The SK620 is compatible across virtually every modern OS and Windows PC. So whether you're a PC enthusiast or diehard Mac user, however you play or work, we got you covered. Being smaller (and therefore shifting the position of many keys) also matters less when most people’s main concern is the WASD cluster. Although I’ve spent a lot of time hunting for keys on the Cooler Master SK620 during everyday use, the only keys I couldn’t locate 100% of the time while gaming were the number keys, and even those are easier to find now. This form factor certainly isn’t exclusive to gaming keyboards, but I’m happiest using them while I game. The SK620 takes the classic slim, minimal design of the most popular chiclet keyboard and injects it with the signature Cooler Master mix of flair and functionality. This includes a brushed aluminum top plate for durability and contemporary good looks, while a contoured floating key design gives you an extra dimension of cleaning functionality and signature beauty. The result is a keyboard that looks familiar, but feels unlike any other keyboard you've used before. The other aspects of the Cooler Master SK620 add up to a fairly standard experience. Its switches are reliable and the 1,000 Hz response rate is exactly as performant as you’d expect. I haven’t quite gotten used to either of the keyboard’s available angles — although I’ve come to prefer having the feet extended — and have noticed slight cramping after longer sessions. But those are personal issues; everyone’s tolerance for a particular setup is going to vary.

Sep 11th 2023 Cooler Master Reveals Street Fighter 6-Inspired Gaming Hardware Collaboration with CAPCOM (7) Enough about the Cooler Master SK622’s form; let’s consider its function. The 60% layout has become more common in the last few years, especially among gaming keyboard makers. It allows people to save room on their desks—which is particularly useful for gamers with gargantuan mouse pads—without requiring them to sacrifice functionality. There is a fairly steep learning curve associated with adopting the form factor, though, especially since manufacturers have yet to agree on a universal standard for the multiple input layers and copious key-combo shortcuts these keyboards rely on. The Cooler Master SK620 is the wired version of SK622, taking a modern approach to the classic mechanical keyboard with low profile switches housed in a sleek chassis for a drool-worthy aesthetic. The 60% keyboard layout is outfitted with low profile mechanical RGB switches with upgraded ergonomic keycaps from the previous version for a typing experience that feels as good as the keyboard looks. The keyboard supports both Mac and Windows devices, and you have the ultimate on-the-go keyboard for both work and play. It’s worth noting the Cooler Master SK622’s polling rate is set to 1,000Hz in wired mode, but switching to wireless drops that polling rate to 125Hz, so it’s not ideal for fast-paced games where input lag matters. This is likely a battery-saving measure, and it works. Cooler Master doesn’t offer an official battery-length estimate, but I used the SK622 wirelessly for a week without any issue.

You don't need it, but we have it. Simple, straightforward, and fool-proof. You'll be able to unleash 16.7 million colors to every key, get further customization of lighting modes, and fine-tune macros.

Low Profile Mechanical Switches - Reduced travel distance and actuation point with the same signature durability, feel, and precision.Highly Customizable - Make adjustments to lighting and macros in real-time with a keypress combo, or customize lighting modes, fine-tune macros, or adjust more in-depth settings with the MasterPlus+ Software. The on-the-fly controls allow you to control the Cooler Master SK620’s lighting, record macros, use those macros, and switch between Windows and macOS-specific inputs, among other things. The Fn key also pulls double-duty by enabling the use of common functions such as “Home” and “PGDN” as well as multimedia controls. As I’ve mentioned, these combos can be hard to remember, but at least they make these functions available in this form factor. Portable 60% Layout - Compact layout and design, perfect for on-the-go use with mobile devices and laptops. Say goodbye to rage quits due to crappy hardware. The SK620 comes equipped with a 32-bit ARM Cortex processor for consistent precision and performance. Register keystrokes instantly. Save and execute commands and macros in a snap. Thanks to the On-the-fly System, get an instant advantage over your opponent and beat them to the punch every time.

The Cooler Master SK620’s settings can be controlled both on-keyboard and within the MasterPlus+ software on Windows. (Mac users are limited to the hardware-based customizations.) Both of these settings types can be saved to the keyboard’s onboard storage, which means one could theoretically forgo Cooler Master’s configuration software entirely, assuming they’re willing to be limited to the firmware that shipped with the device. More granular control is afforded by the Cooler Master MasterPlus+ software whose name amuses and annoys me in roughly equal measure. The common features are present: You can use the app to choose from and customize preset lighting effects; assign different functions, secondary functions, multimedia controls, and macros to different keys, record macros and switch among different profiles that contain the previously mentioned settings. Ergonomic Upgrades - New ergonomic keycaps and adjustable feet allow you the comfortable typing experience you want, your way. Those stately keycaps are lit by per-key RGB lighting that supports 16.8 million colors. The lighting is bright enough, and it looks good reflected off the aluminum top plate, at least on the space gray model. Unfortunately this is where the keycaps end up negatively affecting the experience. They don’t let the light through evenly, and the decision to illuminate each key’s secondary function means the bottom half of most characters is better-lit than the top half.The complexity is reduced if you use the keyboard with a single operating system (although that means the additional symbols printed on the bottom row are more of a distraction than anything else) or if you only try to learn it on one at a time. This form factor is fundamentally different from full-size or even tenkeyless keyboards; having to wrap your head around the idea of multiple input layers is probably going to take a while. That struggle can pay off, however, as long as you’re willing to approach the Cooler Master SK622 on its own terms. The Cooler Master SK620 also features ergonomic keycaps adorned with more legends than a Grecian vase. This is partly a consequence of the 60% form factor, which all but requires manufacturers to print the pre-programmed secondary functions performed by each key, but also the result of supporting both Windows and macOS. Shout out to Cooler Master for handling all that complexity without making the SK620’s keycaps a cluttered mess. Brushed Aluminum Design - Flat brushed aluminum top plate, floating keycaps, and slim, minimalist design built with both functionality and aesthetics in mind.