EVGA Z20

The EVGA Z20 is incredible for gaming. It has a sturdy-feeling build, full RGB backlighting, dedicated macro keys, and acceptable ergonomics with a plush leatherette wrist rest and multiple incline settings. It also has exceptionally low latency and robust companion software for configuration. The unit we tested has clicky Light Strike LK Optical switches that feel very light, have a short pre-travel, and a small tactile bump to overcome before actuation. If you'd prefer a linear switch without tactile feedback, this keyboard is also available with linear Light Strike LK Optical switches.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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Product details

  • TOF Proximity Range Sensor detects user movement to trigger the system awake or to send it to sleep
  • Light Strike LK Optical Mechanical switches with a low 1.5 mm travel to actuation, generating 25% faster response time compared to traditional mechanical switches. Featuring Linear switches with N-key rollover to ensure that you get exactly the type of feedback and experience you want.
  • Powered by a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 core USB microprocessor supporting 4,000Hz polling rate.Offering the most advanced gaming keyboard experience, 4K Hz is 4x more responsive and inputs can be more precise.
  • Per key RGB Lighting with left and right RGB light bars and 14 pre set lighting effects customizable via the UNLEASH RGB software
  • Five dedicated and programmable Macro E keys, customizable via the UNLEASH RGB software

PROS

+ Outstandingly low click latency.
+ Great build quality.
+ Full RGB backlighting with individually-backlit keys.
+ Many useful extra features.

CONS

- Slight wobble on stabilized keys, especially the spacebar.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on April 07, 2021
The EVGA Z20 is incredible for gaming. It has a sturdy-feeling build, full RGB backlighting, dedicated macro keys, and acceptable ergonomics with a plush leatherette wrist rest and multiple incline settings. It also has exceptionally low latency and robust companion software for configuration. The unit we tested has clicky Light Strike LK Optical switches that feel very light, have a short pre-travel, and a small tactile bump to overcome before actuation. If you'd prefer a linear switch without tactile feedback, this keyboard is also available with linear Light Strike LK Optical switches.
91
By PCMag on April 22, 2021
Despite many attractive features, including a rarely seen audio passthrough connection and proximity sensor, the EVGA Z20 doesn’t feel like an elite keyboard.
50