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The Best Keyboard & Mouse Combo Under $100!

2017-08-29
well hello there this is the G Pro from Logitech and it costs $130 way too expensive the K 95 Platinum from Corsair costs $200 way too expensive this my friends is the new MS 120 from Coolermaster and it costs $90 it comes with a keyboard and a mouse it's a combo set and yeah you are seeing RGB goodness here but what's more special about it well back at Computex we got a chance to play around with this set and it was a really interesting experience Kula masters said that it was designed to offer a great price to performance combination plus a solid upgrade for from the master keys light combo set that we took a look at a while back what interested me the most about that set was that it featured RGB lighting mem chemical switches that provided respectable tactile feedback and the included mouse was excellent for casual gaming the master said 120 on the other hand steps things up a notch providing a layer of extra features that some users might appreciate so let's take a closer look right after this explore your future with the cosmos to case and celebrate 25 years of ambition the drive schooler master forward enjoy the familiar yet still forward-looking character of the frame with solid aluminum handles it may be the most physical you'll ever get with the computer case but it's all worth while or get creative put any of the 13 storage options that encourage outside the box thinking meanwhile the curved tempered glass panels on both sides ensures a lasting impression classically trained but still ready for anything the cooler master cosmos - lets celebrate the past by building for the future alright first up the keyboard and it's actually not that different from the one found on the master keys light combo sent at least from a physical standpoint it features the exact layout with the dedicated numpad and the main body maintains a simpler yet smaller footprint just like cool masters high-end master keys Pro lineup but the same can be said for the build quality and that's expected for the price that you're paying the plastic chassis isn't as robust as high in mechanical keyboards so I would be extra careful when handling it so what's the difference between this and the cheaper keyboard sound on the master keys light combo L package well it's actually pretty straightforward Toula master has implemented their new men panicle quickie switches yeah clicky switches unlike the standard mechanical switches that function in three stages these come with a fourth element on top of that and it's a pretty simple one a spring with an accompanied custom-designed plunger this in turn emulates a tactile feedback kind of like what you'd experience when typing on a mechanical keyboard with MX blue switches I'll be it doesn't feel like typing on a mechanical keyboard because I did switch between the white foxes GPIO and this to see the difference or not and it was fairly obvious because this was definitely feeling like typing on plastics which is an exhibited tactile and clicking response but I'm really super happy that Coolermaster is able able to sort of emulate this feeling of a mechanical or typing on a mechanical keyboard actuation takes place at only one point two millimeters and doesn't require a lot of force to register a press which is awesome because in my master keys light combo video I mentioned how the keys only registered when pressed about 90% down in order for the plunger to hit the tactile dome that's located at the base the MS 120 on the other hand eliminates that factor giving users a similar experience when typing on a mechanical keyboard the rebounds on the switches were a lot quicker than expected things to the spring mechanism underneath the switch housing they should also last a lot longer than the standard mem chemical switches found on the master keys light combo keyboard if you're looking to take RGB lighting to the next level given that you're on a budget the MS 120 s keyboard features perky RGB illumination but the catch is that you won't be able to control it via a dedicated software but rather a combination of these function keys needless to say the user has full control to pick their desired color choice in fact if you love lighting effects this keyboard is the real deal as you can see there are different fancy mounts that fly around randomly from brain effects to reactive touch that was pretty fun to play around with plus you can adjust each mount speed and direction but if you prefer to go static there is an option for that to keep things simple there are nine primary colors to choose from which obviously doesn't cover the whole RGB spectrum but you can add five levels of red green and blue to make those colors look unique I think coolermaster should eliminate their sixteen point seven million color customization marketing material off their website since that only can be done via software but it is generous of them to include this level of customization with just a few keys in the first place do not that you lose the water resistant feature found on the cheaper keyboard but things like multimedia controls windows and foo keys lock buttons adjustable razors along with you li coded key caps that are compatible with cherry MX temps remain identical as for the included Mouse there is nothing really important to talk about other than the fact that it's ergonomically a much better upgrade from the one found on the master keys light combo set it's built really well and it's designed for users who value comfort there's proper tom support and additional frame support for both your ring and pinky fingers alongside the MS 120 cooler Mercer is also launching the MS 121 this combo comes with the same clicky keyboard but comes now paired with an ambidextrous mouse featuring the same sensor as the claw grip type Mouse like the one found on the MS 120 although be mindful it will be retailed in select regions only both mines feature the pixel 3050 optical sensor just like the cheaper model with 4 adjustable dpi levels that cycle between 500 750 1500 and 3500 respectively they are color-coordinated for differentiation but I feel like the scaling is a little too far apart I'm more comfortable using a mouse at either 900 or 1600 dpi setting so not having the option to manually adjust that is disappointing but what do you guys think is it fair for Coolermaster to not include this option on sub $100 combo package let us know in the comments down below the primary left and right buttons squeeze your arm on switches that provide excellent tactile feedback and require minimal force to press the forward and backward buttons who are comfortable to reach no problem and just like it's cheaper alternative and the scroll wheel was well defined and look I've tested a lot of gaming mice priced over $70 and they have their unique characteristics when put each other but this this particular mouse has surprised me in a lot of ways because it's an all run package that comes with all the basic needs that a typical angel gamer would require I spent the weekend playing battlefield 1 with this set and I got to be honest it was such a pleasing experience gaming on it was pretty awesome I was able to fire gunshots no problem the amnon switches on the mouse felt super fast or responsive and the tracking was excellent too because given its a 3050 optical sensor obviously this set is not geared towards pro gamers because there are gaming peripherals that are suited for that task if you're a casual gamer who just likes to spend a few hours gaming you know playing triple-a titles like battlefield one csgo or any other you know FPS shooters or FPS titles this gaming set should be more than sufficient as for lighting there are three zones one on the scroll wheel the other one for the outer glow for the logo and a transparent ring at the bottom the luminosity is pretty consistent across the zones except for the scroll wheel lighting effects can be adjusted by holding the dpi shift button along with a combination of the scroll wheel click forward backward or the right click buttons Kula master is targeting this as a driverless solution that just works out of the box and it's welcoming to see this feature on a budget peripheral set so to conclude Coolermaster has surprised me once again with the master set 120 it is an excellent set it offers a lot of features the gamers value like clicky and tactile feedback shoulder actuations plus a mouse that's organically pleasing to use because it comes we know with an ergonomic feel and shape plus the Ibaka 3050 optical sensor is excellent for tracking and casual gaming the online switches are perfect especially if you're firing gun shots the shorter travel distance on these are excellent it is actually super awesome when I recommend this over the master keys like combo l package absolutely but I would still recommend that package if you're strictly on a budget building a gaming PC I would save that $30 into hardware but if you really want to emulate a mechanical keyboard this will probably be the once again so what do you guys think of the Master said 120 from coolermaster do you find the hybrid plastics which is to be innovative plus what do you guys think of the new Mouse feedback is always welcome on eBay with hurricane X thank you so much for watching make sure to leave a lie also subscribe for more similar content and we'll see you in the next one
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