The new keyboard and mouse set of AOC, which we recently unboxed in this review, is with us. We already know AOC very well with its monitors, one of which, the AOC AG273QX with a 27-inch screen, is also on our desk right now.
The brand, which is well known to gamers as well as those looking for monitors for the office, recently introduced keyboard and mouse sets that it has prepared exclusively for gamers. We have previously examined entry-level models, the GM200 gaming mouse and the GK200 gaming keyboard. This time, the family’s median models, the 500 series GM500 and the GK500 keyboard and mouse set, are with us. In the meantime, before we start examining, let’s also say that the family also has an AGM700 and AGK700 keyboard and set under the 700 series. We’ll examine them separately when we get them.
Now let’s get to the point.
AOC GK500 Gaming Keyboard Review
Let’s start with the keyboard. The AOC GK500 is a gaming keyboard with mechanical switches and, of course, an RGB structure. Switchs on the keyboard are selected as OUTEMU Red. If you recall, we’ve seen mechanical membrane switches and used in a submodel. The AGK700, a top model that we will examine later, features OUTEMU Blue switch In this sense, it should be said that this keyboard contains exactly the keys that should be used, which is very popular in this category of OUTEMU Red switchs. Especially if you’re both playing games and writing.
The red switches used are less audible and the feedback feeling is ideal for the class than the blue switchs. The force used to activate the switches is 47 grams, while the working distance is 2.1 mm and the total journey is 4 mm. As we said, it was a very balanced choice of keys for both the game and the writing.
The service life of the items is up to 50 million prints, while the material used on the keyboard makes it robust for long use. The keyboard consists of first-class aluminum alloy and a magnetic wrist support at the bottom. Thus, your wrists are comfortable when you spend long periods of time at the keyboard, both while writing and playing games. Of course you can take it off if you don’t want to.
The cable of the keyboard, which you will connect via the gold-plated USB, is ideal with a length of 1.8 meters. The fact that the cable is braided also provides an advantage.
Now let’s talk about the GK500 to the GM500 gaming mouse. The AOC GM500 is an ergonomic gaming mouse that fits perfectly with its design. Designed for both the right hand and the left hand, the mouse has 2 hotkeys in the area that comes under the thumb. On the other side you will see 2 keys again. The total number of keys on the mouse is 8. You can easily program all of these keys through the AOC G-Tools App.
GM500’s right and left clicks are entrusted to Omron keys. Just like the keyboard, these keys are durable up to 50 million presses, while the sensor used is the Pixart PWM3325. With this sensor, it can provide serial use with 5000 DPI resolution and 100 IPS and 20G acceleration features.
The GM500, which is very suitable for gamers, is already an ideal product for this category with the price we will mention in a short time. In the meantime, let’s say that the total weight of the mouse is 145 grams.
Gamer-Specific Lighting with Light FX
Like the
GM500 gaming mouse, the GK500 gaming keyboard has RGB lighting. The illuminated area on the mouse is surrounded by the scrool key, the AOC logo, and the circumference of the mouse, while on the keyboard all the keys are illuminated so that you can adjust them. In the meantime, the AOC AG273QX monitor, which we will share with you in a short time, is also on our desk because it also has RGB lighting. The monitor reflects RGB patterns from the circle-shaped area behind it, so it can act as a team with this keyboard and mouse set when it comes to lighting. In AOC G-Tools software, you can adjust and sync lighting for all 3 products from light FX as you wish.
Special
Thinkingly, the AOC has achieved very successful products for the middle segment with the GM500 and GK500 models, which are 500 series gaming keyboards and mouse sets. We found it ideal with their comfortable and comfortable structure, the quality of the material used and their performance at the point of use. The prices of the devices are also class-appropriate and highly competitive. The AOC GM500 gaming mouse is currently available on the market for $229, while the AOC GK500 can be purchased for as little as $558. Those who want more can turn to the AOCs 700 series models, which we will share with you when we have them.
NOTE: 90
+Comfortable and comfortable
RGB lighting options with +LightFX
+Lifetime
+Magnetic wrist support
+Reasonable price
+Switches and extinguishers used