A surprisingly capable aluminum board that punches well above its budget price tier.
The Yunzii AL71 is turning heads as one of the more accessible aluminum boards on the market. Most people are surprised by how much board they're getting at a budget-tier price point. It's a favorite for those who want a solid, colorful daily driver without breaking the bank.
Switches that suit this board's sound and build.
AL71's aluminum gasket-mount 75% wants a switch that flatters its surprisingly premium feel — Y2's UHMWPE stem delivers a deep, muted thock that makes the budget aluminum body sound like a more expensive board. Mid-range pricing matches the AL71's value-tier slot exactly.
A budget linear with deep thocky character — pairs naturally with AL71's budget aluminum positioning and the colorful Yunzii aesthetic that draws beginners. Light spring keeps long daily-driver sessions on a 75% comfortable on the gasket-mount give.
Gateron Smoothie's creamy, contained thock complements AL71's aluminum case — the gasket mount softens its medium bottom-out into a planted daily-driver feel. A safe, popular crowd-pleaser for the colorful AL71's first-aluminum buyer audience.
Adds switch-type variety — Baby Kangaroo's snappy tactile bump pairs cleanly with AL71's gasket-mount give, which softens the tactile transition without dulling it. Good fit for typists who want feedback on a 75% used as their main daily driver.
Oil King upgrades AL71's budget aluminum into something that feels premium — the gasket-mount compression tames Oil King's heavy bottom-out into a planted, marbly press that matches the cheap-but-solid AL71 aluminum body. For owners ready to invest in switches beyond the board's tier.
