Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L (Red) QWERTY
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Looking for a neatly designed and compact gaming keyboard without any extravagant RGB mumbo-jumbo? The Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L is the right keyboard for you. The red mechanical switches ensure very responsive keys. They'll fully cooperate with your reflexes. White backlight prevents nightly typos, and you don't need any software to configure it to your taste. If you do use the SDK software, you can go the extra mile. Code your own extensive macros and unique lighting patterns. Once finished, simply store your settings to the keyboard's integrated memory. This way, your custom settings are available at all times.
Backlit keyboard | ||
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Geographic keyboard layout | US layout | |
Suitable for gaming | ||
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Spill-resistant |
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Software not working. Not recommended.
Dirk Heijkoop
6 December 2017
Automatically translated from Dutch
This keyboard is very suitable for gamers who want a responsive and fast keyboard. It is compact - does not take up as much space as other mechanical gaming keyboards, no Christmas tree due to sleek white dimmable lighting, very responsive, fast and not super expensive.
I wouldn't take it as a keyboard to work with on a daily basis, it is extremely suitable for fps gaming such as shooters.
The plug connection at the back is best secured with something like strong Gaffa tape. If you move the keyboard, you run the risk of bending the plug. This is a minus, but easy to avoid.
The keyboard is quite high (compared eg to my Apple Wired keyboard), as it is mechanical. That's why I eventually bought the "Cooler Master MasterAccessory Wrist Rest Large", which unfortunately is not sold by Coolblue. This fits perfectly, is ergonomic and prevents me, for example, from touching the space bar unintentionally. The Cherry MX red keys are very sensitive. The Apple keyboard is very nice to work with, but this mechanical responds better and reacts faster in games, which can just make the difference.
The above review claims that the software does not work. Well, there is no software at all, the keyboard works directly and functions can be set using key combinations. There is a firmware updater on the Cooler Master site, this didn't work, but it doesn't seem to be necessary either.
There are some functions macro functions that I don't use that much, and you can set up some lighting patterns if you like. I just dimmed all the keys. This looks very nice because of the bluish white.
You can accidentally activate a function by removing the keys. For example, I suddenly had in Battlefield that I could only move with a stutter. A review on the American Amazon taught me that the repeat function was on. This can be (de-)activated with FN - F5,F6,F7,F8. Useful eg to be able to select a vehicle in a shooter when spawn.
What I regret is that there are no separate volume buttons, but I think that the keyboard should be larger in size and I don't want that. However, this can be controlled with the FN key and Page Up / Down.
I've been using it for 2 weeks now and if you've never played with Cherry MX red it takes some getting used to, but it's worth it. Recommended.
Zillion01
15 February 2018
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Product number | 793740 | |
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Manufacturer code | SGK-4070-KKCR1-US | |
Brand | Cooler Master | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY | |
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Geographic keyboard layout | US layout | |
Physical keyboard layout | ANSI | |
Backlit keyboard | ||
Spill-resistant | ||
Color lighting | White | |
Number of colors lighting | 1 | |
Brightness of backlight adjustable | ||
Programmable keys | ||
Multimedia shortcuts | ||
Suitable for gaming | ||
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Mechanical key type | Cherry MX Red |
Cable length | 1,5 m |
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Height | 4,1 cm | |
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Width | 43,9 cm | |
Depth | 13,1 cm | |
Color | Black | |
Weight | 1,13 kg |
