![]() | Cherry MX Clear DK1461D-WUSALASZ2 | $109.00 |
Brand | MK |
Model | Shadow Guard |
Size | 60% |
Switch Stems | MX |
Physical Layout | ANSI |
Logical Layout | UK QWERTY |
Frame Color | Gray |
Primary LED Color | Multi |
Control LED Color | Purple |
Hotswap Sockets | No |
USB Key Rollover | Full |
PS/2 Key Rollover | Full |
Switch Mount Type | Plate |
Built in Audio Port | No |
Built in Mic Port | No |
Interface(s) | USB |
Windows Compatible | Yes |
Mac Compatible | Yes |
Linux Compatible | Yes |
Dimensions | 5.00" x 11.85" x 1.30" |
Weight | 2.00 lbs |
Cord Length | 60 inches |
Very solid and heavy feeling and absolutely beautiful keyboard. I wish the cable was longer but that is subjective. Really like the cherry clears. Biggest issue is the LED logic. When you depress the function key all of the orange LEDs go out, which is a lot of the function keys. So you have to either memorize what function keys are where or preemptively look for the function you want before you hit the function key. Pretty annoying. Also, there is no full on for the LEDs. The closest stays on for 30 seconds then fades for 1 second. I suppose the plus side of this keyboard is you get access to a ducky mini that isn't sold out because people haven't yet realized what it is. This is my first 60% so I really had to get used to accessing the arrow keys. And like I said if you press Fn, the LEDs for the arrow keys go out. So you really have to learn each key. It has made the transition from a full KB quite difficult. I suppose this could be updated in the firmware to fix. I have to go with a 3 on this guy where a 2.5 isn't available.
This keyboard is a wonderful budget 60% for the price and quality. The case is solid. The MX clears are awesome to type on, and the stock keys show little wear after a few months of use.
My only complaint (which upsets me honestly) is that these are advertised as "Multi-LED" backlit. I was anticipating being able to blend the colors like the Ducky Mini, but there are only purple LED's and orange LED's. They cannot be blended, and you cannot change an orange LED to purple or vice versa. This lack of versatility of the LED is not listed anywhere. Even the instructions sent with the keyboard reflect that you can use the custom layout feature to set a specific LED color. but you can't. This kind of put me off to an otherwise awesome board.
Forgot how underrated these things are. Beautiful case for a fairly simple board with great function layer accessibility.
First experience with clears, and I absolutely love the heavier switch. Makes typos VERY infrequent now. Actually making me wish my Silent red boards were silent black so that I could have a heavier switch to work with.
This replaced both of my HHKBs and at a fraction of the price.