A Closer Look
he biggest thing when it comes to mechanical keyboard is the switches. For some this can be confusing and somewhat complicated because there are so many choices out there. This particular keyboard features the Kailh Brown switches. Lets break down and compare the differences of the ones out there courtesy of PC Gamer and wasd for the force curve.
“Regardless of make, the behavior of any switch can be divided into three categories:
- Linear. The keystroke is consistent and smooth.
- Tactile. A bump in the middle of travel, usually around the actuation point.
- Clicky. A bump in the middle of travel accompanied by a sharp “click” sound.
“Kailh, also known as Kaihua Electronics, is a major China-based switch manufacturer. Since its founding in 1990, the company has expanded its presence all over the globe. Not only do its in-house Kailh switches compete directly against the Cherry MX, Kaihua also build custom switches for peripheral partners.
Commonly referred to as “Cherry MX clones”, the Kailh switches are identical to Cherry MX in design. They even have the same characteristics corresponding to the same color schemes. As such, keycaps designed for Cherry MX stems are also compatible with Kailh switches.” PC Gamer
Kailh Brown
- Behavior: Tactile
- Feel: Medium
- Actuation Force: 50g
- Actuation Point: 2mm
- Total Travel Distance: 4mm
- Sound Level: Quiet
- Rated Lifespan: 50 million keystrokes per key
- Force Curve: Here
With 104 key rollover and anti-ghosting capabilities, no key stroke will be missed while editing your latest YouTube video or dominating friends in the latest PC game.
The V730 is built with an aluminum chassis and integrated palm rest with durability and comfort in mind for hours of game play. Backed by a two year warranty, the V730 is compatible with nearly every Windows® operating system, including Windows®10, Mac® OS X, or higher.
We don’t have RGB but we have get 5 lighting profiles consisting of Red LED’s. These profiles consist of different patterns in the lighting. There isn’t any software and can be changed using a key on the keyboard.
There we have it! The Viper V730 LED Mechanical Gaming Keyboard brought to us by Patriot! Let us cover a few final thoughts in the conclusion of our review.
