This is my first mechanical keyboard and the only one I will own. I am very pleased with everything. Ex. build quality, switches (Holy Panda X Clears) and of course the RGB lighting.
This is my second keyboard I've owned, but having felt and used my more than that this is a great board it feels sturdy and sounds great. The keys feel very nice and are very smooth the feel. It also just plugs in and work which is a plus.
I had the V1 and thought I loved it, but the V2 is even better, and sounds and feels better with the foam and stabilizer upgrades. I love the Holy Panda X Clear switches - they're smooth and sound great. I had recently purchased my V1, but when I saw the upgrades on the V2, I had to get my hands on it, and I'm glad I did. Worth the purchase.
I bought this keyboard for my wife since I already have V1. I love V1, but IMHO V2 is better. The typing experience is tighter, more cushion. The RGB shines thru the keys with a lot more intensity/brightness. Wish I owned this one instead of V1. Honestly, it's the best keyboard I've ever used. Fantastic KB and I definitely recommend it!!
I had been a pretty basic adherent to Cherry MX Blues for years, never liking linear or tactile Cherry switches. Prior to that, I'd played with Model Ms and the first mech board I ever owned had Alps White.
I really only got this board because I loved my CTRL, but needed a numpad and 1800 boards appealed to me. What I didn't expect is that I'm fully converted to the tactile life with these Holy Panda X Clears. The feel is better, the sound is nice and creamy; it's great. The V2 upgrade over V1 is just incredible as well.
SHIFT V2 Mechanical with Drop's offering for pudding keycaps. Not a gamer here, and certainly not into RGB flashy stuff in my keyboards.... but now not so sure anymore, as I'm kind'a diggin' this look with the right brightness and hue (all keyboard configurable). Less is more.
An overall improvement over the DROP SHIFT V1. Love the option for Gateron Yellow Switches and that it remembers RGB settings now. Customized the keycaps with some Novelkeys Handarbeit GMKs, but otherwise, I've kept it exactly as ordered from Drop.