Cooler Master CK720 Keyboard Review

Rating: 8.0.

The CK720 is Cooler Master's self-described ‘first foray into enthusiast keyboards.' With a removable top frame, silicone dampening and a rotary encoder, it's ticking plenty of boxes for keyboard enthusiasts. How does it perform and is it a worth considering if you're looking to make your keyboard a little more personal?

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Specifications:

• Keyboard Switch Type –  Kailh Box V2 Mechanical Switch (Red/White/Brown)
• Keyboard Keycaps – US/TC/UK: PBT double-shot Keycaps, OEM Profile Other layouts: ABS Painting & Laser-engraved, OEM Profil
• Keyboard Material –  Aluminum, Plastic
• Keyboard Color –  Space Gray, Silver White
• Keyboard LED Color –  RGB, 16.7 million colors
• Keyboard Polling Rate –  1000Hz
• Keyboard Response Time –  1ms
• On-the-fly System – Yes
• Keyboard Multimedia Key – Through Function Key (FN)
• Connectivity –  Wired with detachable cable
• Compatible OS –  Windows 8+, Mac OS X 10.10+
• Software Support –  Cooler Master MasterPlus+
• Keyboard Cable –  1.8m, USB Type C to Type A, Detachable & PVC
• Keyboard Dimensions –  (L x W x H) Standard: 334 x 118 x 37 mm / 13.15 x 4.65 x 1.46 inches, With 1st stage feet open: 334 x 118 x 43 mm / 13.15 x 4.65 x 1.69 inches, With 2nd stage feet open: 334 x 118 x 46 mm / 13.15 x 4.65 x 1.81 inches
• Keyboard Weight –  950g / 2.094 lbs (without Cable)
• Warranty – 2 years

You can buy the Cooler Master CK720 from Overclockers UK for £99.95 Here – Silver White – Space Grey

Pros:

• Good stock switches.
• Great sound dampening in the case.
• Decent stabilisers.
• Good keycaps.

Cons:

• Warranty void if disassembled.
• Plastic bottom case.
• Flexes under pressure.

KitGuru says: The CK720 from Cooler Master is a good keyboard. The typing and gaming feel on the white switches included in our review model was great. The board sounds great thanks to the inclusion of silicone padding for sound dampening which help alleviate any ‘hollowness' from the sound profile. However, it was very disappointing to see that the manufacturer warranty is void if the board is fully disassembled, something which the target market, keyboard enthusiasts will want to do.

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