Mechanical keyboard prices keep falling and falling. Mere months ago we chose the Cougar Attack X3 RGB for our budget pick, amazed at its sub-$100 price point. Now Cooler Master’s dipped even lower, selling the full-RGB CK552 for $90—or less.
And it’s an attractive keyboard, as well. That’s one compliment I never would’ve paid to the Attack X3 RGB with its pseudo-industrial look. The CK552 is your standard minimalist black rectangle, with a brushed metal backplate and a thin sans-serif typeface on the keycaps. You could certainly use this in the office without drawing too many glances.
Although the sound of the CK552 could attract some unwanted attention. The CK552 is so cheap in part because it uses Gateron switches, not Cherry switches. As far as Cherry clones go, Gaterons are generally well-regarded by the community—but the Gateron Reds are loud. They clack a lot more than Cherry MX Reds. Something to be aware of.
The CK552 is also as bare-bones as a keyboard can get. There are no dedicated media keys, there’s no wrist rest, none of the frills you get with premium keyboards. You can see where Cooler Master cut corners.
But hey, it’s a great keyboard with full RGB backlighting, priced at a mere $90. As long as you don’t mind supplying your own wrist rest (or going without), this is the best deal you’re going to find.
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