Monstargear K80 Review - Is It Better Than The KBD8X MKII?

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Board: Monstargear K80
Board insulation: None
Plate: Aluminum
Keycaps: In video, GMK Firefly with De-accent kit. In sound test, GMK Nines
Switches: 205g0 lubed Mauve switches, 105 oiled TX 65g springs, .15mm TX Filmed
Stabilizers: Cherry style stabilizers lubed with 205g0 and XHT BDZ
Mat: King of LA Deskmat from Bolsa Supply

Bring it back to the budget. We talk about the Monstargear K80 today and compare it with primarily the KBD8XMKII but also mention other alternatives in the same price range if you're interested in considering them as well. Summary: The board is pretty good! Pick your aesthetic, in my opinion.

Timestamps
0:00 Start
0:49 Budget 65% boards you may be considering
1:15 KBD8XMKII from KBDFans
1:28 KBD8XMKII rear weight
1:49 NK87
2:07 DevastatingTKL
2:30 K80 Weight
2:35 Mounting options
2:43 Prior Monstargear Review concerns
2:59 What to do if your board only takes plate mount stabs
3:19 The scuffed weight is not how production weights will look!
3:41 Shake test of the board
3:45 Design of the board
4:29 Gasket mount upgrade and what it does to sound
4:45 Feel of the board
5:13 Price vs KBD8XMKII
5:31 Is sandwich mount bad?
5:59 Top mount Jane vs Sandwich mount TX87SE
6:39 Difference between K80 and KBD8XMKII
7:12 Hotswap PCB available
7:43 Who is the K80 for?
8:24 Sound test of K80 with Mauves
9:25 Final thoughts on the K80

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