Gigabyte Aorus K9 Optical Mechanical Keyboard Review

In this review we take a look at the Gigabyte Aorus K9 keyboard which utilises optical mechanical switches from Flaretech – designed to be faster, more durable and splash proof. The switches themselves can also be hot-swapped for a custom gaming experience. With other features including RGB backlighting, integrated cable management and a set of included PBT keycaps, it sounds like a pretty good deal for £110 – but is the Aorus K9 as good as it sounds? 

Specifications: 

• Interface: USB 2.0
• Switches: Flaretech Optical-Mechanical
• Switch Types: Red or Blue
• Switch expected lifespan: 100 Million Strokes
• Key Profile: Standard
• Travel Distance: 4mm
• Activation Distance: 2mm
• Peak Force Red : 55g +/- 10g
• Peak Force Blue: 55g +/- 10g
• Dimension: 439mm x 140mm x 37mm
• Weight: 1180g
• Software: AORUS Engine
• OS Support: Windows 7/8/10
• Cable Length: 2 metres
• N-Key Rollover: YES
• Report Rate max: 1000Hz
• Backlighting: RGB 16.7M Color Per-Key

The Gigabyte Aorus K9 keyboard can be found on CCL for £106.37 HERE

Pros:

• Integrated cable management.
• RGB backlighting.
• Extra PBT keycap set.
• Extra Flaretech switches.
• Reasonable pricing.
• Very solid chassis with good build quality.
• Splash proof.

Cons:

• Software isn't great.
• Flaretech switches are a little wobbly and loud.
• RGB lighting could be better.
• No USB passthrough.

KitGuru says: The Gigabyte Aorus K9 is a decent option if you want to try out optical mechanical switches but the software lets it down. 

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