Aorus Thunder K7 Review
Category : Keyboards
Published by Luca Rocchi on 22.04.15
The Thunder K7 is the lastest mechanical gaming keyboard from Aorus. This keyboard features a palm rest, blue backlight and multimedia keys and we are curious to find out how this thing does. In addition Aorus used a modular design with magnet attachment system.
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Today we will be checking out the Thunder K7, another mechanical gaming keyboard coming from Aorus. On the next few pages we will make sure to show you all the main features as well as any shortcomings of the new Aorus Thunder K7 gaming keyboard.
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| Page 2 - Photo Gallery / Delivery |
| Page 3 - Features |
| Page 4 - Closer Look |
| Page 5 - Software |
| Page 6 - Conclusion |
Photo Gallery
Delivery
The exterior of the Aorus Thunder K7 box features the name of the product, printed in a clear font, a picture of the keyboard itself, and a few general information regarding the keyboard. On the back of the box, we found some information regarding the specifications of this keyboard. Inside the box, you get the keyboard itself and a couple of flyers with information about installation as well as warranty and the palm rest.| Page 1 - Introduction |
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| Page 6 - Conclusion |
Features
| Model number: | Aorus Thunder K7 |
| Keys: | Cherry MX Red |
| Keycaps: | ABS |
| Materials: | ABS |
| Backlight: | Blue |
| Profiles: | 5 |
| Interface: | USB2.0 |
| Cable : | 200 cm |
| Dimensions: | 454 (L) x 257 (W) x 45 (H) mm |
| Weight: | 1500 g |
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Closer Look
As soon as you lift the Thunder K7, you realize how sturdy and solid it actually is. Aorus has designed and manufactured a keyboard that gives a sense of maximum quality to the user at any time, and the company did a pretty good job at it. The whole keyboard is made of plastic material with different finish, including the wrist rest. The Aorus Thunder K7 is one of the bigger keyboards we have tested so far, especially thanks to the removable palm rest integrated into the shape of the keyboard. Unlike other models we tested, the Aorus Thunder K7 uses a fully modular design, which allows you to place the numeric pad on any side of the keyboard. With this model, you can move the numeric keypad to the left or the right side of the keyboard, or alternatively you can use it as a stand-alone device. The sides of each of the device features powerful magnets which will keep it in place. The Aorus Thunder K7 is a mechanical keyboard and uses Cherry MX Red switches, which makes it a very responsive keyboard. The key travel is clear and precise, just as you would expect from a product of this kind.
The upper part of the keyboard features two blue-backlit wheels that allow you to adjust the backlight and system volume. In addition, Aorus has also programmed a double function for the F-keys, which, if used in combination with the FN button, become multimedia controls for videos and music. The key pressure is precise and linear, and the feedback that this keyboard gives is definitely good. The blue backlight, with few levels of intensity, is more than enough to fully illuminate the keys, and make the keyboard very comfortable to use in the dark. We appreciate the choice of the manufacturer to go with an independent backlight for the keyboard and the numeric keypad.
Back
The back of the keyboard has a classic label showing the serial of the product and three non-slip rubber feet on the palm rest. The stability is ensured by two rubber feet placed in the corners of the keyboard, so it is practically impossible to move the Aorus Thunder K7 on the desk without raising it. Obviously, the feet, which are also covered with rubber, tilt the keyboard to a certain angle.The numeric keypad features another foot that will allow it to lineup up with the keyboard. The wrist rest also uses a coupling system with magnets, which are strong enough to keep everything firmly in place.
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Software
Aorus, like most other manufacturers today, does not include a software CD in the package. However, the software is free and can be downloaded from the official website. The interface is simple and very clear, as the information and all the settings are easily accessible with just a few clicks. In addition to the classic settings related to macro keys and customizable profiles, Aorus has included a tool which can be used to delete all the settings which are saved in the keyboard memory.
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Conclusion
| General | + | - | |
| Our final verdict regarding the Aorus Thunder K7 gaming keyboard is more than positive as the company managed to create a solid and high-quality product, almost free of flaws. We definitely like the fact that this a heavy keyboard, with an attractive but not excessive design typical for gaming peripherals. The blue backlight is clear, precise and never too much. Last but not the least, there are the volume and backlight wheel control, which make adjustments as simple as possible. |
- Weight
- Design |
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| Manufacturing quality / Ergonomics | + | - | |
| Die verwendeten Materialien und deren Verarbeitungsqualiät ist als gut zu bezeichnen, wobei eine sich angenehm anfühlende Tastatur das Resultat ist. Die Tasten sind wohl durchdacht platziert, sodass diese einfach angenehm erreicht und bedient werden können. Wir würden uns wünschen, dass Aorus auch dem Zahlenblock eine Handballenauflage spendiert hätte. Diese fehlt uns schlicht an dieser Stelle. Darüber hinaus gibt es keinen USB-Anschluss, auch einen solchen würden wir gerne vorfinden. | - Build quality - Palmrest - Blue backlight | - No USB ports
- Numpad without wrist rest |
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| Software | + | - | |
| The software is simple, clear and has everything you might need. It is free and easy to get and this is a good thing in our book. | - Easy to use | ||
| Recommendation / Price | + | - | |
| The starting price of the Thunder K7 on Geizhals.eu is about 149 euro excluding shipping costs. In terms of value, the keyboard is certainly a very good product with attractive features but the price, however, is slightly higher than what we expected. |
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| Rating | |||
| We gave the Thunder K7 from Aorus 4 out of 5 stars. | |||
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