VPN: CH-9000003-NACorsair Vengeance K90 Performance MMO Cherry MX Red Mechanical 20 Key Rollover Gaming Keyboard USB
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 Rating: Review Date: 12/19/11 |
Corsair Vengeance K90 Performance MMO Cherry MX Red Mechanical 20 Key Rollover Gaming Keyboard USB
Cons:- Keys being raised makes the wrist rest a big tough to use (I chose this board specifically for it's nice looking rest, amongst other things)... My hands are wanting to be lifted up to reach the keys, especially the ones closer to the rest; rather than wanting to actually sit on the wrist rest.- Corsair does not out-right tell you that this board is not fully mechanical (I knew before buying, wasn't a factor for me. But holding back the entire situation with the board is a definite no-no.)
Pros:- Mechanical Cherry MX Red Switches feel nice- Soft-touch rubberish keys- Back-light is so strong that it makes it feel like I'm typing on the surface of a blue star- Brushed aluminium looks classy, especially with the bleeding back light glow- Keys being raised allows for easy cleaning.- Lower set macro keys make it easy to identify which are macro keys, when not looking.- Generally has a very high quality build and feel to it. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/19/11 |
Corsair Vengeance K90 Performance MMO Cherry MX Red Mechanical 20 Key Rollover Gaming Keyboard USB
Cons:Raised keysWrist-rest is useless.
Pros:Cherry RedsUSB portEasy to use macro softwareSolid feelRaised keys Comment:
This, as with any keyboard, my personal experience.Positive.Cherry reds offer nice typing experience. You get the actuation point quite soon and then you just kind of ride the keys. No noise whatsoever as long as you don't punch the keys.Supposedly raised keys allow for cleaning. I never had any problem cleaning my keyboards with compressed air. Still count it as positive for some folks.Nice macro software. Very easy to use. Macro, function and editing keys are rubberdome type. Not an issue for me. Laser etched keycaps with backlighting (3 levels).Thick, braided sleeve USB cable. 1 USB port on the board.Negative.Raised keys completely change the ergonomics. Gets your wrists in unnatural position while typing/playing. Low profile keyboards, like MS Sidewinder X6 for example, keep your wrist in line with the desk and the board. This one have your wrists bent up due to high keys. Supplied wrist rest doesn't really help, it has to be in line with the top of the keys not the board itself to be useful.So basically this will require an aftermarket wrist rest which will raise you hands to keys' level. |
Overall this is a very nice keyboard. This is my first mechanical keyboard since elementary school, and I am really digging it. Taking some getting used to the fact that it is so completely insane in terms of response; while typing this out I've repeated a few key presses unintentionally, just by resting a finger on a key as I did with my old G110.I am most disappointed about the wrist rest though, while the rest itself is not bad by any means, it does not account for the fact that the keys are much higher up than other boards. For the most part it almost feels like it isn't even there.I wouldn't purchase it again (despite giving it a 4/5 "Very Good-Would Purchase Again"), but I am very satisfied as it is. A classy looking keyboard that feels great, and has a couple unfortunate, but manageable quirks.