Owpkeenthy V400 75% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swappable, RGB, Red Switches

Key points

If you want a mechanical keyboard you can tailor to your preferred feel, rather than one with fixed switches, the Owpkeenthy V400 gives you a hot-swappable 82-key layout and a wired USB-C connection. Its 75% format brings mechanical gaming and typing features into a more compact layout, while the Joker colorway and RGB lighting add a distinctive look to a desk setup.

Linear red switches have a smooth action without a tactile bump. Gasket mounting, plate foam, and silicone case foam are designed to reduce resonance and hollow case sound as you type. Shine-through, double-shot PBT keycaps complete the setup with legends that work with the backlighting.

Getting the most from it

The switches can be replaced without soldering, making it straightforward to customize the feel over time or swap a switch when you want to try a different option. The included switch puller and keycap puller support that hands-on adjustment. This is a different approach from a keyboard with fixed switches: the V400 lets you make switch changes without soldering.

For lighting and macro settings, use the V400 keyboard driver. The backlight offers 18 modes and can also be turned off. Want to adapt the key behavior for a game? Press FN+W to exchange WASD and arrow-key functions, a handy option for FPS play. The FN+Win combination locks or unlocks the Windows key, while holding FN+Spacebar for 3–5 seconds restores the default settings.

Everyday use

With 82 keys, anti-ghosting, and 12 multimedia keys, the V400 supports gaming as well as everyday typing, programming, and writing. Anti-ghosting allows multiple keys to register at once, which is useful when a game or shortcut calls for simultaneous presses. The linear red switches suit users who prefer a consistent keystroke without a tactile bump, and the gasket-and-foam construction helps soften typing resonance at a shared desk or home setup.

Its wired USB-C connection keeps the keyboard connected by cable, and it is listed for use with Windows and macOS. The QWERTY layout and RGB controls make it easy to set up for a work session, then adjust the lighting and key behavior for gaming. The Joker finish gives the keyboard a bold visual identity without making the lighting the only way to personalize it.

Practical questions

Can I replace the switches myself? Yes. The hot-swappable sockets let you change switches without soldering, and a switch puller is included to help with the process. The keyboard also comes with two red switches.

Can I customize the RGB lighting and macros? Yes. Use the V400 keyboard driver to customize RGB backlight modes and macros. Choose from 18 lighting modes or turn the backlight off.

How do I change the WASD and arrow-key functions? Press FN+W to exchange their functions. For Windows-key behavior, FN+Win locks or unlocks the key, holding FN+Spacebar for 3–5 seconds resets the keyboard to its default settings.

When it makes sense

Choose the Owpkeenthy V400 if you want a compact mechanical keyboard that combines linear red switches, configurable RGB, and the flexibility to replace switches without soldering. Its 82-key layout, multimedia controls, and wired connection suit a desk used for both gaming and everyday work, while the gasket mount and sound-absorbing foam add practical comfort to regular typing.