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E Element Z 88 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard DIY Blue Switch LED Backlit Waterproof Compact 81 Keys Anti Ghosting for Mac PC Black

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)

8.8

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319

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Keyboard

187

mechanical, keys, switches, keyboards, rgb

+93%

-7%

" ... love the adjustable lights, loud but thats the nature of these keys . ... best cheapest keyboard out there ... "

" ... Switches feel really nice and consistent with a authentic MX Brown Switches. ... Even though its a compact keyboard the keys are NOT cramped. ... And they are properly spaced like a full sized keyboard. ... "

" ... I cant say enough about this keyboard. ... "

" ... Love the keyboard. ... "

" ... My son absolutely loves this keyboard and the fact that it came with a key puller. ... It is quite heavy compared to most keyboards, but it is compact and takes up less room on his desk. ... "

" ... This keyboard is great! ... Since I enjoy these so much I am thinking about buying the new version of this keyboard that comes with Outemu Brown switches. ... If you want an affordable keyboard with awesome mechanical switches, double shot key caps, nice button layout, very little flex, rgb, and good build-quality then buy THIS keyboard. ... "

" ... Its an amazing keyboard for the price. ... "

" ... love my keyboard ... "

Comfort

typing, keyboard, key, shift key, mechanical keyboard

+92%

-8%

" ... I prefer this to the Matias because it is more compact and requires less stretching. ... Unlike the qisan, all key combinations work. ... "

" ... The keycaps feel nice and not cheap, the switches sound and feel incredible. ... "

" ... The keystroke feels very nice as you move across the keys. ... Very nice reaction time in the keys making the gaming experience that much better . ... "

" ... Keys feel great. ... "

" ... The switches feel identical to cherry switches and are good for gaming as well. ... "

" ... This is not my first mechanical keyboard I've owned several over the years, but this one is my favorite by far. ... "

" ... The material of the keyboard feels top-notch, and looks like it'll last me more than a few years, so good thing i wont need to upgrade anyways. ... "

" ... I have small hands so it’s a great fit. ... "

Controls

key, switches, fn, arrow, keyboard

+85%

-15%

" ... love the adjustable lights, loud but thats the nature of these keys . ... "

" ... Got the 12" Brown Switch RGB one. ... "

" ... It is very easy to program the color of each key, all of the different preset color options are nice as well, but the option to customize your own color layout is where this really shines. ... "

" ... I use function keys a lot and the F keys are an easier access than the Matias. ... Tactile and audible feedback of the "blue" keys is vital to my typing and not so loud as to distract my wife whose workstation is next to mine. ... "

" ... Since most keyboards with MAX Cherry switches are usually $100 plus, I found this. ... "

" ... Keys feel great. ... "

" ... the blue keys are pretty loud but for me since I type a lot I actually enjoy it a ton . ... "

" ... I desired this switch based on the force curves I compared on input club (input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/tactile-clicky/). ... The sound of the space bar press/release has a unique sound and some may find it annoying, but I can live with it. ... I like the tactility and click of these Outemu blue switches. ... "

Color

color, white, rgb, red, blue

+100%

" ... The lights are fairly bright. ... "

" ... The "white" LED setting is surprisingly enough, white! ... "

" ... That's right, GREEN. ... "

" ... The colors are vibrant and there are so many settings ... single colors, rainbow, gaming mode,etc. ... "

" ... So far i'm loving it, the colors and many effects are amazing! ... "

" ... Good things are the brightness of the tub and the even across the board color. ... "

" ... Color quality is solid in my opinion but can bleed a bit when you take quick looks at it. ... "

Price

keyboard, point, money, board, cannot beat

+100%

" ... Must say its pretty impressive for the price. ... "

" ... Its an amazing keyboard for the price. ... "

" ... All in all, five stars for the value, considering the price, a best value. ... "

" ... You cannot beat this keyboard for the price! ... "

" ... Can't ask for more at this price point. ... "

" ... It has that good feel to it, and good for the price! ... "

" ... Best keyboard at it's price! ... "

" ... For 50.00 it's a steal. ... "

Features

rgb, modes, switches, outemu blue switches, really like

+95%

-5%

" ... Got the 12" Brown Switch RGB one. ... Even comes with 5 extra brown switches and tools if one goes out. ... "

" ... I got the ten-keyless black finish with the blue switches and I LOVE the Outemu Blue switches I actually like these better than any Cherry MX switches I have used (blue, red, brown, silent, etc.). ... "

" ... It is a nice clean keyboard that has many cool color modes. ... "

" ... Also, the LED lighting is fantastic with all kinds of presets, and ways to personalize it. ... "

" ... The backlighting is great with lots of options to choose from. ... "

" ... The "white" LED setting is surprisingly enough, white! ... "

" ... Caps lock, scroll lock, and windows lock key all glow GREEN when activated. ... "

" ... I like the tactility and click of these Outemu blue switches. ... Even the lock light labels are very simple/subdued. ... "

Design

blue, white, effect, color, switches feel

+100%

" ... Haven't had any trouble with it and the RGB's look hella cool especially with all the settings you can use to change the light mode. ... "

" ... Its solid and feels well built. ... "

" ... The keycaps feel nice and not cheap, the switches sound and feel incredible. ... The LEDs are also beautiful. ... "

" ... That's right, GREEN. ... "

" ... I think it may appeal to some, but I think it looks like it is "trying too hard" to be cool. ... "

" ... Look, this thing costs next to nothing, ok? ... "

" ... It's simple and very colorful. ... "

Build Quality

sturdy, metal, feels, build quality, board

+88%

-13%

" ... I prefer this to the Matias because it is more compact and requires less stretching. ... "

" ... Its solid and feels well built. ... "

" ... The material of the keyboard feels top-notch, and looks like it'll last me more than a few years, so good thing i wont need to upgrade anyways. ... "

" ... The legs provide a nice soft rubber which works well on glass and I have yet to buckle them over from pressing on the KB. ... "

" ... Ordered this a month ago, feels super durable and the lighting effects are great, would recommend ... "

" ... it feels like ... "

" ... It's slighted more subdued than most but it works extremely well with the build that we put together. ... "

" ... I love the metal frame looks really good! ... It's sturdy and you can incline it if you don't want it flat on the table. ... "

Cables

detachable, cord, usb, keyboard, removable

+91%

-9%

" ... The detachable cable is also a plus. ... Since the cable emerges from the bottom of the keyboard, it is easier for me to butt a small shelf right against the back of the keyboard and run the cable beneath it. ... "

" ... The try on the bottom of the keyboard allows you to run the cord discreetly. ... "

" ... This board has a detachable cable, is water resistant and even allows you to route the cable from left, right or center via a trough. ... "

" ... Also, it has a detachable cable, which was an unexpected bonus. ... "

" ... I went as far as to add my own keycaps and custom USB cord. ... "

" ... Very portable and the cord is nice and thick and can be channeled out the center, left, or right side of the keyboard for cable management. ... "

" ... One with a detachable cable and one without. ... "

" ... Replaceable cable is always a plus. ... "

Gaming

games, gamer, key, keyboard, game

+85%

-15%

" ... He is a gamer and this was what he wanted. ... "

" ... Very nice reaction time in the keys making the gaming experience that much better . ... "

" ... The backlight RGB has some decent functionality to it, including a WASD and Arrow key only option which serves for gaming. ... "

" ... Great for a beginning gamer or person on a budget. ... "

" ... I was looking at this keyboard because I'm a girl with small hands, and I play games casually and I know there's hype around mechanical keyboards, so I went searching for something small and clacky . ... "

" ... My gaming has improved due to KNOWING when i actually hit a key . ... "

" ... In FPS games you really need to have fast reactions. ... "

" ... It has gaming presets to light up different parts of the board depending on the games you play regularly. ... "

Product Reliability

switches, stopped working, key, years, working

+47%

-53%

" ... Had for about 3 months now, doesn't register some letters every now and then some letters starts spazzing out and get stuck. ... "

" ... keys stopped working, only had for about 2monts before this happened. ... "

" ... Space bar stopped working after 20 days ... "

" ... The space bar literally stopped working the moment I posted this. ... "

" ... They only work 20% of the time when clicked. ... "

" ... Had this keyboard for about 5 months, E key started failing and stopped working entirely. ... "

" ... Worked as intended the first 3 weeks, now the LED light on the B key has died . ... "

" ... Not sure if it's a design issue or related to a manufacture problem. ... "

Volume

keys, tad, switches, quiet, mechanical

+71%

-29%

" ... It’s bright, compact, and loud:) exactly what I was looking for. ... "

" ... Sure, the keys are loud, but I guess they are kind of meant to be. ... "

" ... It's well worth the money, however, the switches are a bit loud. ... "

" ... But if you enjoy loud keyboards then this is a choice. ... "

" ... amazing different light settings, a little "loud" when you type but well worth it :) ... "

" ... If you love the loud keys this is perfect! ... "

" ... Nice and clicky but not crazy loud. ... "

" ... The keys are quite loud and tactile which is exactly what I was looking for. ... "

Sound Quality

loud, keyboard, click, switches, rgb

+93%

-7%

" ... The sound is more green switch equivalent I believe. ... "

" ... The keycaps feel nice and not cheap, the switches sound and feel incredible. ... "

" ... The sound of the keys is great! ... "

" ... The sound is not too load but it has that perfect tone and click that a mechanical keyboard should have. ... "

" ... If you're someone who doesn't like clicky sounds this isn't for you but if you're looking for that clicky sounds this is great :D ... "

" ... I love the sound and feel of the keys. ... "

" ... Just awesome, everything works as stated and makes a sweet sound. ... "

" ... It looks, feels, and sounds great while still being portable! ... "

Size

desk, size, compact, small form factor, keyboard

+100%

" ... It is quite heavy compared to most keyboards, but it is compact and takes up less room on his desk. ... "

" ... The small form factor is perfect for small spaces. ... The keyboard is small and compact which makes easy use for traveling in a backpack. ... "

" ... I wanted a budget board that would fit my very small desk. ... "

" ... I love the size. ... "

" ... The small form factor works great for my cramped desk. ... "

" ... 8) Small enough to fit on any desktop! ... "

" ... It had a lot of features that I liked and was small enough to save a lot of space on my small desk. ... "

" ... It looks, feels, and sounds great while still being portable! ... * Great form factor for small desk spaces or travel ... "

Ease of Use

use, small, keys, key, easy to use

+100%

" ... I use function keys a lot and the F keys are an easier access than the Matias. ... "

" ... The right shift is not as small as I thought it would be and is actually easy to use. ... "

" ... It is also very easy to clean although a bit time consuming. ... "

" ... It's very user friendly to make changes. ... "

" ... They are easy to use. ... "

" ... * Removable switches are well seated, but removal is straightforward . ... "

" ... The keys are easy to read and use, with a reassuring click (this could be a problem as it may disturb people nearby so you may want to use dampeners). ... "

Mouse

small, mouse, space, mouse pad, compact

+100%

" ... I wanted a nice small keyboard to free up more space for my mouse while I play Overwatch. ... "

" ... The keyboard is small and compact which makes easy use for traveling in a backpack. ... "

" ... But this board retains almost all the functionality of a full sized keyboard while saving a LOT of desk space for your mouse. ... "

" ... They keyboard has a nice weight to it, so it won't move around when gaming, stay nice and put on desk. ... "

" ... -VERY small keyboard, great for if you don't have a lot of desk room ... "

" ... Other than that, I really like the compact layout which reduces the distance needed to switch from the keyboard to the mouse. ... "

" ... I was looking for a keyboard that was small enough to fit in my pull out drawer on my desk and this keyboard fits perfectly along side my mouse pad and mouse. ... "

" ... I must say i really like the compact size of this keyboard because i have a small desk it fits perfectly with enough room for my mouse/pad. ... "

Marketplace

thank, one, advertised, two, return

+91%

-9%

" ... Kudos to the manufacturers and designers! ... "

" ... Thank you HUO JI ... "

" ... Thank God I found this thing. ... "

" ... Functions as advertised ... "

" ... will order again . ... "

" ... I won't sat knock offs since they don't own the patent anymore. ... "

" ... The many features of the board work as advertised. ... "

" ... After posting my review, the seller reached out to me regarding the cleanliness of the product I received and assured me this was an isolated incident. ... "

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