Keyboards and Mice

13Aug

By StuartNo Comments

SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Review

What's that I hear you exclaim? More SteelSeries hardware on the site! It sure is! This time is the turn of the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard. Retailing at around £225 on the SteelSeries website, the keyboard certainly isn't cheap. However, it does constantly remind you that it is a quality product. Is This The New Apex Predator? Just what does this new keyboard have under the hood? Let's check it out! Design Features Let's start with just how much has gone into the build quality of the Apex Pro Gen 3. With so many layers, you could mistake it for an opera cake. Well, not quite, but there is still a fair amount to go through. With a triple-layer sound-dampening foam, designed to keep the typing experience nice and crisp. Alongside per-key lubrication, which means that each key feels smooth a...

SteelSeries QCK Performance Series Review

13Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

SteelSeries QCK Performance Series Review

One part of a gaming setup that often gets overlooked is the mousepad. Now SteelSeries sent us a lovely little package that contained an Aerox 3 mouse, as well as the QcK Performance Series of mousepads. The Aerox 3 mouse was purely to show off the different qualities of each of the three mousepads included in the bundle. Also included was a little tripod for connecting your phone. Something that I will definitely make use of, however, not for this review. Slide To The Left! Retailing for £39.99, you can pick from three different options. Speed, Control or Balance. Each with its own positives and negatives. All three come in either a large (490 x 420mm) or Extra Large (900 x 400mm); you can make your choice depending on your desk size. I know what you're thinking, aren't all mousepads cr...

5Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Swiftpoint Z2 Mouse Review

In a world of minimal mice and slick RGB clones, the New Zealand-based Swiftpoint's Z2 charges in like a Transformer. With 13 buttons, haptic feedback, gyroscopic controls, pressure-sensitive clicks, swappable parts, oh, and a tiny OLED screen, this is less of a “mouse” and more of a full-blown command centre for your desk. The Shape-Shifting Mouse Whether you're gaming, editing, 3D modelling, or automating complex workflows, the Kickstarter-funded Z2 aims to be your one-device-to-rule-them-all. So, is it a revolution or just a really expensive gadget? Let’s dig in. Design Right out of the box, the 65-gram Z2 feels like something out of a sci-fi prop room. Its angular chassis and layered surface elements make it look busy, because it is. This is not your everyday plug-and-play mous...

9Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Pro Click V2 Review

In a world filled with Cobra's, DeathAdders, Vipers, even Basilisks. Along comes something a little less aggressively named, the Razer Pro Click V2. This latest release from Razer is part of the work to play type products that are being released. So, just what does a £99 mouse get you? Each Click Is A Pro Click The Razer Pro Click V2 has won a few awards, but just what does it all mean? Is it going to replace your latest gaming mouse, or will it just be something you sling in your work bag for the trip to the office? Let's find out. Design Features Being designed with ergonomics in mind, the mouse has been perfectly sculpted. With a nice, wide thumb rest as well to enable better wrist posture. Giving an all day comfort that I've never experienced with another mouse. I got this one out ...

7Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Joro Review

Razer recently released a nice, small portable wireless gaming keyboard. The Razer Joro retails on their website at £129.99, but is it worth your money? It's quite costly for a small-form-factor Bluetooth keyboard. Can the features built in justify the price, or is this potentially just a bit of a miss from the big green company? Small But Mighty If you fancy something different, then the Razer Joro might be exactly what you are after. We are going to see how it goes up against the other, more regular style of gaming keyboards. Design Features The Razer Joro is a small form-factor keyboard. No keypad or extra buttons here, although you do get a full function row as well as all the arrow keys you could need. Weighing 374g, this keyboard can be thrown into a backpack or laptop case, to b...

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

26Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

From the launch of their Mars Bluetooth speaker, GravaStar are a brand known for their sci-fi aesthetics and almost art piece levels of tech. This continues with their latest product launching today, the Mercury V75 Pro. This promises to be a flagship gaming keyboard designed for gamers and esports professionals. And with GravaStar’s reputation for advanced engineering and distinctive designs, I don't doubt it. Painting A Better Keyboard The Mercury V75 Pro isn’t just another mechanical keyboard, it’s a statement piece for your battlestation. The standout Neon Graffiti edition rocks a hand-painted, street-art-inspired finish, meaning no two boards are exactly alike. Each one even comes with its own exclusive player ID code. Add in triple-sided RGB lighting, glowing footlights, and custom...

19Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Ducky One X Review

Everyone in the gaming world knows who Ducky are, right? Not the cute little aquatic animals that can often be found floating in baths, of which I recently got a tattoo of. That's a fun fact for you! Now did I get that tattoo because of my love for Ducky products or the cute animals? Who can tell? Anyways, we were lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the Ducky One X Wireless keyboard, and boy, it's a delight. One Ducky Is Just Enough Before you go quackers, I'm going to get into the review, checking out the design features and giving some overall impressions of just what this keyboard can do for you and your setup. Design Features Available in either black or white, the Ducky One X Wireless keyboard will compliment any setup. It's also available in two sizes. Either the full-siz...

Acer Predator Aethon 330 Keyboard Review

3Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Acer Predator Aethon 330 Keyboard Review

If you are looking for a new keyboard to add to you setup, then Acer might have just what you need. The Predator Aethon 330 keyboard! We were fortunate to be sent a white version to get some hands on time before sending it back to Acer. Let's have a little look at what this keyboard has beneath its shell. Take Aim, It's A Predator So this keyboard is the 60% sized TKL version. Offering up a lot of advantages for a small keyboard, but does it give a full-sized experience? Let's find out. Design Features As I mentioned above, this is a smaller form factor keyboard. Taking out the keypad and a bunch of other keys gives you a more compact design. I have to admit that it looks great on my desk, especially with the desk being all black. It's solid, with a sturdy construction ensuring that yo...

26May

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Fantech Tanto S Mouse Review

I'm going to start this review with this: yes, we got hold of a pink mouse. The great people over at Fantech got back in touch and offered us their new mouse, the Fantech Tanto S. Another day, but not just another mouse! With new peripherals like this come new responsibilities. That's the line, isn't it? Until recently, we hadn't heard much about the Fantech product line, but I am glad they dropped into our inbox. They are a brand that brings affordable, but decent-quality peripherals to you. So, just what does that mean for this new mouse? Shall we move on and find out? Design You could be mistaken in thinking that this is just another generic mouse. Whilst it may look like that, with its ambidextrous design, it really isn't generic. Featuring a standard button layout, with two button...

21May

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Pro Gamers Group Head To COMPUTEX 2025

Pro Gamers Group is the parent company for some of your favourite gaming brands. And if you're lucky enough to be attending COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei this week, you'll find them and their array of products there too. All About Those Booth Brands With over 10 brands in their wheelhouse Pro Gamers Group has a lot to offer show attendees. Just who are these brands I hear you ask? Or maybe you didn't, either way I'm about to list them: HAVN ThunderX3 AeroCool APNX Streamplify Ducky Nitro Concepts Endgame Gear Kolink noblechairs Regular readers of Thumb Culture will know we've reviewed a lot of products over the years, and a lot of them have been from these great brands. We've covered Ducky keyboards, of which the Project D Tinker 65 keyboard is still one of o...