Review: This Drop Signature Series Americana keyboard is exquisite — but there's a caveat

But the downside is that you’ll need to pay a premium to get your hands on the board.

These days, it’s possible for you to get a good mechanical keyboard for around $100.

The standard keyboard is available in black and space grey colors, and the Americana uses the latter.

Drop Americana Keyboard on a white table with wrist rest

The colorway for the keys contrast the design of the keyboard.

You also get Everglide stabilizers pre-installed, a value of $25.

What makes the Americana worth the money is the Drop + Invyr Holy Panda switches.

RGB lighting on Drop Americana Keyboard highlighted against RGB foreground

This keyboard has one of the best RGB lighting effects I’ve seen.

Close view of MT3 keys on Drop Americana Keyboard

The MT3 profile keys are a delight to use, and underneath, you’ll find the Holy Panda tactile switches — a potent combination.

MT3 keys on the Drop Americana Keyboard

The unique design of the MT3 profile means they will take some time to get used to — there are no homing bars here.

RGB lighting on the Drop Americana Keyboard

The RGB lighting bar runs across the length of the keyboard, and is highly customizable.

Nav buttons on the Drop Americana Keyboard

The red accents give the keyboard a dash of color.

Drop Americana Keyboard with side view showcasing RGB lighting

The 6-degree angle makes the keyboard comfortable to use.

Drop Americana Keyboard with its side USB-C port

You’ll find USB-C ports on the left and right, giving you more freedom in connecting the cable.(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)

Drop Americana Keyboard in three-thirds view on a white table

The design combined with the RGB lighting looks exquisite.(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)

Bottom view of Drop Americana Keyboard with RGB lighting

The keyboard works with QMK firmware.(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)

Drop Americana Keyboard with custom LOTR artisan key

You can accessorize with artisan keys — this is the LOTR Lothlorien option.(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)

Side view of Drop Americana Keyboard with wrist rest underneath

There’s no wrist rest included, but you’ll find plenty of great choices — I’m using a resin one here.(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)

Side view of RGB lighting on Drop Americana Keyboard