If you are someone who sits in front of a computer for long hours you know how important a good keyboard is. Not only one that is comfortable and feels good, but also sounds good as well. Lewis over at Unbox Therapy was quite impressed with the MCHOSE GX87 keyboard when he took a look at it. After his positive feedback on that keyboard he was approached by MCHOSE to co-design a keyboard. That is how the MCHOSE x Unbox Therapy UT98 Mechanical Keyboard was born. The MCHOSE x Unbox Therapy UT98 Mechanical Keyboard features a 98% compact layout, gasket-mount design, choice of silent or linear mechanical switches, PBT keycaps, tri-mode connectivity, two unique colorways, and so much more. Let’s take a look and see what this keyboard is all about!
Special thanks to MCHOSE for sending us over the MCHOSE x Unbox Therapy UT98 Mechanical Keyboard to review.
Specifications of the MCHOSE x Unbox Therapy UT98 Mechanical Keyboard
Model: MCHOSE UT98
Color Options: Classic Therapy/ Retro Therapy
Switch Options: Silent Peach V3 Switch / Icy Creamsicle Switch
Layout: 98% Layout
Keycap Profile: Cherry Profile
Battery Capacity: 10,000 mAh
Connectivity: Tri-mode (Type-C Cable/2.4G Hz/ Wireless)
Structure: Gasket Mount, Hot-swappable
Internal Foam: Poron sound-absorbing foam + IXPE foam + PET film + Poron foam + Silicone pad
RGB Lighting: 16.8 million color options + RGB lighting with music rhythm
Plate: PC Flex-Cut Plate
PCB: 1.2mm Per-Key Flex-Cut PCB (South Facing)
Driver Support: Dual-Driver Support: MCHOSE Hub & Web Driver
On-board Memory: Yes
Support System: Windows / MacOS / Linux
N-key Rollover: Yes
Dimension: 401.8 × 147.2× 42.5 mm, Front height 18.8 mm
Weight: 1.25KGs
Package: 1× UT98 Keyboard, 1× User Guide, 1× Type-C Cable, 1× Keycap Puller, 2× Spare Switches, 1× Dust Cover, 5× Additional Keycaps
MCHOSE x Unbox Therapy UT98 Mechanical Keyboard Packaging
The MCHOSE x Unbox Therapy UT98 Mechanical Keyboard comes in a pretty standard retail box. On the front it simply lets us know we have the UT98 keyboard. On the top is where you’ll actually find the Unbox Therapy branding.
Flipping over to the back there is not a whole lot of information on the keyboard itself, just some information on how to get in touch with MCHOSE. Getting everything out of the box you’ll find the keyboard it self, four alternate keycaps, a plain spacebar keycap, two extra switches, a switch and keycap puller, USB cable, a quick start guide, and a user’s manual.
