Setup, Design & Observations
The MasterKeys Pro L RGB is well built and has a decent amount of heft to it. The detachable cable included is a little shorter (1.5m) than most cables and could be a little more supple too, but it will suffice for most desktop situations.
The small frame make it appear non-imposing, though visually it looks rather box-like and it would have been nice if CM could have made it a little more low profile as we have seen with the ROCCAT SUORA or HyperX Alloy FPS. Due to its height and the sheer cliffs surrounding it, your hands will have to climb over the edges and find a position that works for you comfort-wise. It is a very nice keyboard to type with, but after a period of use, the MasterKeys Pro L RGB could certainly do with having an included wrist rest, however this goes against the minimalistic design ethic.
Performance
In game performance is as you would expect from this calibre of keyboard, that is, GREAT. Gamers can be confident that their keystrokes will count considering the MasterKeys Pro L RGB reveals that it has 100% anti-ghosting in Aqua's Keytest.
Our version has come with Cherry MX Brown switches, and is also available in Red. Some may prefer MX Blue switches to be available, though considering the engineering required to accommodate the large LEDs, adding a new line of switches would increase the cost. We also noted the use of Cherry stabilisers (dummy switches) rather than the distribution bars. Each type has their own advantages/disadvantages, and with this type, the key-caps are easier to remove for cleaning as well as having a quieter actuation.
The MasterKeys Pro L RGB is well built and has a decent amount of heft to it. The detachable cable included is a little shorter (1.5m) than most cables and could be a little more supple too, but it will suffice for most desktop situations.
The small frame make it appear non-imposing, though visually it looks rather box-like and it would have been nice if CM could have made it a little more low profile as we have seen with the ROCCAT SUORA or HyperX Alloy FPS. Due to its height and the sheer cliffs surrounding it, your hands will have to climb over the edges and find a position that works for you comfort-wise. It is a very nice keyboard to type with, but after a period of use, the MasterKeys Pro L RGB could certainly do with having an included wrist rest, however this goes against the minimalistic design ethic.
Performance
In game performance is as you would expect from this calibre of keyboard, that is, GREAT. Gamers can be confident that their keystrokes will count considering the MasterKeys Pro L RGB reveals that it has 100% anti-ghosting in Aqua's Keytest.
Our version has come with Cherry MX Brown switches, and is also available in Red. Some may prefer MX Blue switches to be available, though considering the engineering required to accommodate the large LEDs, adding a new line of switches would increase the cost. We also noted the use of Cherry stabilisers (dummy switches) rather than the distribution bars. Each type has their own advantages/disadvantages, and with this type, the key-caps are easier to remove for cleaning as well as having a quieter actuation.
