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Kogan Full RGB Mechanical Keyboard (Outemu Red or Brown Switch) $39 Delivered @ Kogan

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Kogan Full RGB Mechanical Keyboard (Outemu Red or Brown Switch) $39 Delivered @ Kogan
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doweyy on 22/05/2019 - 11:29 kogan.com (5331 clicks)
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Greetings everyone, Kogan have dropped the price on these keyboards today down to $39 again (were $49) to match the Dick Smith pricing and this can now be combined with free shipping with "ZIPFREE".

Previously shipping with $5.99 or above at Dick Smith.

Pricing seems to be on the Red and Brown Switch versions currently, Blue is still $49.

Alternatively, if you want Express Shipping, you can sign up to a Kogan First 30 Day free trial at the checkout (for Selected Areas.

Description: Thanks to KayDat:

Game and code like a professional without the heavy price tag thanks to the Kogan Full RGB Mechanical Keyboard, helping you win every battle with style and ease.

  • 104 backlit keys
  • Outemu Red or Brown switch
  • Aluminium top keyboard
  • Fully customisable RGB backlight with software
  • 13 Preset Light Patterns each with 8 Colour Options
  • Full anti-ghosting and n-key rollover capabilities
  • 5 Onboard customisable profiles

The Kogan RGB Mechanical Keyboard is a must-have for both amateur and serious gamers, giving you match-winning fully responsive mechanical keys without hurting the wallet.

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  • Encify on 22/05/2019 - 11:44
    +1

    Are these any good and which is the quietest when using?

    • xyron on 22/05/2019 - 11:48
      +5

      Red will be quietest but I don't understand the point of mechanical keys like Red keys that have no tactile feedback.

      Brown is a good compromise between Red/Black and Blue (tactile and clicky).

      Shame Blue isn't on special for $39 otherwise I'd probably order one and give it a go

      • johnno07 on 22/05/2019 - 13:22
        +8

        There is still a SIGNIFICANT difference in the experience between rubber dome and linear mechanical switches.

        • macrocephalic on 22/05/2019 - 14:23

          I find that rubber dome keys bind very easily if you're imprecise (which I am). Mechanical keys are much more forgiving. This is just one reason why I don't see myself ever going back to rubber dome keys.

      • Bacons on 22/05/2019 - 13:33
        +2

        Objectively, one of the advantages of such switches is they have a higher actuation point. Meaning they can register a input much earlier into the press whereas membrane switches require a key to be bottomed out before the input is registered

        Personally, I use linear switches and they are still a big upgrade over membrane switches in the sound and feel. When you bottom out a mechanical switch it's solid and not mushy. You can hear it

        • xyron on 22/05/2019 - 13:38
          +1

          I agree reds are better than membrane keyboards but IMO not sufficiently so to warrant the extra spend.

          Source: have a Corsair K95 with red switches as well as a few MX Brown/Blue keyboards (and use an aliexpress cheapy with Otemu Blues at work).

          • Valliance on 22/05/2019 - 14:09
            +2

            @xyron: Red and blacks are designed with gaming in mind. Constant repetitive but intended presses of keys. I have blacks, and they're designed to require intent to push, whereas if you're looking for a keyboard to improve typing speed, you'd want one with a tactile feedback like a blue. Browns are a good inbetween in regards to being much lighter actuation force, but no clicky tactile feedback if you don't enjoy, want or need that. I personally hate the sound and couldn't stand forcing my girlfriend to listen to me playing games with that constant clicking.

      • Godric on 23/05/2019 - 06:49

        Yeah I don't get reds either, missing half the fun, blues for life

    • Caped Baldy on 22/05/2019 - 11:48
      +1

      They both should be relatively quiet unless you hit the key hard and bottom out.
      My local JB has some sample mechanical switches that would be similar to these. So it's worth checking.

      • exc3113nce on 22/05/2019 - 14:43
        +2

        Just note a local JB will be much louder than say an office space or your own home.

    • The Gent on 22/05/2019 - 13:14
      +5

      I mean, it's $39 for a mech…you can't really complain about that even if it ships with a fresh turd with it in the box.

      • mckayver on 24/05/2019 - 06:09

        You get a turd when you order brown switches.

  • lawyerz on 22/05/2019 - 11:47
    +7

    Kogan and Dick Smith are the same company haha. They've just matched themselves.

    • doweyy on 22/05/2019 - 11:49

      Yeah lol, but for some reason kogan kept it at $49 until today, thought they were trying to be stingy during the free shipping offer but seems to not be the case.

  • Wonderfool on 22/05/2019 - 11:51
    +2

    I've heard that they've been 25 bucks before. I kinda want one at that price. I have no idea what I'll use it for, but I'm curious how is it compared to regular cherry boards.

    • ekto on 22/05/2019 - 12:04

      Where have you heard that?

    • Forfiet on 22/05/2019 - 12:08

      They have changed their manufacturer before so the $25 one is likely a different keyboard….I have this one and the one with uk layout…

      • BargainTeebone on 23/05/2019 - 11:17

        Me too. Didn't realise it was the UK layout during purchase, which I can't use for programming due to the differing locations of pipe and quote keys.

        • superforever on 23/05/2019 - 11:48

          Is it possible just change the cap and set it in Windows to US keyboard?

          • BargainTeebone on 23/05/2019 - 12:27

            @superforever: I did consider it and supposed so, excepting the L shaped enter key which takes the place where the pipe key would be, so I don't think it would work and at this price I'd just buy again instead of spending hours figuring that out.

  • edfoo on 22/05/2019 - 11:54
    +1

    Already have one Brown switch keyboard at home, works well. Just bought a second one.

  • Snoorlax95 on 22/05/2019 - 11:57
    +1

    I have used them before, I got one in the last sale. Build quality seems quite sturdy and doesn't feel like it will fall apart anytime soon. I also have a Corsair K70 in brown switches also which I paid $170 for.

    In summary, it's about 70% as good for much less cost. If you already have a great kB. Might be good for a backup. Or a daily beater. No complaints but don't expect Corsair or Ducky quality for 39 dollars and you will like it

    • montorola on 22/05/2019 - 12:01
      +2

      If you had to use one at the office, which one would you use?

      • prisofreedom on 22/05/2019 - 12:03
        +2

        Workmate and I both use the browns in the office.

        • montorola on 22/05/2019 - 12:04
          +1

          Thanks mate, is it loud like a typewriter or anything? Never used a mechanical before but wanna give it a whirl at this price.

          Also, the RGB/backlighting can be turned off right? (not sure if work will allow me to install any software to do this though)

          • Locust on 22/05/2019 - 12:13
            +2

            @montorola: Red and brown Cherry MX don't audibly click. So they are pretty quiet.

            Others like green and blue sound like a typewriter.

            Red is linear with no actuation point (a bump) whereas brown has an actuation point.

            I would be surprised if you couldn't turn off the lighting. Most keyboards have the option to do so.

            • montorola on 22/05/2019 - 12:18
              +2

              @Locust: Thanks mate, will give the brown ones a go!

          • donnot on 22/05/2019 - 12:43
            +2

            @montorola: The brown switches themselves are quiet, but you might need silencers (small o-rings) for use in an office. When they bottom out (ie the keycap hits the deck), they are loud.

          • macrocephalic on 22/05/2019 - 14:26
            +2

            @montorola: I use a cherry brown keyboard in the office. It is noisier than a rubber dome keyboard - but only slightly, mostly more in a clattery way. The switch itself doesn't make any audible sound.

  • prisofreedom on 22/05/2019 - 12:01
    +3

    I've bought a blues and a brown version of this keyboard. Both came with dodgy shift keys but kogan responded really quickly and either refunded me the amount or sent a replacement.
    The brown replacement came fine and for the price point, these are pretty awesome.

    Also, the blues are really clicky and the browns do the job well for an office environment.

    • scottySK on 22/05/2019 - 20:08

      My left shift key sticks

      • polarq on 22/05/2019 - 20:37

        Sticky keys?

        • scottySK on 22/05/2019 - 21:44

          Lol no I mean physically the key will get stuck.. unfortunately

  • Chazzozz on 22/05/2019 - 12:12
    +1

    Heh. I think our office is about to be populated with Kogan mechanical 'boards. I tell everyone how awesome my 'board is, and when they try it out they see why it's so good (I have a HyperX Alloy FPS with Cherry browns). At this price point several co-workers have said they're willing to spring for one.

  • NeedWifeForVeryCheap on 22/05/2019 - 12:15

    Any gamers using this successfully?

    • adamshere on 22/05/2019 - 12:23
      +2

      Yeah i use this.

      The keyboard is rally responsive and have never had a problem with it when gaming or for personal use. I bought another one for the office and made all my friends buy one lol they love them.

    • silverrat23 on 22/05/2019 - 13:12

      Yes.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2019 - 13:53

      I use it all the time. It works just fine (for Civ VI and X-Com).

    • scottySK on 22/05/2019 - 20:17

      Works great except my left shift key sticks :(

  • ieatbargain4dinner on 22/05/2019 - 12:24

    I just ordered one from Dick Smith two days ago, $39 with $5.99 shipping….

    :(

    • JimB on 22/05/2019 - 22:48

      I paid that much, it has arrived and I haven't even opened it yet.

  • manlet123 on 22/05/2019 - 12:25
    +3

    I have the TKL and full version of this keyboard with the full version you can change the backlight to one uniform colour, whereas you cant on the TKL it just stays the very tacky rainbow colour. Unless there is something im missing ive tried both the software and mode on the keyboard.

    • JDogg1329 on 22/05/2019 - 12:39

      I got the TKL as well and unfortunately you're stuck with the tacky rainbow :( Bit disappointing but I just disabled the LED's, the switches are nice and the keyboard is decent quality. Perfect for work

      • SoresuMakashi on 22/05/2019 - 12:43

        Wait what are you saying the RGB is just on or off? I'm not expecting it to be fully programmable for $39 but surely there should be other presets.

        • manlet123 on 22/05/2019 - 12:52
          +1

          Full version has customisable RGB, and is very good
          TKL only has preset rainbow colours on or off. Just makes it feel like a cheap chinese board, i might end up returning it and get something better quality. Bit dissapointing that only $5 difference between the TKL and the full. Other than that I cant fault it, good switches and build quality.

        • Stoz on 22/05/2019 - 12:57

          The TKL version has lots of silly lighting presets (flashing when you press keys etc), and you can also configure each key individually to have it's light on or off, but each key only has one colour.

          That's why the full size keyboard is "Full RGB" and the backlit one is "Rainbow RGB"

    • Ocelot5 on 22/05/2019 - 12:44

      The ten keyless is actually a generic version of the Armaggeddon MKA-3. I've looked at both drivers and they are virtually the same with different branding. You cant change the colours from the default rainbow. Also It appears the left windows key does not light up, but maybe that's just mine

    • UNFKNBLVBL on 22/05/2019 - 13:07

      can you use the software with the TKL? there is a little bit of customization available with the software

      you can download it under "User manuals" on the product page

  • alllieet on 22/05/2019 - 12:26

    Dumb question… But is it plug-and-play? Thinking of using it in the office too, but don't know if there will be issues with installing a driver/software. Not fussed about the customising or anything.

    • Jikx on 22/05/2019 - 12:30
      +2

      Works fine on my work computer. Looks it's installed as a standard keyboard in device manager.

    • adamshere on 22/05/2019 - 12:32
      +2

      Yeah plug and play. The software is on the board and you can change modes with the FN key.

    • biozet on 22/05/2019 - 12:35
      +9

      yes. I'm usi g it ow a d it is good as

      • railspider on 22/05/2019 - 12:39
        +2

        Did they forget to send you an N key?

      • zorrt on 22/05/2019 - 12:45

        Doesn't seem that good if your n key is already borked

        • UNFKNBLVBL on 22/05/2019 - 13:09

          if his N key was broken it would read "I'm usig it ow ad it is good as", looks like his N is bound to space and if that is the case he either missed typed and forgot a space before "now" or forgot to type the N

          • HKS on 22/05/2019 - 13:19
            -1

            @UNFKNBLVBL: WHOOOOOOOOSH. The joke went straight over your head buddy.

    • scuderiarmani on 22/05/2019 - 12:37

      Hmmmm mechanical in an office? You won't be the popular one if it's an open area…

      • alllieet on 22/05/2019 - 12:39

        Yeah, open space. I've been umm-ing and ahh-ing about it for a while now but our crappy work ones are pretty clicky as they are now so I'm just going to test out the brown keys. I'll just use it at home if it becomes that much of a nuisance to people haha!

        • scuderiarmani on 22/05/2019 - 12:40
          +1

          In fairness a computer illiterate can make any keyboard sound obnoxious with 1 finger hammering….

    • alllieet on 22/05/2019 - 12:37

      Thanks everyone!!

    • Stoz on 22/05/2019 - 13:00
      +2

      Just to add, you can customise the colour of each key (including if the light is on or off for each key) using the functions on the keyboard itself without any driver installed. The settings seem to be saved to the keyboard itself and persist even when you unplug and then plug the keyboard back in.

      • alllieet on 22/05/2019 - 13:59

        Oh cool! Thanks mate, will keep that in mind.

        Ordered it! Great deal.

  • Fergy1987 on 22/05/2019 - 12:36

    Bought one to replace my old Microsoft Media Keyboard, will see how it goes.

  • railspider on 22/05/2019 - 12:37
    +1

    Been waiting for this price w/ free delivery, thanks OP!

    Now the big question: Brown or Red (for mostly office tasks, small amount of gaming)?

    • JDogg1329 on 22/05/2019 - 12:40
      +1

      If you still want a bit of click go for browns, reds are more silent

    • theguyrules on 22/05/2019 - 12:40
      +1

      Brown!

  • BartonWest on 22/05/2019 - 12:40

    got 2 from dick smith last week - Brown keys - feels decent so far. Mechanical is louder of course but the feedback on the browns is nice.

    I also got the $20 gaming mouse and that works fine to.

    Good price and unit so far

  • 18 on 22/05/2019 - 12:54

    What's the difference? https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-tkl-rainbow-rgb-mechanica…

    • cheeseandbacon on 22/05/2019 - 12:56

      "TKL" = no number pad = smaller keyboard.

    • boujee on 22/05/2019 - 13:00

      numpad

    • Stoz on 22/05/2019 - 13:03
      +3

      TKL stands for Ten Keys Less, which means the removal of the number pad (17 keys total).

      An important difference with these keyboards is that the full keyboard is "Full RGB", meaning that the colour of each key can be configured, however the TLK version is "Rainbow RGB" meaning that each key has a specific colour and you can only toggle that colour on or off.

  • fryandlaurie on 22/05/2019 - 13:06
    +2

    Good for the price. Keep in mind that every keyboard that I have tried (brown and red) both had pinging issues. Seems to be caused with key upstrokes and resonance with the aluminium top plate. Doesn't get fixed with o-rings either :(

  • pdtmathieson on 22/05/2019 - 13:12

    I bought one of these a year or two ago for home, I love it, though I've swapped it out for a while with a baby sleeping in the room. Good feel, really get value out of it once you get used to it, and the lights were useful when I started working from home at 6am.

  • lucyr on 22/05/2019 - 13:27

    Has anyone tried the wireless version:

    https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-wireless-mechanical-keybo…

    Or does the presale mean no one's used one yet?

  • imranauz on 22/05/2019 - 13:31

    thinking of buying one. can someone tell me how much time it takes to get to Melbourne with standard dilevery?

  • CheapCoffee on 22/05/2019 - 13:55

    Ah, I was only looking for a blue :(

    • TerryJustTerry on 23/05/2019 - 09:59

      Blue is there but $10 more isnt it ?

  • konradp on 22/05/2019 - 13:58

    I got the blue, pretty clicky, pretty decent keyboard for the price

  • buzzliteyear on 22/05/2019 - 14:14

    Thanks OP just bought my first mechanical keyboard, the brown version for the office

  • mooncake111 on 22/05/2019 - 14:18

    need a new keyboard and don't really want to spend alot, so jumped on. feedback seems good from what people have said, no glaring negative reviews. as long as i get 1-2 years of service from it can't really complain at the price

  • pistachio1 on 22/05/2019 - 14:30
    +1

    Can someone who had already received their order please confirm this is NOT the UK (or whatever it is) layout with the tall enter key? I like the horizontal enter, not the weird tall upside-down-L one.

    • mooncake111 on 22/05/2019 - 14:49
      +2

      ??? you can look at the picture of the product

      • pistachio1 on 22/05/2019 - 16:12
        +3

        Mmm yeah I did that with the last keyboard I ordered, and the shipped one was different.

    • BargainTeebone on 23/05/2019 - 11:39

      Also interested, same thing happened to me last time although I think it did say somewhere that it was UK layout but the picture was standard (US?).

  • tightm8 on 22/05/2019 - 14:37
    +2

    Another Dowwey deal, another pointless purchase, thanks mate!

  • macrocephalic on 22/05/2019 - 14:38
    +3

    "Didn't need one. Bought one."

    The ozbargain motto.

  • m0tyrider on 22/05/2019 - 15:26

    I am still using a Logitech G15 v1 keyboard….Would be at least 10 years old now.

    • theguyrules on 22/05/2019 - 15:27
      +1

      ok

    • Unrvl on 22/05/2019 - 15:42
      +1

      ah yes the legendary spaceship keyboard. i had a few of these and they were my favorite.

      • montorola on 22/05/2019 - 15:45

        Haha I'm rolling with the second generation version.

        I remember all the hype about having a keyboard with an inbuilt screen, but never looked at it 99.99999% of the time!!

        • m0tyrider on 22/05/2019 - 16:04
          +1

          haha so true, the keyboard is massive! I remember when the v2 came out, it was smaller with alot less macro buttons. But after all that, I hardly use the screen and have never ever used the "G macro" keys, I still like it tho haha.

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