ATTACK SHARK X68 PRO HE 60% Tri-Mode RGB Gaming Keyboard, Rapid Trigger, Hall Effect Magnetic Switch, 8K Polling, Black Contours

Very nice miniature keyboard. The packaging is simple yet sturdy with nice design aesthetic. The keyboard itself is a more compact version of their higher end keyboards with more features. The material is slightly less premium, but this does not appear to affect the keys or key caps. There's no volume adjustment or function row. The rgb is nice so that's a plus. The color scheme stands out. It could save you space compared to other keyboards. Otherwise, I prefer the R85 because it also has an adjustable stand. Instead this X68 HE is built with a raised body that is already at an angle. The keys are quiet and satisfying to type on. All in all a very nice keyboard that is one of the more budget friendly options from Attack Shark. I've enjoyed minecraft sessions with their keyboards. They're the most responsive, quiet, and smooth mechanical keyboards I've ever owned. It's a pleasure to operate these Attack Shark keyboards. See for yourself!

Firstly, I was surprised by the heft of this keyboard. It's made of metal, and while also being very durable, serves a functional purpose because this keyboard stays right where you put it. The 68 key form factor means this is a very small keyboard, and there's often an issue with the keyboard moving around during use. However, this keyboard largely solves that problem by being considerably heavier than others. In addition, the case has large grippy feet on the bottom, but it does not have legs to allow for elevator/angle adjustment at all. It's a feature nobody really needs anyway. This keyboard has one angle for use, which is almost flat, but not actually. As far as ergonomics goes, it's comfortable to use and would work well with any after-market padding your desk setup may have. The functionality of this keyboard is an important topic here because the keys use a different technology and are thus very different functionally. The buttons work the same, except they dont "click" in the same traditional way. Instead, there's a smooth path of travel from start to finish. The point at which the system decides the button has been pressed is very early in the path of travel as well. Not at the very end like you might expect. So the key presses register very quickly, and mashing harder on the keys doesn't have any additional effect. The buttons are reminiscent of analog triggers like RT %26 LT on an Xbox controller. Where they feel similar to throttling pedals, except the system only registers boolean values from key presses. So they can only ever be off or on at the end of the day. The key presses are clacky but otherwise fairly quiet because they do not have a mechanical click. It's not a stealth keyboard, but it's also not loud either. The rigidity of the keys actually feels more solid than most, and the keys don't raddle in their sockets. Lending to a very premium feel to the keyboard overall. The lighting of this is quite nice and easy to use. Since the keys have a transparent layer, the patterned design on the keys really shines through and has a high quality aesthetic. There are many different styles for the lighting effects, including several "reactive" effects that happen when you press keys. As well as several types of fades and animations like a chase, rain drops, and a few others. The functions allow selection of rainbow and individual primary colors as well as adjust the speed of the animation and the brightness. It was all very simple to figure out as well. Once set, it remembers your settings even after being unplugged. Overall, I would say this is a top-level premium keyboard that is optimized for competitive gaming while also being very attractive and manufactured from high-grade materials. It's built to compete and built to last. Pros: 8k polling. Hall effect keys. Metal frame. Unique topographic pattern design. RGB lighting. Customizable effects. Includes stickers. Carrying Strap. Cons: dont drop it on your foot.