Is the Mode Envoy still worth it? (vs Neo65 Cu)

The Mode Envoy was once considered the king of budget 65% keyboards, but with rising competition like the Neo65 Core and Cu, is it still worth the price?

In this video, I take a deep look at the Mode Envoy nearly three years after its release. I’ll compare it directly to the Neo65 Cu, break down sound and build differences, and show you how to fix the Envoy’s one fatal flaw that could be ruining your typing experience.

Check out our article for more thoughts and pictures: https://aeykbds.com/articles/mode_envoy

DISCLAIMER: I purchased this board with my own money and all my thoughts are purely my own


Keyboard: Mode Envoy

No foams were used in any build

Build #1: Polycarbonate Case | Cherry Nixies(L/F/SS) | JTK Night Sakura

Build #2: Polycarbonate Case | Gateron Milky Yellows(L/F/SS) | KKB Black on White

Old Builds:
Alu Envoy | Keygeek Y3:    • Mode Envoy Sound Test | Keygeek Y3  
Neo65 Cu | Keygeek Uni:    • Neo65 Cu Sound Test | Keygeek Uni  
Neo65 Cu | Cherry Mx2a Blacks:    • Neo65 Cu Sound Test | Cherry Mx2a Blacks  
PC Envoy | Hmx Sunset Gleam:    • PC Mode Envoy Sound Test | Hmx Sunset Gleams  
Alu Envoy | Hmx Xinhai:    • Mode Envoy Sound Test | HMX Xinhai  
Alu Envoy | Cherry Nixie:    • Mode Envoy Dry Nixies  


Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Is is worth it?
2:15 Feature Chart
2:52 Envoy vs Neo65 Cu (Keygeek)
3:27 Envoy vs Neo65 Cu (Cherry)
4:02 Envoy Case: Polycarbonate or aluminum?
4:40 PC Envoy vs Alu Envoy (Hmx)
5:15 PC Envoy vs Alu Envoy (Nixies)
5:52 Green vs Black Mounting Blocks
6:07 Build #1
6:44 Build #2
7:21 Flex Test
7:36 Envoy's fatal flaw(and how to fix it)
8:33 Sound Test
9:03 Flex Test
9:23 TLDW(Too Long Didn't Watch)
10:17 Build #1 | Green Lattice | Dynamic Mic
10:32 Build #1 | Green Lattice | iPhone Mic
10:47 Build #1 | Green Lattice | Dynamic Mic
11:10 Build #1 | Black Lattice | Dynamic Mic
11:26 Build #1 | Black Lattice | iPhone Mic
11:41 Build #1 | Black Lattice | Dynamic Mic
12:06 Build #2 | Green Lattice | Dynamic Mic
12:23 Build #2 | Green Lattice | iPhone Mic
12:40 Build #2 | Green Lattice | Dynamic Mic
13:03 Build #2 | Black Lattice | Dynamic Mic
13:20 Build #2 | Black Lattice | iPhone Mic
13:36 Build #2 | Black Lattice | Dynamic Mic

Music Used:
Rain · Lee:    • Rain  
Evening Set · Lee:    • Evening Set