Gigabyte reveals new Aorus K1 mechanical gaming keyboard
Meet the new Gigabyte AORUS K1 mechanical gaming keyboard that features German CHERRY MX RED key-switch and supports a travel distance up to 4mm. The keyboard is rated for 100 million actuations. Some of the fancy features of the new Gigabyte AORUS K1 mechanical keyboard include programmable keys with onboard memory, on-the-fly multimedia and backlight control, full-range anti-ghosting capability, and more.
In order to customize the lighting behavior of AORUS K1, users can make use of the RGB Fusion 2.0 software. Each individual key on this keyboard is capable of having its own color or light pattern. Additionally, the RGB Fusion Software will allow this keyboard to synchronize with other AORUS devices.
All of the keys on the new Gigabyte AORUS K1 mechanical gaming keyboard are programmable with on-board memory support. And with the help of the AORUS Engine application, the keyboard is able to configure macros to any key. Once you are done, you won’t need to run the software again to access those customizations.
In addition, AORUS K1 also comes with on-the-fly multimedia and backlight control that allows users to tweak lighting colors, combinations, or multimedia functions without using the software. Just by using certain key combinations, a user is able to change these settings.
The Cherry MX (RED) mechanical keys in the new Gigabyte AORUS K1 keyboard supports a maximum of 4mm travel distance and 2mm activate distance. All of these keys feature full range anti-ghosting capability.
AORUS K1 also allows a user to route the cable from different positions for various ergonomic or aesthetic reasons.
Gigabyte AORUS K1 Specifications
Gigabyte AORUS K1 | |
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Keyboard Type | Mechanical (Wired) |
Interface | USB 2.0 |
Key-switch | Cherry MX (RED) |
Switch Life | 100 million actuations |
Travel Distance | 4mm |
Activation Distance | 2mm |
Peak Force | Red : 45g +/- 15g |
Simultaneous Key input | USB N-Key Rollover (NKRO) |
Report Rate | 1000Hz (max) |
Backlighting | -RGB fusion 2.0 (Per key 16.7M customizable color) |
Multimedia Hotkey | 22 function keys (combination works with “Fn” key) |
Cable Length | 2m |
Software | AORUS Engine |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 440 x 130 x 40 mm |
Weight | 1125(g) ±10% |
Price and Availability
At the time of this writing, there is no word on the pricing or availability of the new Gigabyte AORUS K1 mechanical gaming keyboard.