DREVO Calibur V2 PRO Bluetooth5.1 Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Detachable USB-C Cable, Compatible with PC/Mac, 71-Key Compact US Layout (Outemu Brown, White)

Was very excited for this keyboard, which was beautiful right out of the box. However, the Bluetooth never worked.UPDATE 4/22/20: Originally I had rated this 1/5 due to Bluetooth not working out of the box despite this being the primary reason for my purchase. Despite intitial thoughts below, Drevo responded to my email in 1 day with the proper firmware. Despite the firmware installer being in Chinese it passed virus scans and installed easily, after which the P key began flashing for the first time and I was able to figure it out from there. Updating rating to 5 stars! Thanks so much Drevo for the awesome support!!! Instructions below.HOW TO PAIR BLUETOOTH:1. Select desired Bluetooth slot to save pairing to with FN + (Q or W or E or R). Keyboard immediately flashes white slowly and then returns to RGB setting.2. FN + P to enter pairing mode, P key will flash white rapidly. On desired device, choose to pair to a device and Calibur V2 PRO should be listed. You should be all set! Never had to enter any code on my keyboard.3. Repeat with different Bluetooth slot to save other devices, and swap between them with FN + (Q or W or E or R).Note: After installing the firmware Drevo sent me, the device was no longer recognized by the Drevo Power Console (DCP) software as a Calibur device, however I will not dock any stars yet as I don't plan on messing with macros just yet. If I do I will update here. This tells me my unit may not have had the proper firmware installed initially, and others may have to contact Drevo for a firmware update as well? Regardless, it's still the best implemented Bluetooth RGB white mechanical keyboard with 60% + physical arrow & nav key layout out there, with great support from the manufacturer./////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Below is the remainder of my original review detailing the steps I first tried that did not work./////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////NORMAL BLUETOOTH INSTRUCTIONS: In order to pair via Bluetooth, you're supposed to hold FN+Q, FN+W, FN+E, FN+R for 6 seconds and the RBG should flash white rapidly indicating it is ready to pair. However whenever I did this it would immediately flash white slowly several times and return to its previous RGB setting, and the device would not appear in my Bluetooth devices list on any of multiple devices.TROUBLESHOOT ATTEMPTS: I searched for a solution but to no avail. (1) See for yourself before you buy - up to today (4/21/20) if you search forums, YouTube, reddit, etc, you will notice others have reported this issue many times but no one has posted a solution.(2) On drevo.net, if you go to the product page that links this Amazon purchase page, the only software listed is "DCP Software (Windows)" (where's the Mac software btw? It says dual system support). DCP stands for Drevo Power Console, which is just a program to configure RGB settings and key macros. There is a Settings option within DPC, which lets you check if the software is up to date (it is), and a "Firmware Upgrade" with a link to "Upgrade Failed"? leading to buttons to upgrade firmware for: BM TE 87K, BM TE 88K, BM TE 91K, BM PRO 8K, BM PRO 88K, BM PRO 91K. I've gathered that this means BladeMaster, so there are no options to update the firmware through the DCP software.(3) On drevo.net Support links, the Software page only lists the same DCP program, meant for the Calibur V2 TE (this is a separate product, the Wired version), and the V2 Pro is completely unlisted. The FAQ questions that address Bluetooth are just generic instructions explaining how it's supposed to work normally and don't address any real possible issues like this one.Having exhausted all DIY troubleshooting options, I've asked Drevo support for help. Will update my review with any solutions they may offer. It's a beautiful keyboard, which I would love to keep if possible. Unlike the RK71 from Royal Kludge, which is another Bluetooth RGB Keyboard using the same chassis frame, this has sensible side RGB panels that matches the same white or black material of the rest of the keyboard (depending on which color keyboard you buy). Form factor is awesome, the Outemu Brown switches are quite audible but very smooth and a joy to use. Unlike the comparable Bluetooth enabled Keychron K2, the user facing edge is lower for a more ergonomic experience. Many things are in this keyboard's favor, but if the Bluetooth doesn't work out then ultimately there are other options you could go for if you're just looking for a wired RGB mechanical keyboard with this or similar key layout. Fingers crossed...

I bought this keyboard specifically because it's one of the few on the market that can switch between windows and macOS and has marked keys relevant to both. It's been working well for me but my one complaint is that the blutooth connection to my mac sometimes just does not work and I don't know why. Wired connection is fine on mac and both wired and blutooth work optimally on windows.

I took off only one star because its a quality built product, but there are some issues I have with it:A) It doesn't have kick stands. This is a major oversight because your hands and fingers will be raised to compensate. If you look at the pictures I'm sharing the keyboard is very thick so that means that you will be raising your hands and fingers by a significant amount to type comfortably.B) The keys are too large. Which means when your fingers reach across keys, there is going to be some rubbing that your fingers do on other keys. This is an uncomfortable experience. To test, use the word "DOUBT" because O, U, B, in that order have a single key stroke in between and gives you a good sense of how your fingers will feel as they stretch. Smaller keys naturally make your fingers more accurate in going towards the middle of the key and reduces the amount of rubbing in between keys.C) The material used for the keyboard is a matte finish very similar to the "dry" experience of typing on a chiclet Mac keyboard (the older models at least), and this is finish is not a good finish for this keyboard because of its larger keys that make your fingers rub more regularly as you type will cause some minor irritation as your fingers rub against other keys during normal use. The finish should have a slight gloss which is what most keyboard nowadays are doing.D) This one is minor but I hope that the manufacture will improve the wiggle of each key to improve the sound of the Cherry keys. The wiggle is very slight so the noise dampening is very good but I feel it can improve just a little bit more.E) The size of the letters are just a bit too large. I understand this is a gaming keyboard primarily and with RGB (heart), so I understand there's a certain aesthetic but I think just a little smaller will be better.I had extremely high hopes for this keyboard, especially as a Mac user with very limited options for a mechanical keyboard. I'm not disappointed with this keyboard due to its build quality so that is great news and I hope the manufacture will consider my feedback. I highly recommend this keyboard to people if you already use a similar keyboard as this and are looking for a replacement. I will keep an eye out for any new product updates from this keyboard maker!

After a couple of months of use, this is my take.PROS+ it's a beautiful board and feels really sturdy. The magnetic feet were a pleasant surprise.+ the backlights are beautiful and have a ton of different functions and they're very easy to change+ the side lights are great and bright, really visible even in daylightCONS- The bluetooth has already stopped working. It's fine for me to use anchored at my desk, but I did buy it for the wireless functionality and that's already gone offline for me.- There's a lot of case ping on this board. I cracked it open to see if I could mute it a bit, but it already does have foam inside. The switches have a slight ring at the end of them, too, and because it's not hot swappable, you can't change them out. Again, not a huge deal.

Found it very entertaining and fun to use but after a few weeks some keys where sounding weird so I returned it. Somehow a metallic sound as if there was a spring or something.

Amazing keyboard!!! Extremely happy with it, the switches have a very nice feel and the key caps don’t make my hands sweaty at all, the Bluetooth works just fine, unlike other reviewers have said, but this is an amazing product! 5/5 would recommend because of small form factor and incredible build quality at this price point!

Great product, I opted for the brown switches as I work primarily through the night and they provide the perfect combination of red linear switches and the clickiness if blue switches. RGB is perfect as well and each combination is programmable through drevos included software.

The media could not be loaded.  Realmente no puedo decir cosas malas acerca de este teclado. Todas mis pequeñas quejas son totalmente aniquiladas por el bajo precio que pagué por él (Aproximadamente $38 USD).Usar el teclado para escribir y jugar se siente extremadamente bien. Personalmente no percibí latencia con el modo inalámbrico (Excepto quizá en Geometry Dash, un juego de ritmo, pero ahí probablemente influye más a que no estoy familiarizado a jugar con teclado).Me costó un par de días acostumbrarme al teclado, pero yo asumo que depende mucho desde que estilo de teclado vas a hacer la transición (en mi caso un teclado de laptop).Algo importante de denotar es que el teclado no tiene la distribución de teclas en español (osea que no tiene la tecla Ñ, y hay varias teclas que cambian de posición), Sin embargo, por lo menos en Windows, si se tiene configurado el idioma del teclado en español se puede escribir de misma manera como si se tuviera la distribución. Esto solo es un problema si eres alguien que tiene que ver el teclado para poder escribir.Nunca en mi vida había experimentado con teclados mecánicos; fuera de una que otra prueba en tiendas o en casa de algún amigo. Así que realmente no puedo decir mucho en el apartado de la calidad de los switches (Outemu Browns en mi caso) fuera de "Se sienten padre al escribir".Las teclas al ser de un plástico ABS agarran muchísima grasa de los dedos, independientemente si están limpias las manos o no. Así que tengo planeado para un futuro cercano reemplazarlas por unas que estén hechas de plástico PBT (lo cual es gracioso, ya que las que tengo en mente cuestan casi lo mismo que el teclado como tal)La iluminación del teclado no es muy fuerte que digamos, se nota bastante en la oscuridad pero como se puede notar en una de mis fotos, mi Mousepad LED barato produce más luz que el teclado. Durante el día de plano es muy difícil notar la iluminación y por eso prefiero tenerla apagada (se ahorra batería que se estaría gastando innecesariamente). Fuera de eso el teclado incluye muchos efectos los cuales están bastante padres, más que nada los "reactivos" como el que muestro en el video.El software opcional para el teclado nos permite crear una distribución de colores personalizada, ajustable por cada tecla individual (a comparación de otros teclados RGB que manejan la iluminación por zonas). También es posible crear macros, pero no es tan avanzado como me gustaría. Personalmente lo usé para cambiar ctrl derecho, una tecla que casi nunca uso, a la tecla ">"Mi queja más grande con el software es que se instalan 13 ejecutables diferentes (como se puede ver en una de las imágenes) y es un poco difícil al principio saber cual es el que se usa para configurar el teclado.Como conclusión general, estoy muy satisfecho con el teclado y se lo recomendaría a cualquier persona que esté en la misma posición que yo; osea alguien que no tiene experiencia con teclados mecánicos y esté buscando un primer teclado que no sea caro.

Ottima, ovviamente gli switch non essendo originale ce un abisso di differenza, ma è l'unica tastiera con layout 60% di qualità veramente alta con bt 5.1