G.SKILL RIPJAWS KM780R MX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Cherry MX Brown

Pros: Just a Keyboard without any function because all function require a software which won`t launch

Cons: I am using Win 10 1809, the software won't launch no meter what i do. It is impossible to config anything like LED,shortcuts,etc .

Pros: Sturdy build, palm-rest, volume controls, windows lock key - useful for gaming, one of the cheapest mechanical keyboards available, relatively quiet key-clicks.

Cons: I've had the keyboard over a month and I'm still not used to the layout (not used to the the macro keys on the left so my fingers are constantly one "column" to the right)

Overall Review: Every ~20 startups the keyboard doesn't work properly and needs to be reconnected (might be an issue with my build though)

Pros: - Has one of the best feel to type on among gaming keyboard (compare to Razers, Corsairs, CM) and i'm not talking about it being use the Cherry Brown Switches. Just the quality of the key and how it feel typing on. - Heavy enough so it doesn't move around, seems well built - Good layout, good spacing between keys and pleasant to type on. I like this better than Razer Widowmaker layout. More typist friendly and still good for gaming. - I would've liked it if not for the cons - The translucent letter is a good idea

Cons: - Software is bad, lots of issues. Recently the app will not even start, I can't re config the keyboard so I removed it. - Not a fan of the macro key row on the left. I always get the ESC key wrong because of this, but I guess this can be get used to so I do not take any stars off for this. But to this day I still get the ESC key wrong. I just keep reaching for the corner. It would be better if they get rid of the top left macro key. - Non standard layout for the Space row, meaning you can't replace custom keycaps. - The key is pleasant to type on, but some keys wooble a little bit. - The key behave funny when you try to program it or involve macro. I have to use the M2 mode exclusively because The M1 layout just get weird and some keys get wrong letters. Also in the M1 mode the light just messed up and I can't reset it even in software. I just gave up and never use the M1 mode any more. For this I'm not sure if it is a hardware problem, firmware problem or just the software is plain bad and mess up the keyboard. - After <4 months of use, the LED light in one of the key went out (the right window key which i almost never use). This one I'm 100% sure is a hardware problem/defect. This one is what upset me the most and I don't know where to go for warranty claim & I'm only having this keyboard to type on with no other replacement. If not for these software/ hardware problem I would give this keyboard 4/5 stars depending on the price you can get it. 2 stars because of defect. - I forgot to add 1 more issue: sometimes the keyboard would stop working and detect no key press. I have to unplug both usb connectors then replug the keyboard for it to work. It is kinda annoying.

Overall Review: - Because of the hardware quality (LED died after 3-4 months), I'm not sure I would recommend this keyboard over something a little bit more expensive but have better quality.

Pros: - Sturdy Construction, quality materials - Keys Completely customizable (can assign any key to be a macro, multiple profiles you can swap on the fly.) - Keys feel great (Cherry Brown Switches) - Lights are completely customizable (per key lighting)

Cons: - It's a tad large but super manageable - Software is not perfect but easy to figure out - it takes two USB ports - Mouse cable holder isn't locked into place - Dedicated macro key placement takes some getting used to.

Overall Review: This is a great keyboard. Massive improvement from my last keyboard (Beyondtek membrane gaming keyboard). The keys are perfectly responsive, lighting is more than enough to keep the keys lit in the dark and to keep your eyes entertained. The per key Macroing is incredible. All in all this keyboard deserves 5 eggs. One thing to consider. The software is not super intuitive. There is no obvious "Save" function as it saves everything almost automatically. It was a bit frustrating trying to get the lighting profiles to work correctly. Basically you have to set up the lighting effects FIRST and then apply them to a profile. Also if you want a base lighting color so the keys are lit all the time (for like the ripple and reactive lighting effects) you have to set the base color with no effects FIRST and then select the lighting effects you want on that profile. I bought this on a Newegg flash sale for about $110. WELL worth the money. Buy this thing!

Pros: Been itching to get a mechanical keyboard for years. A noticed this item marked down to $70 on black Friday which was too good to pass up. Could not be happier with this purchase. I had done some research on Cherry switches and knew the blue version was ideal for me. I really like the loud clicking and feedback on these switches. So vastly superior to a membrane keyboard it is ridiculous. The build on this thing is great as well. Feels really solid owing to quite a bit of metal unlike the typical keyboard which is almost entirely plastic. Not sure what function the metal bars on the sides serve but at least they are aesthetically pleasing. The cables are braided together going out of the keyboard which is a nice touch as well.

Cons: Not a fan of back lit keyboards since I use this in a well lit room. The light is really bright to me even on the lowest setting. The good thing is this can be toggled by a switch just above the F3 key. There are 4 settings from no light to ultra bright. I very rarely feel the need to have the keys lit so almost always have the lighting off. This is strictly my personal preference and in no way a knock on this item. The only other "negative" is the hand rest which is a bit rigid. Nothing to drop the review over since I can easily place some padding on top.

Overall Review: This is advertised as a gaming keyboard but I bought it for everyday use. I do game but nowhere near as much as I used. It is unlikely I was use all of the functions on this keyboard so I can't really comment on the macros, modes, or some of the other functions.

Overall Review: i liked the layout initially, but the wrist rest snapped off and 8 months later some keys are not working, others are sticking and some go off randomly. Something billing it self as a gaming device should be more durable.

Pros: Looks cool, Cheap price

Cons: Keystrokes are crazy loud. Takes up 2 usb plugs. Every once in a while the lights won't turn on upon power up. A unplug and re plug fixes the issue.

Overall Review: Its cool for the price.

Pros: Very flexible setup, once you understand how the software works Great responsiveness, key feeling Solid construction Stylish, attractive Volume control interfaces directly with Windows 10 USB/Microphone/Headphone cords all bundled together in a nice, sturdy cord for most of the length. Splits into two USB cords, Microphone cord, Headphone cord about 16 or 18 inches from the plug-in end. The software is learnable I really do have complete control over almost every key. I can set individual hues for almost every single key. There are 24 color palette boxes, so you cannot save every single hue you are using. But you can save 24 of them, and access the RGB or Hex values manually as well.

Cons: As others have said, the volume display is permanently red. You CAN disable the volume indicator, BUT you cannot disable the three standard indicators that share the space with it: Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock. I personally keep Num Lock on almost always, so that red indicator is always showing red over there. Not the end of the world, but slightly jarring considering the excellent effects on the rest of the keyboard. Also as others have said, the LEDs are positioned at the top of each key. They struggle to fully illuminate the bottom half of the key, which only matters if the key has two symbols on it. As most do. If you're not using the brightest illumination, you'll likely be able to see only half the key. Color matching with my green Razor Naga has proved impossible thus far Related/the problem: the colors tend a bit toward red, with some white overtones instead of a deep (insert the color you're currently speaking about) In addition, you get red backsplash from just about any color. For whatever reason, the sides of each key reflect a little red from the LEDs around them. Also related, you cannot easily set a different brightness per key. To set individual key brightness levels, you will need to manually change the RGB or Hex value of that key to a darker hue. Not a silent keyboard, Cherry MX Brown notwithstanding. Still, very low sound considering that it's a mechanical keyboard Space-hog - I looked at the dimensions, and made sure I would have space on my desk. I do, but you should also be proactive. While you can set individual key-colors, you CANNOT program new lighting 'effects.' Effects available as of this review: Wave Breathing Cycle Ripple Sonic Changeling Checkpoint Rain These are set by the software. Granted, within each type of effect you have a LOT of control, and can make many personal setups and layouts. I'm not actually sure how you would go about coding your own effects, especially given the non-intuitive software. But if you want an effect, you use one of the pre-defined effects.

Overall Review: Speaking of the software . . . It's not as bad as I feared, having read a LOT of reviews. I spent probably three hours over the course of two nights playing around with the software. I think I have the hang of it now. The lighting effects (the whole reason I purchased this keyboard) are unintuitively split into two distinct-looking sections: Lighting Profiles, and Lighting. I naturally assumed that they were totally separate aspects of the software. In reality, you use Lighting Profile to create new 'copies' of the software effects, and determine overarching behavior for a copy. Then you jump to the Lighting tab to make tweaks and micro-detail adjustments to how the keyboard itself appears. For example, I just set up a custom Ripple effect. I created the copy in Lighting Profiles, named it, determined what colors would show up in my ripple, and set the duration. All top-level effect decisions. Then I clicked over to the Lighting tab and set individual key colors, base brightness (Yes, this should have been in Lighting Profiles), and whether the Volume Display is on or off for this particular Ripple effect setting. I HIGHLY recommend you read the software guide .PDF before starting to set up effects. It doesn't clarify much, but it at least gives you a starting place. I consider myself pretty technically adept (well, sure, who doesn't. I guess that's not much of a recommendation), and I stared at the software for about five minutes before reading the software guide .pdf. I at least felt like I had the baseline knowledge to start messing with settings after I dug through it. All in all, I am VERY pleased with this keyboard. It's much cheaper than many other options out there (I got mine for $90), and it does (basically) everything I want. The ONLY reason I took an egg off is because, as so many others have said, the software is really unintuitive, and the volume display panel is does not follow the effects of the rest of the keyboard. I'm still really glad I took the plunge. The software IS learnable, and I have almost complete control over almost every key. This keyboard is worth my money.