Gigabyte AORUS K9 Optical Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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Gigabyte AORUS K9 is a full-size optical mechanical gaming keyboard that features user-swappable Flaretech optical switches as well as 0.03ms debounce time, N-key rollover, and per-key RGB lighting.
The Flaretech optical switches in the K9 offer faster response and longer lifespan compared to traditional mechanical switches. The pure light actuation offers not only higher speed but also full resistance to chatter, which results in typos and double clicks. By ridding itself of exposed metal connectors, the AORUS K9 is also splash proof.
With two types of optical switches on offer, Gigabyte has also engineered the AORUS K9 with user-swappable switches. As a result, the consumer can mix and match to their heart's desire.
Additionally, the AORUS K9 comes with nine extra PBT keycaps for keys that are more frequently used in gaming.
Next to the K9, AORUS-branded premium gaming mechanical keyboards also include the K1 with traditional Cherry MX switches.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Lightning-fast performance
- Optical Flaretech switch is swappable
- Sleek design
Cons
- Larger keys than some
What external reviewers found***
External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Sleek, minimalist design
- Responsive, responsive switches
Cons
- Not as responsive as traditional switches
- Limited RGB customization
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB 2.0
Construction
Cable
1.8m braided cable
Form Factor
Full-size optical mechanical keyboard
Switch Type
Flaretech Optical-Mechanical Red / Blue
Dimensions
Size | Depth
140 mm / 5.5 inch
Size | Height
37 mm / 1.5 inch
Size | Width
439 mm / 17.3 inch
Weight
1180 g / 2.6 lbs
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, 55g actuation force
Report Rate
1 ms
Storage
All key programmable with on-board memory
Production
Debut
2018
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techradar[1]
Reviewer score 83%The Gigabyte Aorus K9 Optical gaming keyboard is available in two optical switch types: the blue, which we tested, and the red. While traditional switches have 20ms debounce time, this keyboard has a near-zero time at 0.03ms. This keyboard is all-key programmable, meaning you can reassign any key to do a plethora of things.
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Pros
- Sleek, minimalist design
- Responsive, responsive switches
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Limited RGB customization
- Not as responsive as traditional switches
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References
- ^ Gigabyte AORUS K9 Optical review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/gigabyte-aorus-k9-optical. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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