I’ve been a fan of GravaStar for a while and the new V75 Pro keeps that mix of style and performance going strong. The hand-painted Neon Graffiti edition looks incredible in-person and the aluminum build feels like a tank. The Hall Effect magnetic switches are buttery smooth, responsive, and adjustable from 0.1mm to 3.5mm actuation in the web driver. I turned rapid trigger on my WASD keys for faster in-game movement and kept my typing keys deeper to avoid mistakes. Both the magnetic switches and keycaps are hot-swappable for quick and easy customization. Typing feels great and you get a nice “thocky" sound. The RGB lighting is fully customizable with separate control for the keys and the side strip. It's really nice having control of both! If you want a unique, heavy-duty keyboard that performs as well as it looks, this is an awesome choice. The Neon Graffiti edition feels like a collector’s piece, but it’s built for serious gaming. I included a 3-minute video walk-thru/review so you can see it in action — highly recommend this hall effect keyboard! Read more

This keyboard caught my eye because of the crazy, alien design. The first thing you notice about this keyboard is the way it looks. It has an organic looking alien looking frame. There are two adjustable legs at the top of the keyboard which not only allow you to adjust the angle of the keyboard but adds to the crazy look. The keycaps have a chaotic, splashed paint and graffiti look. The graffiti look is also on the frame. The keycaps are also clear on the sides allows the LEDs to really shine. The keyboard feels amazing for typing and gaming. The linear switches along with the foam really makes the keyboard sound snappy. The sound and the smooth switches make typing on the keyboard a real joy. The keyboard also has some cool novel features. There's a knob on the top right that adjust the volume and mutes. It doesn't look like the knob can configured for other functions though. There's also a small screen on the bottom right above the arrow keys. The screen displays the GravaStar logo, which is cool. Unfortunately, I didn't find a way to change what gets displayed. This version of the keyboard also has a second LED around the keyboard. It can be adjusted independently from the keycap LEDs. To configure the keyboard profiles LEDs, actuation and other settings you need to use the web tool on the GravaStar website. It's nice not to have to download and install anything extra to configure the keyboard. The software is pretty easy to use. I can easily change the actuation and function of the keys, and the LEDs. This keyboard comes at a hefty price considering that there are no wireless features. However, the build quality is high and there are a lot of quality gaming focused features. In addition it's a novel looking keyboard for collectors. It's a high price but you're paying for quality and novelty. Read more

This thing is heavy duty. It is like an armored car/keyboard. The buttons are nice and have a good feel. If it’s dark you can’t see the letters but there is light coming from around and under the keyboard. It says customizable, but I haven’t figured that out yet. I do miss the keypad so that’s something to get used to. It sits higher than I’m used to so it’s kind of uncomfortable. I think the price is a little high, especially if you can’t figure out the software, but does look and feel nice. Read more

Ok, so the GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro is obviously going to be a somewhat divisive design. Personally, I LOVE the aesthetic, the build, the feel...almost everything. The build quality is excellent. A hefty amount of aluminum was used in its external structure. It looks and feels incredibly robust. The legs, which function as angle adjusters, are firm and secure in their movement and I have no issue with them kicking out or sliding accidentally. Even the packaging is solid and shows the amount of care. The naming of Neon Graffiti I feel accurately reflects its vibe. Normally I'm a basic black type person, but this aesthetic just does it for me. While the colors are bold and vibrant, what I appreciate is that it is all done with a matte finish, I like that. The matte finish keeps it from looking cheap. The web driver does all the things I need it to do without issue. I do not play competitive games, so the deep RT adjustability isn't something I require. I do use some of the tap features to multipurpose some keys for productivity, however and that is easy enough to accomplish. And can I say how much I really appreciate that the ambient case lighting can be customized separately from the key backlighting. I wish more boards offered this level of customization. The use of a web driver will divide people. I like that it is easy to access from any of my computers and that I don't need software constantly running in the background, but of course, anything online comes with certain risks. There are a couple things here that, based on personal preference, I would have changed. The switches used are Gateron Magnetic Jade and while they are functionally fine, I do not care for the sound profile of them as they are more clacky sounding. Nit-picky, sure, but on a two-plus hundred dollar board, it is a fair complaint. I would have preferred some of Gateron's newer dual rail KS-37 line (not currently compatible) or even Gateron Magnetic White (should be compatible), honestly. At least the ability to choose a switch type would have been nice. Also, while the keycaps definitely fit the look of the case, they are just too much for my eyes in use. I swapped them out for some black side printed, shine though, cherry profile keycaps. Less visual chaos for sure and they actually make the case pop even more. Again, these are mostly personal preference issues. Solid design for those wanting more wild than mild and honestly, a pretty fair value for what you are getting. Read more

First off, I'm not going to talk about the aesthetics of this keyboard. Anyone turned off by how it looks is almost certainly not even reading this review. I am also going to skip the benefits of Hall Effect keyboards, since those are easily looked up online (the quick summary is that they are hot-swappable, offer incredible customization potential since the key-presses can be measured in depth with detailed precision, and can theoretically last millions of keystrokes). This is Gravastar's flagship keyboard, part of their top-end magnetic switch keyboard lineup. I was already familiar with the mid-range option in this line, which I found to be a fantastic keyboard all-around. This one is even better in all the ways that will count for most heavy gamers. I'll focus this review on the things that you cannot glean from reading the production description. Build quality: This thing is SOLID. With most of the chassis being aluminum, it is built like a little tank and will absolutely stay put even when you are bashing on the keys. The crazy looking alien legs are actually functional, as they can be adjusted to raise the typing angle slightly. Typing: Typing on this board is mostly a joy, it feels smooth and responsive and weighty without feeling like it requires effort. Gaming on this board is similarly awesome. The keys are not loud but give a nice THUNK when pressed. Customization: Pretty much anything that you can think of, this keyboard can do, thanks to Gravastar's mostly intuitive web driver. I was able to set up SOCD between the A & D keys in seconds. Want to set up the W key to move your FPS character tip-toe, walking, or sprinting based on how far down you press the key? That's easy here. I barely scratched the surface of this and you could, if you had the time, probably set up several different specialized key macros in different profiles for different games limited mostly by your imagination, there are just SO MANY potential settings to tweak. What could be better: This board can get quirky. It does not like being plugged into USB hubs, even when they are powered (in my experience, some of the settings would randomly reset when I did that). Setting up custom RGB colors and effects feels overly difficult. And shipping a flagship board with a rubber USB cable instead of a braided one feels like unnecessary corner-cutting. Overall: This is an exceptional keyboard that theoretically could last a lifetime of use (or at least until magnetic keyboards are eventually usurped by an as-yet undiscovered, superior technology). If you're new to magnetic keyboards, this one probably shouldn't be your first. There are far less expensive options that you could try if just starting out. Think of this as custom-made guitar with hand-selected woods and top of the line components; you wouldn't buy that if you were just starting out to learn a few chords and see if you like playing guitar. This is kind of the same thing. It's not a beginner's instrument. Serious gamers will probably love this. For casual gamers like me, you might not ever need to buy another keyboard. With this particular model, you are paying a premium for limited edition features (a numbered, limited production run, custom paint job that is literally one-of-a-kind with each individual unit, custom keycaps), plus slightly upgraded magnetic switches. Given its potential longevity and how well it's made, it's probably worth the extra money. Read more