1 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

G.SKILL RIPJAWS KM780 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Software Update Announced

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is releasing a major software update for the RIPJAWS KM780/KM780R RGB series mechanical gaming keyboards that focuses on packing even more color customization options to each individual key! In the SW0.104/FW57 update, the software color palette is now expanded with the ability to personalize the full range of 16.8 million RGB colors and your own customized layout of color lighting can be shared with your friends by simply exporting, sharing, and importing the keyboard profile. Next, the responsive lighting effects (Ripple and Reactive) can now enable a second layer of customizable background per-key lighting. Other changes include the expansion of individual RGB customization to […]

13 June 201622 November 2016PeripheralsBy David Ramsey

Bloody B720 Light Strike 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 B720 Light Strike gaming keyboard to see how it compared to other premium gaming keyboards.

6 June 20162 January 2017PeripheralsBy Meng Vang

Corsair K65 RGB RAPIDFIRE Gaming Keyboard Review

Corsair and Cherry have been working together to make some of the finest mechanical switches for gaming. With the K65 RGB RAPIDFIRE compact mechanical gaming keyboard, it comes with Cherry MX Speed switches. These switches have a silver colored stem and the actuation point is 1.2mm instead of 2mm on a standard Cherry MX Red switch. According to Corsair, this makes the switch 40% faster than a standard red switch. The Cherry MX Speed switch is similar to the standard Cherry MX Red switch, but the only difference is the shorter travel distance to the actuation point. At Benchmark Reviews, we will take a look at the compact Corsair K65 RGB RAPIDFIRE mechanical keyboard. Let’s take a quick look at the features and specifications.

31 May 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

G.SKILL RIPJAWS KM570 MX and KM770 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboards Launched

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is announcing the release of two new additions to the RIPJAWS series mechanical gaming keyboard product line with the feature-packed KM570 MX and the streamlined KM770 RGB mechanical keyboard. RIPJAWS KM570 MX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard The new single-color LED lighting KM570 MX mechanical gaming keyboard is built with durability and ease-of-use in mind for daily gaming and working. Constructed with German-made Cherry MX key-switches, available in red, brown, and blue, ensures the durability of 50 million keypresses for years of comfortable typing experience. Additionally, removing the dependency on software by building the lighting customization and macro recording right into the hardware with the storage […]

2 May 20162 January 2017PeripheralsBy Meng Vang

Gamdias Hermes RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review

Founded in 2012, Gamdias, the God of gaming, is a gaming brand based on Greek mythology. The company focuses on PC gaming peripherals, such as gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, and other accessories while aiming for quality and design. They are taking their focus one step forward with their Hermes RGB mechanical gaming keyboard, which features n-key rollover support, RGB lighting effects, and Kailh blue mechanical switches for great tactile feedback. It also maintains a simple body shape similar to the Hermes Lite mechanical keyboard. Benchmark Reviews will be taking a look at the Hermes RGB mechanical gaming keyboard, so let’s go over the features, specifications, and a quick overview to see what Gamdias has in store for us.

26 April 201622 November 2016PeripheralsBy David Ramsey

Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Keyboard Review

With mechanical gaming keyboards now common, vendors are looking for more ways to distinguish their products. Corsair competes on features, and in an exclusive deal with German key switch manufacturer Cherry, brings a new mechanical switch to the market: the Cherry MX Speed. This switch forms the backbone of the new Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE mechanical gaming keyboard, and while it’s an impressive new feature, it’s far from all this high-end keyboard has to offer. Benchmark Reviews offers a look at this new product for gamers who want only the very best.

19 April 201622 November 2016PeripheralsBy David Ramsey

Fnatic Gear RUSH G1 Keyboard Review

The London-based company Fnatic currently offers four products: the Rush keyboard, the Flick mouse, and two types of mouse pad. Today Benchmark Reviews will look at the Fnatic Rush G1 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard equipped with Cherry MX Red switches. Fnatic says that the RUSH keyboard is “…pro-player tested and approved for the highest levels of competitive play.” Let’s take it for a spin and see if they’re right.

28 March 201622 November 2016PeripheralsBy Joe Gulczinski

Bloody B740A Light Strike Keyboard Review

Since the advent of the mechanical keyboards, it was only a matter of time before the market became saturated with a plethora of very similar products and options. AS4TECH’s very own “bloody” division has brought forth the next evolution in mechanical keyboards, boldly daring to replace the actual switch with Light Strike technology: silent switches that operate by breaking a beam of infrared light. This not only provides the fastest possible response speed, but also adds several inherited benefits from the technology. The B740A is only one of the 15 models using the Light Strike technology at Bloody.

15 January 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

G.SKILL RIPJAWS KM780R RGB and KM780R MX Mechanical Gaming Keyboards Introduced

A Redux Release at a Reduced Price G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, announces the release of RIPJAWS KM780R RGB and KM780R MX model mechanical gaming keyboards, an expansion of the best-selling KM780 series gaming keyboard. Featuring the same great build and design, the KM780R series is the redux of the original without the extra gaming keycaps, puller tool, and keycap box; and most importantly, at a lower price. The Whole Package: Build and Design The KM780R models offer the same great features and designs of the original KM780 series keyboards: highly responsive and extremely durable Cherry MX key switches (rated for 50 million keypresses without losing the same mechanical […]

4 November 2015PeripheralsBy David Ramsey

Thermaltake Poseidon Z RGB Keyboard Review

Just a few months ago, full RGB mechanical keyboards were rare beasts, and the inclusion of full per-key RGB lighting commanded a very high price, with some keyboards selling for almost $200.00. Now, prices are coming down rapidly and vendors are starting to compete on features, but how many more features are there left to add? Today Benchmark Reviews looks at the latest entry in the “full color per-key RGB keyboard” market, Thermaltake’s Poseidon Z RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

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28 October 20151 May 2018PeripheralsBy Olin Coles

CMStorm QuickFire XTi Mechanical Keyboard Review

Without question, keyboard and mouse peripherals have become natural extensions of the body for the eSports gamer. Of the two, keyboards are used for both everyday workload as well as entertainment. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Cooler Master Quick Fire XTi Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which features genuine Cherry MX Blue clicky switches, customizable multi-color LED backlighting, and programmable macro capability.

23 October 2015PeripheralsBy David Ramsey

Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid-i Keyboard Review

Benchmark Reviews has looked at a number of gaming keyboards of late, and most are stuffed with features: extra keys, elaborate macro definition software, dual-core CPUs and megabytes of RAM to hold all the key definitions and macros. And there’s also the elaborate RGB lighting that has become de rigueur in this market segment. So it’s almost a relief to see that the Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid-i is a compact, minimalist TKL (ten-keyless) version of their Quickfire Rapid series of gaming keyboards. Benchmark Reviews will check out this new minimalist entry to see if less really is more.

Logitech G410 Atlas Spectrum Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Introduced

29 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech G410 Atlas Spectrum TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Debuts

Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the LogitechÂ® G410 Atlas Spectrum TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, an ultra-light keyboard featuring Logitech’s exclusive Romer-Gâ„¢ mechanical switches. Offering 25 percent faster actuation than standard mechanical keyboards, the Logitech G410 Atlas Spectrum TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard features improved durability and intelligent RGB illumination in a tenkeyless design. It also includes Arx Control Integration, a Logitech G app that displays a wide range of in-game information on your mobile device.

15 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

G.SKILL Cherry RGB/MX Mechanical Gaming Keyboards Announced

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, announces the availability of its new RIPJAWS series KM780 RGB and KM780 MX mechanical gaming keyboards with Cherry key switches. For key product features, watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPRzFJ1twEw 100% Cherry RGB/MX Red, Brown, and Blue The new G.SKILL RIPJAWS series mechanical keyboards are built only with genuine Cherry RGB/MX key switches, providing 50 million keystroke durability in red, brown, and blue. Aluminum Plate-Mounted Design Functionally designed with the key switches mounted directly through a solid 2mm aluminum top plate, each key is effectively locked down for a solid typing experience. Extra Gaming Keycaps, Keycap Tool & Case Specially designed dual-coat laser etched gaming […]

23 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tt eSPORTS Poseidon Z RGB Blue Switch Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Released

Tt eSPORTS, being an industry leader in Gaming Peripherals accessories and mobile gaming devices is proud to announce partnership with Best Buy and exclusive availability of the new Poseidon Z RGB Blue Switch Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Tt eSPORTS has just engaged in a partnership with Best Buy in USA to enable exclusive availability of the new Poseidon Z RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The new Poseidon Z RGB will be available both on the shelf in retail Best Buy locations and also online at Bestbuy.com About the Poseidon Z RGB Cutting-Edge Sharp Colors & Stunning Lighting Effects POSEIDON Z RGB used a silver metal plate which placed under our switches and LEDs. The POSEIDON Z RGB keyboard uses Panton 877C color […]

4 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tt eSPORTS POSEIDON Z Forged Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Unveiled

The Sleekest Aluminum Faceplate Mechanical Keyboard Tt eSPORTS, the energetic and powerful challenger announces the launch of POSEIDON Z Forged mechanical gaming keyboard. The new POSEIDON Z Forged continues to provide gamers and fans a very cool customized gaming setup. This new keyboard is wrapped in an aluminum faceplate that gives a gorgeous sleek finish to the keyboard and with all the keyboards in the POSEIDON Z series, Tt eSPORTS continues to offer the world’s first 5 year warranty for mechanical keyboards. The new Tt eSPORTS POSEIDON X Forged mechanical gaming keyboard will be available in this March! Marvelous macro keys & Advanced Instant Shift System (I.S.S) The POSEIDON Z Forged comes with both Tt certified blue & brown switches […]

30 October 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ROCCAT Ryos TKL Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Debuts

The Ryos TKL Pro mechanical gaming keyboard arrives in stores, in style ROCCAT Studios adds yet another keyboard to its roster of Ryos peripherals in the Ryos TKL Pro gaming keyboard, with an eye cast toward design and function suited for the eSports-centric gamer. The most complete tenkeyless mechanical keyboard on the market, the Ryos TKL Pro hits retailers and online shops worldwide today, arriving with tons of hands-on research and testing already on the books via our own gaming living legend HyuN, the number one StarCraft II player in the world, as well as our engineers and other professional gamers. Says René Korte, CEO and founder of ROCCAT Studios. “I’m in it to win it, so you’ll never […]

20 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tt eSPORTS POSEIDON ZX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Introduced

Tenkeyless mechanical keyboard at a great price TteSPORTS, the leading expert in professional e-Sports gaming peripherals is releasing the new POSEIDON ZX tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard. The POSEIDON ZX ditches the number pad area found in a standard full sized keyboard, to help reduce length to 80% of a regular one. The POSEIDON ZX, as with all keyboards in the POSEIDON Z series, feature Tt eSPORTS Certified Mechanical switches. The POSEIDON ZX will come in Tt certified blue switches, with full LED backlighting, N-Key rollover via USB, dedicated key to disable windows key, accessible media keys, and adjustable brightness. It is fully plug-and-play, requiring no drivers and software. The tenkeyless form factor is especially useful for gamers who could benefit […]

6 February 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tt eSPORTS POSEIDON Z Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Released

Tt eSPORTS, the leading expert in professional e-Sports gaming peripherals, is releasing the new POSEIDON Z Illuminated mechanical gaming keyboard. Tt eSPORTS is committed to pushing the envelope for future of gaming as well as striving for continuous innovation. From creating many of the world’s firsts such as a retail store dedicated only to eSports gaming peripherals, gaming mice & keyboards with a detachable cooling fan, etc.., Tt eSPORTS now reveals its newest world’s first with the 5 year warranty on a mechanical gaming keyboard in the POSEIDON Z Illuminated. In the POSEIDON Z Illuminated, we aim to offer a full-featured yet budget friendly fully back-lit mechanical keyboard for gamers – especially first time mechanical keyboard users. The POSEIDON Z […]

20 January 201420 January 2014Product PreviewsBy Hank Tolman

FUNC Shows Off Complete Gaming Line at CES 2014

Benchmark Reviews met up with FUNC at their suite at the Hard Rock Hotel during CES 2014 to talk about what they’ve been up to. FUNC is a newcomer to the gaming peripherals market and have been working on a complete line of gaming peripherals including a mouse and pad, a keyboard, and a headset. FUNC’s design ideology is centered on functionality perfected; including everything you need in a gaming peripheral and nothing you don’t.

5 December 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Func KB-460 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Now Available

Func is happy to announce the availability of the KB-460, a mechanical keyboard that features Cherry MX Red mechanical switches, designed for fast reaction times and equipped with an individual key illumination system.