EVGA Z20 Optical Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
MSRP 175 USD59% External
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Product Overview
EVGA Z20 is a premium full-size optical mechanical gaming keyboard. Available with either linear or clicky switches, the Z20 combines 4000Hz polling rate, fast actuation, high durability, and a unique ToF proximity sensor in a solid chassis.
The EVGA Z20's optical mechanical switches, much like similar switches offered by Razer, Gigabyte, and ASUS, have more consistent and faster actuation than traditional mechanical switches, while being significantly more durable, thanks to a smaller number of moving parts.
A unique feature that the EVGA Z20 boasts is the Time of Flight (ToF) proximity sensor that allows the keyboard to enter or exit sleep quickly.
Unsurprisingly, the Z20 supports N-key rollover with 100% anti-ghosting. It also features extensive per-key RGB lighting as well as RGB light bars located on both sides.
For more practicality, EVGA has endowed the Z20 with a number of media and macro keys, including an aluminum volume scroll.
Next to the Z20, EVGA also markets a conventional mechanical keyboard, the Z15, with swappable switches.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Light Strike LK Optical switches
- Very low latency
- Comfortable build
- Good ergonomics
- Time-of-Flight sensor
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 59% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great typing quality and good tactile feedback
- Excellent build quality
- Good ergonomics with multiple incline settings
- Excellent proximity sensor
- Powerful audio passthrough
- Feels very well built
Cons
- Lackluster configuration
- Lacks dedicated macro buttons
- Wobbly keycaps
- No trackpad
- Can't install software on macOS
- Short pre-travel
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Specifications
Linear Switch | Clicky Switch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ports | USB 2.0 + Headphone jack | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cable | 2m braided cable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Form Factor | Optical mechanical keyboard with magnetically detachable palm rest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Switch Type | Optical mechanical switches: Linear Dark Gray / Clicky Light Gray | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Depth | 151 mm / 5.94" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 38 mm / 1.5" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 472 mm / 18.58" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1.13 kg / 2.49 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keyboard Backlight | EVGA UNLEASH Per Key RGB Lighting + side light bars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Misc | N-key Rollover, 100% Anti-Ghosting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Processor | 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sensor | ToF (Time of Flight) proximity sensor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Durability | 100 million key strokes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Key Travel | 1.5mm actuation, 3mm bottom, 40g actuation force | 1.5mm actuation, 3.5mm bottom, 50g actuation force | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Report Rate | 4000Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage | 9 onboard profiles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debut | 2021-02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Model Name | 811-W1-20US-KR (also available in other languages) | 812-W1-20US-KR (also available in other languages) |
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 49%The EVGA Z20 has almost every feature that a gamer could want. The keys, the heart and soul of any keyboard, are on similarly weak ground. Configuration apps that let you remap keys, program macros, and set RGB lighting are often weak points. The Z20's configuration feels antiquated and doesn't work all that well.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful audio passthrough
- Excellent proximity sensor
- Lots of customization options
Cons
- Lackluster configuration
- Lacks dedicated macro buttons
- Wobbly keycaps
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 68%The EVGA Z20 has a sturdy-feeling build, full RGB backlighting, dedicated macro keys, and good ergonomics with a plush leatherette wrist rest. It also has exceptionally low latency and robust companion software for configuration. The unit we tested has clicky Light Strike LK Optical switches that feel very light, have a short pre-travel, and small tactile bump to overcome before actuation.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Full RGB backlighting
- Good ergonomics with multiple incline settings
- Very low latency
- Fully compatible with both Windows and macOS
- Feels very well built
- Great typing quality and good tactile feedback
Cons
- Short pre-travel
- No trackpad
- Can't install software on macOS
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