Dual-Port Mechanical Keyboards

Drop's 'ALT V2' Features Two USB-C Ports for Optimal Desk Layouts

The Alt V2 from Drop is a compact 65% mechanical keyboard that offers a range of features and improvements over its predecessor. The keyboard has a CNC-machined aluminum case, magnetic feet for adjustable typing angle, doubleshot PBT shine-through keycaps, and dual USB-C ports. It also supports hot-swappable switches, plate-mounted stabilizers, and per-key RGB LED lighting. The Alt V2 has a new PCBA with 5-pin switch support, a new STM32 chipset with better QMK performance, and a range of RGB LED improvements. The keyboard also comes with Drop Phantom Stabilizers and an array of PORON foam and IXPE foam for a refined typing sound and feel.

The Alt V2 is available in two case colors (black and space gray) and two switch types (Gateron Yellow and Drop Holy Panda X Clear). The keyboard costs $180, but Drop Keyboard Club members can save a minimum of $30 with their annual membership. The keyboard also has a 3-year warranty option for an extra $25. The keyboard is ready to ship and has free returns in the USA. Customers can also purchase additional accessories such as keycap sets, coiled cables, and ceramic-coated cases. The Alt V2 is a highly anticipated sequel to the popular Alt keyboard, and it is designed to provide an unrivaled RGB experience and a refined typing experience.

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Compact Mechanical Keyboards
The Alt V2 is a compact 65% mechanical keyboard that offers a range of features and improvements.
Dual USB-C Integration
The Alt V2 features two USB-C ports for optimal desk layouts and convenience.
Hot-swappable Switches
The Alt V2 supports hot-swappable switches, allowing users to easily customize their keyboard.

Who This Affects Most

Consumer Electronics
The compact mechanical keyboard trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry.
Gaming Accessories
The Alt V2's dual USB-C integration caters to the needs of gamers, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming accessories industry.
PC Peripherals
The hot-swappable switches feature of the Alt V2 presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the PC peripherals industry.
SCORE
3.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 47%
Activity 42%
Freshness 24%

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