Mainly because theres a new and improved model, theRoccat Vulcan II Max.
But the keyboard itself?Thatsexcellent.
The Horde Aimo has another rare quality too: its multifunctional Dial.
It offers some tasty extras as well, in the form of spill resistance and a magnetic wrist rest.
Theres a decent amount of travel depth too, despite the whole thing bordering on a low profile design.
It’s also got great battery life.
And better, in almost every way.
Ill take that trade.
Battery life is alright too.
I cant fault the performance of its 2.4Hz wireless connection either Logitechs Lightspeed tech is no joke.
Unexpectedly, I ended up liking the feel of the Apex 3 TKL as well.
Even so, theMSI Vigor GK71 Sonic Blueshows that clicky switches arent just for work.
There is more noise than with linear switches, but not enough to penetrate headphones.
Not that the One 3 TKL doesnt play well out of the box.
I wont lie:muchcheaper ones.
Fortunately, youre not exactly paying more for less.
For a more affordable 60% alternative, theHyperX Alloy Origins 60is another goodun.
It usually goes for around100/$80.
In fact, I used it as my main keyboard for several weeks.
Especially with the nice slab of brushed aluminium on top.
How to choose the right gaming keyboard
Membrane or mechanical?
Given their low price, it’s often easier to just to buy a brand-new one.
Broadly speaking, though, they tend to fall into one of two categories:linearortactile.
There are also MX Speed Silver switches, which have an even shorter actuation point than MX Reds.
We’re also starting to see moreKailh or Kaihuaswitches appear on mechanical keyboards, too.
- These are less common, but are a lot more ‘clicky’ (i.e.
noisy) than their linear Speed Silver counterparts.
They only have one linear key in (Yellow) and two tactile types (Green and Orange).
Orange, meanwhile, are Razer’s answer to MX Brown switches.
As forLogitech, their naming convention is much easier to understand.
You’ll have to find and pay for replacement switches yourself, mind.
