HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer Tactile (Gateron Optical Brown)

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I recently ordered a GK61 for gaming. I will be reviewing it, The material is great as it feels sturdy and doesnt feel cheap and the switches are very nice sounding as well. (I got Gateron Optical Reds) The keycaps could be better but they are nice to the touch but I recommend switching them out for Double Shot PBT Keycaps (Razer Or HyperX) The keycap puller and switch pullers arent the best but they get the job done. The size is the about both of my hands. Overall good keyboard with the only negatives being that the wire is to the left side but would be much better being in the middle and the cheap Keycap Puller and Switch Puller. I will consider putting a 5 star if this holds out for a while.

I was originally looking to buying a Razer Huntsman Mini for a 60% gaming keyboard with their 1.0mm actuation point optical switches. I saw some reviews demonstrating Razers switches sound terrible because they added a loose per key stabilizer. Then I realized this GK61 has everything the Huntsman Mini can provide without the rattly stabilizers and its literally half the cost. Go with the Silver or Yellow Gateron Optical Switch for that same 1.0 mm actuation point. Note: the speed of Optical vs Mechanical keyboard switches is likely too tiny to make a difference in gaming but the higher actuation point (1.0mm vs 2.0mm for most mechanical switches) does definitely make a difference. Highly recommended keyboard from this gamer.

If you are new to mechanical keyboards, like I am, I would suggest asking yourself a couple questions before buying. For example, my main problem with this keyboard and why I am returning it is because they have no dedicated arrow keys. Actually, I knew they didnt, but I thought they would at least give you the option to toggle the fn key for your arrow keys. Its a great keyboard over all, and if you want something cheap, rgb, and you dont really use the arrow keys, then this one is a good buy

Love the keyboard and the software it really nice it doesn’t move while gaming also has really good click response excellent for the price you pay But the box doesn’t give you the software name to download it so you have to find it yourself it already comes with a keycap puller and a switch puller the switches I got where mechanical blue switches and the hey caps fell good but can be better I love this keyboard over all I’ll give it a 9/10

Its just perfect for the price. At first youll feel a little weird while gaming with it but as soon as you get use to the travel distace of the keys youll notice a huge difference compared to other keyboards its a lot quicker! The build quality is great for the price and the sound of the keyboard is pretty good right out the box, Im pretty sure that the switches come pre-lubed. If you are trying to get into the keyboards modding experience this is definitely a good starting point for you. Hands down this is definitely the budget apex pro.

This is my first gaming keyboard and I love it. The lavender color is super pretty and the different lighting modes are fantastic. It feels very sturdy and like good quality. The keys feel fine, some people are saying the key caps aren’t good but I honestly don’t know why as they sound and feel good to me. The only bad thing about this keyboard is it is very slightly uneven at the bottom so it wobbles a little bit, you might have to put a piece of electrical tape or something there to fix it but that’s not a big problem at all, just kind of annoying. I highly recommend this

I just received this keyboard and am coming the perspective of a havit 104 blue switch keyboard. Pros: Small - I wanted to downsize from a 104 key layout to free up my space and it is exactly what i was looking for. Hot swap switches. - I accidentally ordered the brown switch model and I am actually satisfied with them so I will be keeping this model, but if i do ever get tired of the brown switches I at least am able to easily swap between switches instead of having to buy a new keyboard. Build quality - The board was surprisingly heavier than I expected and feels more sturdy with almost no flex to the board. Switches: The brown switches provide a tactile feedback that I find satisfied and the keys produce enough noise to produce an audio feedback that I feel boosts the overall experience of using this product. Cons: Keycaps - When you look at this board you feel like this purchase was worth it except for when you start to look at the keycaps. They look and feel cheap with glossy edges so I would recommend buying aftermarket keycaps to improve this. Neutral: RGB settings - It is better than a havit keyboard but not as good as the keychron K2. Some of the presets are appealing but I feel like more solid color options could be added. As seen in other reviews the software could use some work but as a Mac user I am not able to use it at all. This leaves me with the standard presets only. Overall for the price I am happy with the initial presentation of the keyboard and would highly recommend it

My grandson loves that it’s small and lights up.

This is my second mechanical keyboard, my first one was the tecware phantom 87 with brown switches. I wanted something smaller so I opted for this instead. Price was a bit much now that I realize but mustve been because I chose the black mechanical switches. This is only my second board, but I must say I LOVE these switches alot and I was going back in forth between yellow and black when choosing. Really happy with my choice. It will probably get some time to adjust to the smaller board which is expected. It came pretty fast and safely too. Although when I opened the box, for some reason not all the keycaps were secured? Like some of them were loose in the packaging which was really odd but nothing was damaged. Also something to note, if youre looking to buy this to match any of the logitech lilac products just know it isnt an exact color match. Its a warmer purple color.