Drop CSTM80 Mechanical Keyboard Review

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Drop, now owned by Corsair, just announced its latest custom mechanical keyboard, the CSTM80. I’ve been testing it for the better part of two weeks to see exactly what it has to offer in comparison to Drop’s other keyboards and the wider keyboard market. As you might have guessed from the name, customization is the name of the game, including a configurable typing experience, magnetically swappable cases, full programmability, and more for only $99 barebones or $149 for the fully built kit.

Having tried nearly every keyboard Drop has released (sans the recent V2 editions), I can confidently say that this is the best mechanical keyboard the company has released to date. That its pricing is so reasonable is icing on an already great cake. There are still some areas for improvement but the CSTM80 is a solid foundation for any keyboard builder or gamer interesting in elevating their PC experience.

The Drop CSTM80 is a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard designed to match its user. From the ground up, it’s made to be easy to open, easy to change, and easy to tailor to your exact tastes. It’s also designed to be an entry-point to the hobby and launchpad into the wider world of Drop’s accessories, and succeeds at that. I’m already looking at alternate cases because I plan to keep this keyboard as part of my regular rotation.

( What, you don’t have a rotation of mechanical keyboards?!)

Its customization options cover the usual bases, but its most interesting quality is its swappable top case. The CSTM80 uses a two-part polycarbonate case, yet unlike the majority of mechanical keyboards, the top case can be removed simply by lifting it up and off of the keyboard. Drop has incorporated a middle layer to the case structure that