‘SPEEDLINK ULTOR Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard’ Review

When it comes to the keyboard you use for your PC it is easy to just buy the cheapest model you can find that works. These can often be uncomfortable to use though, and are designed to just get the job done. If you are going to play many games on your computer, you’ll need a good mechanical keyboard. In reviewing the Speedlink Ultor gaming keyboard, I found out just how true this was.

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I’ll admit that I do tend to just buy cheap keyboards most of the time for my computer, so I can just get the job done. When I got the Speedlink Ultor to review though I discovered the difference and why I should have spent extra money on my keyboard a long time ago. The first thing to notice is the comfort.

With normal cheap keyboards you tend to feel the plastic of the keys, and bashing away on them does show the weakness. When I started to use the Speedlink Ultor it was very noticeable the difference straight away. In the specs for the keyboard it is also noted that the keys are slightly raised for extra comfort, though a nice touch is to lower the WASD keys as well as the arrow keys to make them stand out.

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Another thing that makes these gaming keys stand out on the Speedlink Ultor is the lighting. While most of the keys are blue, the WASD and arrow keys are white. This is useful, especially if you are playing in a dark environment to get your hand placing right. In the heat of the battle, the last thing you want to be doing is misplacing your fingers and hindering your ability to move around in the game.

One thing I wasn’t sure of with the Speedlink Ultor keyboard at first was its reduced layout, but this turned out not to be an issue. Not only does the smaller size make it easier to use in space restricted areas, but it also feels more stylish. The main keyboard itself and the placing of the arrow keys are not minimised, which is more important and it works surprisingly well.

Along with the comfort features of the Speedlink Ultor keyboard is the ease of use features. The keyboard can be set up with 6 macro keys, and 5 profiles that are easy to select. These are selectable or automatic based on the game you are playing. What this means is time can be saved when playing, and the more repetitive actions in the game can be automated.

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What using a keyboard like the Speedlink Ultor does when playing a game, especially with a good mouse, is to make it a more enjoyable experience. I’ll admit to playing many PC games with a controller if possible, but now that I’m using a good mechanical keyboard I’ve been pushing to use the keyboard and mouse combination more. It is not only the best combination for PC games, but a surprisingly good experience, especially when the keyboard works so well.

While I can’t say the Speedlink Ultor is the best mechanical keyboard out there, what I can say is that it has converted me back to playing most of my games with the keyboard and mouse combination. It proves that with a good gaming keyboard (and gaming mouse) it can’t be beaten, especially for extended games of first-person shooters like Overwatch which was my testing game of choice for the Speedlink Ultor. If you are looking for a good mechanical gaming keyboard, the Speelink Ultor is a wise choice.

Speedlink Ultor gaming keyboard is available now.

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