Cooler Master CK720

The Cooler Master CK720 may be CM’s first crack at enthusiast-level mechanical keyboards, but it’s a fantastic one with smooth and stable keys, a great feel and sound, and plenty of customizations. There are some needed refinements, but this 65% keyboard is an impressive first attempt.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar
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Product details

  • Hot-Swappable Mechanical Switches: Scratch that keyboard enthusiast itch by customizing each key without needing to pick up a soldering gun.
  • 3-way Customizable Dial: The precision dial gives you the tactile controls of a turn or a press, customizable via software.
  • Kailh Box V2 + Cherry MX Green Switches: Feel the smooth, clacky difference of enthusiast-level switches, plus extra MX Green switches for that heavy clicky actuation for modifier keys.
  • PBT Doubleshot for UK/UK/TC layouts: Increase durability with keycaps made with shineproof PBT and legends that are doubleshot so they won't wear off after heavy use
  • Removable Aluminum Top Plate: Offers ease of routine maintenance and better access when changing up switches.

PROS

+ Amazing sound, satisfying feel
+ Smooth and stable keys
+ Hot-swappable and highly customizable
+ Compact form, plenty of shortcuts

CONS

- Top plate is tricky to remove
- Somewhat pricey
- Not many accessories available yet

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on April 18, 2023
The Cooler Master CK720 may be CM’s first crack at enthusiast-level mechanical keyboards, but it’s a fantastic one with smooth and stable keys, a great feel and sound, and plenty of customizations. There are some needed refinements, but this 65% keyboard is an impressive first attempt.
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By Tom's Hardware on September 26, 2023
Cooler Master’s CK720 is a solidly-built hot-swappable mechanical gaming keyboard, but it will have a hard time competing in the highly-saturated mechanical keyboard market.
60