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E Element Z 88 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Red Switch Linear Quiet LED Backlit Water Resistant Compact 81 Keys Anti Ghosting for Mac PC White
Last Updated: September 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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/10
Total Reviews
136
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Review Analysis - 115 recent, verified reviews
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Keyboard
57keys, mechanical, rgb, switches, typing
+88%
-12%
" ... Outstanding keyboard for an amazing price! ... Love this keyboard would recomend this to anyone out there looking for a quality keyboard on a budget! ... "
" ... it’s a really nice looking keyboard and the keys are nice but different and the lights are nice and bright ... "
" ... Low cost leaves me more of a budget to customize the keys. ... "
" ... This is my first mechanical keyboard and I am very impressed. ... I would buy this keyboard again in a heartbeat and I can't believe I kept my membrane keyboard for so long. ... "
" ... The brown switch keys are effortless to type on, coupled with the space saving design make this an wonderful keyboard. ... There is a decent variety of lighting modes and with different colours but it definitely isn't what makes the keyboard so amazing. ... "
" ... This keyboard is amazing, its small (10keyless) and has so many functions! ... "
" ... Loved this keyboard. ... Sure they may be outemu blue keys but they are just as good as cherry blue keys ... "
" ... Appart from that, great durable keyboard with great tactical feedback (mx blue style). ... "
Controls
16key, switches, click, rgb, cherry
+69%
-31%
" ... Got the Blue switch variant, very clicky keys - satisfying to type with it and for a very good price. ... "
" ... The keys also feel good and rebound quickly. ... "
" ... You can really feel every key press definitively when you press down on it. ... "
" ... Using it now :) Easy to change preset key lighting colour and patterns for some nice effects. ... "
" ... The keys are colicky and satisfying as well as functional. ... "
" ... brown switches are perfect as they arent too loud while still having some click & the tactile feedback. ... "
" ... The backlight is rainbow colored, not RGB, it has various modes for color affects, but the color for each specific key does not change. ... "
" ... Keys are more of a grey-white than pure, bright white. ... All keys work and doesn't seem to be any lag with the keys. ... "
Gaming
14typing, keyboard, great for gaming, gaming and typing, experience
+100%
" ... Smaller for gaming and great for smaller hands. ... "
" ... I have used this exensively with gaming and find it to be great for that as well. ... "
" ... No programmable keys, no other bells and whistles, but it's a good price and works fine for gaming. ... "
" ... Love this little gem, love the brown switch which is just clicky enough and gives really nice feedback while gaming and typing. ... Perfect fit for my gaming lap pad. ... "
" ... Keys feel very responsive, and with the slim and compact layout, makes for a great gaming experience. ... "
" ... Good for gaming ... "
" ... The white color accentuates the rgb lighting and the clickiness of the blue switches makes typing or gaming an enjoyable experience. ... "
" ... I use this keyboard for playing games and for typing. ... "
Product Reliability
11using, year, working, defective, almost
+45%
-55%
" ... Unfortunately I had to return this product and really want a working one but I’m half wondering if I’ll get another defective one :( if the owner could respond that would be much appreciated. ... "
" ... after a few months only of using it some keys stopped working completely thats bad. ... "
" ... I tried for 3 days to adjust, and I kept making mistakes. ... "
" ... I emailed the company and they said the latest batch is defective. ... "
" ... Broke in less than a year ... "
" ... It worked pretty well for the first 3 months and it now does not work when I plug it into any of my computers. ... "
Build Quality
11build quality, solid, switches, price, feels
+91%
-9%
" ... The build quality is quite decent, it has an aluminum backplate right under the keys and then plastic the rest of the way down. ... "
" ... Very solid build quality, firm chassis. ... "
" ... Part of this is because they echoed against the metallic base. ... "
" ... It feels generally solid and well made. ... "
" ... types amazingly and comes with extra switches in case the preinstalled ones break. ... "
" ... Size is nice, build quality is great for the price range. ... "
" ... For the price and build quality, this is a great pickup. ... "
" ... The cable seems tough and durable. ... "
Price
10quality, money, buy, build quality, board
+100%
" ... but if you are on a tight budget and don't mind adjusting i'd say its great for the price. ... "
" ... Would buy again over name brand ones that cost 3x as much. ... "
" ... Great kb for the price. ... "
" ... The price is very attractive. ... Still, a good board for the money. ... Size is nice, build quality is great for the price range. ... "
" ... Quality, look - everything is actually surprising for the money. ... "
" ... For the price and build quality, this is a great pickup. ... "
" ... Overall, a very solid buy for the price. ... "
Comfort
10typing, keyboard, key, brown, gaming
+90%
-10%
" ... I'm a heavy user (today, not gamer) and this is much easier on my hands/wrists. ... "
" ... - Comes with some extra key bits and pieces, along with a tool to remove the keys. ... "
" ... Smaller for gaming and great for smaller hands. ... "
" ... Perfect fit for my gaming lap pad. ... "
" ... The keys are easy to read and after about a year of use, nothing on the keys has worn away or become damaged from regular use. ... The keys also feel good and rebound quickly. ... "
" ... You can really feel every key press definitively when you press down on it. ... "
" ... It feels generally solid and well made. ... "
" ... I got it because it small and in my price range, the keys feel like cherry mx brown. ... "
Sound Quality
8noisy, noise, whine, satisfying, pitched
+75%
-25%
" ... Theres a sound like hitting a tin can slightly with a hammer every time you make a keystroke :( looks beautiful though ... "
" ... Sounds good, Looks good, Priced Damn Good. ... "
" ... Sounds and feels absolutely amazing, very satisfied with this purchase! ... "
" ... If you complain about the noise, this is clearly not the kb for you. ... "
" ... However I like the clicking noise and find it satisfying, it sounds like a modern typewriter. ... "
" ... not quite the same sound as Cherry MX Blue. ... "
Features
8modes, options, led, rainbow, different
+88%
-13%
" ... - Lots of color modes. ... "
" ... The back light and RBG feature is stunning. ... "
" ... It also has a great layout and a decent variety of colored backlighting options. ... "
" ... Backlits got decent modes too ... "
" ... The LED lighting options are pretty good. ... "
" ... The backlight is rainbow colored, not RGB, it has various modes for color affects, but the color for each specific key does not change. ... "
Design
8solid, effects, colour, black, though
+100%
" ... The LED options/effects are pretty neat as well if you like that sort of thing, though I prefer to keep mine one solid colour. ... "
" ... The price is very attractive. ... "
" ... The board is frameless and minimalist with a matte black finish. ... "
" ... There are 11 built in lighting effects but I usually opt for a subtle breathing effect or solid colour. ... "
" ... I ordered the black version and it looks lovely on my desk. ... The white ones look nice, too. ... "
Color
7modes, colour, solid, options, effects
+100%
" ... The LED options/effects are pretty neat as well if you like that sort of thing, though I prefer to keep mine one solid colour. ... "
" ... - Lots of color modes. ... "
" ... The 75% size is perfect in my opinion, It’s got awsome colour options and that authentic mechanical feeling of you dig at. ... "
" ... There are 11 built in lighting effects but I usually opt for a subtle breathing effect or solid colour. ... "
" ... Keys are more of a grey-white than pure, bright white. ... "
" ... It just has strips of still color on each row. ... "
" ... I love the compactness and color possibilities. ... "
Marketplace
5+80%
-20%
" ... Also excellent service from the store "Spring in Original". ... "
" ... It’s exactly as described . ... "
" ... I would do business with this vendor again. ... "
" ... I'm Commander Jared and this is my favorite product on Amazon.ca ... "
Volume
4still, switches, satisfying, pitched, noise
-100%
" ... Not loud enough to annoy my cubicle mates at work. ... "
" ... Be aware, it is very loud (which i like). ... "
Cables
4one, easy, wire, usb, seems
+100%
" ... The cable seems tough and durable. ... "
" ... it actually weighs 540g without the wire attached. ... "
" ... Easy solution was to run the cord from the middle through the side cord channel to keep it from being dislodged when moved. ... "
" ... One thing I was surprised not to see mentioned was that the cable is removeable which allows for easy transporting and portability ... "
Ease of Use
3led, clean
+100%
" ... I have had no trouble with it, it's easy to clean and very quiet. ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... but are fast and responsive. ... "
" ... It's my first mechanical board so I can notice the difference in the responsiveness. ... "
" ... They don't affect performance otherwise. ... "
Display Clarity
3touch, nice, easy
+100%
" ... The rainbow backlight also adds a nice touch. ... "
" ... The LED's look great, you can cycle through a few different display styles of the LED's to change the colour or pattern. ... "
Cleaning
3clean
+100%
" ... cant ask for more, good price, mech and swapable, easy to clean and lots of RGB configs to play with ... "
" ... What this means is that if you spill any crumbs or hair under the keys it can easily be cleaned just by tilting it and blowing some air. ... "
" ... I have had no trouble with it, it's easy to clean and very quiet. ... "
Size
3really, nice, price, build quality
+100%
" ... The size is really good for my desk ... "
" ... Size is nice, build quality is great for the price range. ... "
" ... Really nice feedback--very compact! ... "
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