Manufacturer havit has a small gaming keyboard on offer. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested it and is surprised at what you can get for 50 euros. You can read the entire test here on MeinMMO.
What keyboard is it? havit is known for budget devices and a mouse-keyboard combo has long been a blockbuster on Amazon.
With the KB487L, the manufacturer havit has a small gaming keyboard in the TKL design in its portfolio. The price is around 50 euros and is therefore not really expensive. In addition to the color and the number block, what is particularly striking is that you don’t get any RGB lighting. Very few “gaming” keyboards are otherwise stingy with this.
I wanted to find out what kind of hardware you can get for 50 euros and ordered the keyboard. And I’m actually surprised at what you get for your money.
You can read in my test why I am so positively surprised, but still not everything is perfect.
Features and technical details:
Scope of delivery, design and construction
What does the scope of delivery look like? There is a manual in the box next to the keyboard. There is nothing more.
How is the keyboard structured? The keyboard comes with a customized TKL layout. Because although you get a small keyboard, it still offers you a number pad. It is well integrated and within easy reach for the right, typing hand. The rest of the keyboard is the typical German keyboard layout (ISO-DE).
The number block is switched on and off via the FN key. If the number block is active, the background lights up. Otherwise, the keyboard is not backlit and does not offer any RGB features.
processing
The keyboard relies on a robust plastic housing in which the keys and switches are embedded. However, the keys sit so deep that it is difficult to get the keycaps off the keyboard. Replacing the keycaps is a bit more tedious as a result.
It’s a pity that these aren’t hot-swap switches, because they can be swapped out. But you shouldn’t expect that for 50 euros. There are pretty good PBT keycaps out there for that.
The packaging says PBT and the keys also feature the familiar rough finish associated with PBT keycaps. I can’t say whether these are PBT keys with a double-shot process, but the manufacturer doesn’t say so either. What is certain, however, is that the keycaps feel comfortable under the fingers and do not get as dirty as comparable ABS keys.
Unfortunately, the cable is firmly attached to the keyboard and cannot be removed. The cable is also quite short at 1.5 meters. That doesn’t bother me personally, since I use a USB hub directly on the desk.
software
There is no software, at least you cannot download it directly from the manufacturer. On the other hand, there is no adjustable RGB lighting either. On the official site you only get the manual, in German, English and Chinese.
You still get some rudimentary functions: You can use various defined macro keys with the FN key, lock the Windows key or activate the number block.
Of course, high-end gaming with dozens of macros and fine adjustments is not possible with this. For everyday use, the range of functions is normally completely sufficient.
On the next page you can read everything about the ergonomics and the keys of the keyboard. In the conclusion you can read who I can recommend the keyboard to.