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TTeSports MEKA, MEKA G1 and MEKA G-unit

Mechanical keyboards for gamers

Author: Jouni 'Jipa' Vasama
Published: 16.07.2012
Manufacturer: Thermaltake
Product Group: Keyboards
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TTeSports MEKA, MEKA G1 and MEKA G-unit - Mechanical keyboards for gamers
 

None of the three keyboards features NKRO over USB, so the number of simultaneous key presses is limited to six. Between the models there was however some differences in this, because while the G unit just stopped registering any more presses, the Meka started dropping the oldest presses in order to register the new ones.

As we've seen, all of the keyboards feature the same Cherry MX Black-switches, so the typing touch is very much identical. It's also very much identical with the Tesoro Durandal we reviewed a while back, as that was using the Blacks as well. The firm touch of this switch type doesn't really please everyone, but personally I really like it. The firm touch also tends to make the boards quieter than keyboards with red switches, as it's easier not to hammer the buttons all the way down.

If you want to have a writs rest, you are pleased to hear that the rest included both with the G1 and the G-unit performed well.

 

TTeSports MEKA, MEKA G1 and MEKA G-unit - Mechanical keyboards for gamers
 



Conclusion

MEKA

PROS 
  • Compact size
  • Solid build quality

    CONS 
  • No wrist rest
  • (Changes in layout from standard)
  • Award
    Editor's Choice Award!
    MEKA G1

    PROS 
  • Audio through-puts
  • Solid build quality

    CONS 
  • The cable
  • Award
    Gold Award!
    MEKA G-unit

    PROS 
  • Dedicated media keys
  • 12 Macro keys
  • Solid build quality

    CONS 
  • No full backlight
  • Award
    Gold Award!


    We've recently done quite a few mechanical keyboard reviews, and this time we put three more keyboards under the magnifying glass. The three Tt eSPORTS models turned out to be very similar in some ways, but also significantly differ in others. All of the three models pack the same Cherry MX Black-switches and offer a two-port USB-hub. On the other hand none of the boards offers full backlight or NKRO over USB. For some people the backlight is really a must-have feature, so it would make sense for Tt eSPORTS to offer that on at least one model.

    All of the keyboars follow the same black and red color theme, and in terms of build quality are very similar. The small Meka feels the most solid thanks to its small size, but the huge G unit doesn't really flex or squeak either. The typing touch of the models is very much identical and overall really pleasant, with no excess noises or other inconveniences. The models are aimed at slightly different audiences, so choosing between them boils down to personal needs, but for me the favorite of these three is the compact Meka.









    Additional Information

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