Product comes in an easy to open cardboard box, the keyboard has a cellophane wrapper around it. Detachable braided USB cable that is preinstalled, and has 3 routing options through the top, and also has a velcro strap when you need to tie the cord together. Standard back latches to raise it, front rubber non-slip attachments to keep it secure. The keys are backlit, and feel like double shot ABS to me, but I don't know for sure as it's not listed anywhere. Instructions are a bit sparse, you also get two key pullers, a regular plastic one but also a metal one.
These are kailh blue optical switches, they are stiff, clicky, tactile and do make some noise. They have a good actuation point and bump, as opposed to linear switches. I haven't used an optical switch before, but I've used kailh blue previously and they are fine in 2023 and later, although they're also not exactly the same as cherry blue either. The key test is durability, although I find all mech keyboards are less durable regardless of the switch than most people claim---I've been through several.
Metal frontplate which is really nice. There are also side LED strips which are also kind of cool. I don't know how to turn these off yet.
Instructions are a bit sparse. So as someone that likes to set a constant color, I'll mention the combinations I found and how I set mine.
You'll see icons listed on the PrtSc column, use FN+ one of these keys to set your keyboard. By default it's a rainbow style, FN+Ins/Home give different modes and you can cycle through.
I prefer a solid block, so I used FN+PgUp until I got a solid red color. I personally don't like red, my preference is either white or blue. FN+Pause will cycle through colors, I set mine to white. Then FN+Up/Down arrow keys appears to adjust the light strength. Default is fine but you can lower it a step or two, or to your preference. The setting will save through reboots.
I tested each key and everything was responsive and worked. I tested key rollover, I checked to 20+ key presses so I think it's full N-key rollover, there were no issues with any combination I tried. All the LEDs are bright and shine through clearly with no issues.
This is a very good keyboard without any issue that I've found. At this point the only considerations are durability and its pricing. I can't speak on durability yet, as I'll need to use it for at least two years, ideally you want them to last much longer with occasional cleaning, but you at the least will want that time for a mech keyboard at mech keyboard pricing vs. membrane keyboards, which typically last at least a year themselves. I will update if there are any issues, and even if it's not after a year and then two years. But so far so good.
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Product Description
Command Victory with premium gaming gear designed with a tactical edge
HEADSETS
KEYBOARDS
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MICE
Premium Gaming Headsets by GameCom
GC-1 / GC-2 HEADSETS
- GC-1 STEREO GAMING HEADSET: Immersive game audio and chat in a lightweight, durable package.
- GC-2 STEREO GAMING HEADSET WITH RGB: Premium game audio and chat with selectable RBG lighting effects and metal headband.
Premium Gaming Keyboards by GameCom
GK-1 Keyboards
- GK-1 RGB GAMING KEYBOARDS: Carry out your game plan with blistering fast response times and up to 50 million keystrokes thanks to optical mechanical Kailua Blue switches; RGB backlighting customizes your rig with 16.7 million possible color combinations.
- GK-1 Software available on GAMECOM home page
Premium Gaming Desk Pads by GameCom
GA-2 / GA-3
- GA-2 GAMING DESK MAT: Compliments your gaming desk, mouse and keyboard with extra-large dimensions, and a textured neoprene surface for maximum precision.
- GA-3 RGB MOUSE PAD: Features glowing edges and a textured neoprene surface for maximum precision - the ultimate desktop companion.
Premium Gaming Mice by GameCom
GM-1 / GM-2
- GM-1 GAMING MOUSE: A lightweight, versatile battlefield ally with comfort and precision; optical sensor featuring 800 to 2,400 DPI.
- GM-2 ADVANCED GAMING MOUSE WITH RBG LIGHTING: Execute every mission with maximum precision thanks to an optical sensor with 5 sensitivity levels up to 2,500 DPI.
*GAMECOM customization software for GK-1 & GM-2 available on GameCom.com
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I have several mechanical keyboards, but this is my first one with optical mechanical switches. It is a nice keyboard, but I'm on the fence about it. I use my keyboards probably 80% for work (email, Office documents, reviewing code, etc) and 20% for gaming. I've used this keyboard for a couple of days and my hands are tired. The switches are a little too firm and loud for me. However, if I was going to use this keyboard JUST for gaming, then I probably wouldn't mind the switches.The keyboard is packaged with a couple of key cap pullers and some very light documentation. The base is plastic with a metal top. It feels well made. It doesn't have any flex to it, but I wish the whole base was made of metal.The optical mechanical switches are very clicky and very firm. They are loud. The keys are very firm. I am used to switches along the lines of Cherry MX browns. These keys take much more force to press than what I'm used to. I haven't taken the keyboard apart, so I'm not sure if the switches are hot swappable or not. I assume they are not hot swappable or else it would have been mentioned in the product description.The backlighting is fairly adjustable from the keyboard itself. Not only are the keys backlit, but there is a tasteful RGB light bar down either side of the keyboard. The lights are bright and have a lot of adjustment options. Some of the keys are labeled for adjusting the backlighting, but I am not exactly sure how to use them all. I ended up just pressing the function key and other keys to see what happens. It would be nice to have some documentation for how the keyboard functions.According to the product description, there is supposed to be software for the keyboard but, at the time this review was written, I could not find the link to it on the company site. It would be nice to have software that would allow for adjustment of the lighting.This is a nice keyboard. I think it is tasteful looking. I'll try it out for a while - until my hands give out or someone yells at me for typing too loud.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
I have several mechanical keyboards, but this is my first one with optical mechanical switches. It is a nice keyboard, but I'm on the fence about it. I use my keyboards probably 80% for work (email, Office documents, reviewing code, etc) and 20% for gaming. I've used this keyboard for a couple of days and my hands are tired. The switches are a little too firm and loud for me. However, if I was going to use this keyboard JUST for gaming, then I probably wouldn't mind the switches.
The keyboard is packaged with a couple of key cap pullers and some very light documentation. The base is plastic with a metal top. It feels well made. It doesn't have any flex to it, but I wish the whole base was made of metal.
The optical mechanical switches are very clicky and very firm. They are loud. The keys are very firm. I am used to switches along the lines of Cherry MX browns. These keys take much more force to press than what I'm used to. I haven't taken the keyboard apart, so I'm not sure if the switches are hot swappable or not. I assume they are not hot swappable or else it would have been mentioned in the product description.
The backlighting is fairly adjustable from the keyboard itself. Not only are the keys backlit, but there is a tasteful RGB light bar down either side of the keyboard. The lights are bright and have a lot of adjustment options. Some of the keys are labeled for adjusting the backlighting, but I am not exactly sure how to use them all. I ended up just pressing the function key and other keys to see what happens. It would be nice to have some documentation for how the keyboard functions.
According to the product description, there is supposed to be software for the keyboard but, at the time this review was written, I could not find the link to it on the company site. It would be nice to have software that would allow for adjustment of the lighting.
This is a nice keyboard. I think it is tasteful looking. I'll try it out for a while - until my hands give out or someone yells at me for typing too loud.
The keyboard is packaged with a couple of key cap pullers and some very light documentation. The base is plastic with a metal top. It feels well made. It doesn't have any flex to it, but I wish the whole base was made of metal.
The optical mechanical switches are very clicky and very firm. They are loud. The keys are very firm. I am used to switches along the lines of Cherry MX browns. These keys take much more force to press than what I'm used to. I haven't taken the keyboard apart, so I'm not sure if the switches are hot swappable or not. I assume they are not hot swappable or else it would have been mentioned in the product description.
The backlighting is fairly adjustable from the keyboard itself. Not only are the keys backlit, but there is a tasteful RGB light bar down either side of the keyboard. The lights are bright and have a lot of adjustment options. Some of the keys are labeled for adjusting the backlighting, but I am not exactly sure how to use them all. I ended up just pressing the function key and other keys to see what happens. It would be nice to have some documentation for how the keyboard functions.
According to the product description, there is supposed to be software for the keyboard but, at the time this review was written, I could not find the link to it on the company site. It would be nice to have software that would allow for adjustment of the lighting.
This is a nice keyboard. I think it is tasteful looking. I'll try it out for a while - until my hands give out or someone yells at me for typing too loud.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
The feel of the keypress is a little firmer than most newer mechanical keyboards I have used. The closest comparison I can make is an old IBM model-m. It feels like they were trying to replicate that key feedback. Even the sound of the click is similar. This is not a keyboard for a quiet environment.
The lighting effects are fun and there are a lot of them, but I haven’t found any way to software control it, which would be nice. Like most keyboards that are illuminated from underneath, the key labels are invisible if the lighting is off. There also isn’t an obvious way to get just a single color without pulsing or color changing. I think some tweaks to the lighting controls would be a nice addition.
Overall, though, I love the feel and heft of this keyboard. If you like a very tactile key response and if you’ve ever used an old IBM PS2 and liked it, you’ll love this.
Well-constructed keyboard with a heavier than average key response
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
This is a great keyboard it feels incredibly sturdy. The action of the keys satisfying. It's heavy and has the feel of something well-constructed. I like the “no-frills” approach of this. There are no volume knobs or extra rows of keys. It’s strait forward and elegant looking.Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
The feel of the keypress is a little firmer than most newer mechanical keyboards I have used. The closest comparison I can make is an old IBM model-m. It feels like they were trying to replicate that key feedback. Even the sound of the click is similar. This is not a keyboard for a quiet environment.
The lighting effects are fun and there are a lot of them, but I haven’t found any way to software control it, which would be nice. Like most keyboards that are illuminated from underneath, the key labels are invisible if the lighting is off. There also isn’t an obvious way to get just a single color without pulsing or color changing. I think some tweaks to the lighting controls would be a nice addition.
Overall, though, I love the feel and heft of this keyboard. If you like a very tactile key response and if you’ve ever used an old IBM PS2 and liked it, you’ll love this.
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