Marvo Magma M40 Keyboard Review

When we think of gaming keyboards with Rapid Trigger, SOCD, 8K polling rate and double-shot PBT keycaps, it’s easy to imagine a price tag that soars into the triple-digit range. That can very often be the case, but the Magma M40 from Marvo delivers all of those modern gaming features for around £40. Can a keyboard priced less than a AAA game deliver AAA performance?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:59 Pricing changes
01:19 Design and layout
02:52 Connectivity / Branding
03:11 RGB
03:47 Underside/Feet
04:03 Switches
05:10 Sound test
05:47 Build Quality
06:12 Real World Gaming Experience
07:12 General Day to day use
07:36 Customising the M40 / Interface
08:20 Closing Thoughts

Specifications

• Connection – USB (Wired)
• Layout – US
• Layout Standard – ANSI
• Keyboard Format – 65%
• Design Style – Non-Floating Key
• Mount Type – Top Mount
• Sound Damping – Aluminum Alloy Positioning Plate, DPEM, Sandwich Cotton
• Number Of Keys – 67
• Keycap Material – PBT
• Keycap Technology – Double Injection
• Key Mechanism – Magnetic – Hall Effect, Mechanical
• Hot-Swap support – 3/5 Pin Switch
• Switch Type – Linear
• Switch Model – Magnetic Outemu Pink Crystal
• Switch Lifespan – Up to 100 million
• Actuation Point – 0.1 – 3.5mm
• Actuation Force – 40±5g
• Response Time – 0.2ms
• Polling Rate – Up to 8000Hz
• Illuminations – RGB
• Software – Yes
• Functions – Functions Keys, Macros, Profiles, Rapid Trigger, RGB Settings, Snap Tap
• Feet Adjustment – Two-Level Feet
• Material – ABS
• Color – Black
• Cable Length – 180 cm (USB-C to USB-A)
• Dimensions – 323*115*37mm±2mm
• Weight – 560g±20 g (without cable)
• Compatible OS – macOS, Windows 7+
• Package Contents – Keyboard, Switch Puller, USB Cable, User Manual

You can buy the Magma M40 from AliExpress HERE (currently on sale for ~£30).

Pros:

• Great pricing.
• Rapid Trigger, SOCD and 8K polling at this price is a big plus point.
• Good typing sound and feel.
• Decent build quality.

Cons:

• Web-based URL for customisation lacks polish and is sometimes laggy.
• Online information is patchy surrounding specs.
• All plastic build.
• Wired only.

KitGuru says: The Magma M40 may be a little rough around the edges in terms of customisation, but what it lacks in polish, it more than makes up for with a bucket load of modern gaming features at a very reasonable price.

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