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The Tt eSPORTS MEKA G Unit Keyboard is a fantastic design and is without a doubt their best keyboard yet. The product is built to last, and will make a great partner for a gamer who demands minimal lag, and fast response times.
As a gaming keyboard, there is little to fault. The lighting options are useful, although we can't imagine too many hardcore gamers will need backlit W,A,S,D, Control or 2,4,6 and 8 keys as their eyes will be focused completely on the screen.
The Macro functionality has been well developed and the software is robust and works exactly as it should, which is refreshing as the product could have been hampered if this was flaky or broken.
Cherry MX Black Switches are popular with gamers and it is a logical move for TtEsports to use them for the MEKA G Unit. They are after all quiet, and long lasting – rated to 50 million keystrokes or more.
On a personal level, I find the MX Black switches to the be the least appealing in the Cherry range due to the non tactile linear design. When gaming, its perfectly fine, but once I had to use it for work related duties I ended up swearing at the screen. I noticed my speed dropping off to just under 100 words per minute and I started to make typing errors as I was used to the ‘clicky' tactile response of the other switches in their range. As I said however, this is very much down to personal taste.
I can live with the MX Brown switches on a day to day basis, but I easily prefer the MX Blue as an ‘overall solution'. This is why I mainly use the DAS Professional Keyboard, although I have a soft spot for the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, which is, in my opinion the best gaming keyboard on the market.
It would be a great move if Thermaltake could offer an upcoming gaming keyboard with a choice of black/brown or blue Cherry switches, because if the MEKA G Unit was equipped with MX Blue switches it could very well be the best all round keyboard on the planet. In my humble opinion anyway.
Pricing is expected to be $129.99 which should translate to just over £100 in the UK. It faces some stiff competition at this price, but if your primary duties are gaming then it makes for a wise investment.
Pros:
- Built like a tank.
- Macro system will prove useful for MMORPG gamers.
- No corners cut, quality in all areas.
- one of the best gaming keyboards on the market.
Cons:
- Not ideal for serious typing or work related duties.
- Would be nice if the whole keyboard could light up.
Kitguru says: A great hardcore gaming keyboard, but if you don't like MX Black Switches then look elsewhere, this won't change your opinion.
