Multi-mode mechanical keyboards have become the new norm. For both office professionals and gamers, they offer the flexibility of wired and wireless use—bringing a clean and neat desktop. Combine this with hot-swappable switches, and you get unlimited DIY potential.

The recently acquired Rapoo V700DIY-98 with TTC Silver switches takes this flexibility even further. Here’s my hands-on experience.

Minimalist Yet Premium Design

The keyboard comes in a shock-absorbing hard box. Its streamlined 98-key layout avoids unnecessary design and keeps things clean. The blue-gray-pink colorway feels modern and gender-neutral.

The plastic housing has a soft matte texture, making it pleasant to touch and resistant to fingerprints and smudges. This finish helps the keyboard stay looking new over time.

Package includes: keyboard, USB-A to USB-C cable, manual, and a combo keycap/switch puller.

Refined Typing Feel with TTC Silver Switches

The core of any mechanical keyboard is its switch. The TTC Silver switches are custom linear switches with a 1.2±0.4mm actuation point and only 35g of force—making them ideal for gaming and fast typing. Every keypress feels smooth, fast, and snappy.

Compared to Cherry Red switches, these are faster and more sensitive, with a 50 million click lifespan. And of course—hot-swappable!

Typing Comfort & Game Performance

The Gasket mount structure with 7-layer dampening gives satisfying keystrokes. Layout is ergonomic, and typing even for hours feels natural. Add a wrist rest and you're golden.

Large keys use satellite stabilizers, ensuring consistent feel across the board. This is excellent for document work or gaming alike.

With N-key rollover and full programmability (in wired or 2.4GHz mode), you’ll never miss a keystroke—even in high-intensity League of Legends fights.

Build & Lighting

The keyboard has dual-stage flip-out feet for better typing angle and anti-slip stability. Side lighting strips add flair without being distracting.

RGB lighting with millions of colors and dozens of presets gives your desk a light show. Customize through onboard keys or software.

Durable PBT Keycaps

Double-shot high-content PBT caps resist shine and wear. The legends stay sharp over time and allow bright, even RGB passthrough.

Multi-Device Connectivity

Supports wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless modes. Connect up to 5 devices and switch effortlessly between them. Great for multitaskers.

Long Battery Life

4000mAh battery supports up to 800 hours of use in energy-saving mode, and up to 60 hours with RGB active. Recharge easily with USB-C. Battery status is shown via Fn + Spacebar.

Feature-Rich Driver Software

Download the A-HUB software to unlock full key remapping, macro programming, RGB customization, and more. Create macros for games or assign shortcuts for productivity.

Final Verdict

The Rapoo V700DIY-98 delivers premium features—hot-swap, multi-mode, RGB, PBT keycaps—at a price point that's hard to beat. Whether you're working or gaming, it's an excellent all-rounder.