Melgeek Made68 Pro – Unique Design and Advanced Features
The gaming keyboard market has seen a surge in popularity for magnetic Hall Effect keyboards over the past year, and for good reason. These keyboards offer measurable speed improvements and unique features not found in traditional mechanical gaming keyboards. The Melgeek Made68 Pro stands out in this crowded field by drawing inspiration from the four elements – air, water, fire, and earth. Each theme comes with customized keycaps and intricate case details, making it a standout choice for gamers looking for style and substance.
Each version of the Melgeek Made68 Pro features a base color corresponding to the element it represents – white for air, blue for water, brown for earth, and red for fire. Accent keys add contrast to each version, and the rear of the keyboard features a translucent light box with a long RGB diffuser that illuminates in a matching color. The sides are reinforced with metal plates and matching etching, creating a cohesive and visually striking aesthetic.
Layout Options and Gaming Performance
The Melgeek Made68 Pro is available in two layouts – the Made68 and the Made84. The Made68 features a compact 68-key design, while the Made84 expands to a 75% layout with a full function row. Both layouts offer a range of features tailored for gaming, including magnetic Hall Effect switches that enhance responsiveness and personalization.
These switches utilize magnetic sensors to detect key presses accurately, allowing for features like Rapid Trigger, Snap Tap, and Dynamic Keystrokes. The Melgeek Hive software enables customization of these features and the mapping of secondary functions, providing gamers with a versatile and responsive gaming experience.
Enhanced Features for Competitive Gamers
The Melgeek Made68 Pro offers unique features like Rapid Trigger and Snap Tap, designed to provide a competitive edge in gaming. Rapid Trigger reduces input delay, allowing for faster key presses, while Snap Tap enables instant input cancellation for precise in-game actions. Dynamic Keystrokes further enhance customization by allowing multiple commands from a single key press.
With a full 8,000Hz polling rate, the Made68 Pro delivers minimal latency and maximum responsiveness, ideal for competitive gaming scenarios where split-second decisions matter.
Impressive Performance and User Experience
The Melgeek Made68 Pro combines high-quality switches, customizable features, and a sleek design to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. Features like Rapid Trigger and Snap Tap work seamlessly to enhance gameplay, while the compact layout and customizable keymaps cater to individual preferences and gaming styles.
While the software and RGB lighting could be improved, the overall performance and experience offered by the Made68 Pro make it a worthy contender in the competitive gaming keyboard market.
*Christopher Coke has been a regular contributor to IGN since 2019 and has been covering games and technology since 2013. He has covered tech ranging from gaming controllers to graphics cards, gaming chairs and gaming monitors, headphones, IEMs, and more for sites such as MMORPG.com, Tom’s Hardware, Popular Science, USA Today’s Reviewed, and Popular Mechanics. Find Chris on Twitter @gamebynight.