Testseek.com have collected 100 expert reviews of the Roccat Isku Illuminated Gaming Keyboard and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Roccat Isku Illuminated Gaming Keyboard.
September 2011
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The editors liked
Programmable macro keys
Layout
Macro keys
Roccat Talk
Drivers
Ideal for games with a complex set of commands
Great capacity for customization
Application has several useful game presets
Thumb buttons below the space bar
Synchronicity with the Kone[] mouse
EasyShift[] technology increases the number of configura
Build Quality
Design
Illuminated Keys
Large Armrest
Control Panel
ROCCAT Talk
Offers up to 25 programmable macros. Easy on-the-fly macro recording. Roccat Talk lets you pair with another device for enhanced functionality.
Subtle blue backlighting
Wealth of customizable keys
Highly intuitive customization software
EasyShift[+] works well
Easy to manage simple or complex macros
LED backlight
Unique RoccatTalk feature.
Profile switching buttons are easy to reach
And with the optional Roccat Talk software
Can apply to both the keyboard and the mouse
Responsive
Tactile keys feel good to press and are ideal for precision control in gaming as much as they for typing doc
Comfortable Shape and Finish
Amazing Customization
Can't Stop Looking at the Lighting
Class Leading Sensitivity and Control
Kone[]
Well made
Tons of features gamers will appreciate
Works in combination with ROCCAT Kone Mouse
EasyShift[] feature
Dedicated media keys
Roccat Talk compatible
180 macros possible
500 actions per macro
Simplistic yet intuitive macro recording
Varying levels of illumination and idle dimmer
Anti slide rubber grips
Turn on/off Windows keys
TAB and Left Shift
Sound feedback for macro recording and profile switching
Cable routing channels
Great potential for high APM
Wri
Very comfortable to use
5 dedicated macro keys and 5 profiles
Easy-Shift[+]
Thumbster keys
Customizable backlighting
Awesome software
Media control keys
Dedicated M1M5 Macro keys
EasyShift allows huge number of macro combinations
Multiple profiles with quick switching
Ability to record macros ingame
Good tactile response
The editors didn't like
No lights in media buttons
The way illumination is made
No mechanical switches
Price
Proximity of the M keys on the left
It's not good for normal typing
Lack of USB ports
Body too big
Requires lots of table space
Membrane Keys (Not Mechanical)
Plain USB Connector
Price (For Some)
Integrated wrist rest makes for a giant footprint. Key labels can be difficult to read in low light. Backlight color not adjustable
A little pricey for a non-mechanical board
Partial piano-gloss finish is prone to fingerprints
Pricey
Not ergonomic.
Placement of LEDs makes some keys hard to read from the usual view when using the keyboard
Macro keys maybe a little too aligned or close to regular keys
I had a personal tendency to hit Macro 2 when I meant to hit Tab
Plastic framing around keyboard t
No wireless variant
Can be a stretch to reach all buttons
Not mechanical
Rather expensive
Very big keyboard
Really can’t see keys without light on
Some keys can be hard to see at angles
Rubber dome keys
Very light keyboard
Doesn't feel strong
Some keys not fully illuminated unless you look directly down at them
Glossy parts hard to keep clean
Takes up a lot of room on your desk (51cm x 25cm)
Macro keys could be moved over a little
Glossy plastic smudges easily
Only real update over the original ISKU is the multi-color backlighting
EasyShift[] feature, Dedicated media keys, Roccat Talk compatible, 180 macros possible, 500 actions per macro, Simplistic yet intuitive macro recording, Varying levels of illumination and idle dimmer, Anti slide rubber grips, Turn on/off Windows keys, TAB and Left Shift, Sound feedback for macro recording and profile switching, Cable routing channels, Great potential for high APM, Wri
Rubber dome keys, Very light keyboard, doesn't feel strong, Some keys not fully illuminated unless you look directly down at them, Glossy parts hard to keep clean, Takes up a lot of room on your desk (51cm x 25cm)
In this section I am going to write a brief five point summary on the following categories; Performance, Appearance, Construction, Functionality and Value. These views are my own and help me to give the Roccat ISKU Illuminated Gaming Keyboard rating o...
Good price, Talks with mouse, Illumination, Sturdy, Letters don't smudge off, Easy to record macros, Lots of macro keys
Media, record & brightness keys don't illuminate, Software conflicts with anit-virus (MSE tested)
Quality:The ISKU Illuminated Gaming Keyboard from ROCCAT seems to be pretty good, sturdy and tough. It’s a solid gaming keyboard and the keys never fell apart and even after pretty heavy use over the past months and-a-bit, the letters and numbers haven...
Published: 2012-08-12, Author: Regina , review by: Bcchardware.com
Good price, Talks with mouse, Illumination, Sturdy, Letters don't smudge off, Easy to record macros, Lots of macro keys
Media, record & brightness keys don't illuminate, Software conflicts with anit-virus (MSE tested)
Quality:The ISKU Illuminated Gaming Keyboard from ROCCAT seems to be pretty good, sturdy and tough. It's a solid gaming keyboard and the keys never fell apart and even after pretty heavy use over the past months and-a-bit, the letters and numbers haven't ...
I can't say it hasn't been tough to get used to, nor can I say it didn't take me some time to get just one profile set up just the way I wanted it. What I can say is once you have things set the way you want for the basics and you decide to get into t...
Abstract: wpcol_1half id="" class="" style=""]Roccat are a renowned gaming peripheral company, having previously brought us quality gaming mice, keyboard and headset all aimed at hardcore gamers. They are the scientists of the gaming industry, so strive to bring u...
Plenty of programmable functions, Backlighting with several brightness settings, Robust build, Media and hotkeys, 5 profiles but just 5 macro keys per profile, Heavy (930 g) design keeps it firmly in place
Not as responsive as a genuine gaming keyboard, Backlighting could be better, Glossy plastic gets dirty quickly, Noisy keys, No USB hub or headphones socket
It's hard to imagine who the Roccat Isku would be suitable for. Hardcore gamers will find that rival models offer better performances, while general computer users will be put off by its design and noisy keys. ...
