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ESNTL TKL
The ESNTL TKL is a gasket-mounted keyboard available for group buy. It features a 7-degree typing angle, built with 6061 aluminum in multiple color options, and supports both ANSI and ISO layouts. With custom PCB designed by Yiancar, it's priced starting at £265 including essential components.
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09 Oct 2020
Community Sentiment
70 votes
Positive57%
Neutral29%
Negative14%
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Sentiment Analysis
70
Total Votes
30
Feedback Items
57%
29%
14%
Positive (57%)
Neutral (29%)
Negative (14%)
Positive Feedback
- The design looks great overall and will be closely followed.
- Love the look of the blue-grey with carbon fibre plate.
- Finally, the perfect board for my GMK Rainy Day.
- Unique design without going overboard.
- The maroon wine colorway is stunning.
- Very nice board. Perfect for newcomers to the hobby.
- This board looks really good and the price is attractive.
- I dig the modest use of curves in the design.
- Big love for this board! Definitely getting these when available.
- I'm very interested in this for my first build.
Negative Feedback
- The weight design kills it for me; I'd prefer a more subtle logo.
- Disappointed at the lack of a right short shift.
- The pricing structure is a little confusing.
- Not a fan of the KCK logo on the back.
- Some doubts about the PCB support for Alps switches.
- WKL layout is limiting.
- The color options should be clarified to avoid confusion.
- Ignoring gasket mounts and weighing options could compromise functionality.
- Would have preferred to see a hot-swap option included.
- Maroon wine weight option should be more subtly designed.
Suggestions
- Consider adding underglow options.
- Introduce hot-swap PCB option.
- Look into custom weights post-group buy.
- Explore offering a more muted purple color for options.
- Add clarity on required components for assembly.
Common Questions
- Will you be considering Asian vendors as well?
- How come polycarbonate pieces are so expensive?
- Are the gasket mounts included in the base price?
- Will there also be an option for a hot-swap PCB?
- What color would an FR4 plate have?
🤖 AI Summary
The thread has a total of 76 comments with significant engagement indicating high community interest. Duplicate filtering was applied, focusing on unique opinions. Positive sentiment substantially outweighs negative responses.
Interest Check Info
Project Specs
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Specs Listed
Name
ESNTL TKLRelease year
2020Mount Style
Gasket mountTyping Angle
7 degreesMaterial
6061 aluminiumCase Colors
Black, E-White, E-Black, Silver, Maroon Wine, Violet, Aquamarine, Blue Grey, Frosted PolycarbonateLayout Standard
ANSI & ISOLayout Size
TKLPlate Material Options
Aluminium, Brass, Carbon Fibre, FR4, Frosted PolycarbonatePCB
Matte Black Custom Per-Key RGB USB Type-C PCBSwitch Options
MX style switches onlyConnection
USB Type-CPolling Rate
Hot Swappable
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
trueVIA Support
trueN-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight
trueWeight
Dimensions