Nov 2, 20223 min
Updated: Feb 18, 2023
In this video we’ll do our trademark in-depth review of the ZZanest Elements75XT, a hot-swappable semi-custom mechanical keyboard, and then test it with two “King switches” (Gateron Oil King and Everglide Aqua King), plus a few easy mods to see how good this keyboard can type and sound. Ready for another deep dive into the ever expanding universe of custom Mechanical Keyboards?
Let’s check out ZZanest Elements75XT extended 75% and evaluate its interesting form factor, quality and features. Should you consider this instead of a GMMK Pro or Keychron Q1?
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MAIN FEATURED PRODUCTS (affiliate links):
ZZanest Elements75XT Kickstarter campaign👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zzanest/zzanest-elements-75xt-premium-aluminum-mechanical-keyboard?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=yt15
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BenQ ScreenBar Plus:
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Drop + RedSuns GMK Red Samurai Keycaps:
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Gateron Oil King Switches 👉 https://bit.ly/3yCP7uf (5% off with coupon code: IOSAM)
Everglide Aqua King Switches:
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(Amazon) 👉 https://amzn.to/3ktr0Yj
Wowstick Electric Screwdriver:
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LIST OF PRODUCTS LINKS (affiliate links):
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- DROP + NEPHLOCK GMK Kaiju Keycap Set: https://amzn.to/37PCqTP
- Glorious Padded Keyboard Wrist Rest: http://shrsl.com/3rw7m
- Krytox 205 grade 2: https://amzn.to/3GDHAkk | https://ebay.us/G3ZAtJ
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- Krytox 105: https://amzn.to/2NjBSuB | https://ebay.us/2oK4Fv
- Krytox XHT-BDZ: https://bit.ly/3SV9Q64
- Micro Brushes (for lubing switches): https://amzn.to/3iUsQkr
- Nylon Hair Brush Set: https://amzn.to/3rUYMr1
- 0.8 mm Poron Foam Sheet (30cm X 30cm): https://bit.ly/zoroporonsheet
- Scotch Delicate Surface Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/3BD0BPP
- 4 mm x 1mm O-rings: https://amzn.to/3b2GNbA
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- KBDFans Stabilizers Foam Stickers: https://kbdfans.com/r?id=73jpdn
- Metal Knurled Knob OEDNI-75-4-7: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/kilo-international/OEDNI-75-4-7/5970347
- HONKID Aluminum Switch Opener -- Kailh/MX Type: https://amzn.to/2Uq4ohu
- KBDFANS X AI03 2-IN-1 Aluminum Switch Opener: World » https://kbdfans.com/r?id=rpgrn0 | US (Divinikey) » https://bit.ly/3GKWXpt
- Xool Tweezers Set: https://amzn.to/3rPrE3X
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- Glorious Model O Wireless: Glorious » http://shrsl.com/2wo0a |Amazon » https://amzn.to/3IkOQPI
- Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/3yp5fRS
- Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/3zuWrKG
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- Razer Viper 8KHz Ultralight Wired Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/3FCMjCK
- Razer Tartarus Pro Gaming Keypad: https://amzn.to/3sMRHeS
- GMMK NumPad: https://shrsl.com/3nt7m
- GMMK Pro Keyboard: Glorious » http://shrsl.com/314gm | Amazon » https://amzn.to/3whVuUv
- Keychron Q1 Keyboard: https://bit.ly/3PWJaQG
- Keychron Q0 Numpad: https://bit.ly/3SXTloC
- Elgato Stream Deck MK.2: https://amzn.to/3TZ9TxR
- KBDFans Tiger 80 Keyboard Kit: https://kbdfans.com/r?id=195sch
- Realforce R2 TKL Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3WocHGf
- Wooting 60HE: https://next.wooting.io/wooting-60he
MY KEYBOARD TYPING SOUND RECORDING SETUP:
👉 https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/my-views-on-keyboards-typing-sound-demos
MUSIC:
Epidemic Sound 👉 https://share.epidemicsound.com/p1d7b7
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- The Brightest Light - Matt Large