Meletrix Boog 75

Hello all, this is my first review of a gaming keyboard! Just a little background about me within the keyboard scene; I own 25+ keyboards | 4 of them being Hall Effect. I have been in the keyboard scene since the summer of 2022.

(Please leave some comments on how I can improve!) Let's get right into the review!!

From a keyboard enthusiast perspective, The Boog 75 is a great testament to what HE boards should be like moving forward in terms of feel, sound, performance, and customizability. Meletrix has made a name for itself in the keyboard community with its quality budget-friendly options.

They established themselves from their release of Zoom65 to now dipping into the Hall Effect Keyboards (Boog75 / Zoom 75 HE). I am excited to see what they are cooking with next - Zoom65 HE.

Disclaimer: Meletrix was kind enough to send out this keyboard for review purposes. Before releasing this review - I tested the keyboard for 3+ playing games, typing essays/work etc.

What is included in the box + a travelling case (not pictured)

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BOX:

Travelling Case (Blacked out case with Meletrix Logo embossed on the top; clean design, nothing too fancy)
Coiled Cable - pictured on the left.
Tools - pictured on the right.
Last but not least, the Boog75 - middle of the picture.

KEYBOARD SPECS:

6063 Aluminum Case | 75% Layout | 5 Degree Typing Angle | 22.14mm Front Height
Gasket Mounted
Default Plate: Aluminum
1000hz Polling Rate PCB | 1.6mm thickness (standard) w/ Ai03 Daughterboard
Web-Based Software - https://boog75.meletrix.com/
Switch Type: Factory Lubed Gateron KS37B - Bottom out force of 50±10gf
Cherry Profile - PBT Keycaps

Now let's dive into the review:

TYPING FEEL: The typing feel of this board is on the stiffer side. Although it is gasket mounted, the gaskets installed don't really change the way how it feels when typing. The gaskets could be softer to provide a bit of give on a hard bottom out.

It feels close to a burger o-ring mounted Wooting 60 on a Tofu Case. With the use of an aluminum plate, it provides a neutral typing experience. The gasket I feel was used to isolate the plate from the case and they do a phenomenal job as theirs no case ping or hollow/dead sound.

The 5-degree typing angle of the board makes it easy to type / game for long hours on this board. Overall, Meletrix did a successful launch with the Boog75.

STABS: I believe that these are some of the best stock stabs straight out-of-the-box. I did not mod mine and they ever feel good already. The only issue I had is a bit of ticking on my spacebar, although it is warped, which explains why it feels that way.

FRONT HEIGHT: Some may opt for a wrist rest since the board’s front height is 22.14mm, which is higher than others I’ve used. However, I quickly got used to it.

KEYCAPS: The key caps on the boog75 are cherry profile, PBT keycaps with 1.6mm thickness. During the testing (30 days), I did not notice any shining on the set. The legends are clean are crispy. It compliment the board nicely and color match done correctly. There is no traditional escape cap; but theirs a cute bear novelty. While the Gateron KS37B are north-facing, though I did not experience any contact with the switch that normally occurs with north facing keyboards.

SWITCHES COMPAT: Gateron KS37, GATERON Magnetic FOX Switch, GATERON Dual-rail Magnetic Jade Mini E Switch

SWITCHES: These switches are super smooth. The switches do come factory lubed - during the testing; I did not feel the need for them to be re-lubed. All the switches felt consistently lubed from the factory. They have a dual-rail design that helps the stem to not have any wobble.

SOFTWARE:

This web-based software packs all the tools you need to customize the keyboard experience; from changing key layout within the board, RGB effects, Rapid Trigger actuation/sensitivity throughout the board or per key, and lastly macros. It is super nice to not have to download anything and add one more program to your computer; easily accessible at any time. (https://boog75.meletrix.com/)

The software allows users to turn and off rapid trigger, change RT settings with 0.1mm increments or go into advance settings and chance Make Stroke and Break Stroke separately.

The only thing that I noticed from the site (boog product information) compared to the actual software is that there are more RGB settings shown in the product info. *SOCD SOON TO COME

KEYBOARD PERFORMANCE:

Let me start by saying that during testing I was using the board on Make Stroke (0.5mm) and Break Stroke (0.1mm). {Played Competitive OW2 / Valorant; occasionally played Roblox.}

It was noticeable difference between the stock setting (can't remember what the factory setting was at) and at a lower RT setting. I have no way of testing for the latency response, but this keyboard feels about the same latency timing as Polar 65, not as responsive as Wooting. Hopefully with future update, it will be as good as Wooting's latency.

SOUND PROFILE:

The sound of the board is deep and marbly. It seems to be the common trend with HE boards that are currently out in the market. This board sounds perfect for its price point. There are not many mods that you can do to the board to make it sound better. I have yet to put tape mod on the board - though it will not make a big difference as the board contains plenty of dampening materials.

Final Thoughts:

Overall - This board offers a premium experience for gaming and casual usage. Since the time I started using this until now, I have liked this keyboard overall and I can recommend this to those who are in the market for a Hall Effect board. Keeping in mind the price of this board being at USD 229.99 directly from Meletrix; and CAD 319.99 from Deskhero not including tax and shipping, of course, you are paying a premium price though I believe it is worth the price. If you want a cheaper option, you can opt for the Zoom75 HE with the price of USD 189.99. It is the same board, just a simpler version.

Side Note:

The Wooting 60HE/HE+ is currently the biggest rival to the Boog75, especially with its more budget-friendly price of $174.99. But where the Boog75 truly shines is in its build quality. The Wooting 60HE, with its tray-mounted 60% design in a single-piece plastic case, offers a simpler construction. In contrast, the Boog75 features a more refined gasket-mounted 75% layout, all housed in a sturdy 6063 aluminum enclosure.

For gamers who need the F-row keys, the Boog75’s layout is a significant plus. The craftsmanship of the Boog75 is also a step above the Wooting.

Pros: