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HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Gaming Keyboard Review

HyperX is the “high performance product division” of Kingston Technology– that is, they make the gamer-centric stuff. They have a complete line of gamer-oriented mice, keyboards, headsets and the like, but with the fierce competition in the field these days, they’re constantly expanding their product line. Their HyperX Alloy series of keyboards boasts a solid steel frame, anti-ghosting and N-key rollover, and Cherry MX key switches. Well, most of them use Cherry key switches: today, Benchmark Reviews has in hand the new HyperX Alloy FPS RGB keyboard with ultra-responsive RGB-lit Kailh Silver key switches. With a shortened actuation distance compared to other switches, the Kailh Silver switches should help amp up the responsiveness of this keyboard for the most hardcore gamers.

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MSI Vigor GK80 Gaming Keyboard Review

MSI Vigor GK80 Gaming Keyboard Review A few months ago, our own David Bremer wrote a review of the MSI Vigor GK70 Gaming Keyboard, a tenkeyless keyboard that he called a compact but powerful “gaming monster.” The MSI Vigor GK80 is the GK70’s bigger more fully-featured brother, with a full 104-key standard layout. So if you think …

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Logitech G513 Carbon Gaming Keyboard Review

Logitech G513 Carbon Gaming Keyboard Review My experience with the G513 has been all positive. No problems at all. The G513 Carbon Gaming Keyboard comes in at $149, and sure, that is a chunk of change, but for the top-notch build quality and features, you won’t be disappointed. The G513 sort of spoils it for …

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Razer Huntsman Opto-Mechanical Switch Keyboard Debuts

Razer Huntsman Opto-Mechanical Switch Keyboard Debuts

Razer Huntsman Opto-Mechanical Switch Keyboard Debuts Razer Huntsman keyboard delivers speed-of-light gaming performance with new switch technology The new flagship gaming keyboard features Razer’s groundbreaking Opto-Mechanical™ Switch RazerTM, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Huntsman premium gaming keyboard line. The duo includes a full-feature Razer Huntsman Elite keyboard with …

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Corsair STRAFE RGB Mk.2 Gaming Keyboard Review

Corsair STRAFE RGB Mk.2 Gaming Keyboard Review When you ask gamers or enthusiasts about their favorite manufacture for peripherials, Corsair’s name normally comes up. Over the last few years, Corsair has released quite a few keyboards, mice and headsets. The Corsair Strafe RGB MK.2 is the latest in the Strafe line. The Strafe RGB Mk.2 …

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Bloody B945 Left Hand Gaming Keyboard Review

Bloody B945 Left Hand Gaming Keyboard Review First, let me say that having the number pad on the left side of the keyboard really gives you a lot of added space on the right side for mouse travel. When gaming in the past, my mouse became cramped and I was having to adjust quite a …

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IOGear HVER RGB Gaming Keyboard Review

Any enthusiast will know the name IOGEAR; this prolific peripherals company has been around for years and has a broad and popular catalog of products. Today Benchmark Reviews has the IOGEAR HVER RGB Aluminum Gaming Keyboard for review. This interesting input device includes popular features like partial aluminum construction, programmability with multiple profiles, and RGB lighting, but keeps costs down by eschewing mechanical key switches for rubber domes. How much of a sacrifice is this? We’ll see in this review.

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Roccat Horde AIMO RGB Gaming Keyboard Review

In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I will put the Roccat Horde AIMO keyboard through it’s paces, and see if the keyboard is up to snuff when it comes to gaming and general use. Roccat claims that the Horde AIMO has the perfect balance between membrane and mechanical keys, calling them ‘membranical’ keys.

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Thermaltake X1 RGB Cherry MX Silver Keyboard Review

As a Thermaltake Premium product, the X1 RGB combines outstanding build quality with the ability to synchronize lighting effects across a variety of Tt RGB Sync compatible hardware. Not only does it come with a desktop gaming software for customization, the X1 RGB has an iOS app with voice controlled AI for changing lighting effects and macro settings from a smartphone or tablet. With the iOS app, it also features a patented designed Virtual Game Controller (VGC), which turns the smartphone/tablet into a wireless gaming controller. The X1 RGB keyboard comes in two variants: the slightly less expensive model with Cherry MX Blue switches, and the pricier model with Cherry MX Speed RGB Silver mechanical key switches. In this article, Benchmark Reviews will take a look at the X1 RGB with MX Speed RGB Silver switches, model KB-TPX-SSBRUS-01.

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MSI Vigor GK70 Gaming Keyboard Review

MSI Vigor GK70 Gaming Keyboard Review When we think of keyboards, we see a large bulky device with lots of keys and specific functions.  MSI has provided us with an elegant compact gaming keyboard, the MSI Vigor GK70 Gaming Keyboard.  Does the MSI Vigor GK70 Gaming Keyboard’s elegance end at its looks?  We will explore this GK70 …

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Gamdias Hermes P2 RGB Keyboard Giveaway

Gamdias Hermes P2 RGB Keyboard

Gamdias has offered Benchmark Reviews the opportunity to give some lucky visitor a brand new Gamdias Hermes P2 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Want to win? All you’ll need to do is comment below and tell us what video game you’ll use it with, and we’ll select a winner at random on February 14th.

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SteelSeries Apex 150 Gaming Keyboard Released

SteelSeries Apex 150 Gaming Keyboard Released

SteelSeries Apex 150 Gaming Keyboard Released Today, SteelSeries announced the APEX 150 gaming keyboard, delivering durability and advanced features in an affordable package. The Apex 150 introduces SteelSeries’ new membrane switches that provide an ultra-fast and quiet key feel with guaranteed 20-million click and splash resistance. The keyboard also features RGB lighting in five zones …

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Bloody B820R Gaming Keyboard Review

Optical key switches provide fast response time and performance without compromising build quality. They use infrared sensors as a replacement for metal contacts, making them more durable when compared to a standard mechanical key switch. With the Bloody B820R Light Strike RGB Animation gaming keyboard, it uses LK (Light Strike) Optical switches built exclusively for Bloody keyboards. The B820R comes in two variants; one with blue switches (Machine Gun) and one with red switches (Silent Gun). Benchmark Reviews already tested the B820R with LK Optical Blue switches, so our friends at A4Tech sent us the red variant for this review.

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Tt eSPORTS MEKA PRO Gaming Keyboard Review

Tt eSPORTS MEKA PRO Gaming Keyboard Review The new Tt eSPORTS MEKA Pro utilizes authentic Cherry MX switches with options for Cherry MX Blue (tactile clicky), MX Brown (tactile non-clicky) or MX Red (linear non-clicky).  Unlike many gaming peripherals lately, it forgoes the RGB LED feature for a uniformly red LED backlight and doubles-down on …

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Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Gaming Keyboard Review

Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Gaming Keyboard Review CORSAIR’S K70 keyboard has been reviewed on TR three separate times in three different configurations, and it’s won two TR Editor’s Choice awards. If there’s a TR keyboard all-star list, the K70 is definitely on it. The K70’s bigger brother, the K95, has never starred in a single …

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Bloody B820R RGB Gaming Keyboard Review

In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we’ll take a closer look at the Bloody B820R Light Strike RGB Animation Gaming Keyboard, and determine if this latest offering has what it takes to set itself apart from the rest of the mechanical keyboard market.

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ROCCAT Skeltr Smart Communication Gaming Keyboard Review

ROCCAT Skeltr Smart Communication Gaming Keyboard Review The high-end Skeltr keyboard from ROCCAT does come with dome switches and besides the regular RGB LED customization and macros we can find on regular products of the same type, we do also get integration with mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. With the ROCCAT Swarm application …

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ROCCAT Suora FX Gaming Keyboard Review

ROCCAT Suora FX Gaming Keyboard Review The Suora FX Gaming Keyboard from ROCCAT features the same compact, frameless chassis design as the original Suora, TTC brown mechanical switches which are very similar to the original Cherry MX Browns and are rated for 50 million key strokes, six macro keys, five different profiles but also RGB …

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Bloody B830 Mechanical Keyboard Review

A4Tech is a Taiwanese company whose “Bloody” gaming division was launched in 2012. Bloody produces gaming keyboards and mice using a unique switch technology: rather than metal contact points closing an electrical circuit when a key is pressed, Bloody’s mechanical switches use infrared LEDs and photosensors, which Bloody claims provides faster key response and a more reliable and durable switch. Benchmark Reviews checks out the Bloody B830 LK Optic Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, equipped with next-generation “clicky” optical key switches.

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Gamdias Hermes P1 Keyboard Review

The Hermes P1 RGB mechanical gaming keyboard is part of a new RGB gaming peripheral line from Gamdias. It features RGB illumination with clicky TTC Blue mechanical switches on the signature Gamdias aluminum frame. Six separate profiles can store different macro functions and lighting effects. A detachable wrist rest is included for extra comfort along with a keycap puller tucked underneath the keyboard. With the Hera software, users have plenty of options to choose from to customize the keyboard. At Benchmark Reviews, we will take a look at what the Hermes P1 RGB has in store and compare it to the competition.

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HyperX ALLOY FPS Gaming Keyboard Released

HyperX ALLOY FPS Gaming Keyboard Released

HyperX ALLOY FPS Gaming Keyboard Released New HyperX Keyboard Features Minimalistic Compact Design, Solid Steel Frame, FPS Cherry MX Mechanical Gaming Key Switches, and Dynamic Lighting Effects Designed for Gamers HyperX, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the HyperX ALLOY™ FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is …

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Zalman ZM-K900M Gaming Keyboard Review

The Zalman ZM-K900M is a gaming mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh blue switches with RGB illumination and a slew of lighting effects. What is the main reason to spend money on a “gaming” mechanical keyboard vs a regular keyboard? With membrane based gaming keyboards, your purchase depends mainly on features that you can only utilize during gameplay. But with a gaming mechanical keyboard, your priorities in performance to value are more broad. You’re looking for a long life keyswitch that offers tactile feel and a comfortable typing experience as well. This is what we should all look for in a gaming mechanical keyboard, does the Zalman ZM-K900M live up to their own expectations? We’ll find out in this article for Benchmark Reviews.

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Razer Ornata Gaming Keyboard Unveiled

Razer Ornata Gaming Keyboard Unveiled

Razer Ornata Gaming Keyboard Unveiled The new Razer Ornata mid-height keyboard features the unprecedented hybrid of membrane and mechanical keyboards – combining the best of soft touch keys with tactile feedback Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the Razer Ornata, a line of gaming keyboards featuring revolutionary Razer Mecha-Membrane™ …

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Tesoro Gram Spectrum Gaming Keyboard Review

Tesoro Gram Spectrum Gaming Keyboard Review Last year we took a look at our first product from Tesoro, the Excalibur Spectrum Gaming Keyboard. We were really impressed with it and now they have sent us their latest keyboard, the Gram Spectrum. The Gram Spectrum is unlike many gaming keyboards as it offers a low-profile design. …

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Corsair K70 RGB Rapidfire Gaming Keyboard Review

Corsair K70 RGB Rapidfire Gaming Keyboard Review Corsair’s K70 and K70 RGB gaming keyboards are both long-running favorites at The Tech Report. The original K70 took home a TR Editor’s Choice award, and TR Editor-in-Chief Jeff Kampman still hammers out the majority of his writing on the same K70 RGB he reviewed almost two years …

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