[ { "question": "Which brand is known for 'best value' aluminum keyboards with gasket mount around $170?", "options": [ {"text": "Keychron (Q-series)", "correct": true, "explanation": "Keychron Q-series offers premium features at mid-range prices with aluminum cases and gasket mounting."}, {"text": "Ducky", "explanation": "Ducky makes quality keyboards but at higher prices without aluminum cases in this range."}, {"text": "Razer", "explanation": "Razer focuses on gaming keyboards at higher price points."}, {"text": "Logitech", "explanation": "Logitech's mechanical keyboards are gaming-focused and typically pricier."} ] }, { "question": "Which brand is famous for having the best stock stabilizers without tuning?", "options": [ {"text": "Leopold", "correct": true, "explanation": "Leopold keyboards are legendary for exceptional stock stabilizers that need no modifications."}, {"text": "Keychron", "explanation": "Keychron stabilizers are decent but usually need tuning for best results."}, {"text": "Razer", "explanation": "Razer stabilizers are functional but not known for being exceptional."}, {"text": "Corsair", "explanation": "Corsair keyboards have acceptable stabilizers but not the best."} ] }, { "question": "What country is Cherry MX (the original mechanical switch inventor) from?", "options": [ {"text": "Germany", "correct": true, "explanation": "Cherry Corporation is a German company that invented Cherry MX switches in the 1980s."}, {"text": "United States", "explanation": "Cherry is not American; it's a German company."}, {"text": "Japan", "explanation": "Japan has Topre, but Cherry is German."}, {"text": "China", "explanation": "Many modern switch makers are Chinese, but Cherry is German."} ] }, { "question": "Which brand is known for beautiful aesthetics and top-tier PBT keycaps?", "options": [ {"text": "Varmilo", "correct": true, "explanation": "Varmilo is renowned for stunning designs and exceptional dye-sublimated PBT keycaps."}, {"text": "GMMK", "explanation": "GMMK focuses on hot-swap and modularity, not keycap quality."}, {"text": "Redragon", "explanation": "Redragon is budget-focused with basic ABS keycaps."}, {"text": "Razer", "explanation": "Razer uses ABS keycaps, not known for PBT quality."} ] }, { "question": "Which budget brand offers excellent wireless keyboards with hot-swap at $50-80?", "options": [ {"text": "Royal Kludge (RK)", "correct": true, "explanation": "Royal Kludge is famous for budget wireless hot-swap keyboards like the RK61 and RK84."}, {"text": "Leopold", "explanation": "Leopold is premium, not budget, and doesn't focus on wireless."}, {"text": "Ducky", "explanation": "Ducky keyboards are mid-range priced and mostly wired."}, {"text": "Mode Designs", "explanation": "Mode is a premium brand at $300-500, not budget."} ] }, { "question": "Which brand made the iconic Model M keyboard with buckling spring switches?", "options": [ {"text": "IBM", "correct": true, "explanation": "IBM created the legendary Model M in 1984 with buckling spring switches."}, {"text": "Cherry", "explanation": "Cherry made MX switches, not the buckling spring Model M."}, {"text": "Apple", "explanation": "Apple used Alps switches in their Extended Keyboard, not buckling springs."}, {"text": "Razer", "explanation": "Razer is a modern gaming brand, not involved with the classic Model M."} ] }, { "question": "What is Gateron known for in the keyboard community?", "options": [ {"text": "Smoother and cheaper Cherry MX clones", "correct": true, "explanation": "Gateron switches are smoother than Cherry MX and significantly cheaper."}, {"text": "Premium keyboards ($400+)", "explanation": "Gateron makes switches, not keyboards."}, {"text": "RGB lighting systems", "explanation": "Gateron focuses on switches, not lighting."}, {"text": "Keycap manufacturing", "explanation": "Gateron is a switch manufacturer, not keycap maker."} ] }, { "question": "Which premium brand creates $500-1000+ collector keyboards with CNC-machined perfection?", "options": [ {"text": "Rama Works", "correct": true, "explanation": "Rama Works is famous for stunning, expensive, collectible keyboards with perfect machining."}, {"text": "Keychron", "explanation": "Keychron focuses on value, not ultra-premium collectors' items."}, {"text": "Redragon", "explanation": "Redragon is a budget brand at $40-90, not premium."}, {"text": "Logitech", "explanation": "Logitech makes mainstream gaming keyboards, not collector pieces."} ] }, { "question": "Which brand is described as the 'Toyota of keyboards' - reliable, well-built, no surprises?", "options": [ {"text": "Ducky", "correct": true, "explanation": "Ducky keyboards are known for consistent quality and reliability at reasonable prices."}, {"text": "Razer", "explanation": "Razer focuses on gaming features and RGB, not just reliability."}, {"text": "Keychron", "explanation": "Keychron is innovative but Ducky is more associated with 'reliable workhorse' reputation."}, {"text": "Corsair", "explanation": "Corsair keyboards have more gaming-focused features than simple reliability."} ] }, { "question": "Which company manufactures the GMMK Pro, a popular modding platform?", "options": [ {"text": "Glorious", "correct": true, "explanation": "Glorious PC Gaming Race makes the GMMK and GMMK Pro keyboards."}, {"text": "Keychron", "explanation": "Keychron makes Q-series; GMMK is Glorious."}, {"text": "Drop", "explanation": "Drop collaborates on keyboards but doesn't make GMMK."}, {"text": "Mode", "explanation": "Mode makes premium keyboards like Sonnet, not GMMK."} ] }, { "question": "Which switch brand is known for Box switches (dust/water resistant design)?", "options": [ {"text": "Kailh", "correct": true, "explanation": "Kailh invented and manufactures Box switches with unique dust-resistant housings."}, {"text": "Cherry", "explanation": "Cherry makes standard MX switches, not Box switches."}, {"text": "Gateron", "explanation": "Gateron makes smooth switches but not Box-style."}, {"text": "ZealPC", "explanation": "ZealPC makes premium switches but not Box switches."} ] }, { "question": "KBDfans is known for what in the mechanical keyboard community?", "options": [ {"text": "DIY keyboard kits and custom parts", "correct": true, "explanation": "KBDfans is a major supplier of custom keyboard kits, cases, PCBs, and parts."}, {"text": "Budget prebuilt keyboards", "explanation": "KBDfans focuses on custom/DIY, not budget prebuilts."}, {"text": "Gaming peripherals", "explanation": "KBDfans is enthusiast-focused, not gaming-focused."}, {"text": "Office keyboards", "explanation": "KBDfans serves the custom keyboard market, not office market."} ] }, { "question": "Which brand offers keyboards specifically designed for Mac compatibility?", "options": [ {"text": "Keychron", "correct": true, "explanation": "Keychron keyboards feature Mac/Windows switch and Mac-specific keycaps."}, {"text": "Razer", "explanation": "Razer keyboards are primarily Windows/gaming focused."}, {"text": "Corsair", "explanation": "Corsair doesn't specifically target Mac users."}, {"text": "Redragon", "explanation": "Redragon is budget Windows/gaming focused."} ] }, { "question": "What is the ZealPC brand famous for?", "options": [ {"text": "Premium ultra-smooth switches (Zealios, Tealios)", "correct": true, "explanation": "ZealPC makes some of the smoothest, most premium switches available."}, {"text": "Budget keyboards under $50", "explanation": "ZealPC is premium/expensive, not budget."}, {"text": "Gaming keyboards", "explanation": "ZealPC makes switches, not complete keyboards."}, {"text": "Wireless technology", "explanation": "ZealPC focuses on switch quality, not wireless tech."} ] }, { "question": "Which keyboard brand is from South Korea and known for legendary typing feel?", "options": [ {"text": "Leopold", "correct": true, "explanation": "Leopold is a South Korean brand famous for exceptional typing feel and build quality."}, {"text": "Ducky (Taiwan)", "explanation": "Ducky is from Taiwan, not South Korea."}, {"text": "Varmilo (China)", "explanation": "Varmilo is Chinese, not Korean."}, {"text": "Keychron (Hong Kong)", "explanation": "Keychron is from Hong Kong, not South Korea."} ] } ]