For a company that hasn't made its mark globally yet, making a strong debut on TechPowerUp is certainly a good start. I had agreed to review the Fantech MAXFIT67 to see how the plastic case version of the 65% form factor with a rotary knob formula does in practice, and am glad I did. The MAXFIT67 checks off a lot of boxes for those looking at a new small form factor keyboard, and at a good price, too. Retail availability is also a non-issue in many regions now courtesy Amazon and AliExpress on top of Fantech's own stores, so the only thing left was to get the word out.

You need to be sure this is for you first and foremost—a 65% keyboard is not for everyone. The plastic construction can also make it seem quite light compared to a typical gaming keyboard marketing its "aircraft grade aluminium" and larger footprint, but the enhanced portability of the Fantech MAXFIT67 only helps since it does not compromise on build quality. Hot-swappable switches are pretty much expected from smaller Asian brands these days, and the Gateron sockets add reassurance on top of the provision of Gateron or Kailh switches. Incidentally, both of those switches are among some of my favorite linear and clicky switches respectively. The keycap set depends on the chosen color, but the composition of PBT plastic and dye-sublimed legends is common to both. We also get some replacement keycaps to add some more color to what is otherwise clean and muted.

Battery life is long courtesy the 4000 mAh battery inside, which I found useful when typing this very review on the MAXFIT67 while at times lounging on my couch. But the reason to get it is for its ergonomics, as there is less finger travel, a mouse closer to the keyboard, and your hands are more naturally situated, or if you simply can't do without arrow keys. The layered functions are naturally laid out and where you would expect them, and Fantech added some more to enhance the user experience. I want to see some things improved upon, though, including the software experience and assembly of various components—too much lube in some places, too thin a foam sheet inside keyboards. But there's plenty of good here to overcome all that, and there are the smaller things, such as two sets of keyboard feet for three elevation steps and the case design not just being another rectangular slab. The $99 price point is the icing on this cake, and I have no problems recommending this keyboard despite small issues here and there.