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
Published: 2011-10-27, Author: Steven , review by: HEXUS.net
Stylishlooking board with topquality performance, The keyboard talks to your mouse so you can concentrate on aiming and firing, Makes life simple for recording macros
No USB or audio ports, Integrated wristrest makes it a huge keyboard, You feel compelled to buy the mouse with it to take advantage of all its features
Published: 2011-10-19, Author: Mark , review by: pcgameware.co.uk
At the start of the test I was horrified by the price tag of £79.99 for the Isku , but after having spent ten days using it I now appreciate its design and build quality, although I still think £79.99 is expensive for a keyboard. The minor flaws with the...
So to sum things up, is this the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever used? Unfortunately for Roccat I’m going to have to say no. However, that isn’t because this is a bad board by any means, but because PC peripherals are a very personal thing; everyone ha...
Looks great, Feels good to type on - soft/responsive, Can combine with Kone[+] - ROCCAT Talk, Illumination with brightness control, Lots of customisation available, ROCCAT Software suite is unrivalled
Requires a bit of usage adjustment, Gets dirty very easy, Lacks USB/Audio jacks
Back in March we reported on the Isku’s first appearance in public domain at the CeBIT 2011 Trade Show. Our article generated lots of discussion in the community amongst gamer’s world-wide. Though we have been waiting a long time for this release, it’...
First and foremost the Roccat ISKU is a comfortable keyboard to type on. The large palm rest does exactly what it is designed to do and the key travel distance chosen by Roccat feels great. The keyboard is also very quiet to type on and the use of pla...
While Roccat has yet to release a gaming keyboard with mechanical keys as some of their industry competitors have done, the Roccat Isku is a fairly solid offering with promising features, namely the Roccat Talk feature. Because this technology is still qu...
Many customization options; comfortable keys and wrist rest; gorgeous gamery design; caters to an exhaustive list of gamers needs,
Backlighting could use some improvement
We cannot crown the Roccat Isku as king of keyboards, but we still have to recognize it as one of the best keyboards we have used. While the customization might be over the top for regular users, hardened MMORPG and RTS players will find it to their li...
Podría llevar una toma USB integrada, o una entrada y salida de audio,
Material adjunto y un plano más del tecladoRoccat vuelve a imprimir su sello de distinción en el Isku, un teclado muy peculiar que aúna muchas de las propiedades que ya hemos podido ver en otros productos Roccat, y a las que se le suma, por ejemplo, ...
