As someone who bought this keyboard and is totally new to mechanical keyboards, let alone programmable ones, this video's information and demonstrations are invaluable.
It would be cool if the keyboard went into the vortex mode after a certain period of inactivity and then switched back to your preferred mode after you started typing. Sort of like a screen saver.
i just got this keyboard, and i can already say, it's incredible. great built quality, sounds really nice with the cherry mx browns. and the RGB programming is super easy to understand.
Hey I was able to score a silver limited edition for $70 locally in Seattle. I am just blown away by how awesome it is. I'm still getting used to the form factor though. I happen to navigate a lot with a numpad so it's taking some getting used to.
for looks, really prefer the pok3r 3 without the backlighting tho. the white base throws me off. Btw, you are actually a really good reviewer + youtuber. So yeah, you should really do more reviews!
Using an fc660c right now but i've been really into silenced red switches lately, Thinking of getting on of these non rgb with them. Thanks for the review
I never knew that you can map the arrows keys to the lower right corner...I bought the K65 paradise because of this. But makes sense because its the same company.
+Rhinofeed I wanted you to know I just pre-ordered this from mk.com with Cherry Reds because of your video. Thank you for your amazing and detailed review!.
Hey. Just got my 2nd Pok3r for xmas. This time it's RGB! :D One tiny issue I have so I will ask here. When I set my profile colours (Let's say I made my modifiers one colour and alpha keys a different colour) once I'm done with the selections if I exit editing mode, the PN LED turns off. And I cannot find a way to keep it on with my chosen colour. Is there a way to do this? Thank you in advance.
On custom modes, can you combined 'individual light fade out' with background lighting? I use my keyboard left handed in combination with a Wacom tablet for 3D modelling and it would be nice to see peripherally where the keys are with a bit of feedback.
yo, how is the white on rgb? i have these side lit keycaps which i haven't been able to use to full potential because all the led facing the other way. but the clear housing will fix that. but i most likely would keep it to white, so i want to know how much worse the rgb white is to the white led version.
Please can they make a wireless poker, not specifically the rgb one because of battery life and such but for a travel board making it wireless makes it even more "travel" orientated in my opinion.
I really wish there was a dedicated delete key, because when I edit text, I use arrows, backspace and delete, and almost never my mouse, but I cant press delete while I have the arrows enabled. Maybe I can make it work.
It seems like all these RGB backlit keyboards miss the point of being backlit. The keys need to be lit as their default state so you can see the keys in the dark. All of that fancy stuff needs to be on top of backlit keys.
This keyboard just arrived for me this week, and I've noticed that you cannot get a color to stay on the PN button. After I switch off from choosing the colors I want, it goes black, just as it did for you.
I just bought this keyboard, heck im typing this comment on it right now. Quick question, when using custom menu number 9, is it possible to have the menu button light up as well?
hello, i was hoping you can answer my question, after setting individual keys to different colors, I can't seem to adjust the brightness of my custom settings. It seems to be always at the highest brightness level. Do you know how to reduce the brightness? Thank you
Can you make it so that when you use reactive mode (key lights up when you press it), you have a "passive background light" already? So like, all keys light up red, but when I press the keys they temporarily light up in another/random color. You can with corsair/steelseries RGBs and I really like it, otherwise the effect is kinda useless to me
It would be awesome if you could help me and I would appreciate it a lot! Is it possible to do these 2 things? 1) To have it be so by pressing "Esc" gives you '~' and pressing Fn + "Esc" = "Esc" 2) If you change the Caps Lock to be Fn, can you have Caps Lock in other key?
Hey - very nice video - but I have one question: Pressing Left Win + Right Alt + Spacebar would mean i get dedicated arrow key all the time (without pressing this combination anymore)? - Is this correct?
Where can I get the non-backlit model with PBT keycaps for the cheapest? I think I'd like to go with MX Clear switches to reduce the noise as currently my blue switch keyboard is a tad too loud. It's OK with headphones on but it makes me nervous in a silent room. Also the keycaps lost a lot of the charm in comparison to the previous version due to the different font and colour. That's a shame.
Is the link in the description to the MX-Blue version of the keyboard? Amazon has all the MX switch versions except Blue, but they do have one product that's not specified -- the same as is linked in the description. I'm thinking that one is probably Blue, but I'm not sure... Anyone order it and have feedback?
They do, I have one, and it is available on massdrop right now (for the next 6 days). (please use my link to sign up: www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365) (here is the link to the drop page: www.massdrop.com/buy/pok3r-rgb-backlit-mechanical-keyboard)www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365
Thank you for the review. I am really tempted to try out a 60% keyboard but I am concerned with some of the functions. I use Adobe products extensively and use shortcuts such as shift+arrows or even things like ctrl+fkeys for custom short cuts. Will these work on the pok3r if you did shift+fn+arrow or ctrl+fn+numbers?
I would rather have the old Poker 3, with PBT Keycaps they are a much better quality AND have a better looking font.. Evertime i get a rgb backlit keyboard i play with it for 20 min and never use it again.. it just looks cheap, and its not like i need backlight to know where the buttons are... But weather you get the RBG or the older one, they are both amazing
Hey just a quick question: is it possible to change the caps lock color when it's enabled? For some reason mine is on pink and was wondering if this was the same across all keyboards or if it was something I could change. Thanks!
Agreed would prefer PBT caps but otherwise good looking board. Also prefer the arrow cluster on wasd seems logical one uses their right hand for the fn key and left hand for the arrows why do manufacturers think we live finger gymnastics?? Or just add a dedicated arrow cluster and be done with it hahahah
Rhinofeed, real talk. I've managed to save just enough money to be able to purchase this keyboard in a group buy here in the Philippines. How worth it are this keyboard if I'm coming from a basic Corsair K65 w/ Red in them?
for me the rgb settings seem mostly useless ... since the backlit feature is a way to see your keyboard in the dark why would it matter if it lights up after the fact? honestly.
i hate smd led , you have to desolder the whole switch if one of them is broken :( , i hope sometimes poker use 1.8 or standard 3mm rgb led so its easier to replace
How do you feel about spending $140 for a Pok3r to game? I am a journalist so I am very excited to use this for an enhanced typing experience. However, I do also like to game in my free time, and the smaller board size will take up less space on my table so more room for my mouse. Is it a good idea to game on this board, or should I just invest in a less-expensive keyboard?
I've been using pok3r for programming and gaming for more than a year now, and i'll would recommend it 100%. The only thing that can be annoying is the lack of arrowkeys, but you can use those with (fn+(i,j,k,l)) i changed it to (fn+(w,a,s,d)) so it is intuitive and easily reachable. This keyboard is a masterpiece and i love it. I had the vanilla pok3r, but i had to face a water incident, feelsbad, so i bought the rgb, and i noticed that the PBT keycaps felt better while typing and also sounds better, so i would recommend you to go for the vanilla, or the backlit version. Sorry, my english is savage but i think you got it. Btw, i don't know if you ever used a mechnical keyboard before, so choose you switches wisely if you did not :)
I've been using a corsair k70 for the past 2 years. I've been hanging out with the mechanical keyboard recently and I figured that it's time for me to get a "real" mechanical keyboard. Furthermore, I am heading off to college soon so a 60% keyboard would be really nice and compact (may need to get used to the no arrow keys though). I was just wondering because I am spending $140 for this, and I don't want my keyboard mashing to damage the board (LOL). I have one final question: did you need to consistently press fn to access the arrow keys, or is there a way to lock the keyboard in fn mode? Thank you so much for the reply! It was very helpful.
I changed the fn key to l-ctrl so i can access it with one hand and its really natural ( with wasd as arrowkey), but don't forget that the main feature of this keyboard is that it is fully programmable and there is 4 layers, so basicly if you want a layer where you can access the arrowkey without havin to press fn, you can, ( and you can do much more than that), but you won't be able to use wasd on this layer if you mapped the arrowkeys to these. Also, there is an other solution, you could buy a macropad with 6-8 keys and assign 4 of those to arrow keys even tho i think its not necessary since the arrowkeys are not that hard to access if you change your layout as i did (left control = fn / windows key = left control/ and fn = windows key). You could also bind the fn key to a mouse button if you need to. I hope this is not too messy and that it will help you.
I currently have a Corsair K95 RGB & am looking to switch as it is WAY too big for my desk space. Was debating between a K65 RGB, Ducky TLK RGB or this one. Which would you recommend if price is no issue?
I would pick the Pok3r or the Ducky TKL RGB, both will have much superior quality compared to the Corsair. Now u just have to ask yourself if you want 60% with programmability or TKL. I also recommend looking into iKBC F87 RGB, iKBC is a subsidiary of Vortex, it comes stock with Vortex's back-lit PBT keycaps.
On most 60% mechanicals (including my rk61) there's usually another button that allows you to hold down that and ur I j k l to use arrow keys, mine were FN + M and n and the rest, they are like thise because there is not enough keys for the arrow keys since it's 60%
Hey, I'm interested in getting this keyboard. I'm not too familiar with the various Cherry switches, though... Of the ones offered, which one is most similar to the buckling spring feel and sound of the Model M? As a follow-up, would you recommend this keyboard over the original Pok3r? Seems this one is all-around better, except it uses ABS keycaps instead of PBT keycaps... You mentioned there are PBT keycaps that allow for RGB, can those be swapped in later?
Unfortunately there is no Cherry switch that comes near to the Buckling Spring switch in feel. Yes, there are Cherry MX Blues which have a click, or MX Green which have a heavier click, but they still really aren't that close. I would pick this one up and add your own PBT keycaps. If you don't really like the RGB lighting, then I would go with the non-backlit model that comes with better keycaps.
Ah, thanks for the info. So the "regular" Pok3r is identical in functionality (i.e. they both have volume hotkeys, for example), but no backlighting and PBT keycaps instead?
I might get the non back lit version tmr. Not a fan of the keycaps and the base. Btw you sir are the reason I'm getting pok3r instead of corsair k70. Thank you!
As cool as the rgb backlighting is, I would probably just play with it for 15min, and then never bother again. I'm not much of a 'ooo colour lights!' guy.
Seasick Sure. But this is not a video about any other version, so why bring it up? That is why I said I had Poker2 already, if you are going to bring irrelevant stuff up, might as well start listing other boards. Clear now?
Hey Rhinofeed, hoping you could answer this since I was looking into buying the keyboard. Was the keyboard shown at 2:51 the Pok3r RGB with just different key caps? Or was it a different keyboard altogether?
Sure! Here is the white set: www.vortexgear.tw/vortex2_2.asp?kind=45&kind2=221&kind3=&kind4=1012 And the black set: www.vortexgear.tw/vortex2_2.asp?kind=45&kind2=221&kind3=&kind4=1013
Would you recomend buying the rgb one? I ahve grown quite fond with pok3r with cherry mx clear. And can i change the backplate from my older one (i have some stickers i want to save)
If you already have a non-RGB version, I wouldn't buy a new one just for RGB lighting. If you did, you may be able to change the backplate out from your older one, but you would have to do a lot of desoldering and resoldering of the switches.
theres some 60 percent with function row but youll have an easier time find a tkl keyboard (ten keyless which is no numpad). Look up ducky one TKL RBG, same type of rgb
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As someone who bought this keyboard and is totally new to mechanical keyboards, let alone programmable ones, this video's information and demonstrations are invaluable.
TH-cam also has RGB, go fullscreen and type 'awesome'.
wtf that actually works lol.
Wut
Teddy Sommavilla
just type awesome and hit enter in fullscreen
...was skeptical, you did not disappoint. High five!
Free epilepsy mode
It would be cool if the keyboard went into the vortex mode after a certain period of inactivity and then switched back to your preferred mode after you started typing. Sort of like a screen saver.
That is a great idea!
just got mine, your lighting guide really helped me get started! thanks
Awesome! Thank you. I just got this keyboard and wasn't sure how to access/adjust the different modes. This helped a ton.
i just got this keyboard, and i can already say, it's incredible. great built quality, sounds really nice with the cherry mx browns. and the RGB programming is super easy to understand.
Hey I was able to score a silver limited edition for $70 locally in Seattle. I am just blown away by how awesome it is. I'm still getting used to the form factor though. I happen to navigate a lot with a numpad so it's taking some getting used to.
I have already seen this video a few months ago but I just unpacked mine and I have to learn all the things that are possible. :D
I love your videos from the first second, the sound is SO awesome
maybe I'm just in love with my new headphones :D
That laser beam with random colors is actually pretty sweet
for looks, really prefer the pok3r 3 without the backlighting tho. the white base throws me off. Btw, you are actually a really good reviewer + youtuber. So yeah, you should really do more reviews!
Excellent review on a pretty interesting keyboard!!
For me, the deal breaker is the lack of MX Clears, I need those in my keyboard. Can not feel Browns, they basically feel like a Red to me.
Using an fc660c right now but i've been really into silenced red switches lately, Thinking of getting on of these non rgb with them. Thanks for the review
I never knew that you can map the arrows keys to the lower right corner...I bought the K65 paradise because of this. But makes sense because its the same company.
Why does your keyboard have a diamond for the program key when you say it's stock but every site that sells it has a different keycap for it?
Bothers me that PN key does not light up in single key colour mode... Thought my keyboard was broken at first but then i saw yours also.
+Rhinofeed I wanted you to know I just pre-ordered this from mk.com with Cherry Reds because of your video. Thank you for your amazing and detailed review!.
Super-detailed review. Cool keyboard. Thanks.
Just got the white version and ! HO LY SHIT ! the video does not do vortex mode justice. That shit is magic.
Hey. Just got my 2nd Pok3r for xmas. This time it's RGB! :D One tiny issue I have so I will ask here. When I set my profile colours (Let's say I made my modifiers one colour and alpha keys a different colour) once I'm done with the selections if I exit editing mode, the PN LED turns off. And I cannot find a way to keep it on with my chosen colour.
Is there a way to do this? Thank you in advance.
Really love this keyboard definitely the best on the market for small form factor but it costs a little bit too much imo
Those legends are exactly the same as on the Ducky Shine 5.
We have the same keyboard!!!
It might be different but it has similarities
On custom modes, can you combined 'individual light fade out' with background lighting? I use my keyboard left handed in combination with a Wacom tablet for 3D modelling and it would be nice to see peripherally where the keys are with a bit of feedback.
yo, how is the white on rgb?
i have these side lit keycaps which i haven't been able to use to full potential because all the led facing the other way. but the clear housing will fix that.
but i most likely would keep it to white, so i want to know how much worse the rgb white is to the white led version.
Please can they make a wireless poker, not specifically the rgb one because of battery life and such but for a travel board making it wireless makes it even more "travel" orientated in my opinion.
I really wish there was a dedicated delete key, because when I edit text, I use arrows, backspace and delete, and almost never my mouse, but I cant press delete while I have the arrows enabled. Maybe I can make it work.
the pn key remains not lit after doing custom key lighting... thats so frustrating to see a blacked out key
It seems like all these RGB backlit keyboards miss the point of being backlit. The keys need to be lit as their default state so you can see the keys in the dark. All of that fancy stuff needs to be on top of backlit keys.
This keyboard just arrived for me this week, and I've noticed that you cannot get a color to stay on the PN button. After I switch off from choosing the colors I want, it goes black, just as it did for you.
Check out anne pro 2. It seems like it has more customization (for almost half the price)
I just bought this keyboard, heck im typing this comment on it right now. Quick question, when using custom menu number 9, is it possible to have the menu button light up as well?
Does the yellow look yellow? On the video it appears a little green
Great review! I really hate the typeface they used for the keycaps. I find it incredibly ugly.
not sure to get this or Anne Pro which cost alot more cheaper
I noticed that LED to the right of your spacebar doesn't illuminate. Is this due to a manufacturing defect?
5:53, when the LSD trip kicks in
hello, i was hoping you can answer my question, after setting individual keys to different colors, I can't seem to adjust the brightness of my custom settings. It seems to be always at the highest brightness level. Do you know how to reduce the brightness? Thank you
Can you make it so that when you use reactive mode (key lights up when you press it), you have a "passive background light" already? So like, all keys light up red, but when I press the keys they temporarily light up in another/random color. You can with corsair/steelseries RGBs and I really like it, otherwise the effect is kinda useless to me
Yeah I'm wondering the exact same thing. This is really the only reason I want an RGB keyboard.
It would be awesome if you could help me and I would appreciate it a lot!
Is it possible to do these 2 things?
1) To have it be so by pressing "Esc" gives you '~' and pressing Fn + "Esc" = "Esc"
2) If you change the Caps Lock to be Fn, can you have Caps Lock in other key?
great review
This typeface really bothers me. That's why I bought the white backlit one.
Do they have this in an all white version? I can't seem to find one for sale or any word on them. I just see the solid white with White led
Hey - very nice video - but I have one question:
Pressing Left Win + Right Alt + Spacebar would mean i get dedicated arrow key all the time (without pressing this combination anymore)? - Is this correct?
Have you flipped your spacebar in any of your keyboard? And what are your thoughts on it? I did it and I think it's little more comfortable.
Thank you for the review! I wondered whether there are the key-swappable nicely build (with kail key-switch receptors) 60% keyboards available?
If I switch to my white pok3r case, will it fit due to the extra pcb for the leds?
Should I buy this one or just the regular white pok3r? I really like back light, but is the pbt key caps really worth it?
Can anyone tell me where to get a set of keycaps for the poker 3 rgb? Just in case the old set needs to be replaced.
Where can I get the non-backlit model with PBT keycaps for the cheapest? I think I'd like to go with MX Clear switches to reduce the noise as currently my blue switch keyboard is a tad too loud. It's OK with headphones on but it makes me nervous in a silent room.
Also the keycaps lost a lot of the charm in comparison to the previous version due to the different font and colour. That's a shame.
Is the link in the description to the MX-Blue version of the keyboard? Amazon has all the MX switch versions except Blue, but they do have one product that's not specified -- the same as is linked in the description. I'm thinking that one is probably Blue, but I'm not sure... Anyone order it and have feedback?
Is this keyboard recommended for gaming, and if so what would be better Red or Blue switches?
Does this have anti ghosting? Windows key lock?
they need to make a white version of this cant seem to find a white mechanical keyboard in white with rgb
They do, I have one, and it is available on massdrop right now (for the next 6 days). (please use my link to sign up: www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365) (here is the link to the drop page: www.massdrop.com/buy/pok3r-rgb-backlit-mechanical-keyboard)www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365www.massdrop.com/r/YZX365
Can the Pok3r make solid white? Can you upload an example?
can I make the rain effect only use green or does it only work with random colors?
kinda new in the mech keyboard area, but what keycaps can i get which are able to be backlit?
Thank you for the review. I am really tempted to try out a 60% keyboard but I am concerned with some of the functions. I use Adobe products extensively and use shortcuts such as shift+arrows or even things like ctrl+fkeys for custom short cuts. Will these work on the pok3r if you did shift+fn+arrow or ctrl+fn+numbers?
We used to laugh at people with neons under their cars and now we're excited about keyboards with Christmas lights under the keys
I would rather have the old Poker 3, with PBT Keycaps they are a much better quality AND have a better looking font.. Evertime i get a rgb backlit keyboard i play with it for 20 min and never use it again.. it just looks cheap, and its not like i need backlight to know where the buttons are... But weather you get the RBG or the older one, they are both amazing
Hey just a quick question: is it possible to change the caps lock color when it's enabled? For some reason mine is on pink and was wondering if this was the same across all keyboards or if it was something I could change.
Thanks!
Agreed would prefer PBT caps but otherwise good looking board. Also prefer the arrow cluster on wasd seems logical one uses their right hand for the fn key and left hand for the arrows why do manufacturers think we live finger gymnastics?? Or just add a dedicated arrow cluster and be done with it hahahah
hi there! can i have an update on the build quality since then? A reply would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Rhinofeed, real talk. I've managed to save just enough money to be able to purchase this keyboard in a group buy here in the Philippines. How worth it are this keyboard if I'm coming from a basic Corsair K65 w/ Red in them?
Am i the only one who cant enter the bios with the pok3r? Fn+2 dosent work
Thank you. Would you mind putting the keyboard manufacturer's site's link in the description?
Where can I to find UK dealer? Amazon has only non backlit and non RGB. I need RGB.
Do you know when they are looking to release the Pok3r RGB model for online sale?
Can you make a full grey color mode with this?
for me the rgb settings seem mostly useless ... since the backlit feature is a way to see your keyboard in the dark why would it matter if it lights up after the fact? honestly.
oh wait nvm errr duh it didnt just have that setting
What num pad are you using? Is it mechanical? And what do you think of it?
i hate smd led , you have to desolder the whole switch if one of them is broken :( , i hope sometimes poker use 1.8 or standard 3mm rgb led so its easier to replace
if im not mistaken, the LEDs are on a different PCB than the switches
so there is no white?
How do you feel about spending $140 for a Pok3r to game? I am a journalist so I am very excited to use this for an enhanced typing experience. However, I do also like to game in my free time, and the smaller board size will take up less space on my table so more room for my mouse. Is it a good idea to game on this board, or should I just invest in a less-expensive keyboard?
I've been using pok3r for programming and gaming for more than a year now, and i'll would recommend it 100%. The only thing that can be annoying is the lack of arrowkeys, but you can use those with (fn+(i,j,k,l)) i changed it to (fn+(w,a,s,d)) so it is intuitive and easily reachable.
This keyboard is a masterpiece and i love it.
I had the vanilla pok3r, but i had to face a water incident, feelsbad, so i bought the rgb, and i noticed that the PBT keycaps felt better while typing and also sounds better, so i would recommend you to go for the vanilla, or the backlit version.
Sorry, my english is savage but i think you got it.
Btw, i don't know if you ever used a mechnical keyboard before, so choose you switches wisely if you did not :)
I've been using a corsair k70 for the past 2 years. I've been hanging out with the mechanical keyboard recently and I figured that it's time for me to get a "real" mechanical keyboard. Furthermore, I am heading off to college soon so a 60% keyboard would be really nice and compact (may need to get used to the no arrow keys though). I was just wondering because I am spending $140 for this, and I don't want my keyboard mashing to damage the board (LOL). I have one final question: did you need to consistently press fn to access the arrow keys, or is there a way to lock the keyboard in fn mode? Thank you so much for the reply! It was very helpful.
I changed the fn key to l-ctrl so i can access it with one hand and its really natural ( with wasd as arrowkey), but don't forget that the main feature of this keyboard is that it is fully programmable and there is 4 layers, so basicly if you want a layer where you can access the arrowkey without havin to press fn, you can, ( and you can do much more than that), but you won't be able to use wasd on this layer if you mapped the arrowkeys to these.
Also, there is an other solution, you could buy a macropad with 6-8 keys and assign 4 of those to arrow keys even tho i think its not necessary since the arrowkeys are not that hard to access if you change your layout as i did (left control = fn / windows key = left control/ and fn = windows key).
You could also bind the fn key to a mouse button if you need to.
I hope this is not too messy and that it will help you.
What is the external number pad you use? I could really do with one
Awesome
Hey I need your opinion dukie or poker?
What switches are your favourite?
Which white keycaps are those?
Will you do a Varmilo keyboard review?
I dig the non rgb board way more.
What happened to your website?
awesome
Does anyone know if the Vortex POK3R Black Case Blue LED 60% Keyboard have all the color effects like the RGB version does?
No, it’s probably just a blue led
I currently have a Corsair K95 RGB & am looking to switch as it is WAY too big for my desk space. Was debating between a K65 RGB, Ducky TLK RGB or this one. Which would you recommend if price is no issue?
I would pick the Pok3r or the Ducky TKL RGB, both will have much superior quality compared to the Corsair. Now u just have to ask yourself if you want 60% with programmability or TKL. I also recommend looking into iKBC F87 RGB, iKBC is a subsidiary of Vortex, it comes stock with Vortex's back-lit PBT keycaps.
I will be replacing my G105 soon.
I need a Tenkeyless/60% layout
MX speed/ blue
RGB
Is this the one for me
Daniel Stevenson I'd go ducky one tkl
So after watching this review I ordered my poker 3 rgb. Just got it like 5 minutes ago. How do I use my arrow keys on I J K L?
On most 60% mechanicals (including my rk61) there's usually another button that allows you to hold down that and ur I j k l to use arrow keys, mine were FN + M and n and the rest, they are like thise because there is not enough keys for the arrow keys since it's 60%
can this be wireless?
is this mac compatible?
Can someone send me the official vortex website?
thanks
How do the RGB MX Blues feel on this keyboard? I purchased a Corsair K70 with RGB MX Blues and it has some issues.
I would claim warranty if you are experiencing issues.
Please tell me if this is ps4 compatable
Hey, I'm interested in getting this keyboard. I'm not too familiar with the various Cherry switches, though... Of the ones offered, which one is most similar to the buckling spring feel and sound of the Model M?
As a follow-up, would you recommend this keyboard over the original Pok3r? Seems this one is all-around better, except it uses ABS keycaps instead of PBT keycaps... You mentioned there are PBT keycaps that allow for RGB, can those be swapped in later?
Unfortunately there is no Cherry switch that comes near to the Buckling Spring switch in feel. Yes, there are Cherry MX Blues which have a click, or MX Green which have a heavier click, but they still really aren't that close.
I would pick this one up and add your own PBT keycaps. If you don't really like the RGB lighting, then I would go with the non-backlit model that comes with better keycaps.
Ah, thanks for the info. So the "regular" Pok3r is identical in functionality (i.e. they both have volume hotkeys, for example), but no backlighting and PBT keycaps instead?
oh ya btw, is the volumn control available to the non-backlit version? i remembered you saying that the non-backlit do not have volume control.
Yes! You may have to update the firmware, but they have included it.
I might get the non back lit version tmr. Not a fan of the keycaps and the base.
Btw you sir are the reason I'm getting pok3r instead of corsair k70. Thank you!
Should I buy the RGB one, or non back lit?
Do you want to spend the extra money to look cool?
As cool as the rgb backlighting is, I would probably just play with it for 15min, and then never bother again. I'm not much of a 'ooo colour lights!' guy.
that's why there's a non-rgb version
Seasick I was talking about this one specifically. I already own a white Poker 2 with mx clears and white bl.
darkholyPL ehm, what? my point still stands, if you're not interested in rgb there's a non-rgb alternative pok3r
Seasick Sure. But this is not a video about any other version, so why bring it up? That is why I said I had Poker2 already, if you are going to bring irrelevant stuff up, might as well start listing other boards. Clear now?
darkholyPL I guess?
Does it have a numpad mode?
The wire bothers me
Hey Rhinofeed, hoping you could answer this since I was looking into buying the keyboard. Was the keyboard shown at 2:51 the Pok3r RGB with just different key caps? Or was it a different keyboard altogether?
It's still the Pok3r RGB, just with the Vortex PBT + POM doubleshot key cap set.
Oh ok, it looks great! DO you have a link to where I could get the keycaps if it's not too much to ask? Thanks for the greats vids!Rhinofeed
Sure! Here is the white set: www.vortexgear.tw/vortex2_2.asp?kind=45&kind2=221&kind3=&kind4=1012
And the black set: www.vortexgear.tw/vortex2_2.asp?kind=45&kind2=221&kind3=&kind4=1013
Would you recomend buying the rgb one? I ahve grown quite fond with pok3r with cherry mx clear.
And can i change the backplate from my older one (i have some stickers i want to save)
If you already have a non-RGB version, I wouldn't buy a new one just for RGB lighting. If you did, you may be able to change the backplate out from your older one, but you would have to do a lot of desoldering and resoldering of the switches.
Is there a version or anything similar to this keyboard that has f1 and so on? I'm into gaming but I don't know whether I need f1 or f3
theres some 60 percent with function row but youll have an easier time find a tkl keyboard (ten keyless which is no numpad). Look up ducky one TKL RBG, same type of rgb
Im currently interested in the CM Storm Rapidfire and CM Storm Quickfire TK. Anyways, thanks for the info!