01Gateron Milky YellowGateron
The AL80 is a budget aluminum 75% owners pick for its solid build and thocky sound; Milky Yellows are the cheap thocky linear staple, and their lubed POM stem deepens the keystroke the aluminum case already amplifies.
based on: Yunzii · keyboard
For you, the Yunzii AL80.
sentiment
spec
build · solidsound · thockylayout · 75%
good for
budget aluminum keyboard seekersfirst custom keyboard upgradeoffice typing setupslow-profile keyboard converts
Consensus all-rounder in the budget aluminum 75% category, hard to beat for the money.
Yunzii AL80
Yunzii · keyboard
The Yunzii AL80 has quietly become a go-to recommendation in the budget aluminum 75% space. Most people point to its solid build, satisfying thocky sound, and minimal aesthetics as reasons to pick it over pricier alternatives. People coming from low-profile boards like the Keychron K3 tend to be especially impressed by the more defined, substantial keystroke feel.
- +Thocky, defined keystrokes with noticeable, satisfying key travel
- +Solid aluminum build that feels well above its budget price tier
- +Chiseled back design stands out with clean, minimal aesthetics
- +Consistently recommended as the all-rounder pick over the Rainy 75
- +Wireless option available, making it versatile for office use
best switch pairings
Switches that suit this board's sound and build.
02Keygeek Y2Keygeek
A deep, muted mid-range linear that suits the AL80's stated typing and office use — the UHMWPE stem and lighter bottom-out keep long sessions comfortable while the aluminum case carries the thock.
03TTC VenusTTC
A creamy, smooth linear that leans into the AL80's secondary creamy sound vibe — light bottom-out, factory lubed, and an easy effortless feel for office typing.
04Akko RosewoodAkko
A budget thocky linear that keeps the AL80's sound character intact at the lowest price tier — a natural pick for a buyer outfitting the board cheaply.
05Boba U4TBoba
A thocky tactile for variety — its heavy bottom-out is well damped by the AL80's solid aluminum gasket case, giving owners coming from low-profile boards the defined keystroke they're after.