'd be compatible with this board?
I'm typing this on cream switches at the moment with the snowfox and they feel great honestly only thing is though that you will have to clip off the 2 plastic pins on them, it only took me like 20 minutes.
@@SwiftestNova Nice, would definitely buy those later on along with some Krytox and dielectric grease to make it a silky smooth experience. Not that I mind much, but do they affect the luminance of the RGBs since they have an opaque housing?
@@aaronace1997 Oh they do but honestly it still looks good for sure. Only thing is if you hot swap one with a clear housing next to a cream then you can tell a difference. if you wanna see a comparison check this link ua-cam.com/video/VNkdVR7hmPw/v-deo.html
Can this be used wired while playing then turning on the bluetooth to connect your phone? I want to try to use the phone as a second monitor for my stream just to monitor the chat, so that i can also reply quickly by just switching the keyboard to the phone.
Do you maybe know why it keeps occasionally disconnecting? (Both wireless bluetooth and wired with cable and setting off or on, everything eventually disconnects?)
how do you find developing on a 60%? I use the home/end and arrow keys regularly. But with working from home now I'm looking for a keyboard that I can mod (lube/caps/switches etc) but also use for productivity. My razer black widow green switches arent ideal for work and the cheap ms keyboard I was given for the work laptop uses AAA batteries not to mention switching between the work laptop and gaming pc is a challenge.
You mentioned case swapping would be unlikely and I really would prefer a fully white case with no "black part". Do you think I could take the black part off and paint it white?
literally just bought this as it's on amazon prime now and I didn't have to wait for shipping from China. typing this on it rn. it's really good value for the price. only downside at the moment is the software which is not super user friendly, but I found some youtube tutorials for setting custom rgb patterns. I went with gateron reds. pretty happy with the purchase.
Does it work from under Linux? I like your videos but this one is always missing. Could you always add this investigation in your videos? So, keyboard, blutooth funcionality work on Linux? The software works via wine? does all the settings saved on the keyboard? Is it possible to program the same behavior for the cursor keys as with Anne Pro 2? This is the only thing (beyond linux compatibility) that holds me back. How can you not miss the cursor keys? :) If you are a programmer you have to move back and forth a lot in your source code, having to press 2 buttons at once all the time seems really unconvenient. Are there any news about Anne Pro 3?
Can you move the fn key if you want to? And regarding switches what brands have the five pin switches mostly and are there any other switches that can’t be used in it besides optical? I wish there was a lot of compatible key switches
Hey minimalistic I am currently useing this keeb but I dont understand how I save lighting effects on it. I have made a custom one but whenever I swtich to bluetooth it seems like it didnt save :( I need your help..
does this have any tap layer functionality? wanna go to this one but the tap layer on the Anne makes it easier to transition out of having dedicated arrow keys for me
It is now possible to load QMK on the Anne Pro 2. I wish I knew how to reverse engineer the bootloader for Apex so I could port QMK to the Snowfox as I like this keyboard better.
When I watched your video I really like it. I do not have a keyboard because my wire for my keyboard broke so I’m probably looking forward to buying it.
I have a question for Minimalistik or anyone else: I am experiencing massive Bluetooth connectivity problems with this keyboard. I just got it in the mail today and the connection constantly falls out, and when I type there is a huge lag issue. I dont know why this is happening. My PC is right next to my desk so I dont imagine it being the distance (ESPECIALLY with Bluetooth 5.1 like they advertise). My motherboard has Bluetooth 5.0 (which should be no problem) Alos the software doesn't seem to sync anything. The RGB on the keyboard does not sync with what I put on the software. The only way for me to have a decent keyboard experience is to have it as a wired connection (I am currently typing this on my Keymove61). Wireless is an inexplicable disaster . If someone has similar experiences or knows what the hell is going on please let me know as I am dying for an answer. This keyboard is what I have been searching for for a long time so I do not want to give up on it yet.
can CapsLock be programmed to function as FN key? Also can you set your right alt, ctrl, menu key to function as cursor keys buy default and only use as normal ctrl,alt,menu key together with FN?
I purchased one of these boards. I took the black plastic part off. It didn't look right. I put it back on! LOL I really thought it would look better without it.
Your review helped a lot. I am trying to pimp up my snowfox. Do you know of any links to get backlit keycaps with fun prints like "super", "duh" etc printed? Thanks.
I was looking at this on Amazon and it seemed bigger when I saw it. But in reality, it seems so compact. Do your hands not feel squished together when you use it?
I have used quite a few 60% keyboards. Your hands for the most part shouldnt be squished together. The keycaps are the same size as a regular mechanical keyboard
Just wondering, does anyone have the link to the Kemove software being used at 8:22? The one I've downloaded is for the DK63 and the Kemove website isn't being cooperative right now
Hmmm. I wonder if anyone has tried using a tofu case. I’d love to replace the case if possible Anyone know if the black accent on the snowfox is removable? Would be nice if you could make it a different color. I guess I’ll find out when I get mine
Just wondering if i want to change the case, what's type or brand that similar with this for compatibility ? Anne pro 2, gk61, gh60, or something else ?
Hi I am having trouble downloading the driver for this keyboard. All I am getting is random code on a notepad. Please help. All I want is this Software to work so I can customize.
It's a bummer that I can't find a full-size mechanical keyboard for the Mac with coiled USB c and RGB lighting and swappable keycaps. Everyone enjoys typing and customizing their keyboards. Why can't that be obtainable to Mac users?
Hey I’m very new on mechanical keyboard and switches so example let’s say I buy this keyboard would I be able to switch out the blue/red switches manually or do I need a soder machine ? Please reply I have the ducky one 2 mini but really want this keyboard!! I only owned the mini for 2 weeks love it but I want this keyboard to be able to change switches
if someone buys this and tries to replace all the switches at once do NOT pull all the switches at once like in the video the hot swap sockets are not that durable.I tried to do this once and a hot swap socket broke off.Other then that nice video.
@@TheThirdWorldCitizen yeah you can but what if if i wanna recycle the switches and use them in another keyboard that has 5 pin support the switch is going to loose all its stabilization and what if i wanna sell the switches
Timestamps 😄
0:00 Intro
0:57 Unboxing & physical specs
2:18 Layout & Keycaps
2:54 Switches & Stabilizers
3:34 Disassembly
4:15 Replacing switches
5:05 Sound test
6:47 Bluetooth performance & setup
7:54 RGB leds
8:19 Default layer
9:05 Software (custom light FX & key remapping)
10:28 Conclusion
11:23 Outro
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Great review. I hope by now the software has been released for ios
pls tell how do i charge it i went into wireless mode and dont know howto go back
Hi! Is the Kemove Snowfox's PCB only 3 pin compatible? Can I hotswap switches with Gateron Milky Yellow switches?
For the past couple of years I've been online YELLING for a company to finally create an Anne Pro style wireless RGB 60% keyboard with HOT SWAP SOCKETS! And now it's happened! Definitely picking one up in the near future.
Thanks for the heads up and the review! Would have never known it existed until you posted it!
Same almost got a Anne pro 2 but this is way better for me I think
Yeah, I really hope the Anne Pro 3 has hot swap sockets! 😅
You can convert standard PCBs to hotswap yourself if it is really important.
The new version of the Snowfox/Shadow comes with pre-lubed and clipped stabs and 5 pin hot swap pcb. The AP2 has been reverse engineered so you can load QMK though. I think I'm going to just have to get both.
I've bought 3 of these....they really are the go-to option for a quality budget hot-swap keyboard. The stabs are better than most prebuilts, software is now in a good state and man I've bought too many different types of switches....
Been eyeing this board but have too many already. This looks like the pre-built board to beat with a rare combination of features.
Only feature missing is support for 5 pin switches. I know you can just clip the pins but it reduces stability and resell value
mee too but honestly i never cared for hot swapable stuff but ig its important if i fall in love with those keyboards (never exerienced mech keyboard). I came to this because anne pro 2 had alot of bad reviews overall and all of them saying wireless mode is awful and bad. This coming with almost double life battery seems like a steal! I think the price is same like ANNE just because this firm isnt popular! I might go after this one overall... What do you think?!
Marko Vučić i ordered one as my first mechanical keyboard and it comes this week! i wanted hotswap so I can try new things! you can get a whole new set of switches online for as little as $15 bucks! i was going to buy anne pro 2 before I found this! I think this is the superior board for the same price! and the shipping is much faster since you can get it from amazon! i ordered the black version btw cause that’s what amazon had in stock, i’m so hyped!
Prem Koomr I ended up getting an HHKB Hybrid and love it. So, never ended up getting this one unfortunately. Maybe if i get back into gaming.
@@lawbinson Have you tried any programming layers with the HHKB?
literally the only thing imma ask for christmas this year! thanks forthe review and showing the rgb capabilities!
Not the only thing ima ask for chirstmas but ima get one on chirstmass
Got it on the way. I’ll have it and my Holy Clear switches around the same time. Super excited!
Nice! I would like to try Holy Clears soon too!
Does it really matter that you have to clip off the two legs for 3 pin boards? Does that compromise stability in plate-mount switches at all?
Stop the Philosophical Zombies if you’re saying this because ur debating on getting this then it doesnt matter because the updated version comes with 5 pin
@@Linedbyeddieeee No, I've already got the 3 pin version. I don't plan on upgrading anyway because the software for it is terrible. I'm getting an Anne Pro 2 because I just found out that you can load QMK on it. I will hang on to the Snowfox because I really do like the hotswap capability and the keyboard itself is well made and fun to type on. Just don't have any patience with the software right now. Hopefully it will continue to improve.
Stop the Philosophical Zombies dont know too much on keyboards, what does qmk mean?
I've been planning on buying the Anne Pro 2 for weeks, and now this video releases and now I'm more attracted to this thing. I just hope it's available in my area :'(
mee too but honestly i never cared for hot swapable stuff but ig its important if i fall in love with those keyboards (never exerienced mech keyboard). I came to this because anne pro 2 had alot of bad reviews overall and all of them saying wireless mode is awful and bad. This coming with almost double life battery seems like a steal! I think the price is same like ANNE just because this firm isnt popular! I might go after this one overall... What do you think?!
@@markovucic2785 I was at the same situation two weeks ago. ended up getting the Anne Pro 2 for 1) better software/more functions 2) Mac compatibility 3) single click arrow keys 4) better looking keycaps
@@ashzhu3085 yeah im on verge too but tell me how is bluetooth going since they got alot of bugs and bad reviews on it! Tnx for responding my g
@@ashzhu3085 Anne Pro 2 has a better Mac compatibility ? i was planning to get Anne Pro 2 but after viewing this video, Kemove 61 seems a better choice... better looking keycaps, u mean the typeface ?
Sylvain Proov kemove software is not compatible with Mac, period. I’ve never seen people complaining about Anne’s keycaps.
I have a anne pro 2 with cherry blue (was told it was red before I bought, can't return it, long story) and I didn't like it that much. Now the snowfox is really nice. Better looking with it's black trim (personnal taste there), sound and feel more sturdy than the anne pro 2 and it's hotswappable. HOT SWAP !!! I already have a hot swap board in tkl format (the gmmk) and I like it a lot. I was looking for one in 60% and that's it ... and now to play swap with different switches.
Like the review, keep up the good work.
Current Kemove keyboard (DK63) is constantly disconnecting from my Mac while on Bluetooth. Has this been a factor on this newer board? I’m really wanting to upgrade to the Bluetooth 5.1 so I don’t have to keep re-connecting lol also how is using the arrow keys on the bottom rightside of the board? Thank you for making this video!
I've been hoping to find a nice mechanical keyboard that balances quality and price, and I think this is a perfect example. I was thinking about getting it for my birthday this year, and after watching this video I am 100% sold. This was very informative and well put together. I wish great things for your channel and I will update this comment when the keyboard arrives.
God bless you!
Swappable switches is becoming a standard now in my opinion.
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I think it is a better option than soldered switches, if a switche break is very easy to repair besides you can lube and film them
@@私はウバツバの怒りです film?
@@zoxyy.1x I think I misspelled it, but it's a thin piece of plastic that you put between the top and the bottom housing of the switch
@@私はウバツバの怒りです oh ok
Quality editing and shots. Great review as well!
I’ve been using the Anne pro 2 for like 3 years this will be my next keyboard to get for sure
Well you're video quality is actually mind blowing you deserve more. Wish you luck. I was looking forward buying a rk61 tbh because in Italy not many keyboards have ISO layout, which the RK happens to have
Hey thanks a lot ! 😅 Yeah, I'm french canadian, so my default layout would be ISO too, but I gave up when I started using mechanical keyboards haha
Great review. I just received mine today- one thing I noticed I that I haven't seen anyone mention is that the housing around the USB-C port is too small to fit most USB-C cables. The cable that comes included is tapered enough to fit, but if you want to use your own you need to either sand down the plastic on the cable, or use a Dremel on the keyboard case.
Thanks! Good observation, you're right the housing is quite small! I added a mag-safe like adapter and use a magnetic cable with it, and it works failry well, but regular Type C cables would be a hit or miss.
@@minimalistik which adapter in particular was it?
Hey, I am used to a ISO (big Enter) and QWERTZ layout. Do you think switching will be hard?
It's not easy to find a good mechanical keyboard with ISO and QWERTZ.
Me as a programmer I am often using arrow keys for going lines up or down, is it okay for you that you don't have "native" arrow keys? I am not sure so I might get a TKL instead of 60%. But TKL is also not as common as 60%
Very good review! I’m definitely getting this keyboard, thank you
Hey man! great review! I have a quick question if you have time. How large is the space between the pcb and the bottom of the case? can thicker foam be added to dampen the sound? oh and could you remap the right function keys to be default arrow keys? thanks for any reply! =)
I got the white one like you but with black switches. I absolutely love this keyboard. I have two other mechanical keyboards, both with cherry mx browns, and I find the kemove to have a more enjoyable typing experience. The build quality of this keyboard seems to also be on par or better than my other boards. Kemove really found a hole in the market with this keyboard. With its price, quality, and feature set, it doesn't really have any direct competitors at the moment imo.
How's feel the black switch compare with brown ? I've brown one and feel a bit hesitant to try the black one
The software can be installed on a Mac as well or there is not any version available actually? Thanks in advance!
how long did it take for you to get it and which shipping did you choose? I ordered from amazon but they delayed the snowfox the day it was suppose to be delivered. Does no arrow keys bother you?
Hi minimalistik, great video
Should I choose this or the Akko 3084? Im getting the Akko for a bit less and I don't really need the RGB
one of my letters ont work what shoul i o?
Awesome video bro! So do do think in fact this is better than the Anne pro 2? I mean the Software it’s a pretty big part of why people get the info to because of all the customization with this one being on the beta do you think having all of that in mind it’s still worth it?
Is the software pre-installed when you plug it on the computer or do you have to download it in a link?
You'll probably have to download it from the website.
Do you have to unplug the keyboard in order to use wireless functionality? For example, while wired to a PC, can you switch over to typing on a laptop?
I can't answer for this keeb specifically -- BUT if it is fairly similar to the Anne Pro 2, then yes you can swap between devices without unplugging. I can plug into my Chromebook for work and do some "side projects" on my laptop like watching Minimalistik's videos ;) by flipping the switch "on" and which selecting the wireless "input" my laptop is on. It's very easy on the AP2 & becomes just a couple finger flicks to make the swap back and forth.
I hope it's the same for this one 'cause I'm buying it. I know how much Minimalistik loves his AP2's and for him to say this is his new daily driver is saying A LOT. I'm diving in with both feet. I'm buyin' through your affiliate link, Minimalistik, I am IN THIS. lol XD
Just ordered mine, can't wait
as a mac user (i'm a writer so hunched over a keyboard all day), is it worth going for this or the new keychron k8?
in amazon people says that i doesnt work well after 2 months , does someone that had buy it from another site is having this issue? also for gamimg is k87s good or this is better?
Hello can you tell if the macro and remap configuration of the keys is saved on the keyboard to use on bluetooth? Or does the software only work with cable losing the configuration on bluetooth? I want to use the keyboard only with bluetooth on the company's notebook and I wanted to have the key maps configured on bluetooth! Thanks if you can answer, I research it but I can't find the precise information, sorry not native english.
It stores configuration on keyboard. It loses only some backlight effects that can be used with cable and opened software.
Hi! I'm looking for a keyboard for daily coding. Is this keyboard recommended? i am confused between this one and keychron k6. Personally, i use arrow key a lot. Keychron has the dedicated arrow key while this keyboard doesn't. But i really want a white keyboard so this is very confusing to me hahaha. Can you please suggest me which one should i buy between keychron k6 and this snowfox 61? thanks!
It can use key binding similar to anne pro 2 tap function. When you tap on key for one key and hold for another. So you can remap arrows on tap or use with holding FN.
Hi minimalistik
Whats better the Kemove snowfox or the SK64?
great video!
kemove.
I just received mine. I'm not a mechanical keyboard enthusiast but I have tried a few budget options prior to this and so far it seems like a nice budget option with solid performance.
My only complaint so far is that it is about 3mm taller at the lowest CTRL row than my other two mech keyboards (33mm total height vs 30mm) which are a full size and TKL. Is this extra height inherent to the 60% form factor in general or is it specific to this particular keyboard (or other models)?
This extra height makes me inadvertently hit the spacebar when reaching for V with my thumb when using a typical WASD setup which was never an issue with my 30mm keyboards. I've just been using a cellphone case like a wrist rest as a workaround but would rather avoid this if possible. Are there any lower profile, 60%, tactile, budget (
Hi, I got mine today but having trouble using it the keymap is all of the place. Did you experience this?
@@mahmudhussain7950The default layout seems okay, maybe change the menu key with delete and create a shortcut for alt+tab if possible. I haven't tried the software but that's presumably this keyboard's Achilles heel. Otherwise, this keyboard has been surprisingly great. Really quiet when paired with orings too, at least for the gateron browns.
@@davetechme Does the keyboard still hold up fine? I'm planning on getting it to use it wirelessly but I keep reading that it has major connectivity issues, which make me really hesitant to buy it.
@@perlygator418 I use it wired but it's been fine. I replaced the switches with Kailh Box Pink and the keycaps with Hyperx pudding and Tai Hao rubber blanks.
I was just gonna pull the trigger on an Anne Pro 2 for it's Bluetooth functionality but someone on Reddit recommended the Kemove. Took to UA-cam to see whats the fuss and lo behold you upload a video a couple hours ago. Great and detailed review man. I think I'm gonna go with this, especially for its BT advantages and hot-swapping is really tempting. Was looking at Halo Clears and Novelkeys Cream as future replacements. Have you ever tried these? And do you think they'd be compatible with this board?
For tactile switches, get massdrop holy pandas, there the best tactile switches. But if you want linears telios v2 are the smoothest
@Vince there better than cherries ive heard
I'm typing this on cream switches at the moment with the snowfox and they feel great honestly only thing is though that you will have to clip off the 2 plastic pins on them, it only took me like 20 minutes.
@@SwiftestNova Nice, would definitely buy those later on along with some Krytox and dielectric grease to make it a silky smooth experience. Not that I mind much, but do they affect the luminance of the RGBs since they have an opaque housing?
@@aaronace1997 Oh they do but honestly it still looks good for sure. Only thing is if you hot swap one with a clear housing next to a cream then you can tell a difference. if you wanna see a comparison check this link ua-cam.com/video/VNkdVR7hmPw/v-deo.html
How do you compare these with the DURGODS in terms of RGB / Build Quality?
Can this be used wired while playing then turning on the bluetooth to connect your phone? I want to try to use the phone as a second monitor for my stream just to monitor the chat, so that i can also reply quickly by just switching the keyboard to the phone.
My motherboard doesn't support bluetooth, can this keyboard only be connected using Bluetooth or can I use it wired?
Do you maybe know why it keeps occasionally disconnecting? (Both wireless bluetooth and wired with cable and setting off or on, everything eventually disconnects?)
how do you find developing on a 60%? I use the home/end and arrow keys regularly. But with working from home now I'm looking for a keyboard that I can mod (lube/caps/switches etc) but also use for productivity. My razer black widow green switches arent ideal for work and the cheap ms keyboard I was given for the work laptop uses AAA batteries not to mention switching between the work laptop and gaming pc is a challenge.
I'm planning to switch the case with kbd tofu 60%. any thoughts whether it is compatible or any mod needed ?
Does this have the tap arrow key functionality? Or only through FN key?
FN
I really don't like the panda look and side shape of the case. Seems pretty arbitrary. If the black section could be removed, I might consider this.
I agree...I would get this myself if the black section is removable.
should I buy it?
which Bluetooth 5.1 dongle (adapter) would you recommend for this (that also works under linux)?
i want to know too
Any recommendations?
You mentioned case swapping would be unlikely and I really would prefer a fully white case with no "black part". Do you think I could take the black part off and paint it white?
Although the software is windows only do the changes you make then work on the Mac side?
literally just bought this as it's on amazon prime now and I didn't have to wait for shipping from China. typing this on it rn. it's really good value for the price. only downside at the moment is the software which is not super user friendly, but I found some youtube tutorials for setting custom rgb patterns.
I went with gateron reds. pretty happy with the purchase.
How are the stabilizers? are they good enough for should these be changes with authentic cherry plate mounted ones?
Does it work from under Linux? I like your videos but this one is always missing. Could you always add this investigation in your videos? So, keyboard, blutooth funcionality work on Linux? The software works via wine? does all the settings saved on the keyboard? Is it possible to program the same behavior for the cursor keys as with Anne Pro 2? This is the only thing (beyond linux compatibility) that holds me back. How can you not miss the cursor keys? :) If you are a programmer you have to move back and forth a lot in your source code, having to press 2 buttons at once all the time seems really unconvenient. Are there any news about Anne Pro 3?
Can you move the fn key if you want to? And regarding switches what brands have the five pin switches mostly and are there any other switches that can’t be used in it besides optical? I wish there was a lot of compatible key switches
When I get this board I'm gonna use the three extra switches as my back space enter and escape keys
Sorry, neophyte here. What lube did you use for the stabilizers? Thanks and great video. Just got this board and am enjoying it.
Are there different versions of this keyboard bc the one im.loomong at have different key caps
Hey minimalistic I am currently useing this keeb but I dont understand how I save lighting effects on it. I have made a custom one but whenever I swtich to bluetooth it seems like it didnt save :( I need your help..
i have a question, can you use the keyboard on a mac os??
can you swap the casing and is it compatible with gh60 bamboo wood case?
when switch to wired mode and connection the keyboard to pc ..does it also charge the battery or we have to seprately charge battery
it should... i don't know
does this have any tap layer functionality?
wanna go to this one but the tap layer on the Anne makes it easier to transition out of having dedicated arrow keys for me
did you have any issues pairing it with the mac? I can't get it to pair :((
nevermind it works now :D
It is now possible to load QMK on the Anne Pro 2. I wish I knew how to reverse engineer the bootloader for Apex so I could port QMK to the Snowfox as I like this keyboard better.
When I watched your video I really like it. I do not have a keyboard because my wire for my keyboard broke so I’m probably looking forward to buying it.
I have a question for Minimalistik or anyone else: I am experiencing massive Bluetooth connectivity problems with this keyboard. I just got it in the mail today and the connection constantly falls out, and when I type there is a huge lag issue. I dont know why this is happening. My PC is right next to my desk so I dont imagine it being the distance (ESPECIALLY with Bluetooth 5.1 like they advertise). My motherboard has Bluetooth 5.0 (which should be no problem)
Alos the software doesn't seem to sync anything. The RGB on the keyboard does not sync with what I put on the software.
The only way for me to have a decent keyboard experience is to have it as a wired connection (I am currently typing this on my Keymove61). Wireless is an inexplicable disaster .
If someone has similar experiences or knows what the hell is going on please let me know as I am dying for an answer. This keyboard is what I have been searching for for a long time so I do not want to give up on it yet.
can CapsLock be programmed to function as FN key? Also can you set your right alt, ctrl, menu key to function as cursor keys buy default and only use as normal ctrl,alt,menu key together with FN?
IS THIS KEYBOARD COMPATIBLE W POM JELLY KEYCAPS???
can u pop out the stabilizers and get better ones? because I think u can on the gmmk and I trying to decide between the two
Great review! Is the screw placement on this using the gh60 standard for use in 3rd party cases or proprietary?
Shane W 3:33 mentions no
Great video...can the blank plastic part be removed?
I purchased one of these boards. I took the black plastic part off. It didn't look right. I put it back on! LOL I really thought it would look better without it.
Your review helped a lot. I am trying to pimp up my snowfox. Do you know of any links to get backlit keycaps with fun prints like "super", "duh" etc printed? Thanks.
aliexpress
I was looking at this on Amazon and it seemed bigger when I saw it. But in reality, it seems so compact. Do your hands not feel squished together when you use it?
I have used quite a few 60% keyboards. Your hands for the most part shouldnt be squished together. The keycaps are the same size as a regular mechanical keyboard
I liked that it's squished. it makes touch typing much easier
Just to make sure.
Can you download the app on Mac?
EDIT: I AM WRONG
I guess its not out for Mac even these days
I was wrong! There is apparently a software for a Mac, but your DK61 should be new revision. Be careful
@@swame thank you!
Would you recommend this or the Keychron K6?
I go on youtube cus I need a new keyboard after my anne pro 2 broke and I see this video posted 6 mins ago, perfect timing :)
woah! nice! :D
how did it break?
Just wondering, does anyone have the link to the Kemove software being used at 8:22? The one I've downloaded is for the DK63 and the Kemove website isn't being cooperative right now
would you recommend this over the anne pro 2?
Are there any aluminium cases that can replace the Kemove 61 snowfox's plastic case?
Not that I know of :/
I want an alu case too...
@Redso can get the straight swap the case plastic case with that alu case without modding anything?
@@fritzcarlorosal3427 No - you need another cutout since there are two sliders on the back of the Kemove.
Hmmm. I wonder if anyone has tried using a tofu case. I’d love to replace the case if possible
Anyone know if the black accent on the snowfox is removable? Would be nice if you could make it a different color. I guess I’ll find out when I get mine
I have this keyboard and have it for a few months now but was unaware of the software window to customize. Where do I find that?
can you turn off the keyboard using FN+space like a gk61xs pcb?
for how long does the battery last with the lights on?
Would I have to separate the pcb and plate to hotswap or could I just pull them straight out?
You can just pull the switches.
ive order this with the Kemove UK sale offer not arrived yet but excited to try it
Hi mine is not charging. :( can’t it be used while it is connected?
Just wondering if i want to change the case, what's type or brand that similar with this for compatibility ? Anne pro 2, gk61, gh60, or something else ?
As of now, I don't believe there are replacement cases that will work with this keyboard
@@minimalistik ok! thank you for the reply
Do you have a link to that blue plastic pry tool or at least know what it's called?? I'd rather use that than scratch the plate
honestly it looks like the type of pry tools that come with any screen replacement kit or the ifixit toolkits
Ebay has cheap ones
Yep, it came in my iFixit tool kit, it's mean to pry open smart phone screens
Hi I am having trouble downloading the driver for this keyboard. All I am getting is random code on a notepad. Please help. All I want is this Software to work so I can customize.
It's a bummer that I can't find a full-size mechanical keyboard for the Mac with coiled USB c and RGB lighting and swappable keycaps. Everyone enjoys typing and customizing their keyboards. Why can't that be obtainable to Mac users?
Did you give up on the Durgod Venus? Is this one better?
Hey there is it possible to switch the keys through the software from qwerty to qwertz?
I don't see why it wouldn't be possible :)
Bro, what's the brand of your monitor?
How do you turn off the RGB lights? I just got it and I can't figure it out.
Haven't figured either, I just reduce the brightness to 0 haha
Will a diamond linear switches work with this key board?
I got this keyboard 10 days ago and it has been glitching quite a bit. It stops working randomly and I have to reset everything a lot.
Hey I’m very new on mechanical keyboard and switches so example let’s say I buy this keyboard would I be able to switch out the blue/red switches manually or do I need a soder machine ? Please reply I have the ducky one 2 mini but really want this keyboard!! I only owned the mini for 2 weeks love it but I want this keyboard to be able to change switches
This is being advertised as hotswappable, which means you can pull the switches out of the board manually. So yes it can
Elvis Le sweet thank you ! I just ordered this keyboard today with the brown switches 🤟
arn't those gaterons optical? if so why no mention of it?
are this keyboard turning yellow?
if someone buys this and tries to replace all the switches at once do NOT pull all the switches at once like in the video the hot swap sockets are not that durable.I tried to do this once and a hot swap socket broke off.Other then that nice video.
Well i was thinking about buying it but it doesn't have support for 5 pin switches how hard is it to get 5 pin switch support
I thought you’d just cut the plastic pins?
@@TheThirdWorldCitizen yeah you can but what if if i wanna recycle the switches and use them in another keyboard that has 5 pin support the switch is going to loose all its stabilization and what if i wanna sell the switches
Do you know, if the aqua king switches can also fit in as a switch?
It can use every mechanical switches
@@urabus986 ok Thx
Is it possible to remap the arrow keys to shift / alt / ctrl and fn like the anne pro?
Can you please tell me where did you get the tool you used to remove the switches?
One of the tools for opening phones or tablets.
How is the software compared to the software in gk61?
Awesome video
Thanks Noah! 🙂