Review on 💡 Cooler Master MK730: Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard for Gaming with Brown Switches, Cherry MX, customizable RGB Lighting, and Detachable Wrist Support by Nick Kirschenmann

TKL perfection I did not receive any money or freebies for writing this review. This isn't the first mechanical keyboard I've used over the years, but it might be my last! I'm glad I switched from the full keyboard layout with number pad to TKL. Although I actually use the numeric keypad quite often, I find it much more convenient and ergonomic to have a separate numeric keypad on the right side of the mouse. Cherry Browns are the perfect switch for me, and they are true Cherry Brown RGB switches, but this isn't a review of a Cherry switch or TKL layout: I'm most excited about the onboard memory and keyboard processor features. There are 4 profiles that you can customize. EACH key can be mapped to a different key or macro, so you can use any leftover redundant keys like "end" or go crazy and invent your own keyboard layout. In my case I remapped "PGUP", "PGDN" and "PAUSE" to control the volume and added a mute/unmute button. (FYI: When creating a macro, you need to "record" keystrokes. So if you want to map a key that isn't on this board, such as "Mute", you should also have a keyboard with the needed connect button ) The number of RGB settings is also exceptional. You can fine-tune a variety of effects, and these settings are also saved on the board. The best part about storing all your settings in the keyboard's memory is that you can take full advantage and features of the keyboard without software (although software makes initial setup easier). Once configured, you can connect your keyboard to any other computer or use a different operating system, and your keyboard will retain all macros, mappings, RGB settings, profiles, and more, with no software required. Those of us who use Linux distros should appreciate this - of course I do! The cable is detachable and uses a generic cable. If the cable is damaged or frayed, you can just buy any USB-C cable. The included cable is a well-made, durable, braided USB-C to "regular" USB-A cable. The legs seem really strong and durable. Others say the palm rest isn't enough. I really like it, but for me it's an "extra" when buying a keyboard and also a part that might need to be replaced a few times over the life of the board. I used the included wrist rest and to be honest it's better than some of the high end wrist rests sold separately. I also appreciate that CoolerMaster doesn't overdo the board with logos and branding. The board is great enough that anyone interested in mechanical keyboards can start a conversation about it.