Customer reviews of the Designed by GG Ironclad v3 Red Blood (Black)

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• by MartineC

  Posted on 9 Dec 2024

  Bought on 26 Apr 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8
  Very good quality keyboard that lasts over time

  As a gamer for more than 10 years, I've had the opportunity to test a good number of keyboards of all brands, from the very famous to the budget ones.
  This one is exceptional, the keyboard weighs in at over 1kg, the mechanical keystrokes are silent, the keys are super-responsive, even surprising at first, the keyboard is solid, made from quality materials, and I've been using it intensively for nearly a year now, with no faults, the letters don't fade, the rgb is always as bright as ever, and there are no keys that go out or bug, something I regularly had on my other keyboards.
  In short, I'm delighted, a great product that deserves to be better known. You can go for it with your eyes closed, it competes with all the other brands of quiet keyboard.

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• by QuentinQ

  Posted on 4 Dec 2024

  Bought on 4 Dec 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9
  At last, the grail I've been hoping for!

  For a while now, I've been testing out all the keyboards on display in all the shops I've come across (please do! it's just not possible to gauge a keyboard without putting your hands on it).
  And I finally found the keyboard that met all my requirements:
  
  - I wanted a mechanical keyboard BUT one that was ultra-quiet: well, this one simply pulverises the competition. It's hard to believe that it's quieter than my membrane keyboard, which was a real coup!
  - I wanted a heavy keyboard: 1.66 kg, oh I think we're not bad...
  - I wanted something that wouldn't wear out: the materials seem to be of the highest quality and everything is replaceable and upgradeable. The key coating that fades after 5 years is now just a bad memory!
  - Effective but not slobbery lighting: The whole thing is effectively clean, and I almost feel guilty about only using it in static mode.
  - Justified price: For me, yes, this is an honest and coherent price.
  
  I did manage to find one fault: the traditional indicator lights (Caps Lock etc) seem rather badly placed, as you have to lean forward to see them.
  But I'm happy to forgive it, because this keyboard... it's all about typing!

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• by GuillaumeL

  Posted on 26 Nov 2024

  Bought on 29 Oct 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9
  Now that's a keyboard

  Good design and ergonomics. I even find it too sensitive, the bullets go off all by themselves into my opponents' heads.
  very good french product

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• by Sebastien C

  Posted on 11 Nov 2024

  Bought on 14 Oct 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
  Satisfied

  Package arrived on time, product conforms to specifications.
  The keyboard is simple and the typing is very pleasant.

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• by JulienR

  Posted on 6 Nov 2024

  Bought on 7 Oct 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Perfect

  Excellent keyboard, perfect feel, sober, nothing unnecessary. The only downside is that the software for configuring the keyboard isn't amazing.
  
  Excellent service from LDLC, very OK price and delivery on time, nothing to complain about.

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• by Metadam

  Posted on 2 Oct 2024

  Bought on 24 Sep 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 10
  A good mechanical keyboard

  I was looking for my first mechanical keyboard, and I'm glad I picked this one up. It's heavy, well designed, fairly quiet for a mechanical keyboard, and I find that my typing speed has improved. I like the volume control keys and the volume wheel on the left too.
  I also took it for the promise that the keys won't fade over time, but we'll see.
  The software supplied by Ironclad is pretty easy to use and allows you to do a lot with the RGB on the keyboard.

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• by PhilippeB

  Posted on 1 Oct 2024

  Bought on 3 Sep 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8
  Very good keyboard

  My daughter loves it! It feels great, isn't too noisy and the quality seems to be spot on. The lighting is a bit gimmicky, but it looks like a gamer :-). It's a shame it's not available in wireless.

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• by TORKPA

  Posted on 13 Aug 2024

  Bought on 29 May 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 9
  Exceptional

  A truly exceptional keyboard, the factory lubrication is really well done, and the touch and sound of the keys is very pleasant.
  Nothing to envy from many better-known brands.

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• by Van Rijsel

  Posted on 11 Aug 2024

  Bought on 5 Aug 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 9
  Excellent!

  I switched from an already very cool ASUS TUF Gaming K3 to this one and it's a big change:
  
  - The sound: A real step up from my ASUS - A very light click that's well dampened by the factory pre-lubrication.
  - Overall finish: No fuss, but very good and sober, I like it a lot
  - RGB: Not the most powerful on the market, my ASUS was better but I prefer it with hindsight, it looks less disco. GG's software is complete, with some nice effects to select from and touch-by-touch customisation on a colour mosaic.
  - Weight: Heavy, but stays in place
  - Origin: France! A big plus for me
  
  For a prebuild, it's pretty amazing, so go for it with your eyes closed!
  
  NB: I took the GG wrist rest and I wasn't won over, it was too high in relation to the keyboard, which gave me the impression that I was touching the keys with my fingertips. The wrist rest on my ASUS is great instead and the two work perfectly together.

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• by President

  Posted on 29 Jul 2024

  Bought on 12 Jul 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10
  Top

  Great keyboard, ultra quiet, ergonomic, cool RBG, ultra precise switch for gaming, the LDLC Val d'Europe team is top notch!

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• by Shakan

  Posted on 10 Jul 2024

  Bought on 11 Jun 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  At the top!!!

  After a few weeks of use, I'm really pleased with Ironclad v3.
  The pluses:
  - Comfortable keys, soft touch,
  - Silent typing. The keyboard is very well soundproofed.
  - Footprint: It's a 100%, so it takes up some space, but I've had bigger ones.
  - Stability: with a weight of 1.5 kg, once it's on the desk, it doesn't move. You just prop it up for your gaming sessions and it stays put.
  - Price: a mechanical keyboard of this quality at this price, ...
  The minuses :
  - A design worthy of keyboards from 20 years ago. No fuss, no Pimp my Ride. Just RGB like the other keyboards. If you're a fan of design, you won't find what you're looking for in the Ironclad v3.
  I ordered it without a wrist rest and for the moment I don't feel the need for one.
  All in all, I'm really pleased with my designed by GG and I can only recommend it to you if you're hesitating with better-known brands.
  Go for it!

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• by Vincent M

  Posted on 24 Jun 2024

  Bought on 24 Jun 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 8
  It will be difficult to go back.

  Hello ,
  I took the version with the red switches:
  the positive points:
  -quiet
  -pleasant to the touch
  -can be configured as required
  hot-swappable keys and switches
  
  the negative points:
  -Not supported by Signal RGB by default.
  -You won't be able to go back.
  In short, one of the best mechanical keyboards on the market.

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• by PascalS

  Posted on 10 Jun 2024

  Bought on 11 May 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8
  As expected, it's solid!

  Very good keyboard, solid, pleasant, quiet (except for the space bar)... However, one improvement is needed: given the height of the keys, you can't see the upper/lower case LED, which can be annoying (especially when entering passwords). It should be positioned above the arrow keys.

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• by PPP

  Posted on 30 Apr 2024

  Bought on 1 Apr 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Super

  I'm switching from a Logitech G19 keyboard to this wonderful Designed by GG Ironclad V3 and it's night and day. I received the package in a few days, on the date indicated in the delivery tracking, and it was very well packaged. So thank you LDLC for the seriousness and speed.

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• by clementG

  Posted on 27 Mar 2024

  Bought on 26 Feb 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Exceptional

  I'd had a Steelseries mechanical keyboard for 7 years. The difference in typing feel is striking. The PBT of the keys is very pleasant. The typing feel is incomparable. I was desperate to get my hands on a custom QWERTY keyboard, and this keyboard was the solution for me. Excellent value for money. I recommend the linear switches for gaming.

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• by ChristelleC

  Posted on 18 Mar 2024

  Bought on 6 Mar 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Top-notch typing comfort!

  I love this keyboard, the comfortable typing experience and the fact that it's much quieter than the Champion Bane from the same brand (which I've been using for 2 years and which still works).
  I took the version with the red switches.
  
  Positive points:
  => Comfortable typing + keys that aren't too noisy for a mechanical keyboard.
  => The thumbwheel on the side of the keyboard that lets you turn the volume up or down, and the "Cal" key above the numeric keypad that opens the calculator.
  => With the tool that comes with the keyboard, you can remove a key in 2 seconds, as well as the switch underneath (switches aren't that common, they're often soldered on, so this is a real plus).
  => The PBT keys ensure that the letters won't fade over time.
  => The USB-C cable on the keyboard side is detachable (and holds very well).
  => A solid feel when you hold it in your hand. It's actually quite heavy.
  
  Negative points :
  => The special characters under the numbers (those above azertyuiop) are not backlit.
  => I would have liked a manual for managing the backlighting when you don't want to install the firmware. The good thing is that I managed to adjust it by searching (by pressing FN + Insert to choose between static and other modes. Then using FN + left/right arrows, I was able to choose the colour. The Up/Down arrows let you adjust the brightness intensity). I chose a static white backlight for a sober effect (note that depending on the angle from which you look, the white is slightly pink).
  
  Others :
  => I can't judge the firmware, which I preferred not to install.
  
  In short, a very nice keyboard that has nothing to envy from the big brands, quite the contrary.

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• by CyrilC

  Posted on 17 Mar 2024

  Bought on 2 Mar 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9
  A taste of perfection!

  I bought both versions of this keyboard (brown and red).
  
  Opinion given after a week's use:
  - exudes quality ;
  - sober ;
  - the red version is particularly quiet;
  - the side-mounted sound wheel is practical, as is the universal USB-C connection;
  - durable product thanks to standard keycaps and spare switch kit.
  
  The configuration software is simple and very light. A profile selection option based on the application running would be a real plus.
  
  A real pleasure to have bought this French-designed product.

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• by JonathanL

  Posted on 15 Mar 2024

  Bought on 11 Mar 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10
  Brilliant! Quality, comfort, silence....

  This keyboard doesn't steal its reputation, it's sensational. I'm used to Razers keyboards, which although decent, lack finish considering the price they're sold for. This keyboard exceeds my expectations, it exudes quality. It's quite heavy, which is nice, it won't slide around on its own.
  
  I'd never typed on a mechanical keyboard with lubricated switches before, and that changes everything. The typing feel is great, and I don't get that weird squeaking noise I used to get on my old Razer keyboard.
  
  I was hoping for a new silent mechanical keyboard, but my noisy mechanical keyboard phase has finally passed, and I'm not at all disappointed with this Ironclad. A few YouTube videos convinced me and it's actually very pleasant to the ear.
  
  Finally, it's possible to set the RGBs by downloading a utility from the site for those who are interested. I've set my RGB to static because I don't like it too flashy, and it suits me perfectly.
  
  In short, I'm very happy with my purchase, and I'll be buying my next keyboards from Designed by GG from now on.
  
  Unbeatable value for money, and as 'French' a product as it's possible to make these days (design, specifications, packaging, etc.).

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• by Stephane G

  Posted on 23 Jan 2024

  Bought on 24 Dec 2023 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Perfect

  Coming from a ducky that was already really good, I wasn't expecting such a gap. The Ironclad's typing quality is really a step up. The keyboard is all plastic but the feel and touch are very good, the keyboard is heavy, there's no plastic noise, it's very rigid and doesn't move around on the desk. In short, I'd recommend it. It's expensive, but not that expensive compared with the competition, given the quality of the product.

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• by AlexandreM

  Posted on 20 Jan 2024

  Bought on 20 Jan 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Top

  I've owned a CM Storm Trigger for over 10 years now, and I've been very happy with it. But I've been looking for another keyboard out of the corner of my eye, because I wanted to move on to slightly more recent hardware that would correct the keyboard's few shortcomings: a mini USB connection that's sometimes temperamental, and a proprietary software application for customising the keyboard that's straight out of hell and now hard to find.
  
  I had a fairly extensive list of requirements:
  - A long-lasting mechanical keyboard with comfortable switches
  - A detachable USB cable
  - A keyboard with a numeric pad
  - Backlighting (RGB or not, but once you've had a taste of it, it's hard to go back to a keyboard without)
  - If possible, hotswap with changeable and relatively standard switches, to ensure a respectable lifespan if one of the switches breaks down
  
  It was hard to find keyboards that met all these criteria at prices that weren't prohibitive.
  
  But while searching LDLC, I came across the Ironclad, which met all these criteria and was also sold directly in a shop near me. I was able to quickly test the keyboards there, including its little brother the Berseker. And then it all happened: the feeling compared to the other mecha keyboards was incredible, so I didn't hesitate for more than 5 seconds and got the Ironclad without a second thought.
  
  The feel is much better than keyboards from major brands costing over €200, the assembly is simple but extremely effective, and the software is simple, but the ability to flash the firmware in QMK in 1-click is the icing on the cake! Simple but effective documentation. An impression of rock-solid solidity. It remains to be seen how it will hold up over time, but I'm leaving confident!
  
  In short, it's a great keyboard, so if you get the chance to try it out and you like the feel of the keys, look no further.

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• by Nico

  Posted on 17 Jan 2024

  Bought on 14 Dec 2023 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
  Super keyboard

  This is my first mechanical keyboard, so I don't have much to compare it with.
  But in any case, it exudes quality, it's heavy and you can feel that it's been designed to last, and the switches are easy to remove and reassemble using the supplied pliers. When I go back to membrane keyboards at work, I feel like I'm back in the Stone Age.
  It's also a pleasure to help a small French company rather than an American mastodon :)
  In short, I'm really pleased with my purchase, I almost felt guilty about spending so much money one day on a keyboard, but in the end I don't regret it. The many good comments about this keyboard are, in my opinion, well-founded.

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• by Klaatu

  Posted on 14 Jan 2024

  Bought on 2 Jan 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Very good keyboard, delicate delivery

  I bought this model after testing the Berserker for over 6 months and there's virtually nothing to say. This keyboard is beyond reproach, apart from the LEDs, which are a little weak for my taste, and the white displayed is more of a red-pink colour.
  
  As for delivery, I live in Switzerland and I was pleased that this site offered home delivery. I took the "Express delivery Switzerland" option, and was expecting delivery in 2-3 days, but in the end it took a week...

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• by EricG

  Posted on 9 Jan 2024

  Bought on 9 Jan 2024 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  A stunning keyboard

  I got into computers in 1983, so I've had a lot of keyboards under my fingers. This one is incredible: PBT keys, red blood switches with adjustable reactivity, fully customisable RGB, virtually silent keys (now that's something), a joy to use, easy-to-use software, a designer who takes the time to answer questions, a French keyboard that sends the competition back to keyboard design school.
  TO TRY IT IS TO ADOPT IT

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• by DD

  Posted on 23 Dec 2023

  Bought on 1 Oct 2023 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 7
  The very best, true top-of-the-range.

  This keyboard is superior to the Duck brand and its Cherry MX Silent because it doesn't have its faults and it assumes a character:
  * the board can't be twisted and it doesn't move ;
  * the translucent keys are spotless;
  * the key font has style;
  * the sound is not the metallic reasoning of the board, but it is a clean, slightly 'retro', almost ASMR clacking sound that adds acoustic feedback as well as haptics;
  * pressure can't be unintentional at a quarter or a third without knowing whether it's been taken into account, but it's well managed.
  All in all, a very well thought-out, robust and well-finished design.
  
  The compatibility with the QMK open source firmware and the VIA software is brilliant and opens up the possibilities.
  
  I missed the V2, but the V3 is much better, what about the V4!

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• by Victor

  Posted on 10 Dec 2023

  Bought on 9 Nov 2023 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 10
  Very good mechanical keyboard

  The keyboard is robust and well-built, the keys are virtually silent and respond perfectly, and the software is clear and intuitive. Nothing to complain about, I'd highly recommend it.

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• by Spooky

  Posted on 11 Nov 2023

  Bought on 7 Nov 2023 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9
  It outshines the others

  Forget other brands of keyboard. This one is simple, but complete. The typing comfort is just incredible. The switches are already lubricated and you can easily interchange them with others.
  The design quality is there, the keyboard is heavy and exudes quality, for me it far, far surpasses all the other brands, whether Corsair, Razer, Logitech etc...
  
  The software is still in its infancy, but should improve over the coming months.
  
  DO IT!

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