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Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCL1-US

Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCL1-US
alaScore 82

12 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCL1-US. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and design. The usability and reliability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCL1-US is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

AWesome keyboard!

 

Everything , love the mx blue switches . Was using reds the past 3 years... Shipped in 2 days , very pleased with this keyboard

None so far , kinda wish it had a wrist wrest but meh

Oct, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Board

 

Awesome board ; Standard ANSI Layout (Can get a cool replacement keycap) ; LED's are super bright ; Minimalist Style (Few Logos)

Keycaps are very thin, but as a cherry board you can easily upgrade. The keycaps show shine after a few months use tho

Oct, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Keyboard

 

It's honestly a great keyboard, I reccomend it, just understand that some of the LEDs are probably going to go out.

The tenkeyless design feature is very nice if you're a person who is on the go who might just throw the keyboard in a backpack, as I have done several times ; I love the lighting profiles, that's probably the main reason I got the keyboard. However the...

There were no cons for almost a year. However the past two weeks I was away on vacation, I came back and booted up my computer, and seven of the LEDs had died while I was away. Very disappointing ; I knew this was bound to happen, there are already a...

Jul, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Keyboard

 

It's honestly a great keyboard, I reccomend it, just understand that some of the LEDs are probably going to go out.

The tenkeyless design feature is very nice if you're a person who is on the go who might just throw the keyboard in a backpack, as I have done several times ; I love the lighting profiles, that's probably the main reason I got the keyboard. However the...

There were no cons for almost a year. However the past two weeks I was away on vacation, I came back and booted up my computer, and seven of the LEDs had died while I was away. Very disappointing ; I knew this was bound to happen, there are already a...

Jul, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Cooler Master SGK-4040-GKCL1-US

 

After six months, I have 3 LED's burnt out. I can't wait to hear how much it'll cost me in shipping to fix CM's horrible LED selection. The micro usb connector is starting to wobble too, but that's just because I have to disconnect and reconnect the...

Heavy Construction

Bad LED lifespan ; Cheap micro USB connector

Jun, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Would have been a great case!!!

 

After six months, I have 3 LED's burnt out. I can't wait to hear how much it'll cost me in shipping to fix CM's horrible LED selection. The micro usb connector is starting to wobble too, but that's just because I have to disconnect and reconnect the...

Heavy Construction

Bad LED lifespan ; Cheap micro USB connector

Jun, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Freezes - Must be hard reset often.

 

After six months, I have 3 LED's burnt out. I can't wait to hear how much it'll cost me in shipping to fix CM's horrible LED selection. The micro usb connector is starting to wobble too, but that's just because I have to disconnect and reconnect the...

Heavy Construction

Bad LED lifespan ; Cheap micro USB connector

Jun, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

LED's wont last long

 

After six months, I have 3 LED's burnt out. I can't wait to hear how much it'll cost me in shipping to fix CM's horrible LED selection. The micro usb connector is starting to wobble too, but that's just because I have to disconnect and reconnect the...

Heavy Construction

Bad LED lifespan ; Cheap micro USB connector

Jun, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid-i Fully Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with ActivLite Technology (White LED/Blue Switch Model)

 

Very nice mechanical keyboard. Backlights are bright and options on this thing is amazing. The back plate really makes the led pop out very nicely ; Very stable keyboard. does not move when you try and drag it along, stays in place ; Compact size is...

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Feb, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid-i Fully Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with ActivLite Technology (White LED/Blue Switch Model)

 

Very nice mechanical keyboard. Backlights are bright and options on this thing is amazing. The back plate really makes the led pop out very nicely ; Very stable keyboard. does not move when you try and drag it along, stays in place ; Compact size is...

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Feb, 2015
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