Roccat Isku FX Keyboard Review

Introduction

Roccat products usually leave their research and development department in good shape. The Kone mouse has gone through a few iterations, but none of them greatly change the original design. The Isku keyboard we first looked at back in Christmas 2011, and in keeping with the Roccat ethos of evolution rather than revolution, the Isku FX is very much a refinement of the original product.

What we have here is a keyboard that straddles the line between a basic laptop style keyboard, and the many fully customisable mechanical models that have appeared in recent times.

With fully customisable lighting, media keys, macro keys and a good software base, does the Isku FX provide enough new features to keep it high on the shortlist of the keyboards?

Technical Specifications

One thing the Isku FX isn't is petite. 50cm wide and 24cm deep certainly places it at the large end of the spectrum. With multiple profiles and a host of programmable keys there should be enough customisation options to satisfy even the most demanding user.

• Illuminated keyboard with 123 keys
• Enhanced anti-ghosting capability
• 3 programmable Thumbster Keys (T1-T3)
• 5 programmable Macro Keys (M1-M5)
• 20 additional Macro Keys (Easy Zone)
• 5 Profile-Status LEDs
• 3 Status LEDs (Caps Lock, Easy Shift[+]™, Num Lock)
• 1000Hz polling rate, 1ms response time
• 2m USB cable

Dimensions
24.7cm x 50.9cm
System Requirements
Windows® XP, Windows Vista® 32/64-bit, Windows® 7 32/64-bit
Windows® 8 / Windows® 8 Pro
Internet connection (for driver installation)
USB 2.0 port 
Package Contains
ROCCAT™ Isku FX – Multicolor Gaming Keyboard
Quick-Installation Guide