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Review Armaggeddon MKA-13R RGB Eagle Mechanical Keyboard, Hotswap-able Outemu Switch Keyboard

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TSasunakirito
post Jul 6 2018, 08:39 AM, updated 6y ago

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Hi guys! Today I'll be reviewing the Armaggeddon MKA-13R RGB Eagle Mechanical Keyboard (OUTEMNU Blue Mechanical Switch). It's a great gaming keyboard that provides features that gamers demand to boost their gaming experiences and performances to the next level. If you want durable and confortable keycaps that does not fade after long usage of gaming, uses a mixture of keyboard OUTEMU switches (blue/red/brown/black), has customizable backlight design and fully macroable keys for speedy shortcut, then look no further than this affordable keyboard. Below we dive into review, checkout the technical specification of this keyboard and the list of features it has to offer!

Note: Below is a glimpse of the MKA13R with the backlight enabled. You can set the change the lighting effects, cycle through different colors based on your RGB setup preferences and also customize the brightness of the backlight.
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Features

1. KEVLARTECH Keycaps - Concave for better comfort with life-time fade-proof warranty.
1. HOTSWAPTECH Switches - Ultra-durable 50 million Blue OUTEMNU switches that are replaceable on-the-fly.
1. Fully Customizable Backlight - Programmable with softtware or on-the-fly. Choose from 16.8 million colours, 14 backlight EFX and 5 pre-set profiles.
1. Fully Macroable - Add macros via software for the ultimate gaming experience.


Specifcations
1. 16.8 million colors programmable RGB lights
2. HotswapTech OUTEMU Blue Mechanical Switch
3. Consistent quality OUTEMNU switch with less than 5g variance in work/tactile force compared to 15g in most other brands.
4. 50 milliion cycle life span for both mechanical component and electronics in switch tested at a rate of 180 cycles per minute with and without electrical load of 10mA 5V DC
5. Total Travel: 3.60~4.00mm
6. Work Travel: 2.20 +/- 0.6mm
7. Work Force: 50 +/- 5gf
8. Work Force: 50 +/- 5gf
9. Tactile Travel: 1.8mm
10. Trigger Force: Min 30gf, Max 65gf


Keyboard Form Factor
1. Top Panel: Sleek metal plate
2. Key Caps: 104 x KevlarTech High Quality Keycaps with lifetime fade proof warranty
3. Cable: 1.8M High quality nylon braided cable with magnetic ring
4. USB port: Gold plated
5. LED indicator: Caps-lock x1, Win-lock x1.


System Requirements
1. 5V from USB port
2. Plug & Play, No software
3. Works on WinXP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10




Package

Package-1: Here is the front of the packaging. It highlights 4 key features: KevlarTech Keycaps (Lifetime Fade-Proof + Comfortable Concave Keycaps), HotswapTech Keycaps (Swap to different types of mechanical switches), Fully Customizable Backlights and Fully Macroable Keyboard.
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Package-2: The rear of the packaging lists the features and technical specifications. In addition, it guides user on how to hotswap the modular mechanical switches using the provided accessories (eky-cap puller and tweezers).
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Unboxing: The keyboard is packed compactly with thick foams on the sides to prevent it from shaking inside.
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Accessories: The MKA13R provides 3 hotswap-able switches, 1 tweezer and 1 keycap puller.
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Design

Design-1: Here is an overview of the top of the keyboard. All keyboard buttons are backlight-lit enable. You can turn them off if you are not keen with the RGB theme.
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Design-2: On the rear of the keyboard, there are a list of instructions on how to change the lighting effects, customzing the backlight brightness and function keys to as a shortcut to media (adjusting volume, play-pause music tracks, calculator). Also, there is a product serial number at the back of the keyboard for warranty purposes.
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Design-3: Use the provided keycap puller to pull out the keycap to reveal the mechanical switch and then use the tweezer to remove the mechanical switch. Use 1 hand to hold the keyboard down while the other hand on the tweezers to pull it out. It will take some force pulling out the mechanical switch compared to the keycaps.
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Design-4: Here is a closer look at the LED lights without the mechanical switch, without the keycap and with the keycap on.
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Verdict

Pros
1. Solid build quality keyboard. Does not have any component rattling inside when keyboard is shaken.
2. Very comfortable to type on with the concave keycaps as a touch typist.
3. Has a wide variety of RGB lighting effects and backlight customizability that can pair with your current gaming setup.
4. Allows gamers to program certain keys on keyboard for gaming conveniences.
5. Enable users to swap different mechanical switches for certain keys to suit their preferences.
6. Has ultra-durable keycaps that does not fade after a prolong usage of typing/gaming.


Cons
1. Noisy. Not recommended to be used in office unless you have your own personal room or closed cubicle.


Observation
1. The gap between the Function Keys and the Number Keys is minimized.
2. OUTEMU blue mechanical switches has slightly more resistance compared to Gateron blue mechcanical switches.

TSasunakirito
post Jul 6 2018, 08:53 AM

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The product can be purchased at Leapfrog official store at Lazada platform for RM 169.00 (price at the point of this review being released)
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or you can buy bundle set (keyboard + mouse) for the price of RM 209.00 - good deal smile.gif
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This post has been edited by asunakirito: Jul 6 2018, 08:56 AM


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