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Cooler Master is stepping up their game today with the CK721, a brand new wireless mechanical gaming keyboard. Aimed at modding enthusiasts, the CK721 includes a removable aluminium top plate, with custom plates set to be released in the future. Supporting both Windows and Mac, the keyboard has a lot to offer, but does it perform well for the £129.99 asking price?
Timestamps
00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction
00:47 The unboxing – and extras
01:50 The keyboard
04:09 Up close
06:23 Battery Life
07:48 Keycaps and switches
09:35 Key sound test
09:48 RGB
11:03 Software and UI
14:22 Closing Thoughts
Specifications:
- Form factor: 65%
- Aluminium top plate, plastic body
- TTC Mechanical (Available with Red, Blue, Brown)
- Removable aluminium top plate for customisation
- On the fly macro recording
- Pre key programmable backlighting
- 16.8 million RGB colours
- USB 3.0 Type-A (with USB C on the keyboard)
- Supports Bluetooth 5.1 and 2.4Ghz Wireless
- 2.4Ghz and Wired Latency: 1000hz polling rate (1ms)
- Bluetooth Latency: 125hz polling rate (8ms)
- 2000mAH Battery – Approx 73 hours in Bluetooth and 14 in 2.4ghz
- Windows and Mac Compatible
- Adjustable height 5, 8 10 degrees
- Step dial for volume control and programmable via software
- Includes 1.8m braided USB C to USB A cable
- Size: 33.4cm x 11.8cm x 3.7cm
- Weight: 764 grams
The Cooler Master CK721 retail price was announced at £129.99.
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Pros
- Great size for portability.
- Brilliant typing experience .
- Three connectivity modes.
- Three-way dial has great resistance and overall feel.
- A removable top plate for customisation.
- Braided cable and dongle extender are great inclusions.
- Keycaps have a slight texture that feels good when typing.
Cons
- Keyboard still flexes despite top plate.
- Included wrist rest is higher than the keyboard itself.
- LED backlighting isn’t very bright.
- Software is complicated with no user guides.
- The battery is only 2000mAh so doesn’t last long with LED backlight.
KitGuru says: Despite a few niggling issues, the CK721 delivers great performance for a competitive price. The linear red switches feel good and the three connectivity modes, including Bluetooth, are useful for those with multiple devices.
