Product ReviewsAzio Levetron KB528U Clicker Mechanical Sound Feedback USB Gaming Keyboard - Black
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With 11 User Reviews
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 Rating: Review Date: 04/08/14  |
Cons: Cheap....really loud (not really a con, but hey some ppl dont like loud keyboardsleft shift and CTRL keys paint is fading.C T I O L keys and space bar are Flaky
Pros: CheapMechanicalRubber WASD and arrow keysEXTRA clicky sounding |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/21/13 |
Cons: None
Pros: Rubber WASD and arrow keys for gaming. Comment:
This is my first ever mechanical keyboard and it is great. I prefer it over any average membrane keyboard. The rubber WASD and arrow keys are great for gaming and barely affect my typing, so personally I like the inclusion of them. In terms of OS support, I have tested it on Windows 7 + Ubuntu 13.10, and it works great on both operating systems. I didn't think I'd like mechanical keyboards this much and am extremely satisfied with this purchase. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/17/13 |
Cons: doesn't work with Mac
Pros: nice keyboard Comment:
It is really a nice keyboard BUT it does not work with Mac! Mac users please be aware. I was buying it for playing Guild Wars 2, and even I remapped the keys using ukelele, it still doesn't work for the game.I already emailed the company and expecting that they will have solution. If not then I have to return it :( so sad. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/25/13 |
Cons: +not backlit+no usb/audio ports (but who uses them anyway)
Pros: +great mechanical keyboard and feel+colored/textured WASD prevents slipping/loss of placement+price Comment:
I tried the razer and steelseries (blackwidow & g6v2) mechanical keyboards and they're 3x-5x the price for the same functions. The textured WASD doesn't mess with my typing like some others have mentioned so it's nothing to stress over.Get this keyboard and call it a day. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/24/13 |
Cons: Rubberized WASD keys impede typingTerrible switches (ALPS clone)
Pros: CheapLooks Nice and matches my PC build Comment:
This was my first mechanical keyboard. Being a thrifty guy, I set out to buy the cheapest one available. So I did. But in doing so, I wasted my money on the worst mechanical board available.My typing speed is a lot slower on this keyboard even with proper technique (not bottoming out). The keys have a wobble to them and the actuation point differs from key to key, which is annoying if you are typing fast. Some keys don't respond properly.Definitely would not buy again. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/21/13 |
Cons: Quality issues
Pros: Nice solid keyclicksGood price for a mechanical keyboard Comment:
Had this keyboard for one day, seemed ok but sadly my spacebar was busted out of the box. Would bind and fail to press. Returned for a refund. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/28/12 |
Cons: Key spacing a bit odd at first, euro layout, quality issues
Pros: It's mechanical. Comment:
Bought two, so I genuinely can talk about build quality, I suppose.One's number pad key indicator LED light is2 defective, the other had plastic mold excess on the back. Right arrow key get stuck in position. It's fine if you press towards the middle but if you press towards the right side it just holds (I can tell this is a key adjustment issue because switching the left and the right keys solves the stuck key problem). The build quality of these is mediocre, to say the least. I can't really compare it with other mechanical keyboards as this is our first set of *current generation* (we had a model M when I was a kid and I have a Commodore 64) mechanical keyboard. All I know is that I'm typing faster and the switches feel good to me.Key spacing is a bit weird coming from my last Logitech model and it gets weirder when you're around the rubberized WASD keys as they're not the same size or depth as the regular keys. I suppose you can get used to that.Overall, if you can get it for 30 dollars or less, it's great value. Over that? Go with a competitor. Azio might be covering these for 3 years, but when quality control is this poor, I feel you should skip over the product altogether. This is my first Azio product and I can safely say I won't acquire another. The core of the unit is not defective and it's much better than having to deal with a membrane, though, I'll give it that. In retrospect, had I been faster (NCIX ran out of stock), I would've grabbed the similarly priced Cooler Master model (with Cherry switches). If you're really set on this one for whatever reason (switches are good from my perspective, rubberized keys feel good on their own, too, I personally enjoy the fact that it matches my ProArt monitor), try to get it in person and make sure everything about it is in order. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/28/12 |
Cons: The American/Canadian keyboard hybrid layout. It's really loud.
Pros: Really nice feel. Comment:
This is my first mechanical keyboard since back in the day when basically every keyboard was mechanical. So far I'm really enjoying it. My only qualm with it so far is that the rubberized keys didn't come with regular key replacements. It would have been cool to swap them out for regular keys because when typing with rubber keys you actually do notice quite a difference in how they feel. But I suppose for gaming that might actually be really nice because that way you can just feel your way to the keys instead of looking down.Got it on a sale for $40 and I'm quite happy with the purchase. My family basically hates hearing me type though so be prepared to piss off your roommates/family/girlfriend with this thing. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/18/12 |
Cons: -Feels plasticy and not solid (expected from such a cheap keyboard)-Small rubberized feet may wear out-European style enter key-2KRO in some cases (does NOT register "asx/asz" and "sdc", which is annoying because strafing and crouching at the same time isn't possible)
Pros: -Cheap! ($30 dollars including the $10 Rebate)-Much more satisfying to type on than a membrane keyboard-Light Comment:
I bought this keyboard as my first mechanical, although I have tried several in the past. This was to replace an old Compaq beige PS/2 keyboard, in hopes that the combination "asx" would work, so I would be able to strafe diagonally while crouched in FPS games. Spoilers: it did not. Still quite hurt from this, but it is still a vast improvement in almost every other area. I can type much faster on it due to the simplified ALPS style switches (similar to Cherry MX blues, which give audio and tactile feedback) and it is light. More importantly, it only costed $30! The build quality isn't great, as it feels quite hollow, but this is to be expected for the price, and it would probably last a while if treated correctly. The European style enter key personally does not bother me as I have a bilingual laptop with the same layout, but it may be annoying for others. The rubberized wasd and arrow keys don't actually affect typing at all, but I've never noticed my fingers slipping on a regular keyboard so I wouldn't consider it a huge plus.My advice: If you are looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, this is a very viable if not the only option option IF it is on sale. At the standard price of $70, there are probably better keyboards out there. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/30/12 |
Cons: Fairly loud (as are most mechanical)Shorter than usual usb cord
Pros: MechanicalSolid makeNice design Comment:
Seems like a great keyboard. I've had no problems with it so far. The rubber keys are very comfortable while gaming. Never again will I slip off my wasd. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/13/12 |
Cons: -Pretty poor plastic body build quality.
Pros: -Mechanical key switches (feels like blues?);-Nonslip rubber grips on WASD and directional keys;-Works out of the box - basic USB interface. Comment:
I am satisfied with this keyboard. It is mechanical and, at the price I paid for it ($39.99 w/ a $10 mail-in rebate), is excellent value for my money. The body of the keyboard is plastic, and does not fill me with the greatest confidence at all. It has a limited amount of key rollover, thanks to the USB interface, but that is acceptable. |
Upon first buying this keyboard I was impressed... within a few weeks, the paint started to fade on the two mentioned keys. about 3 weeks after that my C key stopped responding to keystrokes 3/4 of the time (sometimes I have to hit it 4 or 5 times) Then the t key, then I O and L all started to do it too.Despite what I read on another review (saying AZIO doesnt honor warranties) I got in touch with them to RMA this thing... I was SHOCKED to find out that they are discontinuing this model in canada (as in you cant get it anymore, I assume NCIX gets theirs from the USA)and they could not send me a replacement KB528U from canada... They gave me 2 options. One being a replacement shipped all the way from california, OR an upgrade to a KB577U free of charge shipped from canada (likely right here in toronto!) All in all im pretty happy with AZIOcorp despite what I read on another review on a competitor site! Will post a review on the KB577U when I recieve it!Would be one star if not for fantastic customer service!