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It is clear that Enermax are trying to appeal to a different market with the Briskie than they are with their other product ranges. The understated appearance of the Briskie keyboard may not appeal to enthusiasts or gamers but is perfect for home or office environments. Enermax has chosen to finish the keyboard exclusively in matte-black which is sure to appeal to a wide range of users.
Considering all the quality products we've reviewed from Enermax in the past, we were expecting the build quality of the Briskie keyboard to be quite reasonable. While we wouldn't say that the build quality of the keyboard is bad, we were slightly disappointed. There is some flex in the keyboard when pressure is applied in the centre and the overall construction feels a little flimsy.
Enermax have chosen to use a low profile design for the Briskie keyboard which makes it feel quite similar to a laptop keyboard. It also features very wide, flat keys which make it feel quite different to use from a traditional keyboard. The keyboard uses membrane switches which are rated for 10 million keystrokes.
On the underside of the keyboard there are a series of rubber feet which prevent the keyboard from slipping around the desk when it's in use. There is also a small battery compartment where we must install one AAA battery for the keyboard to function. This isn't rechargeable so it must be replaced when it runs out.
The keyboard connects to your computer using a tiny 2.4 GHz wireless USB receiver. This is very small so it is ideal to use with a laptop on the move. When the the keyboard and mouse aren't in use, you can store the USB receiver in the base of the mouse.
