New 60% Mechanical Keyboard, RGB LED Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard, Ergonomic, for PC/Mac Gamer, Typist
A**T
Great quality and features at a price that can't be beat.
I was a bit apprehensive about buying this keyboard due to the fact that there were no reviews and I could not find any information about the specific brand and model. After some digging I found that this is a re-brand of a DIY board called the iGK61p. If you look around online you can find software made specifically for this keyboard pcb that allows you to control and program things such as lighting and macros.The keyboard looks and feels fantastic and seems very well built with little to no flex. The key caps it comes with are fine and show where all of the extra key functions are located but I swapped them out for an affordable pbt key cap set. It also has many interesting features that you won't find even on keyboards that cost double or more than this one. Features such as the fact that it's waterproof, uses optical switches, allows for swapping of switches to other optical switches, has a detachable usb C cable, full programmable RGB illumination, multiple RGB and macro profiles, and an on-board mic for a really cool lighting mode that follows sounds or music playing in the background. It uses Gateron blue optical switches that have a very unique feel to them. I have never tried regular Gateron switches so maybe this is how they all feel but compared to Cherry and Outemu blue switches they have a much quieter low-pitch click that is much more bearable and has smooth yet resistant key presses (the key press actuates fairly easily and without much force but feels different when bottoming out keys compared to cherry and outemu blue switches).Really my only criticism is that I really wish that the keyboard had a way to increase the incline a bit more because although it has a natural incline built into it, I'm just used to typing at a bit more of an incline than is possible with this keyboard.Overall this keyboard is really a steal at it's current price and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a good quality 60% mechanical keyboard.
M**N
Good Keyboard For The Price, But Personally One Major Flaw
For $50 this is a good keyboard considering all the features that are included, but there are a few things that weren't great.The keyboard comes in a 60% form factor and is very small in comparison to full/tenkeyless designs. The smaller size may take some getting used to, but overall, I really liked the form factor as it's a big space saver and you can still use F1-F12 and all the other functions from a full keyboard you'll just have to use the Fn key and the included software to set things up to your preference. The software however, is hard to understand and can be difficult to work with at times, but it does provide a lot of options for customization of the functions of the keyboard and the rgb lighting too. The rgb is decent overall and has plenty of preset options and configurations, but I did feel that the lighting was a bit dim in comparison to other keyboards that I own and have tried in the past.Now for the key caps. I purchased this before they updated the pictures to include the "Instago" logo on the product so I was expecting a brandless design and was upset when I saw the brand on the space bar. I got over it quickly because I had ordered a set of pbt key caps that I planned on using anyway, but felt others should know about it. However, since then the company has changed the product page to depict the product that you will actually be getting so that is good. The key caps themselves and the key cap puller are pretty cheap feeling, but for $50 you really can't complain much there. If you were to need a key cap puller I would say buy a separate one because this one can definitely scratch up your keys if you are not careful.As for the switches, the keyboard comes with Optical Blue Gaterons. This was my first time with Gaterons and I can say that I really liked them, and they might just be my favorite blue switches. As blue switches, they do have an audible clicky sound and a very slight tactile bump, but I will say that the tactile bump isn’t as apparent as Cherry MX and Outemu switches, and the Gaterons just feel smoother overall. Also, the switches are hot swappable, which means that they can be switched out with other Optical Gateron switches such as reds, browns, blacks, silvers, or yellows. You do get 5 black switches in the package as well and a switch puller, so you can try out the hot swappable feature right away, which is very nice.Overall, this is a solid keyboard. I really didn’t like the branding on the space bar, the keycaps, or the software, but the form factor, the switches, and the hot swappable feature are all top notch and provide a lot of value for only $50. Having said that, I originally gave this product a 1/5 because I felt I needed to bring attention to the branding issue that wasn't being depicted in the photos on the product page to warn people of what they were buying. However, once I wrote my review the company did respond fast and changed their photos on the product page and it now is accurate to the product you will receive. With all that being said, I would now give this a 4/5 stars because I really do think that this is a great little keyboard for only $50.
S**E
Almost perfect
Overall not bad. Had to get white for the aesthetic and wanted the ability to control the color of the lighting as well. Cannot complain about the look/feel of this keyboard. Amazing colors, and cool light combos. Pretty nice for $50. I didn’t care for the following and will be the reasons for returning:If it is wired and not a Bluetooth keyboard, why have the wire be detachable? Maybe others will find that useful, but i didn’t see the point of that.Key functions for the Mac do not work. There are instructions to select fn + s but seems to not enable the Mac functions like instructions say it would.
T**.
Fonts are slightly different, otherwise a close-to-perfect keyboard that won't break the bank
I gave this four stars simply because the "r" and the "y" key are not the same font as the other keys which may not bother most people but if you're spending $50 on a keyboard you should expect them all to be the same. There are other keyboards out there with Outemu blue switches and the same size keyboard that are slightly cheaper with all the font on the keycaps matching. I will not say this is a bad keyboard because other wise, the colors, typing feel, and pretty much everything else about it is perfect.However if you are a perfectionist and wish that all the fonts are the same you'd have to spend an additional $30+ on some keycaps which then brings the price of the board up to the $80+ range and then you're getting close to name brand keyboard that come with Cherry MX switches.Coming from a membrane keyboard to mechanical switches, I'm a happy camper.
D**O
Clavier mécanique TKL 60% de très bonne qualité
Rien à dire, ce produit respire la qualité.Attention, pour les non-initiés, les touches sur le clavier sont disposées en QWERTY par défaut. Il est cependant possible de remplacer les touches ainsi que les switchs qui sont de très bonne qualité d'origine. Il y a les outils qu'il faut pour retirer les touches et les switchs et Il y a aussi des touches de remplacement fournies avec pour ceux qui veulent le convertir en clavier Mac.Le clavier est impeccable. Hyper réactif, très agréable à utiliser, très complet. Bref, rien à redire dessus.Mis à part le clavier en lui-même, le logiciel permettant de le configurer est extrêmement complet. Vu la panoplie d'options présentes, il y en aura pour tous les goûts. Il y a vraiment de quoi se perdre.Bref, pour ceux qui veulent découvrir l'expérience TKL 60%, je ne peux que recommander ce clavier qui constitue une base solide.Pour ma part, j'ai acheté ce clavier, car j'ai toujours voulu faire le mien en DIY (c'est-à-dire monté de A à Z soi-même, un peu comme les tours d'ordinateur). Cependant, les pièces que je voulais n'étaient pas forcément disponibles.C'est de l'histoire ancienne, car ce clavier est totalement modulable. Il est certes déjà prêt à l'emploi, mais ce sont les mêmes composants que l'on peut trouver dans le commerce pour faire son clavier soi-même. De ce fait, TOUT est changeable dessus, c'est une aubaine pour les gens avides de personnalisation. (attention cependant, les modifications au delà des switchs et des touches doit faire sauter la garantie. Si elle est importante pour vous, renseignez-vous bien avant de faire la moindre modification!)
C**N
Great for price, but not Gateron switches (Like how answers imply)
The media could not be loaded. Overall good keyboard. I got the RK61 in red switches, which are content switches, I contacted the seller to know what switches they are. They are almost identical to Outemu switches, as they are a bit scratchy and make a different noise than Gaterons, Cherry, Kailh ect... I customized the keyboard with HyperX pudding key caps and also added o-rings to make the keyboard quieter. In the video it shows all the lighting effects - keep in mind you can change speed, brightness and colour for each mode. The keyboard is Royal Kludge brand, as the listing doesn’t specify what brand it is. The red switches are quiet, but not as good at Gateron. They could be more smooth. I was not a fan of the key caps, so that is why I replaced them. If you are planning to use this keyboard for a long time, make sure you replace those key caps as they are not that high quality. Definitely great value for 65 bucks, but I got it 5 dollars off with the coupon right now.
W**R
I am told this is a great mechanical keyboard
To be fair. This is the first mechanical keyboard I have tried. And while it has a lot going for it. There are some downsides.The good:Big clunky keys,Bright Backlight,Fun Typing PatternsUSB- CBluetooth compatibilityMultiple Computer ControlThe BadToo clunky for me. Maybe if I lubricated the keys it would have been better, but out of the box a bit stickyNo Mac Drivers (this was deal breaker for me) so while it worked, the control key was in the wrong spot.I haven't used a mechanical keyboard before, and I found typing on this one required significantly more effort than my regular keyboard. Ill try another brand of mechanical keyboard.
A**N
Best 60% for the value
Amazing 60% mechanical keyboard for the value. Removable type c cable is braided and something I wish more companies would do. Rgb lighting is bright and lots of great effects. Software is quite meh I would prefer synapse or something from corsair or logitech. Only thing I don't like is the gloss plastic case and Keycaps. Keycaps are double shot and pretty good. Switches are really nice optical switch and very satisfying and decently loud. Cannot use mechanical switches the optical feel the exact same just different way they function. Overall 100% would recommend it's an absolutely excellent product for the price. Arguably better than the ducky one two mini keyboard and in my opinion better than the anne pro 2
S**N
Unfortunately not what I thought I bought
I had not noticed it was wired. I thought it was bluetooth, so I will buy a different keyboard.Also, as a first time blue-switches user, I am not in love with both the high noise, and the way the keys feel.Burn me at the stakes, but I prefer scissor switches keys. I guess I needed to try it to know it.Also, the lack of arrows are a much bigger problem than I thought. Yes, I can press Fn to use the arrows, but I am so used to tap them that I am constantly making mistakes, since I use arrows often while working.So I will stick to what I know and love: bigger keyboard, with dedicated arrows and F# keys (oh, and media keys too... I realize I miss those a lot too), and less noisy switches.The rest is good. Compact, good colors. Gaming-wise, it's not the huge difference I thought it would be.My advice would be to ask a friend, or go to the store to try this kind of keyboard (if it's your first time). I think that if I had tried in advance, I would have bought something else.
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