Review: Zebronics Zeb-Max Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

When building a high-end gaming PC, you cannot compromise on the peripherals. The complete and immersive gaming feel can only be extracted out of the system by accompanying it with good peripherals. Peripherals include your mouse, keyboard, headphones and in some cases mouse mat and microphone.

The keyboard is one of the most important and crucial peripherals in a PC build. The most used equipment alongside mouse. A gaming keyboard should be responsive tactile and solid. We took a look and reviewed the Zeb Max-Pro keyboard by Zebronics. One of the best keyboards that the company has to offer.

The keyboard does fall into the slightly high-end range but does it justify its cost and hype? Let's find out.

Highlights

• 104 Keys
• 12 Multimedia Keys
• USB Connectivity
• RGB LED
• 18 LED Modes
• 6 LED Brightness Levels
• 5 LED Speed Modes

The Build

The Zebronics Zeb War Max-Pro is a solid keyboard and is packaged very tightly. The keyboard is made up of hard plastic and offers a premium look and feel altogether. It weighs around 1.5Kgs making it heavier than usual keyboards. The build is durable, but it won't be a good idea to project your rage on it. The backside of the keyboard has rubber feet to adjust the height and the power requirement.

The Keys

Zebronics has been a brand that has always been associated with quality. The same continues with this keyboard. The keyboard uses blue switches but the type of keys is not mentioned by the brand. The keys offer tactile feedback on being pressed. If you are an action gamer then the keys will give you a feel of a bolt-action rifle being reloaded. The keys can be easily removed without any key cap remover. Every time the keyboard is connected or receives power, it lights up and an LED ray run through all the keys which look good.

RGB Modes and How to Toggle Them

There are specific key combinations to switch to different modes and this is not customizable.

• Press “Fn”+ “Ins” for 3 modes
• Press “Fn”+ “HM” for 3 modes
• Press “Fn” + “PU” for 3 modes
• Press “Fn”+ “Del” for 3 modes
• Press “Fn”+ “PD” for 3 modes
• Press “Fn”+ “End” for 3 modes
• Press “Fn”+ “~” for 1 mode

If you need to change the brightness of the keyboard then it can be done with the help of “Fn” + up and down arrow keys and the speed can be adjusted by pressing “Fn”+ left and right arrow keys.

User Experience

The experience of using this mechanical keyboard is very good. The keys are tactile and make a very satisfying sound. The keyboard is also very good for typing and the key travel is good. The switches are sturdy and durable. The modes can be changed according to your mood and getting bored with this keyboard is very difficult since it has so many modes and effects.

Pros

• The keyboard is built in a very solid way, and it feels premium to use.
• It is very comfortable and also comes with rounded sides that do not hurt your hands’
• The keyboard has braided cables preventing it from wear and tear and enhancing longevity.

Cons

There are not a lot of cons to the keyboard.

• The types of switches used should have been mentioned for the consumers.
• There is no armrest with the keyboard and this might be a dealbreaker for a lot of people.
• The brightness might seem a little on the lower side, but it all comes down to personal preference.

Rating

The following ratings are based on personal usage and will give users a better understanding of the product.

Price: 8/10

Performance: 8/10

Features: 9/10

Conclusion

If you are investing in a gaming build or PC then you should definitely go for this keyboard. It justifies its price by the performance and feel that it delivers. The keys are responsive and give a premium feel. The keyboard is also very durable. The cons are not major but can be a deal-breaker for some people.