i-rocks Golem Series K50E gaming keyboard

1. Introduction2. Unboxing3. i-rocks K50E4. Testing5. Final Thoughts6. View All Pages

The i-rocks K50E is a surprisingly capable keyboard for one that is backed up by the same membrane interface that has been the bane of gamers everywhere for the past few decades. Thanks to the implementation of the higher keycaps and the double scissor arms this is a very comfortable and capable keyboard to type and game on. It is not as good as a mechanical and if the money is there, I would always recommend spending that bit extra to get the real deal. But this board goes a long way to providing a good middle ground at a much more competitive price.

It also comes with some nice additional features like media keys and basic backlighting, though I thought the styling choice of making the underside the most colourful part of the entire board was a strange one.

Some may miss the addition of a wrist rest and with no back end software there are no key remapping features and no backlighting tweaks. There are also a few media functions missing, but you can lock the Windows keys down, which gamers will surely appreciate.

While it is not going to blow away a dedicated mechanical gamer any time soon, the i-rocks K50E does a solid job in its price range and shows that there is a middle ground between rubber dome keys and Cherry MX's offerings, making it possible to get good performance without emptying your wallet.

The i-rocks K50E Golem series gaming keyboard can be bought on Amazon for £38 inc vat.

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Pros

• Quick and accurate during gaming.
• Surprisingly fast and comfortable to type on, with tactile feel.
• Basic backlighting and media keys.
• Multiple typing modes with lockable Windows keys.

Cons

• Still has a bit of that membrane squishy feeling when typing.
• Keys not segregated to avoid spill damage.
• No back-end software for profile changes or key remapping.

KitGuru Says: It is not ready to dethrone mechanical switch keyboards just yet, but for its price point the K50E offers a solid performing gaming keyboard that will not break the bank.

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