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HyperX Alloy FPS RGB review: God is in the detail
The HyperX Alloy FPS RGB is a mechanical gaming keyboard that should appeal to a lot of people. It has a full-size 104/105-key layout, pretty RGB illumination, a well-considered design and light, linear Speed Silver switches. Here are my thoughts after testing the keyboard for four weeks. Clean, thoughtful design The Alloy FPS RGB uses…
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Predator Aethon 500 review: refined hardware, lacking software, oversized price
The Predator Aethon 500 is a full-size mechanical keyboard with clicky switches, dedicated macro and media controls and RGB backlighting. This keyboard costs $180 in the US – and even more in the UK – so does it have what it takes to stand against the best full-fat keyboards from Razer and Corsair? Let’s find…
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Roccat Suora FX review: a great value full-size mechanical keyboard
Good mechanical keyboards don’t have to cost the earth. After appearing on the scene as £120 to £200 products suitable only for professional typists and aspiring pro-gamers, prices have dropped sharply as cheaper components have been sourced and competition has increased. The cheapest models are now available at around the £30 mark, with mid-tier options…
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Motospeed CK61 review: clicky, compact and tons of fun
This £36 keyboard is something of a marvel, coming with a compact 60% size layout, full RGB backlighting and extremely fun Box White clicky switches. The design is so modern, it even charges via USB-C. It all sounds too good to be true, but sometimes these little-known Chinese brands can produce absolutely killer products. Let’s…
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Drevo 104-Key yellow & grey PBT keycaps review
Today we’re looking at some keycaps made by Drevo, the makers of many rather good mechanical keyboards. Here’s what you need to know! Materials: These keycaps are made from PBT, a kind of plastic. PBT is generally considered to be a more premium alternative to the most common keycap material, ABS. PBT is preferred by some…
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DREVO Tyrfing V2 review
The Tyrfing V2 is a pretty complete package: a range of mechanical switches, RGB backlighting, a compact tenkeyless layout, macro keys, media keys and N-key rollover. Is this the best mechanical keyboard for $60 or less? Let’s find out! Specifications Switches Outemu Cherry MX-style switches (Brown, Blue, Black, Red) Backlighting RGB Extra features Macro, media…
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Drevo Joyeuse review: the Magic Keyboard goes mechanical
The Magic Keyboard is legendary amongst Apple fans — it’s light, stylish and even provides a decent typing experience, courtesy of some MacBook-style scissor switches. Today, I’m looking at a prospective replacement for the Magic Keyboard, a new mechanical keyboard from the experts at Drevo called the Joyeuse. This keyboard uses Cherry ML-style low profile…
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Kailh Limited Edition Box Switch Keyboard review
Today, we have a special treat: a limited edition commemorative keyboard made by Kailh to showcase their new Box White switches. These clicky switches are sealed to prevent water and dust ingress, but they also offer an interesting shorter travel and lighter weight than standard Cherry MX Blue switches. That should make them good for…
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Obins Anne Pro review: the best 60% keyboard I’ve ever used
I’m writing these words from my bed, as my wife looks on disapprovingly at the noisy interruption of our customary pre-sleep reading hour. I’m using the Obins Anne Pro, a wonderful little keyboard. It’s mechanical, it has a compact 60% size layout, and it connects just as happily to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth…
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Aukey KM-G8 review: a full-sized UK layout mech
Mechanical keyboard fans seem to undergo a metamorphosis. They start with keyboards that are massive, festooned with macro and media keys and sporting a numberpad. Over time, their tastes change, and their keyboards get smaller and smaller. First it’s tenkeyless, where the number pad is dropped, and then it’s on to smaller and rarer form…