The G-Lab Keyz Elite 300: A true gateway to custom keyboards, for under €100.
Finding a mechanical keyboard that sounds good without costing a quarter of your salary has become a challenge in 2026. On one hand, you have the low-end models that sound hollow, and on the other, you have custom keyboards costing €300. HighNews tested the The G-Lab Keyz Elite 300, a 75% keyboard positioned as a good compromise.
The 75% format is interesting: more compact than a full-size keyboard, but it retains the function keys. The keyboard weighs over a kilogram, the keycaps are made of double-injection PBT (they don't become shiny as quickly as ABS), and most importantly, it features a gasket mount—the plate is not directly screwed to the chassis, but rests on silicone gaskets. The result is a softer typing feel, less metallic "ping," and a more muted sound.
What I find particularly useful for getting into the custom keyboard world is the hot-swap feature (3-pin switches, no soldering required) and the south-facing LEDs, which are compatible with many Cherry profiles. It also has triple mode: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and USB-C, with a 4000 mAh battery.
The verdict of the test: for less than €100, it's a credible bridge between the "industrial" keyboard and a true DIY project. It's not the lightest for travel, and the software interface is still a bit basic, but for discovering gasket mount and hot-swap without breaking the bank, it's a solid option.
Source: HighNews
The 75% format is interesting: more compact than a full-size keyboard, but it retains the function keys. The keyboard weighs over a kilogram, the keycaps are made of double-injection PBT (they don't become shiny as quickly as ABS), and most importantly, it features a gasket mount—the plate is not directly screwed to the chassis, but rests on silicone gaskets. The result is a softer typing feel, less metallic "ping," and a more muted sound.
What I find particularly useful for getting into the custom keyboard world is the hot-swap feature (3-pin switches, no soldering required) and the south-facing LEDs, which are compatible with many Cherry profiles. It also has triple mode: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and USB-C, with a 4000 mAh battery.
The verdict of the test: for less than €100, it's a credible bridge between the "industrial" keyboard and a true DIY project. It's not the lightest for travel, and the software interface is still a bit basic, but for discovering gasket mount and hot-swap without breaking the bank, it's a solid option.
Source: HighNews
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