Drop ALT V2

Drop · 65% · standard height

Drop ALT V2 mechanical keyboard
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The Drop ALT V2 is a 67-key 65% mechanical keyboard with a high-profile CNC-machined aluminum case set at a fixed 6-degree angle, hot-swap 5-pin sockets, per-key RGB, and QMK/VIA support, sold prebuilt with Gateron Yellow KS3 linear or clear-housing Drop Holy Panda X tactile switches.

Best for: typing, travel, enthusiast.

Drop ALT V2 specs

Layout 65%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron Yellow KS3, Drop Holy Panda X
Keycaps Doubleshot PBT, OEM profile, shine-through legends
Case CNC-machined aluminum
Mount n/a
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $189
Sound (stock) Multiple foam layers (Poron, IXPE, PE) give a controlled, moderately deep sound; overall character depends heavily on the chosen switch.
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The Drop ALT V2 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Drop Holy Panda X tactile · 60g actuation The Drop Holy Panda X is Gateron's factory-lubed reimagining of the Holy Panda, with a long rounded bump that fills most of its 3.5mm travel and far better consistency than the original.

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Drop ALT V2 typically sells for around $189). Check Drop directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

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