Cougar Attack X3

The Cougar X3 is a keyboard with some enticing qualities, especially when considering the included software, but the overall lack of quality and cheap feel of the X3 left something to be desired, even in its price range.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • Cherry MX Blue, the Original Mechanical Switches - has unmistakable tactile feedback, unrivaled accuracy and distinctive sound
  • Full NKRO Mechanical Keyboard that guarantees your accurate input transmitted to computer with 1000Hz Polling Rate and 1ms response time
  • Clean Layout + Solid Aluminum Structure + Powerful Backlights
  • Full Key Backlight, 5-step brightness adjustment by the backlight key
  • COUGAR UIX Device Management System to set the functionality of all the keys, store macros for advanced gaming

PROS

+ Easy to use
+ Relatively powerful software
+ Affordable pricing

CONS

- Lackluster use of lighting
- Membrane media keys
- Questionable PCB quality
- Flimsy case

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 07, 2016
The Cougar X3 is a keyboard with some enticing qualities, especially when considering the included software, but the overall lack of quality and cheap feel of the X3 left something to be desired, even in its price range.
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By PCMag on May 03, 2018
The Cougar Attack X3 RGB is a gaming keyboard that packs true Cherry MX mechanical switches and has a spellbinding look, but it's held back by lackluster software.
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By PCWorld on April 06, 2017
The Cougar Attack X3 packs real Cherry MX switches and optional RGB lighting, but a nonstandard bottom row might make it a stretch (literally) for gamers.
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