The beautiful Dark Project mechanical keyboard is on sale again! It has an aluminum body and extremely quiet switches

A mechanical keyboard with a metal body at a price where competitors offer plastic and compromises. The Dark Project ALU Celestial is on Alza for 1,692 CZK instead of the usual 1,990 CZK. The Dark Project brand has built a reputation among gamers and mechanical keyboard enthusiasts in recent years — and Celestial is the model that best shows why. A rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 66 customers and over a thousand units sold speaks for itself.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you’re looking for a quiet mechanical keyboard with premium craftsmanship for a reasonable price — whether for gaming or typing.
⚠️ Consider if you need a Czech layout or wireless connectivity — the keyboard only has a US layout and is exclusively wired.
💡 For 1,692 CZK you get an aluminum body, hot-swappable switches, RGB backlighting, and rich accessories in the package

Metal, Silence, and Surprisingly Rich Packaging

The first thing that surprises you after unboxing is its weight — 1,450 grams. The aluminum body gives the keyboard a premium feel and also ensures it won’t budge on your desk. The switches are extremely quiet — users repeatedly mention that the keyboard is “too quiet,” which is an ideal feature for late-night gaming or typing in a shared space. The sound is rather soft and muted, without the typical clicking.

The switches are hot-swappable — if the quiet switches don’t suit you, you can replace them with tactile or linear ones according to your preferences. And Dark Project immediately includes spare switches, springs, a complete set of white keycaps, and a keycap puller.

What to Watch Out For

The keyboard has an exclusive American (US) layout — you will type Czech characters by switching languages in the system. For gamers, this is usually not a problem, but for intensive typing in Czech, it can be an obstacle. Connectivity is only wired via a detachable USB-C cable. If you need a wireless keyboard, this is not the choice for you.

Backlighting, macros, and function settings are done via a web application in the browser — no installed software. Most users perceive this positively (it also works on Linux), but if you prefer a classic desktop program, be aware of this different approach. The RGB backlighting is pleasant and unobtrusive, with a variety of animations and options for manual color adjustment.

Verdict

The Dark Project ALU Celestial for 1,692 CZK is one of the best mechanical keyboards you can get in this price category. A metal body, quiet hot-swappable switches, rich accessories, and pleasant RGB backlighting — all from a brand that isn’t afraid to compete with products twice as expensive. Anyone who accepts the US layout and wired connection won’t make a mistake.

Would you opt for a lesser-known brand for a better price/quality ratio, or do you stick with established names?