The K70 is one of Corsair’s most popular full-size mechanical gaming keyboards with a wide variety of genuine Cherry MX switches. With the K70 MK.2 Low-Profile keyboard, it includes all the essential features from the standard K70 but in a low-profile form factor. With the cooperation with Cherry, both companies developed the Cherry MX Low Profile switches exclusively for Corsair. At the time of this review, these switches come in red and silver (speed) variants. They are still linear but have a total travel distance of just 3.2 mm compared to the 4.0 mm of a standard switch. Other features include RGB illumination, a USB pass-through port, volume scroll wheel, and onboard memory for storing up to three different gaming profiles. Benchmark Reviews is excited to test out the K70 MK.2 Low-Profile with Cherry MX Low Profile Speed switches.
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Das Keyboard X50Q RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review
Das Keyboard X50Q RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review The brand new X50Q RGB Mechanical Keyboard combines the high-levels of quality we’re used to seeing from a Das Keyboard product with per-key RGB illumination and a smart notification system designed specifically for people who want to be informed of various events at all times even while in …
Fnatic STREAK Mechanical Keyboard Review
Recently, we reviewed the Fnatic miniSTREAK tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard, which proved to be a great Cherry MX keyboard for the price. This time, we have the bigger brother in hand, the Fnatic STREAK. The STREAK features full RGB illumination, onboard macro recording, competition mode, a USB pass-through port, and the Fnatic OP software for further customization. Even with different options of genuine Cherry MX switches (Red, Red Silent, Blue, and Brown), this keyboard beats many of its competitors when it comes to value. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we will be taking a look at the STREAK mechanical gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Red Silent switches.
Fnatic miniSTREAK RGB Keyboard Review
The eSports team company, Fnatic PTY Ltd, have released a few new mice and keyboards to their product line. One of those products is the miniSTREAK RGB Tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches. It features full RGB illumination, onboard macro recording, competition mode, and the Fnatic OP software for further customization. It is also price competitive especially with the choice of genuine Cherry MX Red, Red Silent, Blue, and Brown switches. The company has sent Benchmark Reviews the miniSTREAK with Cherry MX Brown switches for this review.
Corsair K70 MK.2 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review
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 K70 MK.2 live up to these expectations? We’ll find out in this article for Benchmark Reviews.
Corsair STRAFE MK.2 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review
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 K70 MK.2 live up to these expectations? We’ll find out in this article for Benchmark Reviews.
CORSAIR STRAFE RGB MK.2 Mechanical Keyboard Review
CORSAIR STRAFE RGB MK.2 Mechanical Keyboard Review In order to try out the STRAFE RGB MK.2, we did first write a full article and besides the good responsiveness of the keys we did also enjoy the silence. To be frank with you, our daily keyboard for work is the K70 LUX RGB that does feature …
ASUS ROG Strix Flare Mechanical Keyboard Review
ASUS has always been a forefront in the PC industry focusing on fundamentals, innovation, and aesthetics. Their latest product featured from the special Republic of Gamers or ROG, is the Strix Flare Cherry MX mechanical keyboard. ROG is a recognized leader in gaming and overclocking performance, where the Strix term refers to advanced enhancements or features (compared to standard stock bins). In this case it is the customizing of profiles and a great plethora of RGB spectrum displays on the very keys themselves!
ROCCAT Vulcan 120 AIMO Mechanical Keyboard Debuts
ROCCAT Vulcan 120 AIMO Mechanical Keyboard Debuts ROCCAT introduces a brand-new design story with its new Vulcan mechanical keyboard, combining striking aesthetics and powerful mechanics. Featuring the self-developed Titan Switch Tactile, the addition to ROCCAT’s portfolio not only stands out by its appearance, it also offers the most swift and responsive keyboard in ROCCAT’s line-up. …
Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard Review
Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard Review Glorious PC Gaming Race is a very glorious brand name for the current times where memes are made to make fun of dirty peasants and people showing off their first PC builds as a ‘ascend’ ritual in Reddit. It gels with the PC gaming sub-culture very nicely and the timing couldn’t be …
ACGAM AG6X Mechanical Keyboard Review
ACGAM AG6X Mechanical Keyboard Review ACGAM is a new company aiming to make a big name for itself with the AG6X keyboard, a small 60% form factor keyboard. Featuring well-thought-out programming, onboard customization for controls and backlighting, a software driver that adds to the user experience, and excellent value for money, this is a keyboard …
CHERRY MX BOARD 5.0 Mechanical Keyboard Review
Choosing the right peripheral components is critical to demanding PC users. The mouse and keyboard work like natural extensions of the body, and so their selection becomes a personal choice. Keyboards are used for both everyday workload as well as entertainment, so picking the right one is very important. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Cherry MX Board 5.0 corded mechanical keyboard with German-made Gold Crosspoint contact technology precision Cherry MX Red linear switches, double-shot keys, and customizable white LED backlighting.
CORSAIR K63 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review
CORSAIR K63 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review CORSAIR joins the higher-end wireless keyboard market with the K63 Wireless, a TKL mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches, configurable blue backlight, a reliable and powerful software driver, and fast wireless response times despite the industry standard encryption that has been built in for security. At $110, it …
Sound Blaster Vanguard K08 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review
Sound Blaster Vanguard K08 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review Everyone has their favorite companies to buy from with regards to PC hardware and peripherals. Ask 50 people what the best graphics card is or who makes the best keyboard, you’ll get 50 different answers. But where things like graphics cards can be backed by benchmarks, keyboards …
Corsair K68 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review
Corsair K68 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review With their K68 RGB, Corsair offers a new mechanical keyboard equipped with Cherry MX Red switches. Based on a standard layout and without any additional buttons, this is a high-end product suitable for anybody who likes keyboards with linear actuation force. Apart from that there is a RGB backlight …
CHERRY MX Board 5.0 Mechanical Keyboard Debuts
CHERRY MX Board 5.0 Mechanical Keyboard Debuts CHERRY, the specialist for computer input devices, introduces the MX Board 5.0. This new, high-end mechanical keyboard distinguishes itself with excellent and customizable ergonomics. Equipped with reliable, high-precision MX switches and modern features, this product has been designed to meets the highest demands. The MX Board 5.0 also …
Aukey KM-G4 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review
Aukey KM-G4 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review The Aukey KM-G4 RGB mechanical keyboard is an improvement in almost every way over the previous iteration, the KM-G3, which itself was of fantastic value for the money. Featuring software driver control, onboard storage, hardware control over full 16.8M RGB backlighting, smooth Outemu Brown tactile switches, and an aluminum …
Matias Quiet Pro Mechanical Keyboard Review
Matias Quiet Pro Mechanical Keyboard Review The Matias Quiet Pro keyboard features improved Alps-inspired Quiet Click switches with reduced wobble, while still keeping them quiet and with good tactile feedback. The keyboard also has a polycarbonate casing, three spare USB ports, and dedicated media buttons and aims to improve the typing experience of office workers …
AZIO Retro Classic Mechanical Keyboard Preview
Here at Benchmark Reviews, we’ve tested several AZIO keyboards and been impressed with the quality of their construction and the bang for the buck they offer. So when AZIO offered us the chance to take a look at a prototype of their project “MK Retro Pro” keyboard, we jumped at the chance– even though a retail version of this product is some months in the future. An evolution of AZIO’s existing “MK Retro” typewriter-themed keyboards, later renamed Retro Classic, ups the ante with a new design and new features.
Tt eSports Meka Pro Mechanical Keyboard Review
Tt eSports Meka Pro Mechanical Keyboard Review But with different switches were available and it looked to be more beneficial for a different type of users. As soon as Cherry MX’s patent expired, the floodgate opened for many manufacturers to use mechanical switches made by Kailh, Outemu, Greetech, Gateron, Zoto and Zealio. So choosing a …
WhiteFox Mechanical Keyboard Launched
WhiteFox Mechanical Keyboard Launched One of the most popular open source keyboard designs, the WhiteFox is a new class of mechanical keyboard. After an extensive, two year journey, the WhiteFox Mechanical Keyboard has been finally funded on Kickstarter, less than 36 hours after launch! This version is fully assembled and working out of the box, …
AZiO MK Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard Review
AZiO MK Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard Review It’s safe to assume that most of us never had the chance to really use a classic typewriter but how many times have we seen others do so either from up close or on the big screen and have had their unique (annoying to some) sound stuck in …
CORSAIR K95 RGB Platinum Mechanical Keyboard Review
CORSAIR K95 RGB Platinum Mechanical Keyboard Review RGB illuminated gaming peripherals have taken the market by storm not only because they look quite impressive but also because they usually pack all the features gamers are looking for. Of course much like everything else in the market there are currently two types of consumers demanding ones …
AZIO MK Retro Mechanical Keyboard Review
AZIO has provided innovative and unique peripherals for over 17 years, focusing on three core aspects of accessibility, convenience, and entertainment. One of their latest products featured is a deviation from the average offerings commonly found in keyboards, focusing more on pure typing facets versus gaming. The MK Retro possesses a definite characterized feel and look that has not been approached (yet) by other manufactures, employing tactile Blue type switches beneath carefully crafted keys. Even the common LED indicators are tube-like white lit domes, embracing the retro feel.
Truly Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Review
Truly Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Review The Truly Ergonomic Keyboard in its current revisions 227 and 229 aims to get past the issues that plagued the predecessors to re-establish a loyal customer base. It features all new switches, updated firmware, support for niche keyboard layouts, full programmability and more in a form factor smaller than most …
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