G.Skill has announced the tenkeyless (TKL) KM560 gaming keyboard. It’s basically a narrower little brother to the KM570.
KM560 construction appears be similar to that of the KM570, with a textured plastic top panel along with the same front and back beveled edges. The indicator lights in the upper right corner of both keyboards are also similar. While due to it being tenkeyless (TKL), the TKL KM560 has one fewer LED light. The G.Skill logo is in different place than where it lands on the KM570.
The KM560 currently only sports only red as a backlighting option, which you can dial the brightness up or down. You can also add a breathing effect and alter its speed, or switch the lighting off.
The MR key is not dedicated key on KM560, but an alternate function of the Insert key.
The KM560 also offers full NKRO and anti-ghosting. The F keys sport media keys functions along with PrtScn, Scroll Lock, and Pause Break keys. The arrow keys offer lighting controls as alternate functions.
KM560 comes in version using Cherry MX Red, Blue, or Brown switches. The keyboard cost $80.
G.Skill Ripjaws KM560 MX |
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|---|---|
| Type | Tenkeyless, 87-key |
| Switches | Cherry MX Red, Brown, or Blue |
| Sensing Method | Conductive (metal) |
| Onboard Storage | Yes, 1 profile |
| MCU | ARM-based |
| Key Rollover | NKRO |
| Lighting | -Red LEDs -Breathing effect, brightness levels |
| Cable | 2m, braided, single USB end |
| Additional Ports | No |
| Dimensions | 36.51 x 15.88 x 4.09cm |
| Weight | 960g |
| Software | No |
| Construction | Plastic (chassis), otherwise unknown |
| Misc. | -Media controls via alternate functions -MR key (available via alternate functions) -2-year limited warranty |
| Price | $80 |
