To start the new year, we have a new budget keyboard to review, the Gamakay TK75 Pro. Its low price of $89.99 got my attention, as most budget keyboards start from $100 and above. Keyboards are getting cheaper and with good features, and now you have so many good budget keyboards to choose from. In this article, we will review the Gamakay TK75 Pro and find out what we get in a budget keyboard at this price point.
Review
I got the Gamakay TK75 Pro entirely stock, and my first impressions were that it’s a great keyboard, it sounds good and looks good. It comes in three different colors, White, Black, and Pink, and you can also get it barebones (without any keycaps and switches). The unboxing was very simple, you get the keyboard, a user manual, and a USB-C cable. The TK75 Pro supports Bluetooth and you can also use it wired.
Because this keyboard is so cheap, there are a few things that are critical in deciding whether it’s a good keyboard or not. The build quality is nice, with an aluminum case. You don’t get a fancy back weight like the Wobkey Rainy75, but that is understandable because of the price. You also aren’t getting a screen, but to be honest, no one uses the screens and you do have to make some sacrifices for the price. There is a volume knob on the top right, and the case has a soft touch finish that I like. The RGB is not very bright, but you can see it.
The keycaps are double-shot PBT, the stabilizers are wobbly, and you might need to mod them to get better performance. The keyboard is hot-swappable, and you can always change the keycaps and switches. You only get one switch option with the Gamakay TK75 Pro, the KTT Hyacinth switches. These are 45g linear switches that come pre-lubed, and typing with these switches feels smooth and nice.
To disassemble the TK75 Pro, you need to pull out the keycaps that have screws underneath them. This keyboard does support two mounting styles, gasket mounting and top mounting. The included gasket is PCB gasket mounted, rather than plate gasket mounted. There is a 4000 mAh battery, some sound-dampening layers, and foam, and the PCB is flex-cut. If this is your first time disassembling your keyboard, I recommend taking out a few sound-dampening layers to find out what suits your preferences.
The software of the Gamakay TK75 Pro just wouldn’t work for me, I tried restarting my PC and unplugging the keyboard, but the software was stuck on the home screen. If you are someone who likes to customize macros and keybinds, then I hope the software works for you. I also hope that Gamakay adds support for QMK or VIA.
Verdict
In the end, it all comes down to your preferences when buying a keyboard. The Gamakay TK75 Pro is a very good budget beginner keyboard. You can mod it, and you can experiment with different switches and keycaps as they don’t cost much and the keyboard is hot-swappable. The software needs improvement, but all the rest of the stuff is what you would expect from a keyboard at this price point. If you aren’t sure what keyboard to get, take a look at our other reviews for keyboards that suit your preferences.
