Functionality and typing feel
Apart from the special keys at the top, the keyboard doesn’t have any hardware macro functionalities. The FN button is used exclusively to control the RGB effects if this is not to be adjusted via the software:
The three special keys are used for profile change, backlight brightness and locking the Windows key, as well as a few other “game-breaking” shortcuts such as “lock” and “unlock”. Alt-F4 is used. No more accidental ragequitting, finally!
In my version of the keyboard Cherry MX Speed RGB switches are installed, but there should also be variants with MX Silent and Red. Possibly not in all layouts, but that remains to be seen. So far I haven’t had MX Speed, but according to the spec sheet they are MX Red with less travel:
More information is available on the product page.
And I was right in that assumption, because after years of typing on my 2015 K70 RGB (MX Red), I almost felt at home here. The difference between MX Speed and Red is minimal, practically negligible if you don’t really pay attention.
The typical linear switch characteristic without audible and noticeable trigger point remains – probably also due to habit – my favorite and also longer texts at a stretch go well from the hand. Full N-Key rollover and 100% anti-ghosting reliably prevent incorrect entries. Keycap wobble is present, but is kept within limits and is not noticed negatively. Even though dedicated keys for music control seem strictly out of place on an “eSports and Tournament” keyboard, I wouldn’t want to miss them. Very pleasant for those who listen to a lot of music on the computer!
Soundcheck
As far as volume is concerned, the keyboard is in the midfield, here are the audio samples in an angled position on a mouse pad.
The volume was slightly increased digitally.
Normal writing:
Space, Backspace and Enter:
If you lightly swipe over a key, press it in a little and release it again, the keyboard produces a hollow-sounding, slightly echoing noise. However, I noticed this more by accident than by regular use.
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