This is the best bang for your buck mechanical keyboard I've seen.
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Pros:

* The keys might be made of Chinesium, but I can't tell, they are almost as good as my expensive WASD-brand keyboards.
* Loud! I like loud.
* Compact and with a little protective guard rail around the end. This is a great design.
* I've had this over a year, I use it 20 or 30 hours per week, and it shows no signs of wear. It looks new.

Cons:

* The cable is a bit long so it's tough to carry around. If I really wanted to I could break out the soldering iron, shrink wrap, heat gun, and fix this. WASD-brand keyboards are nice in this regard because their cables are standard USB micro, so you could easily buy the length you want. They are also five to eight times the cost of this beauty at maybe 20% extra value, in my opinion.
* The "loud" factor which I love would be rude to use anywhere it's supposed to be quiet, like a library or an office work environment.
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Let me start by saying that,
I LOVE THIS KEYBOARD!

Let me start with some background.  For a long part of my life I've been using those generic membrane keyboards and never really thought about it.  I always thought it was just a keyboard.  But that all ended when I got my first mechanical keyboard when I build my PC.

Specifically, it was a Corsair K90 (which is also a fantastic cherry mx red keyboard) and I fell in love with the tactile feedback of these keyboards and just how they felt overall.  This Das Keyboard is so much better for me!

There were a couple of reasons that I purchased the K90 initially.  I loved Corsair (My pc has a few of their parts) and I really thought that I would use the macro keys on it, but eventually I found out that I never did, and then eventually I spilled soda on it, forcing me to buy a new keyboard.

This was the best choice of my life so far!  Das Keyboard has amazing build quality and I prefer Cherry MX Brown switches to red switches.  If you read this, BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!  For the price it is amazing!  Here are my pro's and cons:

PROS:
Fantastic build quality
Sleek look (There are no key inscriptions!)
Fully mechanical with cherry mx brown switches
Long usb cord
Full power usb 2.0 hub built in
USB to PS/2 Adapter which is great for N key rollover!

Cons:
The no key inscriptions is a bit rough to get used to if you're not a touch typer.  I am a touch typer so I was fine, except for when I'm writing code and have to find weird keys like |, <>, {}, [] and such.  Not a gamebreaker by any means, but know that it will take a little bit of getting used to .  Totally worth it.

To sum this review up, if you are in the market for a fantastic mechanical keyboard, get this one!  They also offer a cherry mx blue version if you like the louder key sounds.  Also, if you don't want the blank key inscriptions, they offer this exact same keyboard with the key inscriptions if you don't want to make the adjustment.  Great keyboard, so glad I bought it!
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By far the best keyboard I have ever purchased. I have been through at least a dozen, ranging from $25-$160 and this one is hands down the best. It is also very aesthetically pleasing.
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Once you go mechanical, you don't go back. Plus the looks and feel. I can talk about this all day. But all you need to do is buy it to experience how nice of a mechanical keyboard this is. You will never be the same.
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I had been considering a mechanical keyboard for a very long time, at least 2 years. I've seen many mechanical keyboards and out of all of them the QuickFire TK was definitely the best one. The price is pretty ideal for what's offered to you and I recommend that you consider this keyboard! I'm a programmer so I do a lot of typing on this keyboard and I can definitely say that typing out code has been more enjoyable because of the crisp responsiveness from each key I press.

PRO:
- Responsive keys
- Really dim to bright backlighting(5 levels of lighting)
- Keys are easy to read
- Compact enough to have a number pad and still keep the home, end, pgup, and pgdown keys
- N key roll over
- Necessary media keys such as play/pause, stop, volume up/down
- Nice and sleek look, no distracting logos on the keyboard as opposed to the quickfire rapid keyboard

CON:
- The numpad may be a bit fumbly to use at first due to the numlock activating and deactivating the arrow keys

I can honestly think of only one con for this keyboard. I mean the only feature I would say that's missing is a usb hub for you gamers to connect peripherals. Although for the price of this keyboard I would say that you get what you pay for. Keyboards with a usb hub are upwards of $120-$130 so $70-$80 for this quality keyboard is very impressive! Even the backlighting is superb since there's a blue back plate that reflects the LED light off of it to give an even nicer glow. The default light level is more than enough because of the back plate. So if you're a programmer or someone enjoys typing then I highly recommend this keyboard.
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I only just received this keyboard yesterday, but I am so impressed by this keyboard I feel compelled to write a review for it straightaway. It helps that this keyboard is such a dream to type on, making writing this review all the easier. ;) For some background, this is my first mechanical keyboard; I have used similar keyboards over the years but never finding them all that nice; at best my keyboard fancies tended towards ThinkPads and Logitech keyboards, the latter mostly for their convenience in options and overall build quality more than anything else. In looking for a mechanical keyboard, one interest was for better game performance; my bluetooth Logitech keyboard would at times lose its connection during a game, making doing anything besides shutting down my computer otherwise impossible (not to mention killing my game). As of yet, the gaming performance of this keyboard is untested, but it is so speedy I don't doubt I will feel the improvement, plus the rock-solid USB connection. As this was a lesser-known brand, I found this keyboard nearly by accident; I had first opted for a CoolerMaster Quickfire Rapid-i keyboard, given its popularity, but it wouldn't work with a single computer in my house, a known issue with BIOS incompatibilities. Fortunately for me, returning this keyboard meant I was looking through the market again for a keyboard, and this time I looked more broadly, thus catching this model in my net. I had done my research and read that Cherry Red switches are best for responsiveness which is of aid in FPS, and as noise isn't an issue using my machine in the comfort of my own room, that was part of my search criteria. Upon finding this keyboard, from the reviews and from the specs it looked like it met my other requirements: compact design, as I have limited space and no use for numpads, high quality, and at an even lower price than the Rapid-i. In person, I can verify that it met and exceeded my expectations, and I am very hopeful I will be using this keyboard, along with all the other hand-picked components in my first self-built gaming PC, in the years to come.

I must also add, that as a Linux user I greatly appreciate seeing something other than a Windows logo slapped on a keyboard for a change; I normally would have put an ArchLinux sticker over it instead, for my distro of choice, but their own replacement is so nice I actually prefer it.
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I DID NOT RECEIVE THIS FOR FREE. I ACTUALLY PAID FOR THIS ITEM.

With that out of the way, I grabbed this mech because I have a problem and don't know when to stop buying things. I'm so glad I did, however, because this little guy is fantastic. Blue switch mechs are harder and harder to come by nowadays at a decent price point and these switches (although not Cherry MX) feel great. Awesome actuation point, perfect key feel, and super fluid to type on. I can't speak for the longevity of the keys but so far, so good. The only thing I would say it is lacking is some type of volume slider/knob like my G710 instead of the Fn + F key multimedia controls and a backlight of some sort. If you want to get into the world of mechanical keyboards, this is a great started if you want the super tactile Blue switches.
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I love this keyboard! It's my first mechanical keyboard, and from what I've read it's not the best, but for the price it's amazing. The keys are smooth and satisfying to type on, and the backlight is great. I had a little trouble at first getting the driver and firmware updated (at first, the firmware was bad and half the keys had the wrong output, or didn't work at all), but after that it's been smooth sailing. Couldn't be happier!
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I have two other mechanical keyboards, but this was my first tenkeyless and I absolutely love it. For the price, it's solidly built and uses genuine Cherry MX Brown switches, my personal favorite. The media keys are a nice touch and really the only additional feature I look for in a keyboard. Backlighting isn't a concern for me, but it might be for some. The keycaps are trash - flimsy, thin plastic, and feel horrible, but I wouldn't expect anything better at this price point. I replaced the keycaps with some doubleshot PBTs and now I have my favorite keyboard. If you can get this thing on sale for $70 or less, jump on it.
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Great mechanical keyboard. It's durable, has a nice weight, very responsive and good feedback. It's great for gaming, typing, etc. Definitely would recommend if I'm a tight budget
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Awesome mechanical keyboard!!!!

Well made with great 3 year warranty.
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When I was looking for a keyboard to go with my gaming rig, I had no idea an MS keyboard would pop up on the top of the list of best keyboard. Lo a behold, I love it. Looks nice and simple, goes well with any set up. Its a mechanical keyboard, as well.
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A great keyboard at a great price. Although I've seen reviews at 50 dollars, 60 is by no means overpriced. For the first day, this keyboard has truly impressed me.

Aesthetics: The keyboard has great lighting through its transparent switches, and shines brilliantly through the PBT keycaps. The lighting can be customized to a rather impressive extent, withe per key selection with the PU and PD keys on the far right of the keyboard. I personally have created two "profiles", for typing and gaming. The keyboards saved the configuration of lit keys. Special effects need to be changed manually every time however this is not a big issue. The special lighting effects are impressive, although I do with it was possible to somehow customize the color of the effects, but this is nit-picking.

The branding is very simple and out of the way on the spacebar, which is a huge plus. It's a small, simple keyboard with quality plastics and an aluminum plate on the top of the board. I do like how the F keys are integrated into the number keys to save space, and the use of the sides of the keycaps to show multiple uses per key. Feels fantastic in the hand with the PBT plastic as well.

Typing: I chose the Outemu Brown switches as I wanted to have a tactile, yet quieter switch. The tactile bump is a bit small, but it is certainly there and is great to type on. I kept on trying to find things to type just to have the experience. The typing experience rivals my Corsair K65 with the better keycaps and of course tactile feedback. I did not find any instability in the keys like other reviews have said. Nor have I had connectivity issues in terms of typing, however I did notice the spacebar does not work when Shift is held, so perhaps N-key rollover is not fully supported in BT mode. Otherwise, rollover seemed to work fine in BT mode paired with my LG G4 smart phone.

Connectivity: Connection of BT between devices is a bit janky, but it works beautifully when set up. I am able to quickly transition between my computer and my phone by the press of two buttons on the keyboard (FN+Q, FN+W). However, it did take some time to figure out how to swap quickly as prior the keyboard was having authentication issues between devices when swapping. Hopefully this can be corrected in the future with a manual.

All in all, this is an amazing keyboard for the money and definitely rivals that of other boards at this price point for what you're getting. Of course, you're not getting true Cherry MX switches, but the Outemu switches keep the cost down and allow for other features to be implemented at this price point. My only complaint would be pinging during typing on the board, however this is common in boards with a backplate such as this. I will definitely be buying the blues variant of this board when possible!
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I have a bit of a problem when it comes to mechanical keyboards... And this keyboard is awesome for the price. Build quality is good, no flex at all with the board, and the switches feel great. They don't feel all that different than mx blues, maybe a little bit lighter. I got some o rings for it and it's going to do nicely at the office! If you're looking for an entry-level, no frills mechanical keyboard that has backlighting to boot, don't think twice. Don't get a CM Quickfire (which I have) for double the price, get this!!
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I've wanted a good mechanical keyboard for a while now but kept putting it off as something I didn't really need. I'm glad I finally chose this one.

The stealth keys (print on the sides) are, imo, as easily referred to as top printed keys. They look good.

The rest of the casing is a sort of soft touch black which feels awesome, even though I've seen several photos indicating the soft touch will show wear and tear more quickly. I also plan on getting a gray replacement tkl cover from CM soon, just to have on hand.

The mx brown switches are good all rounders. Not as loud (or maybe just not as high pitched) as blues and the "bumpy" feedback provides a certain "mechanical feel" that reds don't have (imo). I do game a bit, but I'm definitely not as hardcore as others (the PC master race etc).

The cable routing on the bottom of the keyboard is awesome.

The discrete media buttons (via fn), and win key lock are handy as well.

This keyboard was a really good value, especially considering its very comparable to a Filco, WASD, Das.
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Sleek looks, exceptional build quality, all mechanical keys (Cherry MX Reds), 3 banks of 18 programmable keys. Not much more I could ask for in a all around keyboard. Never miss a key press in a game and it's responsive enough for the fastest typist. I replaced the K90 with this and am very pleased. Keys take next to no pressure to depress and the travel to key actuation is only 2mm. For me this is great but may cause problems for those who tend to "rest" their fingers on the keys. All in all this is a great board. If you've never owned a mechanical keyboard the below link is to a guide for keyboards.

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Also for you FPS gamers out there. Allow me to recommend this kit from Corsair. Special textured keys for ASWD and 123456. Really helps you find the right key in the heat of battle.

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I purchased this keyboard for my Home Theatre PC and was instantly impressed with the build quality of what seemed a budget oriented keyboard.

The Good:
- The metal backplate, keys and trackpad are very well made and do not feel cheap at all during use.
- To add to the build quality, the keyboard just looks good sitting around like a controller, it doesn't seem big or clunky and has nice refined features
- The left/right mouseclick buttons on the bottom left hand side of the board are great for holding the keyboard like a phone and simply navigating and clicking with both thumbs on either side.
- The battery life is still continuing to amaze me. I fully charged this once out of the box and have been using it as a simple controller for over a month now and still have not had to charge it.
- The USB dongle for the device you are using is very small and not intrusive, the reception is also great with the USB dongle tucked away out of sight of the keyboard

The Bad:

- This keyboard is really awkward to type on given its different keyboard layout and shrunken size. The extent of my typing on it is simply to search for some keywords or type in a web address occasionally but its kind of a one finger picking ordeal, typing normally (at least for me) isn't an option on this board. This is honestly the only issue I've had with this keyboard.

If you intend to type a lot I do not recommend this keyboard, get something with a normal button layout and you will save yourself a lot of stress. For a HTPC however, this thing is perfect. Aesthetically pleasing, low maintenance and incredible price point (when I purchased mine it was just under $20 although it seems to fluctuate slightly).