Thunderbolt K78 Keyboard Review

Alberto Luna

Last update 5 months ago

6 minutes

Thunderbolt K78 Keyboard
Mercado Libre

The Thunderbolt K78 keyboard is a mechanical keyboard that is a more affordable alternative to high-end mechanical keyboards, however this does not mean that it is a bad keyboard. In fact, it is a quite acceptable keyboard for the price, and now we are going to tell you the pros and cons of this keyboard after two months of continuous use.

Features

  • Language: Spanish Latin America

  • Layout: QWERTY

  • Switches: Outemu Red or Brown.

  • Backlighting: RGB

  • Keyboard Color: White/Black

  • Ergonomic and suitable for various uses.

  • Contains numeric keypad.

  • Keyboard Type: Mechanical.

  • With USB-C connector.

  • With removable cable.

  • Dimensions: 100.6cm wide, 347.6mm high, and 33.5cm deep.

What's in the box

  • Thunderbolt K78 Keyboard

  • USB-C Cable

  • 2 additional Outemu Red or Brown switches

  • Keycap puller

  • User manual

Pros

  • Price: The price of this keyboard is quite affordable compared to other mechanical keyboards, costing approximately $200 USD.

  • Backlighting: The RGB backlighting is pretty good, you can configure the intensity or the speed of the RGB.

  • Switches: The Outemu Red or Brown switches are quite good, the Red switches are linear and the Brown are tactile, both are quite good for typing and gaming (Personally we prefer the Brown due to their balance of silence and comfort).

  • Removable Cable: The USB-C cable is removable, which makes transporting the keyboard easier.

  • PBT Keycaps: The keyboard keys are made of PBT, which makes them more resistant to wear and discoloration.

  • Design: The keyboard design is quite good, being 78% the size of a full keyboard, making it quite compact and comfortable to carry anywhere.

  • Ready to Use: The keyboard is plug and play, you don't need to install any drivers to use it.

Cons

  • Build Quality: The build quality of the keyboard is quite good, however it is made entirely of plastic.

  • Software: You can only modify the keyboard backlighting with its predefined configurations, you cannot customize the backlighting to your liking.

  • Noise: The Red and even Brown switches are quite noisy, if you are looking for a silent keyboard this is not the keyboard for you.

  • No Wrist Rest: The keyboard does not have a wrist rest, which can be uncomfortable for some people.

  • Limitation of Some Keys: If you use all the function keys on the keyboard or some others like Home, End, or Delete, you will have to use Fn to access them.

Conclusion

The Thunderbolt K78 keyboard is a pretty good keyboard for its price. If you're looking for an affordable and good quality mechanical keyboard, this is the keyboard for you. However, if you're looking for a silent keyboard or one with a more premium design, we recommend opting for a slightly higher-end option.