Four illuminated mechanical keyboards, ideal for gamers and programmers

For professional or amateur gamers, developers, writers and retro lovers, mechanical gaming keyboards provide a much more comfortable work or entertainment experience. Each key has a switch and all aspects of it can be customized. Four models that are obtained locally.

These peripherals, as with the traditional ones, do not have a silicone coating and pressing any key activates the physical switch which, via a small spring, produces a repeated sound stimulus.

In addition, they have a different aesthetic than conventional ones, they also have RGB lighting, they allow you to configure macro functions or you can avoid them the ghost effect.

And although they are more expensive and heavier, their components guarantee a longer life, as they are made of materials that are much more resistant to wear and when you remove the keys it becomes easier to clean.

HyperX Alloy MKW100

The variations appear within the category of mechanical gaming keyboards. The best way to classify them is according to their size, as it is the easiest way to recognize the differences established by each manufacturer.

Since there are so many formats, the best thing to do is to choose the one that best suits the available space. Whether it’s for long days of eSports or to enter a repetitive programming code, the number of keys makes all the difference.

Some come without the numeric keypad, and there are compact ones as well. The most common are:

• Full: They come with 104 or even 108 keys depending on whether they are ANSI (United States), ISO (Europe) or JIS (Japan) layouts.
• Tenkeyless or TKL: These have a more compact layout with 88 keys in total, which is 80% of the width of a full keyboard.
• TKL 60%: A gamer favorite as it does away with the numpad and lacks the top row of F-keys and the navigation cluster on the right, both of which can be accessed with an Fn function key.

One of the most comfortable, with an excellent balance between price and performance, is the MKW100, composed of a brushed aluminum alloy edge, with dustproof mechanical switches rated up to 50 million keystrokes.

It comes with a detachable palm rest that helps reduce fatigue from long gaming or work sessions. The gold-plated USB connector prevents corrosion while the fabric braiding increases the cable’s longevity.

Up to 3 lighting profiles can be stored in the keyboard’s built-in memory for easy access to lighting effects. It is reached by 20 thousand pesos.

Logitech G413 Carbon

One of the benefits of mechanical keyboards is that they can incorporate switches or keys with different properties that provide a sensory experience. Some are very noisy and there are also the quietest.

Each switch has unique properties. Razer, Logitech, Alps, Greentech, Kailh, Outemu, Gateron, TTC or KBtalking are just some of the companies specialized in its production.

The G413 is a compact gaming model with the durability and performance to compete. Backlit with a glossy black top cover and white LEDs and mechanical tactile switches for uncompromising performance.

The top cover is made of 5052 aluminum alloy. At the base is a cable module for the mouse and headphones. The legs are height adjustable and have rubber stabilizers. Cost 28,999 pesos.

Ex MK806

For those who use the keyboard at night, the illumination it radiates is a differentiator. There are some that are more sober, with single-color lights and others with a juxtaposition of strident tones. They all offer the ability to turn off this glow.

On the market there are models with LED or backlit lights, which add a distinctive touch to the night environment. The difference lies in the intensity of the emission. While the LEDs are more powerful, the backlit ones are darker.

One of its advantages is the creation of color-coded lighting zones to make it easier to identify a set of keys, such as the WASD zone in games like Fornite or for any other productivity use.

The MK806 incorporates 20 lighting modes, covered by a metal panel, N’Key Rollover system and 1.5 meter cable. is 11,999.

Red Dragon Fizz Pro

One of the special features of these keyboards is the anti-ghosting technology, also known as N-Key Rollover. This brief collapse it occurs when multiple keys are pressed at the same time, which ends up locking the device and, in some cases, closing the running programs.

This implies that if Control W and S are pressed repeatedly during a game, there will be no result on screen because it hasn’t been recorded by the matrix. Some models support 5 keys (5KRO) simultaneously and the most advanced up to 10 (10KRO).​

Another point to consider is whether the keyboard comes with or without a cable. The wireless ones are more practical and are visually better in configuration. However, the cabling ensures that there is no lag or ghosting.

The Fizz Pro is a 60% wireless TKL model, with an ultra-fast 1ms response in 2.4GHz wireless mode, 0 latency and 0 input lag. It also allows connection via Bluetooth 5.0 with a transmission speed of up to 2 Mbps, always keeping losses to a minimum.

Its 1600mAh and 3.8V battery provides an autonomy of up to 14 days, maintaining continuous daily use of up to 6 hours, with all the lights on.

Comes with a built-in LED battery level indicator and a charging cable. It is splash resistant. Cost 14 thousand pesos.