Review: Get Ready For Compact Lightshows With The SK620 Keyboard
Comfort and quality are always important when it comes to using anything for many hours. Keyboards are no different and Cooler Master has released a sweet little keyboard that has a lot more functionality than you’d expect. There are so many little features on it and it comes in such a small package that it’s quite surprising. There are some slight design flaws and its particular shape and size are definitely meant for a specific style, but it sure can fulfill those specific needs very well if this is what you want/need.
This keyboard works really well, easy setup, and easy to use for normal, average computer work. The press of the keys will feel a little softer than most modern keyboards and the actual design feels very nostalgic like classic keyboards. But the lower, mechanical keys add a fresh and very modern touch. It’s quite the hybrid of classic and modern keyboard design. It is also only 60% of the size of average keyboards. The number keypad all the way on the right is taken out and the arrows have been shoved into the CTRL, SHIFT, and ALT area on the right side. It can feel very odd and slightly disorienting at first, but after an hour or two of using it, it feels quite natural. I wish the shift button on the right side was a little bigger or placed somewhere different. It’s also impressive how many alternative functions are already programmed into the keyboard. I wish there was a better and easier manual or guide to teach people how to use all the different functions, but it’s not terribly difficult to look up and understand.
This leads us to the actual functionality of the whole keyboard. If you’re fine with a minimalist setup and want to conserve some desk space, this is a fantastic keyboard. But if you are looking for something to further your gaming experience or even improve your work experience compared to your current keyboard, this probably isn’t what you need. This keyboard is clearly designed to look cool and function really well on its own. But if you’re planning gaming or typing sessions and you’re used to a larger keyboard, things will feel a bit cramped after a while. As for the RGB keyboard colors, it’s actually more extensive than I could ever want. There are over a dozen preset color functions and systems that you can rotate through. Those preset color settings can be altered by the keyboard itself without any help from additional software. You can also download and make very specific alterations with software, but it probably isn’t necessary for most users.
This is one of those keyboards that definitely has a specific audience. If you have a smaller work or gaming space, or you want to change lots of colors of your keyboard on the fly, or you need to switch between Bluetooth and wired mode often, or you want a more classic keyboard feel, The SK620 can really fill those needs/wants. Outside of all that, this keyboard probably isn’t better than the current keyboard experience you’re having.
