Neo Ergo | Build, showcase & sound tests

*This board was sent to me by neo/qwertykeys

Not gonna lie I was pretty excited for this board because of how impressed I am with Neo65 and Neo80 and also this is actually my first ever alice layout keyboard! So please excuse if I type funny lmao. As usual, I have linked the timestamps below so feel free to skip to chapters you are interested in.

Mounting style
I am so glad that they are only sticking with one mounting style for this board and it works really well with the Ergo. The Neo80 was overwhelming to me and not all of the mounting style sounded and felt good anyway. (also less sound tests to record😅)

Sound and layout
Same as other Neo boards, the Ergo does not disappoint. My build was really high pitched and clacky. It's hard to describe but it has that Neo sound signature to it. It's definitely not my favourite layout since I'm still fresh to this. I definitely need more time adjusting to the alice/tented layout.

Ball catch system and magnetic connectors
Same as the Neo80, the Ergo also adopted the ball catch system and magnetic connectors which is a life changer!

Wrist rest
The wrist rest is a really nice addition to the Ergo. It is designed to match the Ergo size and tented layout so if you use a wrist rest, you should consider getting it with the board. It doesn't come with the kit and is an optional purchase. I personally do not use wrist rest and I type more comfortably on the Ergo without it. The wrist rest comes in cherry wood and acrylic.

Price
Starts at 130USD plateless and 150USD with a plate

Sales period
Late May to early June 2024. Depends on your local vendor.

Time stamps:
00:00 - unboxing
01:59 - bottom case disassemble (showcase)
02:54 - package contents + wrist rest
06:31 - attach rubber feet
06:56 - stabilizers prep
07:14 - remove breakaway strips on PCB
07:34 - PE sheet and install stabilizers
08:24 - plate foam and plate
08:47 - switches
09:13 - gaskets
09:52 - LED diffusers
10:29 - case foams
10:52 - keycaps
11:08 - remove seal from weight
11:25 - b-roll
11:55 - RGB showcase
12:24 - wrist rest
12:28 - sound test 1 (CF plate/all foams)
13:13 - sound test 2 (alu plate/all foams)
13:57 - sound test 3 (CF plate/plate+case foams)
14:43 - sound test 4 (alu plate/plate+case foams)
15:27 - sound test 5 (CF plate/case foams)
16:12 - sound test 6 (alu plate/case foams)
16:57 - sound test 7 (CF plate/no foam)
17:42 - sound test 8 (alu plate/no foam)
18:28 - sound test 9 (CF plate/no foam/Mode Tomorrow switches)
19:12 - sound test 10 (CF plate/no foam/HMX Macchiato)
19:58 - sound test 11 (alu plate/no foam/Cherry MX Blacks)
20:44 - sound test 12 (CF plate/all foams/KAT WOB Candy PBT)
21:29 - sound test 13 (CF plate/no foam/ePBT Axolotls)
22:14 - sound test 14 (alu plate/no foam/Osume YOTR PBT/Cream Soda)
23:00 - sound test 15 (alu plate vs cf plate/all foams)
23:21 - sound test 16 (alu plate vs cf plate/no foam)

Neo Ergo
https://www.qwertykeys.com/

https://qwertykeys.notion.site/Neo-Er...

My configuration:
Spray-coated Cream case
Aluminium and CF plates
Mirror dusk weight
Silver PVD badge
Silver kernel
Wired hotswap PCB

Keycaps:
GMK Umka
https://oblotzky.industries/products/...

HIBI Pudding in Choc, Office Beige, Pine Club and Maroon keycaps:
https://hibi.mx/products/hibiki-pudding
https://hibi.mx/products/pudding-r2

GMK Peach Blossom R2
https://www.switchkeys.com.au/product...

GMK Peaches n Cream Lite
https://cannonkeys.com/products/pre-o...
https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk...

GMK Dandy
Sold out but group buy for R2 is ongoing right now! Check your closest vendor for more info.
https://spaceholdings.net/products/gm...

KAT WOB Candy
https://keyreative.store/products/kat...

ePBT Axolotls
https://prototypist.net/products/in-s...

Osume Year of the Rabbit
Sold out :(

Switches:
SWK Catmint
https://swagkeys.com/products/swk-cat...
https://loobedswitches.com/products/s...

Mode Tomorrow
https://modedesigns.com/products/tomo... (affiliate link)

HMX Macchiato
https://unikeyboards.com/products/hmx... (affiliate link)
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Gateron Cream Soda
https://rndkbd.com/products/gateron-c...
https://keebhut.com/products/gateron-...

Deskmat:
https://keebmat.com/

Black and Tiffany Blue cables:
https://ordinarylabs.com/products/ord...

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