Quite usually, once you need to purchase a brand new keyboard, you persist with what the model names have to supply. However, if you happen to like black switches (linear, more durable), the variety of keyboards accessible is significantly lowered… Even extra so if you happen to’re searching for a specific format. That’s why Sharkoon presents us its SGK50 S4, a primary keyboard that may be personalized. You select your switches and keycaps individually, and also you’re able to roll.
SGK50 S4: a customizable keyboard from Sharkoon!
This base is out there in ISO or ANSI format for American-standard keyboards. As for colours, now we have black or white. In all instances, a white reflector is current to raised diffuse the aRGB lighting.
Nevertheless, the purpose right here is customization, and general, an enormous variety of switches might be fitted. Via a system of sockets, the switches will probably be scorching swappable, whereas being appropriate with each three- and five-pin fashions. So, not solely Cherry fashions, but in addition Gaterons, Kailhs, what-have-yous are appropriate. To put it merely, something that even remotely resembles a Cherry MX is appropriate. The alternative of the latter is free, so you’ll be able to, if you happen to like, set up a distinct kind of change for every zone.
Of course, this base encompasses a 1000 Hz polling fee with N-Key rollover and anti-ghosting. Macro recording is software-free, however restricted in quantity: 2 with a most of 16 actions. Lighting is managed on the contact of a button. It’s necessary to do not forget that RGB is subtle by diodes mounted on the PCB. To get the very best out of it, select translucent switches with keycaps that permit the sunshine by way of.
Last however not least, its 60% format, 62 keys in ISO, 61 in ANSI. Dimensions: 293 (W) x 102.55 (D) x 27 (H) mm. Weight: 413g excluding cable.
The value is €49.90, however don’t neglect so as to add the switches and keycaps, which may add up in a short time.
Here are the Sharkoon product sheets!
