It’s been a long time since mechanical keyboard prices became real. However, the problem with the early mechanical keyboards that were released at low prices was that they did not provide a design or smooth key feel that satisfied users. Nevertheless, the fact that mechanical keyboards, which were previously considered only expensive hardware, were available at a low price got the attention of users, and thanks to this, it grew ‘ market to explode.
However, in the last few years, the quality of mechanical keyboards has improved, and several mechanical keyboards have been released on the market. Custom products that lubricate switches for smooth typing or cost hundreds of millions of won have also appeared. It feels like the second renaissance of mechanical keyboards has begun.
# G-Clicker GK-K510X Special
Recently, the quality of mechanical keyboards that can be purchased for tens of thousands of winners has improved significantly. At this point, you might be tempted to go wireless, but if you’re using it in a fixed location, the advantage of wireless isn’t that great, so if you can ignore it, you’ll get a feel for it. very good at a low price.
Lately, G-Clicker has been releasing some pretty aggressive peripherals, and the product we’ll be looking at today, the GK-K510X Special, is an entry-level mechanical keyboard that could be bought at a very low price. In addition, if you buy this keyboard, a wired mouse is provided as a service, making it the best cost-effective product available.
Everything but the space needed for a switch position was completely excluded. Thanks to this, even though it is a keyboard that offers a standard 104-key layout, it has a very slim design. In fact, it makes you think that users would prefer it if it were designed as tenkeyless. You can choose between two colors: black and white.
Vicky’s style, which has a switch on top, may have different likes and dislikes depending on the user. This is a style that the author personally does not like, but for a strong key feel, an aluminum top plate is used and the extra space is greatly reduced, so it feels like it has be completed in an appropriate style for this style of keyboard.
The design, which can be boring, is reinforced by diamond cut processing on the edge of the aluminum top plate. The unique texture of the aluminum material is revealed, making it very luxurious, and thanks to this high structure and style, it feels very expensive to the point that it doesn’t look like a keyboard with a price in the 30,000 won range.
Most people thought that the switch was the element that had a decisive effect on the feel of the keys on a mechanical keyboard. However, recently, as it has been known that even ordinary switches can create an attractive key feeling or a beautiful sound that catches the ear, the criteria for choosing a mechanical keyboard has become quite – different
If you look at products that have become popular recently, you will find that they are based on incredibly heavy aluminum housings, and they are products with an elegant balance between switches, keys and plates. – reinforcement. You can’t expect all this from an entry-level keyboard like the GK-K510X, but the red model we tested seems to have succeeded in upping the key feel and sound to good level with only the aluminum roof. It is pressed flat enough to be satisfactory, and makes a pleasant sound. It doesn’t compare to high-end keyboards, but it’s attractive enough.
It uses GNC JIXIAN version, and there are four options: blue, brown, red and yellow. Since it supports gaming activities such as unlimited input at the same time, I would recommend the yellow axis if you plan to use it mostly for games, and the brown axis if you in an environment where typing is the main activity. If you can’t give up both gaming and typing, it feels like you have no choice.
We will also look at the mouse provided as a service. It’s a wired mouse with a design you’ve probably seen somewhere before, but it’s fitting because it’s a free gift when you buy a keyboard. Instead, we are surprised that it provides a very satisfactory grip, perhaps due to the adoption of a proven style.
It has everything you need, including convenient forward/back buttons and a DPI control button that can be adjusted in 4 levels from 800 to 2400. If it had supported wireless and a slightly higher DPI, its usability would have been very high, but I think it would be a bit greedy to expect a wireless mouse as a service for a mechanical keyboard at this price.
When you connect the power, the G-Clicker logo on the palm cover starts to glow. The LED effect is also applied on the border. The harmony between the design of the mouse and the LED light is very good. The color of the LED always changes every 2 to 3 seconds.
# GK-K510X Special, more colorful with RAINBOW LED LIGHT
G-Clicker GK-K510X Special is an inexpensive, entry-level mechanical keyboard that can be purchased for just 30,000 won. Nevertheless, you can enjoy a feeling of luxury that goes beyond the price with a sleek design and an aluminum top that adds to the feeling of luxury. Care is taken to provide value beyond the price, such as installing a noise filter to reduce guitar cable noise and adding gold plating to the USB connector.
It also supports unlimited downloads for games. You can get an optimized keyboard for gaming at an affordable price. Additional features for ease of use, such as StepSculture 2 for smooth typing and 12 multimedia function keys for quick multimedia control, are also provided, and the full-row keyboard is very slim in size, making it more convenient to use even in a narrow sleeve. places.
G-Clicker calls the LED effect installed in its peripheral series “Rainbow LED Light.” Not only does it support a variety of LED modes by default, but it can also be customized to suit the user’s taste. All settings can be completed with just the setting keys on the keyboard without additional software, so once you get used to it, it’s much more intuitive to use.
The white version with a silver-coloured aluminum top has a higher light reflectance, making the LED effect a bit brighter. In contrast, the black color produces a slightly finer LED effect.
A wireless mouse may be uncomfortable for users who are used to wireless. However, since it is a mouse as a service, the quality is very good. The grip is very comfortable, and the LED effect is beautiful. You can change the DPI along with the forward/back buttons, making it suitable for use in games. If you keep it handy, it’s perfect as an emergency mouse in case of a mouse malfunction that could happen at any time.
How can I design the Vicky style keyboard to make it look beautiful? G-Clicker GK-K510X Special feels like it has found its own solution. It’s simple and luxurious, and the keys have a great feel. I think it would be a good idea to keep an eye on this product as it is a great value product compared to the price you pay.
By Oh Guk-hwan Editor [email protected]
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