Side by Side Comparison of: Tt eSPORTS vs Azio

This review is for the Poseidon ZX Tournament keyboard with the brown switches.I purchased this after my Corsair K65 RGB keyboard started losing functionality in some of the heavily used gaming keys. That keyboard is under warranty but I purchased this because I didn't want to wait for the warranty process. I was looking for another ten keyless board and chose this one after reading some reviews. I find this keyboard to be much easier to type on than the K65 with the keys being at a lower height which promotes a more aggressive attack. I love the feel and sound of the keys. They click but it is relatively soft and muted, at least to my ears. The feel of the keys is very satisfying and solid. I am definitely able to hit the keys more accurately and therefore much faster than I was able on the K65, which was a very pleasant and unexpected surprise. The back lighting is blue only but the intensity is adjustable and the characters are extremely crisp and legible in the dark which is great for gaming. I am thoroughly enjoying this keyboard and highly recommend it.

I run multiple boots on my computer, various flavors of Linux for programming and Windows 10 for gaming. As such, I wanted a keyboard that had the following specific features:-Mechanical keys-"Normal" layout (e.g. pipe key above the enter key)-Single USB cable-No drivers (and therefore fully linux compatible out of the box)-Disable windows key (I consider this a must have for gaming)-Backlit-Cheaper than most of the other keyboards satisfying these requirements (WASD keyboards come to mind)It has all of these things exactly as I expected, making it fairly unique in the mechanical keyboard market. Some nice additional surprises are it's frame, which is compact and metal and feels very sturdy and the knock off Cherry switches, I don't think I could tell the difference between these and the real ones.The biggest problem with this keyboard are that the keys seem to be a bit smaller than on most other keyboards (e.g. stock Dell keyboards), this is especially noticeable on the ctrl and alt keys, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.All that said, this keyboard is missing a lot of features that hardcore gamers might want. It has no extra USB ports. It doesn't have programmable macro keys or backlighting. It only uses one USB cable, so there's no extra USB ports and the N-key rollover that it advertises may not be what people would expect from a Razer keyboard, for example. I haven't tested this and probably never will. Maybe I'm not a hardcore enough gamer, but I've never found myself pressing more than like 4 or 5 keys simultaneously.

My first mechanical keyboard and I LOVE IT! I had the corsair rgb k70 on my wish list for awhile but I couldn't justify spending that much money, When I discovered this keyboard it seemed like all the features I wanted at nearly half the price. I am a casual gamer and a casual programmer and the keys feel great to me. I don't have much to compare to besides standard keyboards and my Macbook Pro. I love the feel of these keys, and the colors are really cool. Software to upload new light modes to the keyboard is simple but adequate. The keyboard is pretty heavy which gives you the impression that it is well built. The box says it has a five year warranty, so I guess they think it's pretty solid too. I am very happy with this purchase and glad that I finally picked up a mechanical keyboard.

First of all, I have been using and reviewing a lot of PC gaming peripherals in the market. I have critically reviewed a lot of products from Razer, SteelSeries, Logitech, Ducky, Corsair, and Asus (ROG). Among these elite manufacturers, one name consistently stands out with their excellent build quality and overall good reviews on their products; Thermaltake's Tt eSPORTS. Tt eSPORTS has gained formidable reputation with their gaming keyboards, headsets and mice, and also worth mentioning is their gaming accessories (like bags and metal keycaps). They successfully made me highly intrigued and I immediately bought myself a Tt eSPORTS Poseidon Z Forged.PACKAGING:The box the keyboard came with is rather simplistic yet elegant in a way. The details and specifications on the box tells you everything you need to know about your keyboard. You can see that Tt eSPORTS really highlight the 5 year warranty on their Tt Certified Mechanical Switches (which is Kailh Blues, more on this later). It also displays the keyboard's primary characteristics, like the awesome aluminium top plate and the ISS (Instant Shift System).INSIDE THE BOX:Apart from the keyboard itself, you get a user start guide, warranty information card, a braided high quality USB cable, and a magnetic-based wrist-rest.BUILD QUALITY:I must say, I am extremely impressed with this keyboard. The aluminium top plate makes it very durable and strong, and the brushed finish will last a long time. The metallic structure also adds some weight, so it will stay firmly in place on your gaming desk without buckling around. Overall build quality is just amazing. It is comparable to Corsair K70 and Razer Blackwidow Ultimate, and for me personally, this keyboard is better than most of its competition.The detachable magnetic-based wrist-rest is great, light and very durable. It attaches to the keyboard magnetically, so this means no more breaking clips accidentally.On the right-hand side of the keyboard at the rear, you will find two USB ports, a mic jack and a headphone jack. The position is correctly laid out. This is far more preferable than having it on the right side like Razer Blackwidow Ultimate.On the underside of the keyboard you will find cable management system. This is a really helpful addition as it means less fuss, more focus for the game.The keyboard is equipped with 10 macro keys, with five on each side. This is great for gamers who uses macro keys a lot. Be aware however, that the length of the keyboard will create quite a gap between itself and the mouse, so a wider stance is advised.The Advanced Shift System allows you to swiftly change the macro groups, giving you easy access for a total of 100 macro in gaming mode.Interestingly, the keyboard is outfitted with an onboard DAC Amplifier USB Sound Card, meaning you can plug in a headphone straight into the keyboard itself. I have experienced boosted volumes before so mind your volume level and adjust accordingly.The full mechanical switches is Tt Certified Switch, which in this case, Kaihua Electronics' Kailh Blues. Now, I have been using Cherry MX switches for a long time, with my favourite being the Cherry MX Blues. Whenever I switched to Kailh mechanical switches, I feel almost absolutely no difference at all between Cherry and Kailh. The feel and structure is very similar, in a good way. Kailh Blues, or Tt's enhanced Certified Switches, are very good in terms of performance and durability.Underneath the keycaps, apart from finding the mechanical switches, you will also find a blue metal plate that serves two purpose; to maximize durability and to accentuate the beautiful neon-blue backlighting. Keycaps is standard ABS, and the font used for the keys is modern but simplistic.You have been 6 levels of backlight illumination, including a Pulsing effect. The keyboard also has several pre-configured backlighting setting based on genre, like FPS, MMORPG, MOBA and others.PERFORMANCE:I have been using this keyboard for hours of gaming and typing, and performance is top-notch. No issues with the keyboard whatsoever. Even after a long session gaming, my wrist and hands does not feel tired at all, both with and without the included wrist rest. I play games more comfortably, and the mechanical switch is awesome; highly tactile and very clicky. Most importantly, the keyboard is wonderfully responsive and fast. This has to be one of the best mechanical gaming keyboard I have ever reviewed. Exemplary job Tt eSPORTS (or Thermaltake)!OVERALL VERDICT:With its highly accurate and fast actions, extremely durable build quality, aluminium top plate, Instant Shift System, Tt Certified Switches and awesome backlighting, the Poseidon Z Forged is an amazingly powerful gaming keyboard. It is also the best mechanical gaming keyboard I have reviewed so far. Thermaltake's Tt eSPORTS, thank you for producing such a fine gaming keyboard. Its only flaws are its buggy and laggy software.Apart from that, it is just, wonderful. :D

First Impressions: (Poseidon Z [Brown])The Poseidon is my first mechanical keyboard, the only other I've ever been in contact with being a co-workers in the office- I think he has a DAS Keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches because it is super loud and clicky, and the feeling of his led me to buy this. This : Heavy, feels well built. Not sure about the feeling of the keys quite yet; almost like you would be expecting more... feedback. Make sure you plug it into a USB 2.0 slot because I accidentally plugged this into a USB 3.0 slot and it would light up, but was unresponsive to key-presses.I found myself typing with this freedom of being connected and yet not while plugged into USB 3.0, just concentrating on the sound and feeling of each key-press. I was about to process the return when I realized the error of my ways and got it plugged into the correct port. I like the feeling of typing more than a membrane keyboard as I notice more control due to the super slight tactile feedback given by the key-press. Best described as a dull bump at the middle of the keystoke with minimal resistance, clacking softly at the the bottom. Key stoke registers in the middle, at the bump. Doesn't move around on the desk unless I want it to, which gives a feeling of stability I enjoy.33333333333333. Repeat function is good and typos are reduced. I definitely feel more fluid. The look is amazing. The back-lighting is quite bright, especially on its highest setting, but I could use any, and I like the lowest setting perfectly fine. Almost need shades on to look at the numlock/capslock/scrolllock indicators in any brightness setting, or at least narrow your eyes. Dig the low profile media keys. Just a tremendous upgrade to my typing experience overall, and a fantastic value if it can hold up for even half of its pace setting warantees. Not sure if I would like the Blue switches more or less over time, and may end up just getting another Poseidon with Blue switches because I like it so much so far. Temper expectations, this is my first day, so I will update this review in time after the warm fuzzy feeling wears off.

I needed to buy a new keyboard because my old one broke so I did some research online and decided to buy a mechanical keyboard because of its many benefits over a membrane keyboard. As a Computer Science major, I type alot and wanted a keyboard that would make my typing experience a whole lot better but spend under $100. The Poseidon Z completely meets my needs. My previous keyboard was an old Dell membrane keyboard and this keyboard blows it out of the water. I was a little concerned about the quality of Chinese manufactured Kailh switches, but I decided to go with the Poseidon because of its low cost. Despite my concerns, this keyboard has an amazing build quality. It feels very solid both when picking it up and when typing on it, it has plenty of rubber stops on the bottom to prevent it from sliding, there are two pathways on the bottom of the keyboard for cable routing, and in my opinion the keys feel amazing to type on. I am satisfied with the keyboard's 5 year warranty and Thermaltake's claim that the switches can withstand about 50 million presses.Another huge plus for me with this keyboard is that although it says this is a Windows only keyboard, I was able to plug it into my MacBook Pro running Mavericks and had no issues whatsoever.This keyboard is essentially your average full sized keyboard with a mechanical key system and a blue backlight; the only real gaming feature it has is a disable windows button key.

This was more then I expected, Khalil blue keys are great, while many argue "cheap", there is no proof to this. The truth is there the same as cherry mx blue switches just made by another company, and there great. The click made by these keys is very satisfying.The RBG:The colors are great, many options available to satisfy. There bright, with many brightness settings, the colors are vibrant and pop. Every bit as good as a high end keyboard.Wrist rest:While I would have preferred a cushioned rest, the UV coated one provided gets the job done, not only is it detachable, but it is actually comfortable. I also found it to be solid as well, snaps on to the back side of keyboard and stays.Wire:Very impressed, for the price I expected a thin string of a cord, but that is not the case, in fact it's a very think and braided cord, about as thick as an hdmi cord is. Very nice.Keycaps:There cheap caps, but they do feel nice and get the job done. This is probably one of the biggest price cuts done here. There basically clear plastic with black paint on top, common among low end keyboards, they will fade given a year of use or so. If so inclined, you can but nicer caps.Board:This is probably my favorite part of this keyboard. It's a very nice brushed aluminum in gunmetal color. Not only does it look great but it gives it a feel and esthetic of a much more expensive keyboard. There is also feet on bottom to incline if you prefer.Switches:As stated above already this board uses Khalil blue switches, they use same materials and manufacturing processes to produce as a cherry mx blue switch, with no noticeable difference. They have a nice audible click and are very responsive, many have complained larger keys like "shift" make a different sound then smaller keys, but this is not my experience. Overall they are nice, there cheaper to make without any noticeable reduction in quality.Packaging:Includes the following:KeyboardWrist restRed plastic key pullerManualFeedback/Contact us noteThe packaging is great, felt very premium, keyboard is presented upfront with accessories below. There is heavy foam on either side, as well as a plastic sleeve for both keyboard and rest. Manual is simple and easy to read, but isn't really needed as keyboard is simple to operate and customize.Software:None needed, unlike other brands who need software that is confusing and slow to customize their boards, this one needs none. All modes are accessible with the function button, including a custom mode, which allows you to set each key to desired color.Shortcut keys:There are a few shortcut keys, such as calculator, search, music and email, as well as a few others. There are media controls, a mute key and a rubberized, gripped volume wheel very similar to corsairs k70. All very nice inclusions, all keyboards should have.USB?Unfortunately no, as some include USB and even headphone ports, there are no ports available anywhere on this keyboard. Not too much of a fuss for me, but some may be upset.Plug and play:This is simple to use, just plug in and start typing. Some keyboards require two USB 2.0 ports or a single 3.0 ports to power led's. But this does not require a USB 3.0 to work and only needs one 2.0.Complaints:Only real one for me in the rest, which I would have liked to be padded.Things for you to consider before buying:Keys are loud, wouldn't recommend for office or other public setting, they can easily annoy others.Rest isn't padded but still comfortable.Key caps are cheaper, if you want nicer ones or plan to get this board and buy replacement, it might be better to just buy a higher end board with better caps already installed.Price, this board can usually be found for under $100 for the rgb model.Both the RGB model and the base mkg model use blue switches, which are loud. However the non RGB mkg-1 uses brown switches, which are a bit quieter and have a tactile feel to the keys, not sure why this is, just something to consider.This is a great board, have had no issues with it and it is of much better quality then expected. Highly recommended for someone on a budget who still wants a good quality board that will look great and performs for many years to come.

I absolutely love this keyboard. This is my first mechanical keyboard and after testing some at fry's (including this one - which they had for almost $120 - the price of the RGB model on amazon) I fell in love with the MX Blue Feel. I was not willing to pay corsair prices, and quite honestly, I dislike corsair's overrated products anyways. In testing between the two, I notice no difference and actually preferred the Azio.The red on the sides of the keyboard did not bother me at all.The only complaint I have, is there should be a way to switch from F keys to Multimedia keys. I cannot find ANYWHERE that enables this. Aside from that, the keyboard is amazing. I will update as time goes on to see how it holds up. I expect no issues though.A little bit of advice: canned air and alcohol go a long way to maintain your equipment. Sanitize your hands and wash them as well. Don't be a dirty dorito clicker who complains about failed equipment when you can't even keep your work space uncluttered or your hands clean.

This was exactly what I wanted-- white backlight, black metal, wrist rest and simple design. I was skeptical about Kailh keys instead of Cherry, but having typed on this for months and trying out a friend's Cherry Browns, I can hardly notice a difference.Some people have noted a squeaky spacebar, but I haven't had this problem. The shift keys were difficult to press with my pinkies when typing quickly, but you get used to it pretty quickly and they do get broken in.Additionally, I had a wire-break problem with the keyboard, where lights and keys would not function for short periods. I emailed Azio, got a same-day response, filled out a form and they shipped me a replacement, then paid for shipping my old one back to them.If you like the look and want Brown keys, go for it. I have never had customer support bend over backwards for me like this before. If you have a room-mate you might drive them crazy with the clacking, but it's sheer typing nirvana.

I just love it. Was looking for a mechanical, blue switch keyboard for a long time. From the Aula Wings of Liberty to the usual Corsair K70, and everything else in between. I believe that this is the "in between". Sure, it's Kail Blue, not Cherry MX Blue, but feels and sounds just the same with the clicky/clacky feeling with each and every type. Went out of the box, and plugged into the USB without problems. I did find it odd, that the keyboard with the "T" and the "Y" key caps reversed. Whatever, as it gave me an excuse to use the key cap puller to swap them around to the appropriate spots. Lights up pretty well. At highest brightness, it's not too bright to become a distraction. Loving the volume wheel. Feels that it hides, as it's low compared to the keys, but at least it's there, so I wont complain about that. Did notice that something is loose and flailing around inside the keyboard when I pick it up and shake it alittle. Doesn't seem to affect the functionality, as everything still works. I don't feel it's THAT necessary to take it apart to find out what the loose item is, as the keyboard is working, and I don't move the keyboard atlot. Speaking of which, the rubber feet keeps the keyboard form skidding around. Even with the extended feet being all plastic, still doesn't move around. For the mid tier price of under $70, I will be purchasing another one for work. No way I'm going back to rubber domed keyboards. Just feels 'mushy'.

I'm typing this review from the aforementioned keyboard. The keys are great, the actuation points are good, NKRO works as intended, and I know for a fact i can type much more quickly and accurately on this keyboard compared to my previous premium rubber dome keyboard. I told my friend after i purchased this about twelve times how much i love it.Pros:The back lighting is fantasticThe key actuation is crisp and repeatableThe shortcut and media keys are convenientIt has lighting options!The construction is fantasticThe aluminum back plate is cheap "plastluminum"The cord is thick and clearly well madeGold plated usb connectorThe rubber feet don't slide!The volume adjustment and mute button are well places and clearly well made.Windows key lock is a great feature, that is hardly every included on a keyboardNitpicky Cons:The enter key and space key have a very mild metal "ting" to them when actuated quickly when typing.I wish the key over travel was less on mechanical keyboards in general so the keys wouldn't bottom out when i typeI wish the shortcut keys were more customizable

Alright, so my old review is out the window now. I'm speechless.Pros:AffordableNice weightDoesn't move on tableClickity clacky keysPalm rest is easy to attach and detach. Doesn't rattle when snapped on.Awesome aluminum plateLove that there are no gaps on the plate, all the keys are raised aboveCons:Not a big fan of the plastic key pullA metal rattle from the wider keys because of the support wire to keep the key from tiltingSo before, I got really unlucky and received a DOA (Dead on Arrival). I was pretty upset, so I went to customer service as soon as I could. Before the day ended, I received a response saying that they would replace it. So I provided my invoice for proof of purchase, and gave them my address. They sent me a prepaid label and I used that to ship them the keyboard. Eight days later, I'm typing with that keyboard right now. Now here is where it gets crazy. When I opened the box, I thought the contents inside the air wraps were a bit too tall. This was true as I unveiled a gaming mouse from Azio, the smile I had literally dissapeared, and I was in shock. I've never seen anything like this, and even when I dug to the bottom of the box, there was a small little roll of Smarties! Thank you Azio, you have done good by your customers!

Well worth it at a sale price but I don't think it's quite up to par with similar keyboards at full price.The software has been updated at least twice (we're up to 2.0 now!) since I bought it and each update makes the lighting controls better. Don't let dated complaints about the drivers hold you back.The blue switches are pretty good, imo; nice and clicky, pretty much what I wanted from blue switches. They're not a great gaming switch, which I hear applies to all blue switches due to their design. Once depressed, the key needs to come all the way back up for it to register the next press. I can type at over 130 words per minute and I have yet to notice a lost letter then; blues are great for typing but I do notice occasionally losing key presses while playing games, which require multiple quick key taps. It doesn't happen all the time but it does happen.Good lighting, great for typing, OK for games. Website states "100% ANTI-GHOSTING WITH 104 KEY ROLLOVER ON USB," which is essential for lefties. Pressing a button to disable the Windows key is fantastic. I do miss dedicated media buttons and volume control, though the FN keys handle that responsibility adequately.I've stuck with it longer than I expected to - recommended!

I do a lot of writing, and wanted a smooth keyboard easy to type on that didnt take up as much room as a full keyboard. This design and it's reviews caught my eye, with the blue switches. I am typing this on it. This keyboard has a bit of weight to it and feels GOOD in your hands. The back-lit keys make typing in the dark easy and comfortable when you need to look down to get a reference. Overall I LIKE the keyboard. It is comfortable and works flawlessly. The weight keeps it in my lap where I put it so I can lean back a bit, put my feet up and type. What I don't like about it is the noise. It is clicky, and anyone else nearby will hear you typing away. The keys seem to take a bit of pushing. They are not hard to push, they are smooth, it is the distance. Perhaps it is because I am used to cheap keyboards where a very slight tap on a key is all that is required. I have an old Dell keyboard, the flat style that I have been using forever because it is so easy to type fast and accurately with no pressure and no noise... however, it is too light, and wants to slide about as I type, and it is not back-lit requiring a strategically placed lamp so I can get a reference to where my fingers are once in a while, when typing in the dark. While the old keyboard may be slightly easier and faster to type on, its drawbacks more or less match those from The Thermaltake Tenkey-less keyboard. The Thermaltake is handier, heavier, and backlit. Understand that my four star rating was judged solely on the ability to use this keyboard to WRITE with. I am not gaming or anything else with it. I am also missing part of a little finger, so usually pop out a couple keys to avoid hitting multiple keys when I use it. Now, having said all of that. I admit I like it. If I could get this exact keyboard with a lighter and shorter keystroke, I would be completely in heaven. I do recommend this keyboard. It's advantages match or outweigh the disadvantages of the old cheap keyboard I was using, and I DO expect this keyboard to last much longer than the old cheap one did. The more I type with it, the more I get used to it, and the more I like it.

I have owned this keyboard for nearly a year and it has been an absolute pleasure to work and game with. I work from home and game when possible, so I use this keyboard nearly everyday.Pros- Brown switches by far have been more enjoyable to type with than any other keyboard I have owned- RGB lighting is bright and colors are crisp- Well built and heavy- Number Pad- Key caps are easy to replace (have had to replace the ESC key due to it cracking from a drop)- Slotted cable channel on the bottom for easy management- I have a small child who constantly gets crumbs and stuff smeared throughout the keyboard and I have not had any issues with functionalityCons- The cable is not braided- The riser feet come off easily and can be lost- Software is very slow and not optimized (once you get it set yo what you prefer you wont have to worry about anymore though)Overall this is great keyboard for both work and play. But if you find yourself constantly moving your gear around just be cautious.

This board lives lives up to many keyboards in a higher price range and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in a budget option or purchasing their first mechanical keyboard. Be aware that the switches are not genuine cherry blue switches but kalih blues switches. That being said I have used both cherry blues and the kalih replicas, I have observed no difference. The keystrokes feel and sound the same on both switches.The body of the keyboard does not feel like it is constructed of plastic, I actually had to feel and tap at it for a bit just to be sure it wasn't metal. The construction is feels heavy and sturdy and the rubber pads on the bottom of the board grip quite well on my extremely slippery desk. If the lighting is a big factor for you it also preforms as expected with adequate difference between the four different settings.I decided to drop the fifth star for a few reasons, first It could use some form of wrist support it only costs a few penny's for them to produce and in my opinion its a huge benefit. The second problem is with how the cable is anchored to the keyboard, The keyboard features a indentation that allows you to feed the cable to one side or the other. This would be great if the cord didn't jet strait out from the front of the board you actually have to crank it to an... uncomfortable point to get it to feed. I have mine fed through and its still holding up fine but some other cord placement would have made more sense. Over all I recommend this product.

I recently got my Poseidon ZX as a second keyboard. My daily driver is the Cooler Master Novatouch TKL.The packaging is okay, a bit gamery but I think that's what they are advertising this too anyways. The keyboard is nicely wrapped in bubble wrap. The connector where the cable is is a little bent but I don't think it should prove a problem. There is a box with a keycap puller and some red keycaps for the gamer switches.The build quality is quite nice for the price. Full plastic housing with an matte anti fingerprint top housing. It does however seem to have a metal plate that makes it very satisfying to type on. The cable is not braided but it's quite thick. The USB is gold plated.The backlight is quite stellar as well. It glows a bright blue on the highest setting and there are lighting settings including off.The Kailh switches seem to be uniform throughout. They are indeed very very loud and I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who has sensitive sleeping partners or family members. I think they will go nuts if they don't like it. For some reason, these seem lighter than the Cherry Mx Blues on the CM Storm Quickfire TK that my girlfriend has. I actually like the way these feel better as the hers are very stiff. They are very satisfying to type on which is why I got one to be my secondary keyboard. I however found one small discrepancy in my "T" key where I found out when I was playing games. The T key was more crunchy than crispy. Whereas all the others keys are all satisfyingly crispy, the T key was crunchy and felt really nasty to the touch. I have gotten used to it and I don't really mind anymore.The whole package is great! Kailh quality control can always be better but I'm quite happy with my purchase.

I have this in both the blue and brown switch. I ordered the brown first for the great feel and sound, then ordered the blues for my other computer just for fun. They've both been great so far, with no chatter yet (I'd keep my fingers crossed, but it messes up my typing). Backlight is great since I hook one of these to my laptop for serious work and tend to do most of that at night/in low light. It is minorly annoying that the secondary character on each key (like all the symbols on the number keys $&@# etc.) is only visible with the backlight turned all the way up to way too bright--and even then you can barely see them. If you're pretty familiar with a standard keyboard it's not much of an issue, only occasionally for less-used characters.To know which version you might like better, it helps to understand what to expect from the switches. There are other switch colors that are tighter/looser, and some also have the clicky sound like the blues, but they're much pricier. I'll only talk about the two offered here, that I own in this brand, the brown and the blue.If you're new to mechanical keyboards, the information and descriptions can be confusing. Especially for switches. You'll see brown switches listed as "non-clicky," but they DO MAKE SOME NOISE. Brown switches have a nice medium-tension feel and make a very satisfying "thck-thck-thck" when you type, which can turn into a full-grown "clack" when you bottom out (press the key all the way down). If you're looking for a silent keyboard that others won't hear, this is not it, even in the brown switch. I love the sound of the browns, and they do not make an obnoxious racket, but just understand that "non-clicky" does not equal "no sound." The sound from "non-clicky" keys mostly comes from rebound (when the key is released and comes back up) and from bottoming out. Damper rings can eliminate bottom-out noise, and are worth a few bucks if you plan to type a lot.The clicky blues: Blue switches are listed as "clicky." These make the same rebound and bottom-out sound you get from all mechanical boards, that basically comes from the metal plate inside; but the switch itself makes a sweet little higher-pitched click along with it. The blue switches also have a lighter feel, easier to press than browns. For me these actually felt a little looser than I expected, but it's still a very nice feel and I happen to like that fun clicky sound. Damper rings on blues will eliminate the bottom-out noise, and dampen some of the rebound noise--but you'll still get that satisfying little click with every keystroke. This board has the same nice backlight, same bum deal on being able to see the secondary characters. But again, if you're enough of a typist that you're investing in even a lower-priced mechanical keyboard, you probably know from muscle memory where your characters live.All in all these are very nice keyboards at this price point. I switch back and forth between the blues and browns, depending on my mood. Sometimes I really love that clicky sound of the blues, and other days I like the quieter, firmer feel of the browns. If you type hard, you might want the browns since they require a little more force to bottom out. If you have a super-light touch, either will be fine, but only the blues will give you that sweet little tick-tick-tick with each key press. Adding damper rings makes these close to perfect, as it cuts down in the rebound and bottom-out noise, and give you just the pure sound and feel of the switch itself. They're cheap here on Amazon and easy to install for the average user. I will say that I'm not a gamer; I don't program any special keys or do any kind of acrobatics with my keyboard. For me these are workhorse typing keyboards, and so far I have been very pleased with both the brown and blue switch versions in this brand. This is a good place to start if you want to try your hand at mechanical boards without investing $150-200+ on a board with Cherry MX switches.

The Azio keyboard hovers very close to earning a fifth star for me, but it falls just shy of doing so. It's a very pretty machine. Glamorous, even. On looks and sound, it earns the stars. My only concern is that, in some ways, it is not as well built as the keyboards clocking in at lower prices. The brushed and elegantly curved top plate is great, and everything about it seems to denote that this is a step above. Until you turn the keyboard over, or take off a key cap.Issue one: The bottom tray of the Azio looks pretty flimsy. Also, the flip-up risers are of the cheapest sort, and lack any traction assist, like a bit of rubber embedded. Even the cheapest mechanical I have. Shoot, even the "mechanical feel" keyboard from Masione has better risers. More to the point, better build in terms of the sturdiness of the materials.Issue two: The key caps, though they look nice and do the job, appear to be a painted and laser-ablated legend, rather than a true double-shot that uses a clear plastic second molding to allow for the backlight to shine through. To be fair, I tried abrading the finish, and it proved to more than sufficiently tough, but when you're spending more, you don't expect to get less.One final nit: The status LEDs for the caps, num, and Windows lock are way too bright, and can't be muted or turned off. Also, there are not very granular controls for the under-key backlights.The Kailh switches have a mellower sound than some blue type switches, but type quite well, with good tactility and a pleasant sound. I would say that I might light them a bit better than the "real" Cherry MX blues. I would say that the Outemu blues edge them slightly on sound, however.I believe that, when comparing the Azio to the full-fat, expensive mechanical keyboard brands, they fare well enough. When taking into account the tremendous value to be had with something like a Kumara K552, a Quisan Magicforce 68, or a Drevo Tyrfing, it's tough to say that the Azio is worth the asking price.It is a pretty 'board, at the end of the day, and might look a bit more the part in front of your expensive computer rig. That's enough to keep it in contention. I have no real reservations about it's ability to function as a peripheral, and I suppose that any user who treats it with reasonable respect could expect a long service life. It suffers simply from being in the same market with value brands that offer sturdier products for significantly less.

Kailh Blue Switch Review.I'm not a gamer, so you'll need to look elsewhere.This was replacing a Rosewill RK 9000, which is a fantastic keyboard. My biggest error was not replacing the USB cable with a 90° interface and using cable routers to hold it in place. Eventually the plug began to wear until I was constantly hearing the USB unplug song. I had long assumed I’d get a Das Keyboard, Duckey or other well known typists keyboard when the time came, but it just wasn’t in the budget at the moment. After considering Rosewill and Cougar (Cherry) and the new kid on the block James Donkey (Kailh) I figured if I was going to get the Chinese switches, why spend more for features I didn’t want?The good:A very minimalistic keyboard. Solid and small. love the way the keys are elevated over the base, this is not a crumb catcher. I'm also a fan of the simple white backlighting. I have no use for RGB affairs. I would have set it at red or amber and left it forever. White however is perfect for me. It's perfect for dimly lit environments, and while the F and J keys still have their little tactile bumps, I still tend to get lost every now and then. The light is easily adjusted via the keyboard, which mostly sends the light straight up through the keys to illuminate the letters. A soft white glow reflects down on the base and around the keys. Besides off, there only seems to be 3 light settings, from very soft to very bright. This is fine. Again, I don’t need “wave” or “oscillate” or “seizure” modes.The brushed gunmetal aluminum plate the keys appear to float over is very handsome. So is the subtle raised metal AZIO logo above the arrow keys (came with protective cover). No giant logo and flaming skulls is another plus in my book. The red sides and slight red line at the front base is also surprisingly elegant and understated. The keys have a nice, extended gothic sans serif style font that’s not quite as blade-runnery as some other “gaming” keyboards. The silicone feet front and back are particularly sticky, which keep the keyboard in place quite well. The angle braces lift it just slightly, but the angle seems perfect. While they are hard plastic, the feet at the front seem to suffice in keeping the keyboard placed.I appreciate the ability to add typical access functions to the function keys without the need for extra software or drivers. Perhaps the thing I like the most is the volume knob. It’s a great design – just a big rubberized rolling cylinder, and a mute switch next to it. These days with auto-play videos and volume that varies 50db often in the same video, it’s come in quite handy.The Meh:I’m not a fan of the alternate markings on both the function keys and especially numeral keys. In this case, the numeral keys are above the shift keys, which is backwards. Also, the shift key markings are very small, and not being backlit as the numerals are might make it harder for some people to see if they’re not touch-typists.The Kailh blue switches are tactilely inferior to the Cherry Blue. Granted, if you had never used the Cherry switches, you’d think this was great. They do however require more force and are slightly muddier in feel. The Cherry Blue are just lighter and snappier and give a higher pitched click. This is a fair substitute though – but I would most certainly avoid the expensive manufacturers that have started to employ these. It’s a cost cutting measure plain and simple. Whether or not these last as long as the Cherry’s with their gold contacts has yet to be seen. The switches on my old Rosewill were not the cause for its demise.While the wrist rest is actually very solid, and enclosed on both sides, which surprised me to tell the truth. It is however a little bit slippery, the dimples are nothing more than speed holes. The shape is good, and it’s not bad looking. I’m not sure this is something I’ll be using or not. For the longest time I used a gel pad, so I find this just slightly lacking. Then again – it’s better than nothing. YMMV.The Ugly:While this doesn’t bother me, it might other people. And that’s the fact that the cable is hard-wired straight out the back. Unlike other keyboards, there’s no way to route the cable from one side to the other. Since this was a point of failure in my last keyboard – I don’t mind, but there are better designs that don’t cause wear as quickly.The lights for the cap lock etc are not affected by the light controller, so they always stay at the same eye-piercing brightness. Luckily they’re not blue, but they don’t need to be as bright as they are. The slight chrome surround only enhances this.Pros:- Minimalist, elegant design- Simple white backlighting- Free floating keys over base – easy cleaning- Solid, weighty- No extra drivers needed – plug n play- Decent feeling Kailh switches- Heavy duty braided cable- Clever volume control design- Included removeable wrist rest- InexpensiveCons:- Hard wired cable- Not Cherry switches- Num lock etc. indicator LED’s cannot be dimmed- Longevity yet to be provenSo, that’s about it. For under $70 it’s hard to beat. Certainly, if you’ve never used a mechanical keyboard, this is a great entry point. If you’ve got the money, then go straight for the Cherry switches and don’t look back. If you game a lot, and the tactile switches are not on your radar – then the Kailh switches will probably be just fine. These just don’t have the finess when you move to the blue or clear. I have no problem giving this 4 stars at the moment. Had I not come from Cherry switches, I’d probably give it 5 stars. Recommended nonetheless.

Not bad for a cheap K70 variant, the key switch feel is close to a MX brown but more clunky and not as refined as a Cherry switch. I use this keyboard at work and have a K70RGB with reds at home. If your in the market for a cheap solid well built mechincal keyboard as an alternative to the corsair keyboards, this will do just fine.Side notes, the keyboard has a nice brushed aluminum under the keys, windows key lock, N-key roll over, 6 key roll over and the lighting effects are nice such as "press, light up and fade" or all the keys lit up with 3 different levels of light or no light on at all. The palm rest is also a nice addition, its just hard plastic, no rubber and the volume control roller and mute button is also a nice addition, along with the indicator light for num, scroll and caps lock.

Using the keyboard to type this right now. Been using it for about 2 weeks. It's not really that loud, though my roommate can hear it now and couldn't hear my non mechanical one. I LOVE that there is a dedicated volume wheel. The braided cable is nice. The LED backlight is a good level, and the white color is nice, would gladly take it over red since the rest of my set up is blue. Keys were on secure but still easily removable for cleaning or anything with a little force. Windows key lock is practically a godsend, you can lock it so that it doesn't do anything while playing games. Numpad is great to have, just about my only gripe is that the backspace key doesn't seem to be as responsive as the rest of the keys, which is kind of a pain because as I'm getting used to the keyboard I have had to use it a lot. All in all I'm happy with my purchase, there's something satisfying about the clickity clack of the keys.

Purchased with MX Brown switches for typing as opposed to gaming and by far the best keyboard for typing I've owned since IBM's early mechanical switch keyboards. Browns are the quietest mechanicals you can get but don't expect silent typing unless you get good dampers or have a very light touch.The original unit they sent me died after about a month of use. I strongly suspect the cause was being connected to a notebook USB port that supplies power when the computer is off as I would notice the keyboard lights would half way cycle on (the pattern the keys light up when turned on) every time it was shut down or put into sleep mode. I believe this had the same effect as plugging and un plugging the keyboard in quick succession every time the computer was put into sleep mode or turned off.My only complaint and reason for a 4 as opposed to 5 star is the palm rest. The connector is flimsy, and breaks and disconnects too easily. Not an issue for desktop users, but I'm mobile and the keyboard travels with the laptop.Azio, take note: a detachable USB cable would have been great. I find the hardwired one it comes with too long for my setup.

 I've really enjoyed this keyboard. Here is the breakdown:Pros:1. Proper metal body. It's quite cool looking.2. Individually back-lit keys3. Mechanical keyswitches are smooth so far (1 week of use).4. Media controls on the function keys.5. N-key rollover on PC (6-key on Mac?)6. This cool mode where keys light up just as you press them (see video)Cons:1. You may need to oil the switches of some of the larger keys (space, KP0, shift, etc) after a while.2. It seems like the keys take more force to activate than I'd expect, and do not necessarily actuate/activate upon the "click". This is where "Cherry" keyswitches have an advantage.Overall, a good buy for the money..

I love this keyboard! The keys feel nice and tactile. I improved my typing rate from below 40 wpm to 57 wpm as my highest score. The LED RGB lighting is a very dominant feature of this keyboard and the LED's look nice. I like the No Key Roll Over function, I love the idea of being able to press every key on the keyboard and have it register. I would have rated this five starts but my biggest issue with this keyboard is the software. The software is fairly limited in what you can do and it feels like more work could have been done on it. The software is clunky, boring, unreliable, and slow. Sometimes I have to reinstall the software just to get it working. It takes a good few seconds before the software registers game mode and changes the different profiles on the keyboard's memory. Plus I think that the macro key function is useless. It's just better to use the software instead. Overlooking the software, this is an amazing keyboard and I think it was a good investment.

I have owned this keyboard for almost two years now. The functionality is as described and does everything it is suppose to. For the first year I had no issues with the board but overtime it began to duplicate keys, and it got worse overtime. Having the 5 year warranty stamped on it was one of the reasons I bought the keyboard. Luckily that worked out for me, and was able to get a replacement from thermaltake within a week, with advance replacement. Now the second keyboard has worked fine so far, but certain keys are acting up again. For example the "Enter" key has to pressed hard or directly in the middle to register. This wouldn't be a big problem, if you one isn't using the "Enter" key very often, but playing MOBA games or MMOs or coding requires you to jab that "Enter" quite often. So I have replaced this keyboard now. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because I had a good experience with the customer support even though the keyboard itself did not fully deliver. As many of the negative reviews here have said, the keyboard does give you issues after a few months of use. I suppose you get what you pay for.

At first mech keyboard is great. I dont know how, but a few months ago the keyboard will repeat press any key i type with. This has turned into a nuisance as I have to constantly re-type sentences, especially when I am typing in passwords. Below I will write a test sentence without correcting the typo's so you get the idea of what it does. I would not recommend this keyboard to anyone jjjust in case this issue happens to you...."Hello my name is neema and i bought thhis kkeyboard on amazon. for some reason it likes tto double press kkkeys and there seems to be no fix for it, does anyone have a solution?"

It's one of the cheaper mechanical keyboards you can get, and it starts out pretty well. However, my first keyboard began exhibiting double-key strokes after just a few months. I had to return it (at my OWN COST, mind you) and they sent back a "replacement". The box was messed up, and I feel like it wasn't a new version, but rather just a refurbished version of my old one. This second keyboard worked well until about a year later when it began exhibiting the same double-clicking problems as before. I would have hoped that problem would be fixed, but I'm not willing to resend it for a replacement since shipping alone is expensive for such a heavy keyboard.I'd recommend you take a good look at other alternatives first, and maybe spring for something slightly more expensive if the quality is more reliable.

I've had this board now for 7 months right around the time most people have been claiming that certain keys stop working and others double up.For me j y z u are a crapshoot. since j is m initial and used in manyyyy a login it's rather annoying. This board didn't make a year , which even for a cheap ,ou get what you pay for is pretty poor.Update: The five year warranty on the board is useful though: After getting to their RMA system, and a couple of emails they sent me a UPS label to send it back and under 2 weeks a replacement appeared. So I'll play with it and see how this one goes.

The keyboard is high quality. My only negative for it is that only the top of the keys are illuminated so keys that have a different character when shifted do not show that character e.g. the period below the >. My problem is with the software. The package instructions do not indicate the need to download the software from their website to use the keyboard's advances properties e.g. assigning values to the macro keys. No USA help phone number is given (it is 1-800-988-1088). The software for the manual is not accurate as it refers to a previous version (e.g. a Commands menu is shown for the Macro Recorder but it doesn't exist in the current software). There are two major problems with the software---the Lighting adjustment mode doesn't transfer to the keyboard except to kill all the keyboard illumination and the Macro maker records correctly but doesn't actually assign those values to the macro keys. I have reviewed these problems with the help line personnel who verified my complaints were valid and all they can do is advice the parent company in Taiwan and hope they make the corrections soon. But the basic keyboard itself feels and looks great.

Aesthetically I like the keyboard, and the volume control is handy. I expect it will be durable but don't like that there is a bit of friction on the action of the keys. There is supposed to be a bit of a bump when the switch engaged just before full travel but you can't feel it due to the friction. Was hoping that it would break in and get smoother with some use but it's been about a month and a half and no improvement is noticeable. Thinking I should have spent a few more bucks on a keyboard with Cherry switches rather than these knockoffs.

I really like the look and feel of the keyboard and I'm using it now to write this review. I've had it for about 30 minutes and have only tested it by doing a couple of typing tests and ran through the function keys. The quick function keys are great for quickly opening a web browser, mail, the calculator, and music player. You can also pause, play, skip, and stop your music without switching windows.The volume knob on the top right feels very smooth and well made.The only concern I have with it so far, is how stiff the keys are. I do feel like some keys are more stiff than others, but I can't be too certain. Not all of them, might I add, but it specifically feels like the space bar, left shift, backspace, and forward slash are a bit stiffer.The clicky-ness is just as satisfying as I thought it would be and was exactly what I was looking for. I can't compare the noisy-ness of the keys when pressed to any other mechanical keyboard I've used (first one I've owned), but I can say it is louder than the membrane keyboard I have been using at work.All in all, the spacing feels fine with my small-medium sized hands, although I've mistakenly bumped the function keys when going for the second-to-top row. I am contemplating getting something to lubricate the switches so that I can get a more smooth and easier typing experience. If you have any comments on how you have overcome some stiffer than anticipated keys, I would love to hear how you overcame your troubles!

I've had this keyboard for about a month now. By my standards, this product is working exceptionally well. The tactile feedback out of these Kailh switches are nearly identical to Cherry MX Blue switches. The wrist rest provides stability and comfort when typing, easily countering wrist fatigue that occurs after long periods of typing. It's wonderful. Additionally, the backlighting may not be RGB but is optimized towards the idea room brightness, including settings from really dim to bright. The build material and quality feel extraordinary, especially at this price range, and is definitely a factor that other competitive brands don't include. In all aspects, this keyboard seamlessly sets the standard, with one of the best quality to price ratios that I know.The reason and sole reason that my review is a 4-star corresponds to the consistency of the keyboard. Some keys have shorter travel distance than other keys. This is completely dependent on the customer themselves. For me, I can't really notice a difference, only when I carefully compare the keys is this problem visible, so, therefore, I don't really care otherwise.I would definitely recommend this to a friend.UPDATE: The board's keys are getting very sticky, and it's starting to annoy me because I type essays every day for school and the sticky keys don't make this keyboard better than any other keyboard really. I still enjoy the clicking sounds, but the leeway for error has gotten much higher. I can't type as fast anymore because I'm constantly retyping keys because they're too sticky causing me to lose my momentum when typing. 4-star to 3-star.

It's not that it's that bad of quality but out of the box it looks really nice and feels nice but once you get it home and type on it it's another story. The key caps feel nice and show no wear after a few months of usage but the way the keys work not the key switch but just the slides they move on it may just be my keyboard but pressing some keys on the corner makes them rub on there slides and make that keystroke feel sticky. For being in the $100 price rage you would expect a little more with other products being just slightly more than it.

I have owned this keyboard since February of 2015 and it has not held up. I game and type every day and most of the keys have lost there new feeling. Keys like the number pad which I do not use still feel fresh but the others, like w a s d and shift have gone to mushy feeling with no click. Also my alt key has been worn down and the black color on the corners is faded.This is sad because the keyboard is beautiful, it just has not held up. I would try a different brand if you want something to game on and type long term.

I was a bit torn on how many stars to give this keyboard. Overall it is very good but it has a few nagging issues that bug me but seeing has how this keyboard has nearly 5 stars and I can understand why people love it so much I'd play the devils advocate to that point of view and focus on what I think are its short comings.The build quality is overall very good, the AL face is the real deal, it looks and feels great. The plastic base and sides though feel a bit cheap and the weight of the keyboard is very low leading me to believe that all the strength comes from that AL base which while structurally fine makes for a very lightweight and sort of cheap feeling keyboard that slides around. My old Logitech K740 Illuminated keyboard feels like it weighs about 2x as much despite being made of plastic and stays put far far better.The plam rest is a bit sad. It attaches "ok" but it certainly could have been more securely attached to the keyboard. Worse though is that its just hard plastic. The plastic is good quality but its not very comfy and the texture kinda blows when soft touch platics have come so far as a material so big missed opportunity here.The braided cable is a bit nuts. Its very inflexible; it almost feels as though its regular rubber incased cable with braiding over that which is rather pointless and just makes for a thicker cable with none of the advantages of a braided cable which is supposed to be lightweight and flexible.If you think your can live with those issues then all the rest you've heard about it is true. They keys feel and look absolutely fantastic, it really is a sick looking keyboard. The backlighting is also great evening lighting every key and a bit of the AL faceplate. There are also plenty of customization options. I just wish the build quality was more consistent and for those reasons mentioned above I don't think I'll be keeping it.

After about a year of work & gaming use, a couple of the keys have started acting fishy. Even after depressing them firmly past the activation point, they do no register, so I have to press the keys multiple times. In some cases it resolves itself, but my top '1' key has been consistently failing me. I have tried reinstalling drivers, unplugging/restarting, and blowing under the switch, to no avail. The key sometimes after pressing it multiple times, which is, of course, very imprecise. For fast-paced gaming, this is disastrous. For everyday typing, this is frustrating.The keyboard looks great with a sleek, compact design and its blue back-lighting.However, a malfunctioning keyboard cannot be saved by looks alone.

This is a really good keyboard for really short periods of time, but the quality control and reliability are beyond poor. I first bought the keyboard in September of last year, and by April it began to interpret some keypresses as double presses. ThermalTake was super cool about taking it back and sending me a replacement, which worked great, again, for a few months. The replacement is now starting to exhibit the same problem (just with one key so far). I'm not sure it's worth trying to get a second RMA for a second replacement, considering how temporary these seem to be.

This is pretty expensive for a keyboard that I have gotten. So now it has been less than a year and this keyboard is almost unusable due to duplicated keystrokes. Every sentence I type has to be corrected, which I knew other people complained about, but it's ridiculous. This review has already had 13 duplicate keystrokes. The key lighting is also too much for my eyes even on the lowest setting. All in all I would not pay anything for this keyboard since I can't use it like a keyboard, although in games it doesn't matter nearly as much since duplicated keys only hinder you rarely. I wanted to like this and I did at first but I just can''t after my wife and I can't type anything without errors.

After 6 months of ownership, several keys have simply stopped responding and will not produce text. The keyboard has been stationary on my desk and has been used nearly every day. Additionally, the keyboard has been cleaned regularly and in general has been well taken care of.I have contacted Thermaltake's support group about this issue, though I have yet to hear back from them. I will likely update this review after receiving a response.This is my first mechanical keyboard. In general, I don't know what to expect from other mechanical keyboards, but I paid $80 for this keyboard, and I would have expected it to hold up much better than it has, especially given how well I take care of it. $80 may not be a lot compared to what some other companies charge for their keyboards, but I still expect better given the price and what it is that this thing actually does.Given the current lack of response from Thermaltake, I can only speculate, but if what other users have said is true, and TT does charge for RMA shipping and then sends them equally faulty keyboards in return, I can only hope that I have the option to request a refund. I took a bit of a gamble with this keyboard when I bought it, and I was mostly attracted to the 5-year warranty, but the risk didn't pay off for me. I haven't exhaustively researched other mechanical keyboard options, but I will likely pursue something from a vendor that is more established in keyboard production, even if it costs a little extra.

Please see update at the bottom of the review.I was a little worried buying this keyboard, since I was not sure of the manufacturing quality, I am however very satisfied with this product so far. The lights are still working, the key faces are not wearing even with daily use for about nine months and the responsiveness is very good. I did install some o-rings (used Cherry MX O-rings and they fit great) about three months in to help reduce the very loud clicks of the keyboard and to reduce the travel of the keys, and I have been very happy with the results. I can recommend this keyboard as an excellent substitute for the otherwise much more expensive name brand gaming and back lit keyboards.Update: Well about 4 months ago(o) the keyboard eveentually began to malfunction. It has been pretty frustrating trying to type long letters(s) or even short passwords. I have decided not to to(o) edit this re(e)view after it was typed to show the troubles I have been dealing with lately. It has beeen much worse than what is sho(o)wing right now as only a few buttons appear to be(e)(0) doubling or n(o)t showing. It has been rather unbearable. I had this keyboard f(o)r about 3 years and it serv(v))ed fairly well during that time. But I was e(x)pecting more longevity (o)ut of this k(k)e(e)yboard. Ultimately it was fairly dissapointing. I have tried cleaning the keyboard: with dust spray small amounts o(o)f alcoh(o)l but it has just only gotten worse. I can no(o) loongeer recommend this keyboard, bec(c)ause I've never abus(e)d this keyboard. So, I must downgrade the rating I previously gave it(.) (4 attempts to mak(k)(e)e a period). Nothing in this part of the review has been ex(x)agerated. Just for one last test: I am the vveeery model of the moodern major generaal I've information animal and vegetable and mineral I know the kings of England and I quote the fights historical from Marathon to Waterloo in oorder ccategorical I am accquainted too with all matters maathematical I understand equations both the simple and quadratical about binnomial theorem I am teaminng with a lot of nes... with many cheerfful facts about the sqare of the hyppotenuse. (all words were spelled correctly in my typing).

So I had to update my review on this item.If you can avoid purchasing this keyboard, I would definitely recommend STAYING AWAY.The reason that I warn you is because these are extremely cheap for a mechanical keyboard, and once you start to experience key bounce and chatter you learn exactly why. The responsiveness of the keyboard is fine, the keys are made well, back lit , etc but the switches seem to be bad quality and that's my guess as to why TteSPORTS has been trying to sell these off for cheap.I previously RMA-ed my keyboard with TteSPORTS, their customer service was decent, and received another one. It was working fine for a couple weeks then the chatter/bounce started to happen again. I originally thought it was dust, so I bought a keyboard cover which I have not taken off once.I sent them an email yesterday, and also today without a response. If I could, I would return this keyboard and shell out a bit more for another one. I completely regret this purchase after having to RMA this keyboard and receiving a "newer" one of equal quality and experiencing the same problem.Tt eSPORTS, if you know that the same error keeps happening, what makes you so confident that when you send out another, of the same product, that it will not be equally as defective?If you don't believe me, this entire review was written with my Poseidon keyboard. Look for the double spaces, they are blatantly there. *turns out, amazon edits these so that double spaces aren't there.*took customer service 3 days to get back to me on my issue, and even then only offered the same product replacement.

Bought it in February on May the LED for the letter "N" stopped working two months later (on July) the LED for the "," stopped working

I bought this in September 2016, thinking that it was a good entry-level mechanical keyboard. I enjoyed the clickiness of the keys, but I seemed to have some issues with typing accuracy. I thought, "must just take some time to adjust to a mechanical keyboard." Well, it might, but I don't think that's the issue. I used the keyboard regularly for about eight months with continual issues. I changed back to an old membrane keyboard and was back to normal, so again, must be mechanical isn't for me.Then, looking for a new keyboard to replace this aging membrane stop-gap, I looked back over the reviews here and noticed a pattern: a number of people were having the same issues as me. There were two main problems I had while using this keyboard:1. I'd regularly type letters in the wrong order. "Product" would turn to something like "Prudoct" and I'd be really confused as to how my fingers possibly did that. They don't on other keyboards?2. I'd regularly end up with the first two letters of a word capitalized. IT'd be like this every sentence.Well, I guess it wasn't just me. There seem to be some problems with the way the keys process. Maybe mechanical is for me, but this keyboard clearly wasn't. I'd steer clear just in case--there are good alternatives for similar prices.Not to say it was all bad, of course. I really enjoyed the weight and feel of the keyboard, and it looks nice. But the basic function, typing, is lacking.

Looks great, but I had one minor problem and one major problem with it. I'll start with the minor problem. The key caps are shaped a little differently than most: i think they are tad longer than they usually come on most mechanical keyboards. This may not be that big a deal to most people, but it makes it so that my hand needs to slightly contort itself in order to reach some of the keys on the bottom row like the comma and period.The major problem I had with this keyboard, and this was an absolute deal breaker, was that pressing two keys nearly simultaneously would cause the keyboard to send the key inputs in the reverse order in which they were actually pressed. No mechanical keyboard I've ever used had this problem such as the razer black widow ultimate, corsair k70, or the logitech g610 orion. Now typically I don't type quite fast enough on average to trigger this behavior. But this is something I've noticed, and I absolutely cannot tolerate it. Be wary of this keyboard if you think this might bother you.Overall: it is a decent keyboard for the price, but I can't recommend it. Better off spending 10 to 20 bucks more to get a better quality product.

The keys feel way stiffer than Cherry MX Browns. A lot of keys sound different from each other when being pressed. The ESC keycap was broken inside and kept falling off (had to replace with the Pause/Break key that I never use). The Space keycap kept detaching from the opposite corner it was being pressed (I wanted this keyboard for gaming but when I'm on WASD and press Space I press it on the left corner, so it's impossible).Bought a Logitech G610 a week later for only 10 more dlls, with CherryMX brown switches, and sold the Azio as I hate returning products and waiting for new ones to come.

***Update*** while the keyboard is quite awesome, after one day I came across problems while typing. The reason I dropped to two stars was because clearly the keyboard was not tested throughly enough. I would understand more if it lasted for a few years or even months. But it didn't even last one day. I plan to have it returned and will update again after receiving another keyboard. If that one works I will bring the rating back up. TRUST ME, I really really want this keyboard to work I love the way it looks and the Kailh blue switches it uses. Hopefully I can get one that lasts longer!Came very quick, awesome keyboard!

After using this for a while, I've noticed the same problem that other reviewers mentioned, namely that the shift button sticks. So trying to type a word like Regards comes out as REgards. The constant typing and then backspacing to correct is frustrating.

After about a year tthis keyboard started double-strikking some times, not striking at all other times. No big deal, you mightt think, in these days of spellcheck & autocorrectt. True, just a minor annoyance, until you ttry entering passwords. When you're entering a long password with the characters masked, you don't kknow until the password fails that there was a problem. Add to that the fact that many sites lock you out after three fails, and this problem quickly becomes more than a minor annoyance. I've also had confirmation e-mails sent to the wrong e-mail address a number of times because of this problem.I really liked the feel of the keystrrokes, but after a year or so, this has just become too big a problem to keep using. Back to th standard issue keyboard for me, I'm afraid.

It worked really well until it didn't just a few months later. It has taken no abuse other than normal typing. Some of my keys don't work at all!, F2-F6 stopped working, 3 on my number pad. But worst of all a lot of my keys have become unresponsive unless I do long presses but that often results in duplicated characters(ccccharacters). I totally regret buying this keyboard i thought i was being crafty getting decent switches for cheap but I got played. Touche Thermaltake

I ordered this product about 13.5 months ago and was incredibly pleased with it at first; the switches felt nice, the LEDs are sufficiently bright, and it has a pretty small form factor for being a full sized keyboard. About 8 months in to owning it, the E key would register twice about half of the times I pressed it. Fast forward 5 months and EVERY key will register between 2 and 5 times from a SINGLE KEYSTROKE. Its very irritating to constantly go back to correct typing errors, not to mention in games when I try to open a menu or press a command and it registers as being pressed twice so the menu will open and close all in one swift motion. Reading through other reviews, I am not the only one to experience this.The 5 year warranty is a bit of a joke, as you still have to pay for shipping and whatever parts get replaced according to their Tt eSports website in the warranty info section.I would highly recommend spending the extra $10-50 dollars to buy a mechanical keyboard from a brand that has a proven track record of quality.

I really enjoyed this keyboard until it started Ghosting. I used it almost a year before the ghosting started to occur. I felt confident that I would be able to get this repaired due to how much they boast in their warranty, however, I've tried several times to contact the manufacturer but haven't heard a single thing back. 3 different emails giving them at least 2 weeks in between to contact me and not a single peep from them. I have tried cleaning it out with a can of air but still the ghosting occurs.I'll definitely be getting another mechanical keyboard but NEVER AGAIN FROM Tt eSPORTS.Don't risk it, just save up 10 to 20 more dollars and go with something better.

I purchased this keyboard because i wanted to try out my first mechanical keyyboard,, it has been a living hell for me,, after only 4 months they keys will either double press or not press att all, it is a problem for most users as well, seriously go look it up on ttesports forums. I wont even correct the mistakes they keyboard made in this review because it it so annnoying to do so.

this is an awesome keyboard for beginners to mechanical. these are not cherry mx switches and i do not recommend this to people whom use cherry mx. if u come from using a razer it feels the same. some keys are louder than others and the springs are weaker than cherry mx. actuation points are the same as with cherry mx. i would also recommend using o rings because its hard to not bottom the keys out.all in all i would recommend this to new people to mechanical, coming from razer or just want a cheap keyboard the bring to work. (EDIT) This key board is failing horribly for me. With a year and 2 months of use this is failing. As I said before, this keyboard is a ccheap ccherry mx knocck off. Thats fine. I am using mine with o rings andd some rosewill wasd keycaps. After time of use, this keyboard is annoying and I kkeep finding little mistakes with the eletronis working. Keys ont register. keys double register (ddcseawqop(backspace) and many more) I you are rading this and notice all of the double c's of c's missing it is beccause I am showing that with out a grammar ccheck this keyborad is junk. I use a laptop for school and typing is everything. this has messed me up so much once it started to break. I think it is a really bold statement that ttesports supports this with a 5 year warranty. They should not. these switches are kaihl cherry mx cclones and are terrible. I noticed the pricec went down. I paid 80$ for this and it is just bad. the logitec g710+ is now in that ball park. But ttesports claims that they will not fix general breakage from wear and tear. Bad purchase overall

Feels cheap and looks ugly in person. Also the leds used are terrible I sent it back within the 30 day window but never received a full refund. I highly recommend either spending less on equal quality (like the "Ajazz" keybaords, which I think are great) or spending a bit more on a name brand like Cooler Master (I have a Quickfire that's excellent.)

I originally wrote a good review, but the keyboard has started to give me problems. The i key does not work!

I was so excited to get this for an early Christmas gift and I can't tell you how incredibly disappointed I am. I opened up the box plugged it in and the razzle-dazzle of the lights turning on was great. A moment goes by and I start typing to find out several of the keys just straight up don't work. The F,G,T,V,C, and others just don't work. They make the wonderful noise and light up but when typing...nothing. Again, terribly disappointed.

This board died in less than 30 days. 100% wont get power. I received this board Nov 25. this morning Dec 16 it is 100% dead. While it worked it was an average mechanical keyboard rather loud for my tastes but that was expected with the cheap Kailh switches. I would suggest anybody to just buy a Korsair 70 or 95 over this. While this board looks sleek i think that is where most of the money was spent.

I loved the keyboard but after less than 8 months the spacebar just doesn't work anymore.

Just opened my new keyboard after bought it from amazon us and got it delivered to Greece.After 10 days of waiting and paying extra for custom tax duties tried to test my brand new keyboard MKG1.On the first try the U key got stuck ( gets down and stays there until restore with hand).The same key when pressed doesn't make the same click sound as the other , clearly there is something wrong with it.Not very good for a game keyboard that states 50 million keystroke lifespan. Amazon offered a free replacement but the cost of return the false one is larger than the cost of the new so ..