GAMDIAS Hermes M3 RGB Gaming Keyboard Low Profile Mechanical Switch with blue switch, N-key rollover (Hermes M3)

I love love love this keyboard. I don't use a numeric keypad, so I prefer compact keyboards that let me bring the mouse closer in. I also prefer less key travel, because I spent a ton of time on laptops, and I want my keyboards to be more similar between desktop and laptop.FYI - This keyboard has a weird "lockout" feature, where if you press Fn-F11, the keyboard stops working, even through reboots, unplugs, and putting it on a different computer. When this accidentally happened to me, I thought my keyboard was broken, but support informed me of the feature. I think this is a really stupid feature to have in a keyboard, but once you know about how to ignore and fix accidental use, it doesn't cause any problems.For years I used Thinkpad laptops and an https://www.amazon.com/IBM-31P9490-Keyboard-Thinkpad-Black/dp/B0002PUIAA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541780244&sr=8-1&keywords=ibm+thinkpad+travel+ultranav on my desktop. However, I don't use thinkpads anymore, and I've never been a huge fan of the mushy membrane key feel.Recently, there have finally been some mechanical keyboards with lower profiles and shorter-key-travel. I first tried the https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0722GG88M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 , which seems physically identical to the Gamdias Hermes M3. However, the Havit has no volume keys, a clunky over-designed fn-controlled lighting system, and I had a key die after only a month.The Gamdias Hermes M3 has the same nice Kailh low-profile switch feel of the Havit, but it has much better firmware. It has Fn-controlled media volume and next/prev keys. It has a nice desktop tool for controlling lighting. And the desktop tool has a nice ultra-low-level key remapper.. (I remap caps lock to control, and the Gamdias Hermes remapping tool works with *everything* because it remaps the underlying scan code, wheras windows registry remapping does not work with everything)

(NOTE: Review is for the M3. They really should split out the listings...) Out of the box experience is solid, I'm satisfied with the manufacturer packaging (it survived UPS having it from one side of the city to the other without an outer shipping box), although it uses non-recyclable foam to create a snug fit.Keyboard itself is similar to other blue switch keyboards in terms of feel/sound. Know your preferred key type! The plate is solid, making the keyboard feel nice and sturdy. It feels ready to travel!I wish the micro USB port on the back was better (wider)... many cables will be too wide for this by 1 or 2 mm I'd guess. You'll have to keep the manufacturer cable at all times, which defeats the point... the U in micro USB. Hoping gen 2 has a stronger, wider port and maybe just goes USB-C altogether.I want to find a travel case for this, but I'm really excited to travel with this. Removable USB cord and RGB was a must in this purchase decision along with being decent to travel with.Going to a local LAN this weekend and will put this keyboard through it's paces some more. Been using it for hours already while typing (not gaming). Will report back.Update 2018.02.26: Keyboard performed wonderfully. I'm having a really great time with it! Will be ordering a travel case for flights later this year. It looked better than almost every other keyboard I saw at the LAN!

Overall really pleased with this keyboard, I watched a few videos on it as I was unsure about how clicky the blue switches were, I have the Anne pro 2 with blue cherry switched and they are loud and stiffer to press in, this keyboard, on the other hand, feel like gateron brown but a slightly high pitch to them, shipping was really good, estimated delivery date was August 26, I order it on the 6th, it cleared customs and arrived today which is unheard of, all I wish is there were keycap sets out there for customizing but that isn't fault of gamdias, if you looking for a keyboard that feels great and isn't really expensive for the branding I recommend this one!

Best low profile keyboard for the money. Way better than HAVIT low profile keyboard. Smoother lighting transitions and great feel.

THE PROFILE IS NOT THAT THIN. The picture if fraudulent. The profile is much thicker than that. yes this is a "slim" keyboard, as compared to a standard mech board, but it is not as thin as it is advertised, also, the lighting control software is junk. This is a rebranded Havit and similar, and is nowhere near worth 70-90 bucks. By the way, other sellers on Amazon sell the M3 for 78 shipped. The keys are not cherry or "like" cherry, they're the double pronged cheapo switches. and the lighting is basic.

I did not buy this from Amazon but I came here to see the reviews so thought it fitting I post one. Very briefly: this keyboard is amazing and terribly underrated. Note that I had the budget to buy pretty much any keyboard. My top contenders were the Razer Huntsman, the Hexgears Nova and this.I wanted a TKL, minimalist design and I wanted low actuation force, low travel clicky keys. This seemed to tick all the boxes. I am super happy with my purchase. the keyboard is well-build with its anodized aluminium backplate and the keys have no real wobble. More importantly, the choc blue switches are an absolute pleasure to type on and the low profile and low travel just makes everything faster and neater.Brilliant keyboard, brilliant. I think Gamdias must be a terribly underrated company and I will try more of their stuff. If you are into fast typing and you want something low profile but can't stand membrane/butterfly keys, then this is for you.