YH Blue mechanical keys with Cherry MX Style Stem The keycaps used in this keyboard are generic YH Blue Switches which feel similar to outemu blue switches which can be seen in most of the budget mechanical keyboards. According to AntEsports website, these keys have 50 Million keystrokes lifespan.
Review The first impression made me WOW! This is a perfect example of a good VFM product. If you are a first time user of 60% keyboards, you’d be having some basic doubts like –
How can I use the arrow case? left arrow ; FN key + Question key for top arrow ; FN key + menu key for down arrow ; FN key + Crtl key for right arrow .
How can I use function keys?
With FN Key + Shift Key + F1, F2, F3 and so on. So if you want to use Alt + F4 on this keyboard, you have to use the FN Key + Shift + Alt +F4 . Kinda hard right? 😜 Simply use the close button in the app instead.
Now that you have understood some basics of the keyboard, and got an idea of the 60% keyboard overview, let me dive into the real review.
I’ve personally been using the AntEsports Mk1200 Mini keyboard for over 2 months now as my primary keyboard. Getting used to this keyboard too just a day or two at max (might vary from person to person) and then it was yet another normal keyboard for me.
My usage varied from typing (A LOT) to gaming just like how most of you guys will be using, so I can give a definite vouch to that part and you will definitely have a wonderful experience and a good looking setup as the 60% keyboard takes up very little space.
As shared above with the basic FAQ on 60% keyboards, closing an application or using the function keys might be a weird as it invloves lots of keys,but honestly that won’t matter and can be overcome easily.
The only problem/issue I have faced personally is situations where a random function gets activated making few keys unresponsive, but that can be fixed quickly by replugging the cable.
And talking about the cable, the keyboard comes with a 1.5 meter type C cable which looks decent. But if you are a user like me whos main PC is far from your monitor, you can easily get a cheap high quality braided type C cable which is longer and use it. And yes, it work’s perfectly, thereby you can literally use any type C cable with this keyboard.
Typing test Being an armature keyboard racer, my WPM averages around 72 as I tend to occur few mistakes and stutter during typing. So if you are a person who is willing to type a lot in this keyboard then these screenshots might give you an idea on how fast you can type and comfort while typing –
Conclusion The AntEsports MK1200 Mini is an excellent starter options for those who are looking forward to get into the 60% keyboard scene I’d definitely recommend you to get it without any doubt. But at just ₹1000 extra, you can also get the Gamdias Hermes E3 which also have a white color variant if you’re looking for something to go along with your setup. The key presses feels satisfying and sounds decent but not too loud.
The only downside to this keyboard is that there is no Keyboard height adjuster and no keycap puller included out of the box. But hey, at this price what could go wrong? If you are willing to purchase AntEsports MK1200 Mini, check out the bestbuy link from Amazon down below. (PS: We earn a commission out of it)
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