Closer Look
The Lith 400 RGB keyboard arrived in a retail package which is a flat box. The package is well described and lets us check key features without visiting the manufacturer’s website.
Inside the box, except for the keyboard, we will find a short user’s manual and a sticker with the Genesis logo. This is everything we may need to start using our new keyboard.
The keyboard has flat keys, which are significantly different than in most gaming keyboards. The main difference is, of course, their height and the use of x-scissor switches. A similar design we can find in laptops, but here it’s a bit modified to last longer gaming sessions.
Most users who are typing a lot just love this type of keyboard but most manufacturers like popular Logitech resigned from flat keyboards a while ago. I mentioned Logitech as some years ago, there was a relatively cheap and very popular keyboard from the X series on the market. Until now, many users have been asking for it. Genesis gives us some more as except for the flat design, there are gaming features and RGB illumination. RGB isn’t required, but it’s an excellent addition, and personally, I can’t work in the evening without a backlight anymore. It doesn’t have to be full RGB, but at least white or blue light makes a huge difference.
I like the fact that the USB cable is braided, feels durable, and is quite thick. It’s also well protected on both sides to stay in good condition for a long time. Usually, only expensive keyboards have cables like that. It could be additionally detachable, but it’s not a must.
The keyboard has some additional features like a smartphone holder. Also, not required but can be handy, and there is no space sacrifice because of that.
All keys have a backlight that we can program in software, which is quite simple to use. Every key can be programmed separately, or we can use a long list of presets. As long as we have many illumination adjustment options, then the backlight could be brighter. You can see the maximum brightness in the photos, which can also be adjusted. To take visible photos with RGB effects, I had to turn off all ambient lights. I feel like the font on the keys could be different and a bit larger as it’s not transparent enough and causes some symbols to be blurred. I had about the same comments about the Thor 420 keyboard, reviewed some weeks ago.
The keyboard was working without issues for a couple of weeks. It feels more comfortable than keyboards with tall, mechanical switches. I also haven’t seen any downside of the flat keys while gaming. Personally, I like this design the most. I only wish to see a smaller keyboard with the same keys and also gaming features. A 60% model would be just perfect. It’s an idea for Genesis to release a product like this, as I don’t think anyone else has it on its offer.
