Gigabyte AORUS K1 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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Gigabyte AORUS K1 is a full-size mechanical gaming keyboard that features Cherry MX Red switches as well as Gigabyte's Fusion 2.0 per-key RGB lighting.
While the K1 is marketed as a affordable option, Gigabyte has endowed it with 100% anti-ghosting with N-key rollover. It is also easy to program any keys and store the customization in the onboard memory.
Further, the AORUS K1 also comes with easily accessible function hotkeys that make the keyboard more versatile.
The K1 joins the AORUS K9, which features optical mechanical switches, in Gigabyte's gaming keyboard lineup.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek, compact design
- Easy-to-use RGB lighting controls
- Customizable RGB lighting profiles
Cons
- Software is dated and unreliable
- Limited customization options
What external reviewers found***
External score 39% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable keycaps
- Easy to use
Cons
- Lacks RGB lighting
- Software is outdated
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB 2.0
Construction
Cable
2m braided cable
Form Factor
Full-size mechanical keyboard
Switch Type
Cherry MX Red
Dimensions
Size | Depth
130 mm
Size | Height
40 mm
Size | Width
440 mm
Weight
1125 g
Function
Keyboard Backlight
RGB Fusion 2.0 per-key RGB Lighting
Misc
N-key Rollover, 100% Anti-Ghosting
Performance
Durability
100 million key strokes
Key Travel
2mm actuation, 4mm bottom, 45g actuation force
Report Rate
1 ms
Storage
All key programmable with on-board memory
Production
Debut
2020
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 39%At $99.99, the Aorus K1 falls right into the sweet spot just below the prices for many of the simple mechanical gaming keyboards we've reviewed. Aorus split the configuration duties for the K1 across two apps: Aorus Engine and RGBFusion. The former is a remapping tool that handles layouts and macros; the latter lets you configure the keyboard's RGB lighting.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable keycaps
- Easy to use
Cons
- Lacks RGB lighting
- Software is outdated
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References
- ^ Aorus K1 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/aorus-k1-mechanical-gaming-keyboard. 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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