Drop CSTM80

Drop · TKL · standard height

Drop CSTM80 mechanical keyboard
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A DIY tenkeyless (TKL) gasket mounted aluminum keyboard kit from Drop with hot swap sockets, QMK and VIA support, and a south facing PCB for wired desktop use.

Best for: enthusiast, typing, programming.

Drop CSTM80 specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $149
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2022

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Drop CSTM80 typically sells for around $149). Check Drop directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

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