Name: Designed by GG Ironclad v3 Brown Raccoon (Black)
Brand: Designed by GG
SKU: AR202308230056
Price: 149.95 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (4 reviews)

Incomparable

In decades, I've never had a keyboard of such quality and such solidity.
And I've had keyboards from almost every brand.
You have to go back to the 80s and 90s to find equivalent assembly qualities (keytronic or ibm).
The keys don't skip, they fit together really well (not like the Corsairs), the plastics look really solid (not like the Razers) and the lettering won't fade after a while.
The software is still in beta at the moment, but it's super light and does all the essentials. And you don't have to keep it open all the time for it to work.
I haven't tested macros because that's not my main use for it.
On the other hand, the keyboard is very heavy, heavier than a Corsair MK70.2 which already has an aluminium base in comparison.
The only downside I found, but it's easily compensated for, is that the space bar makes a lot of noise when you type.
I put 2 O-rings that I had left over from the Corsair on each of the 3 key positions and that was enough to reduce the noise.
I'm not sorry about the price, which is much cheaper than some of the lower quality, more blinged-out models.
The keyboard comes with 2 switches (red+brown) for replacement or to compare keystrokes.
The key extraction clip is more or less practical depending on the keys, but it's made of metal so it won't break.
Don't hesitate to pull to get the keys out, the adjustment play with the switches is rather tight, but that's for the best.
The detachable braided cord is plugged in near the left side, not in the middle of the keyboard, which is also practical.

Well done to the designer Christophe and thanks to the LDLC team for allowing me to test a V2 model before this purchase.

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by David A
Posted on 1 Oct 2024

Bought on 31 Aug 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

An excellent keyboard

I'd never had a mechanical keyboard before and I have to say that with the Brown Raccoon Switches, you can feel the keys being activated very clearly: even if you're not looking for the ultimate performance, there's a real difference in terms of precision and responsiveness.
The keyboard is visually quite plain in black, but really heavy (1.6 kg!).
In terms of noise, it's noisier than my Corsair membrane keyboard. The good news is that you can always add silicone rings if you want to make it quieter.
The software supplied is fairly basic, but it allows you to do the basics, play with the lighting and configure macros fairly easily.
As far as durability and customisation are concerned, I think this model is really built to last, while allowing for a fair amount of fantasy (replacing switches, changing the stroke of the keyboard, attenuating noise, replacing keys). Changing a switch is very simple and I've already replaced a key with the supplied pliers to test the Red Blood, even though I'm very happy with the Brown Raccoon.

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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 brown version retains the characteristic sound while being quieter than other brands;
- the side dial for sound is practical, as is the universal USB-C connection;
- durable product thanks to standard keycaps.

I'm simply withdrawing one star for the brown version because it seems to me that designed by gg doesn't sell replacement Racoon brown switches, whereas the keyboard is generally in line with this approach (robustness of the product, modifiable key cap, interchangeable switches).

The configuration software is simple and very light. A profile selection option depending on the application being used would be a real plus.

It was a real pleasure to buy this French-designed product.

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by LaurentB
Posted on 3 Nov 2023

Bought on 23 Oct 2023 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

Excellent!!!

I find this keyboard extremely pleasant to type on, much better than other major brand mechanical keyboards. the pre-lubricated keys make all the difference (in sound and feel).
customising the keys is super simple. the keyboard is heavy and stable. i use it at work, so its sober design is perfect for me.

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by Dadou
Posted on 3 Oct 2023

Bought on 30 Sep 2023 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 9

Incomparable

In decades, I've never had a keyboard of such quality and such solidity.
And I've had keyboards from almost every brand.
You have to go back to the 80s and 90s to find equivalent assembly qualities (keytronic or ibm).
The keys don't skip, they fit together really well (not like the Corsairs), the plastics look really solid (not like the Razers) and the lettering won't fade after a while.
The software is still in beta at the moment, but it's super light and does all the essentials. And you don't have to keep it open all the time for it to work.
I haven't tested macros because that's not my main use for it.
On the other hand, the keyboard is very heavy, heavier than a Corsair MK70.2 which already has an aluminium base in comparison.
The only downside I found, but it's easily compensated for, is that the space bar makes a lot of noise when you type.
I put 2 O-rings that I had left over from the Corsair on each of the 3 key positions and that was enough to reduce the noise.
I'm not sorry about the price, which is much cheaper than some of the lower quality, more blinged-out models.
The keyboard comes with 2 switches (red+brown) for replacement or to compare keystrokes.
The key extraction clip is more or less practical depending on the keys, but it's made of metal so it won't break.
Don't hesitate to pull to get the keys out, the adjustment play with the switches is rather tight, but that's for the best.
The detachable braided cord is plugged in near the left side, not in the middle of the keyboard, which is also practical.

Well done to the designer Christophe and thanks to the LDLC team for allowing me to test a V2 model before this purchase.

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General information	Product name	Designed by GG Ironclad v3 Brown Raccoon (Black)
	Brand	Designed by GG Designed by GG
	Model	3770013589768
Keyboard format	Format	Normal
	Compact	No
	TKL	No
	Ergonomic	No
	Keyboard standard	AZERTY
	Location	French
Interface	Wireless	No
	Interface with the computer	USB
	Keyboard connectivity technology	Wired
Ergonomics	Type of keys	Mechanical
	Switch type	Switch Brown Raccoon
	Large print (low vision)	No
	Backlit keyboard	Yes
	RGB backlighting	Yes
	Macro keys	No
	Multimedia keys	No
	Numeric keypad	Yes
Physical characteristics	Color	Black
	Width	440 mm
	Height	40 mm
	Depth	140 mm
	Weight	1.6 kg
Power supply	Power supply type	USB port
Compatibility	Use	Gamer
Warranties	Commercial warranty	Seller 3 years
Warranties	Legal warranty	See terms & conditions

Designed by GG Ironclad v3 Brown Raccoon (Black)

Modular top-of-the-range gaming keyboard - mechanical switches (Brown Raccoon switches) - double-shot keys - RGB backlighting - AZERTY, French

Switch Brown Raccoon

Switch Red Blood

Black

White

Overview

Specifications

Customer reviews

Victory is at hand

Customisable

Unrivalled build quality

Brown Raccoon switches

Key features:

General information

Product name

Brand

Model

Keyboard format

Format

Compact

TKL

Ergonomic

Keyboard standard

Location

Interface

Wireless

Interface with the computer

Keyboard connectivity technology

Ergonomics

Type of keys

Switch type

Large print (low vision)

Backlit keyboard

RGB backlighting

Macro keys

Multimedia keys

Numeric keypad

Physical characteristics

Color

Width

Height

Depth

Weight

Power supply

Power supply type

Compatibility

Use

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

An excellent keyboard

A taste of perfection!

Excellent!!!

Incomparable