HK GAMING GK61 SE 60% | Mechanical Gaming Keyboard | 61 Keys Multi Color RGB LED Backlit for PC/Mac Gamer | US Layout (Black, Mechanical Speed Yellow)

This keyboard is built for fast, responsive typing with its mechanical blue switches that offer a satisfying click and tactile feel. The RGB lighting is customizable with tons of color options and effects, letting you create a setup that matches your style. The detachable Type-C cable makes it easy to pack up and go, and the double-shot keycaps feel durable, holding up well to heavy use. The pre-lubricated stabilizers give a nice, smooth feel without the usual rattle, making both gaming and typing seamless. The included software is straightforward for setting up macros or adjusting key bindings, giving you plenty of control over customization.

I am a Senior Software Engineer. In the last year or so I have acquired a fetish for collecting mechanical keyboards. I love all of the different key layout styles available on mechanical keyboards and all of the different switches. This is my tenth mechanical keyboard since acquiring my fetish. The HK GAMING GK61 SE 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard offers a unique key layout for any typing activity. I am not a gamer so testing for gaming use was not performed.The HK GAMING GK61 SE 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has a unique layout unlike the other 60% keyboards I have acquired. I have used this keyboard for a week to perform my work. I really like the feel of the Speed Silver switches in this keyboard. I would classify the Speed Silver switch between the red and brown switches. The Speed Silver takes a little more pressure to activate but not much more. The key caps are quality and all light up nice and bright. All of the keys are very smooth and give a gratifying sound reaching the bottom of the board.There are no adjustable riser feet on the bottom of this keyboard. However, the angle of the keyboard is perfect for me. Instead the keyboard has rubber pads that grip the desk very nicely. It does not move around while you are typing.Of course there are things that I do not like about this keyboard. From a working standpoint for a Senior Software Engineer all of the most important keys require that the Fn key be pressed in order to use the following keys: Home, End, Del, and all four arrow keys. When I am working I use all of these keys a lot. A lot! So having to push the Fn key to use these keys is kind of a pain. Luckily all of the keys are close together which makes it a little less of a pain. Working as a Senior Software Engineer it is vital to have these as dedicated keys. But hey, that is part of getting a 60% keyboard. I just won't use this keyboard as much for work.At the time of this review the HK GAMING GK61 SE 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard was selling for $32.99. This is a good price for a nice mechanical keyboard with Speed Silver switches. What makes it for me with this keyboard is the Speed Silver switches. They feel great. Also, the 60% keyboard takes very little room on the desk which is good and fun to see. If you are in the market for a great 60% keyboard, this one should be at the top of your list.

On the whole, I really like this keyboard. I went with the linear switches as I like the mechanical action and a bit of resistance but not a clicky keyboard and this one fits the bill well. The keys have a nice cup to them for touch typing and solid travel. The action is smooth with no click but the press is a bit heavier than a membrane / mushy keyboard which is great. I do wish there was a bit of padding to make it quieter as it IS louder than a membrane keyboard but nowhere near what a clicky switch keyboard would be (and the sound will vary depending on how hard you type).The keyboard is hefty enough that it feels solid and well-built without being overly heavy. It certainly seems like a quality board that will last a long time. There are non-slip pads on the bottom to keep it in place but (and this is important - it’s why I removed a star) there is no mechanism to adjust the angle, no flip out feet, etc - it’s at an angle and that’s the way it stays. The cord is of acceptable length and quality - I like that it’s removable in case you need a longer one or the cord frays for some reason.The RGB is nice though I tend to set it to something and leave it there (more like a static backlight) - it’s still great for typing in the dark. The gaming and typing experiences are both solid and I am glad to have more space on my desk with the smaller keyboard overall.So if you’re in the market for a new keyboard - for gaming and typing - and you don’t tend to change the angle of your keyboards, this is a solid entry to consider. Give it a try today!

Despite feeling so solid this is lighter than I expected, and very compact - this doesn't take up much space on your desktop, or even in your knee if you prefer. The RGB is nice and the overall look is clean.My ideal keyboard has the arrow keys separated out more, but given that most games default to WASD nowadays anyway this layout absolutely makes sense and is no deal breaker for me either - the arrow keys are more for non-gaming tasks, for which I can use other keyboards.I'm no keyboard enthusiast, but I did do some research on different switches before ordering this and decided on the "speed silver" variant. It feels pretty much as I expected and suits me personally, but use cases and personal preferences vary so do your research before ordering this (or any other keyboard with a selection of switches) to ensure you get what's right for you.

The media could not be loaded. Tried with 5 different cables. Need to play with it inside the port and it works for like 2 seconds. Disappointing.

The colors are bright enough where I feel it doesn't look extremely cheap. The keys are satisfying audibly and it is easy to use compressed air to clean out the keyboard