Fnatic Streak - LED Backlit Full RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Cherry MX Brown Switches - Ergonomic Wrist Rest - Premium Pro Esports Gaming Design(US-Layout)

I'm a software engineer and also a gamer, so I type a lot. I had previously gotten a DE layout keyboard with speed silver switches which I thought I could get used to, but wound up getting so frustrated with. The difference between cherry browns and cherry reds/Kailh speed silvers for typing is massive. While it was good for gaming, to type, given the low actuation distance (the amount of force required to register a keystroke), it felt super sloppy. Even resting my hand on the keys would sometimes register a keystroke, and I would often have to retype passwords 2-3 times to get it right.This is a US layout keyboard available in Germany. It has great lighting controls, a really good gaming mode which lets you disable the windows function, and the actual key response feels crisp and light. It's definitely expensive compared to the other mechanical keyboards, but I hope this will last me a lifetime in Germany.

***This review is for the Streak model.***This average star-rating for this listing is meaningless, because the the reviews for different products are all mixed together.The very least you could expect from a list of customer reviews is that they're for the product that they're listed with.And even if reviews for different products are all mixed together...Maybe there could be a "filter" option where the user could select the product of interest?Unfortunately, that's not the case.Buyer beware: Pay attention to what product the reviews are for. Apparently the job of determining relevance has been out-sourced to you.***Update***I took it upon myself to remove the cable and splice the passthrough port directly to the board connector.Now I can use any USB cable I want.(See attached photos of my modification.)***End Update***I have the brown switches, because they come recommended for work/general-typing usage cases. I don't game anymore, so I can't give any input on that application.The build quality of this keyboard is excellent; and in my opinion, the price is justified.It's durable, 100% responsive, and visually remarkable.Having a built in scroll wheel that defaults as a volume control is awesome. I find it so useful, that I'm of the opinion that this should be a standard feature in all keyboards.There is only one thing that I don't adore about this keyboard: The cord.In fact, I detest it.There's nothing wrong with it per se, it's just that it's obnoxiously bulky.It's completely over-engineered for me. I acknowledge that it's enormous size and industrial-strength build may be exactly what others are looking for.For instance, it probably holds up well in gaming scenarios where emotions run high and the equipment may be subject to extreme physical forces. (E.g. Rage-quit tantrums)But for me, it's just a ridiculous albatross attached to the the neck of an otherwise sleek and efficient HID.The fact that I still use this keyboard exclusively is a testament to its quality.(I'd never tolerate the insanity of the cord in anything less than fantastic.)

Pros:* The board seems to be made of high quality materials and is quite solid* RGB lighting is consistent across all keys* RGB lighting is also around the volume roller, which is a nice touch* It works perfectly with Mac and PC. On a Mac, you can use either the Mac software to remap the command and option keys, or you can swap the keys in the Fnatic software* Basic RGB lighting (mode and brightness) can be configured without need of the Fnatic software* The Cherry MX Brown switches were genuine and are much quieter than the Blues, but not as quite as the Silent Reds* Quiet enough for an office setting* The USB pass-through works as advertisedCons:* Integrated cable* I would have preferred a USB-C connectors instead of USB-A

I highly recommend this keyboard. It is of pretty solid construction and looks fantastic. The keys are very responsive and are easy to type on. The hand rest can be a bit annoying at times, as it can sometimes detach itself when moving the keyboard, however this isn't too bad, as it just pops back into place.All in all, this is a fantastic keyboard, and I consider it to be well worth the price.

It meets or exceeds all my expectations. Easy to program and built very well. It's my first mechanical keyboard and I don't know why I waited so long. I don't think you could get any better for the money.