IQUNIX Super Tilly60 Mechanical Keyboard Kit Review

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IQUNIX has been on a run this year with its brand new line of SUPER custom mechanical keyboards. We’ve looked at two of these so far with the ZONEX 75 and the 1+1 , both of which were two of the most unique mechanical keyboards we’ve reviewed so far. Today, we’re looking at the Tilly 60 , a compact keyboard that comes in either a 60% or HHKB layout, has a built-in storage compartment, and a volume knob, as well as a unique mounting style we haven’t seen any other company do yet. It’s available for $249 for the wired version and $269 for tri-mode wireless, which is expensive but around $100 cheaper than an actual HHKB and better in every way. 

The Tilly60 is a compact mechanical keyboard that you build yourself. It’s a bit like a Lego kit for adults and the end result is a high-quality keyboard that makes your computer more enjoyable to use. Win-win, in my book, but IQUNIX takes it a step further by making this an in-stock purchase, bucking the run of group-buy, limited run keyboards that usually dominate the hobby. It’s still not mass produced in the same way that one of its pre-built keyboards might be (see its selection at the official store ; they’re great, and I can personally recommend the Q66 as an excellent compact alternative if you want a great alternative that’s ready to use out of the box) than simply being DIY. 

The Tilly60 is available in two separate layouts, HHKB or traditional 60%. 60% keyboards are pretty well-known at this point so I won’t belabor the point, but they’re very popular in the gaming world due to their small size leaving extra room on your desk for mouse movement. HHKB, on the other hand, is based on the iconic Happy Hacking Keyboard , which is a popular choice among computer programmers