MageGee Compact 80% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 87 Keys TKL Blue Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard with Red Switch, Detachable USB Type-C Cable, SEA87 Portable N-Key Rollover Computer Keyboard, White

First, sorry for the long story. I was somewhat interested in backlit keyboards thinking it would be helpful with my aging eyes and I work from home. I found those in my price range cost too much to be worth that feature and in $ range had poor reviews.I was checking the Amazon basic keyboard Q&A and someone mentions wanting a "clicky" keyboard. One reply advised to search for "Cherry MX red" to which I thought wth is that, it must be a bad joke. I did a quick search and learned about the whole hidden world of mechanical keyboard aficionados. I had forgotten the old clicky keywords and was somewhat interested to look a bit - still with low willingness to pay much. First, most were $80-$200+, then I came across this one. The price was very low compared. The reviews were pretty good and I thought, why not try it.Well, well, 2 days later I was super impressed. It's very solid and substantial compared to any keyboard I've used. Appealing white with pale blue light - so I have this awesome quality keyboard WITH backlit feature and yes, nicely clicky, not too much. I've worked with a lot of keyboards and there's no way anyone is getting a keyboard of this quality for under $60 with backlight. If you want a smooth wimpy quiet keyboard, then avoid this one, milk-toast. Since I'm now down with the keyboard scene, I know that if you want super duper clicky, well, search for "cherry mx blue", dude. I understand there's a way to change colors but I've just been using it so far. I swear it's improved my typing speed and accuracy, maybe b/c it has fewer keys, no number pad which I never use. I won't go on but in my view this is a fantastic deal. In fact, for $23 I may buy another one even though I'm not sure where I'd use it. Don't tell my wife though, thanks.

Very good keyboard. I added my own key caps but it’s super quiet and easy to use

The Type-C plug wire was impossible to be plugged in to the keyboard it wasn't matching with the hole. The Bluetooth function did not work either. I was not able to pair this keyboard with my Dell 9020 PC. These Bluetooth only keyboards w/o 2.4mz dongle are a gamble on older PC-s. I had to return it.

keyboard did not work, tried multiple pcs with multiple cables, did not work. Going to have to return i am very disappointed

Very solid build and comfortable in typing. Keys are accurate and the typing feel is just fine. For me, I preferred red switch. I have another one with brown switch and this one is definitely quiet than that one. RGB light is also a bonus if you enjoyed color light effects. Good for daily use no matter home or business.The only thing is that the manual comes with doesn't explain much about the light and I don't know when and what will make the right one light-on (the left one is cap-lock as from my test). But for the price I have nothing to complain.

I find this very useful when working at night on my computer. Nothing is worse than touch typing and finding that you have just typed gibberish because your fingers were not stationed properly. A lit keyboard is a necessity especially when you are a night owl and prefer to work with just your monitor light to guide you.

When I bought it, it lasted for one week and then it never turned on again.

This is probably the best bang for buck keyboard you are going to find but it is not without some shortcomings.PROS:Ability to connect to three different Bluetooth devices (phone, pc, tablet, etc.) is good and doesn't appear to have any discernable lag in my limited testing using a Bluetooth 5.0 radio in my Windows 10 PC.Ability to work via USB-C wired mode works well with no discernable lag in my limited testing.USB-C cable can be used to charge while continuing to use the keyboard in Bluetooth mode or wired mode.Switching between three Bluetooth devices and wired USB-C mode is seamless and quick with the use of Fn + 1/2/3/4.Red switches are great to game on and pretty decent to type on too, especially if you are more of a touch typist and work in an environment that requires you to be somewhat quiet.The backlighting has a plethora of different options and colors.The backlighting can be set to a single static color.There is no additional buggy software to install (unlike keyboards from competitors like razer).The windows key can be locked/unlocked by pressing Fn + Windows key. Helpful for gaming and typing documents.Included Keycap puller makes it easy to replace the double shot keycaps with your own set.CONS:USB-C cable is very difficult to insert into the keyboard. If you aren't careful, you could break the USB-C port on the keyboard.There are Bluetooth connectivity issues with Windows PCs that have Bluetooth radios lower than Bluetooth 5.0.DETAILED SUMMARY:Red Switches:----------------The red Outemu switches are smooth to press and there isn't an immediate difference between these are Cherry MX red switches. Because of the linear style of the included red switches, they are reasonably quieter than blue or brown switches. If you are coming from a membrane keyboard, you will be fairly comfortable with these switches as the learning curve for actuation of the keys is much lower when compared to blue or brown switches.Backlighting:---------------The backlighting has a mind-boggling amount of animation options and colors using combinations of Fn + \, Fn + Ins, Fn + Del, Fn + Home, Fn + End, Fn + PgUp, Fn + PgDn. There is also reactive backlighting options, where the keys react with colors and patterns as you type. There is quite a lot to do here if you are into RGB.USB-C Wired Connectivity:-------------------------------USB-C input on a keyboard is meant for quick and easy connects/disconnects when moving the keyboard around to another device. However, on this keyboard the USB-C input port is quite difficult to plug the cable in into. It took me several tries and a lot of patience. I also tried another USB-C cable I had lying around and it was just as difficult to plug into the keyboard. I would not fully recommend this keyboard if you are planning to connect/disconnect the USB-C cable from the keyboard often to take it to a friends house or to LAN parties. If you have your heart set on this keyboard, I would suggest getting a small 3 inch to 6 inch USB-C extension cable so you can connect/disconnect the cable from that instead of the keyboard. This ofcourse will increase the overall cost for you. But if you feel that the pros outweigh the cons then this might be an option to consider. Ideally, Magegee should look into this issue as it is clearly a breaking issue that could render the keyboard into a paperweight.Bluetooth Connectivity:----------------------------This keyboard appears to have more than one Bluetooth radio in it. Looks like both a 3.0 and a 5.0 radio are included in this keyboard - most likely for compatibility reasons. In my limited testing, it appears that 3.0 is used when connecting to a device that does not have Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities. In 3.0 mode (tested on a Windows 10 PC) you are asked to pair using a pin or by entering a passcode on this keyboard. However, neither way works. This may be a bug directly related to Windows. So bear in mind, that you may not be able to use this keyboard wirelessly if the Bluetooth radio in your Windows PC is not Bluetooth 5.0 or higher.CONCLUSION:This keyboard is great if you are a touch typist and also a casual gamer. The difficult and tight USB-C port and the lack of proper compatibility with older Bluetooth radios on Windows PCs are both shortcomings that can be mitigated by purchasing something extra (USB-C extension cable, and Bluetooth 5.0 radio dongle). However, this raises the cost of this keyboard, making it less competitive with other keyboards. Honestly, both of these issue should be able to be fixed by the manufacturer in the next batch. Hopefully, if Magegee can fix these problems in the next batch of these keyboards then this keyboard will be an easy 5 stars.This entire review was typed on the Magegee 80% TKL SEA87 keyboard. If you like this review, please hit the "Helpful" button.

Loving this mechanical keyboard, it is used for gaming. It is perfect for gaming because it has a really great response time. Mechanical keyboards are so different than regular keyboards, they have a different feel to them. The keys bounce back almost immediately. Love that it also lights up. We have fun in our gaming room. Wired by usb or you can use it wirelessly. Worth the price.

the keyboard itself is great. it’s a little tall but it works well. the delivery was 4 days earlier. the dust cover came broken. there is also hair, dirt, and dust between the keys. not sure if this product is new or used. i expected a new product.