Cooler master storm novatouch tkl review

Cooler Master, leader in the manufacture of peripherals, refrigeration and boxes, launches its new flagship in peripherals: Cooler Master Storm Novatouch TKL. It is a mechanical keyboard with patented hybrid capacitors, which stand out for silence and comfort, making it ideal for the most expert players.

We thank the trust to Cooler Master for the transfer of the product for its analysis:

Technical characteristics

COOLER MASTER STORM NOVATOUCH TKL FEATURES
Switches	Capacitive keys compatible with CHERRY MX
Dimensions	35.9 x 13.8 x 3.9cm and weight of 900 grams.
Key Rollover Nkro	Yes (Windows only).
Form factor	Tenkeyless (TKL)
Sampling rate	1000HZ / 1ms.
Cable	Micro USB 2.0. 1.8 meter Full Speed.
Additional features	Windows Key Lock
Price	€ 169
Warranty	2 years.

Cooler Master Storm Novatouch TKL

The keyboard impresses with its top quality packaging and robustness. It incorporates an elegant removable cardboard box that details the benefits of its patented switches. All the most important technical characteristics of the keyboard are described in the rear area. Once we open the box we find excellent polymer protection and a bundle consisting of:

Cooler Master Storm Novatouch TKL keyboard, USB power cable, Key extractor, O-Rings game, Quick guide in paper format.

Cooler Master has done an excellent job with the design of this keyboard that looks great and the minimalist touch reminds us of the first mechanical keyboards of the time. It has measured measures 35.9 x 13.8 x 3.9cm and weight of 900 grams. since it is a tenkeyless keyboard it lacks a numeric keyboard, which helps to a better portability and experience. Maintains layout of the Spanish keyboard and is distinguished into three key areas: alphanumeric, address and multimedia keys plus shortcuts. The keyboard also comes with on-the-fly repeat rate adjustment keys for quick control of the repeat key (with the Fx keys).

What is really curious is the incorporation of its new Topre Hybrid Capacitive switch technology, which are silent because you do not really press a mechanical switch but a capacitive one, that is, it is not necessary for the switch to make contact to the end with 45G force and up to 4mm travel. Cooler Master offers the option to install MX Cherry switches, therefore is a plus for Japanese hybrid capacitive switch customization and technology.

The keyboard incorporates both N-Key Rollover and Anti-Ghosting technology to enhance the typing and gaming experience. It has a sample rate of 1000 Hz / 1ms and has an internal memory of 128kb to store additional functions to the programmable keys.

On the back it has the microUSB connector that allows us to connect the keyboard to our equipment and on the right side we have the corporate logo of the " CM STORM " series. At the back we have 4 rubber feet so that the keyboard does not slide on the support surface and two tabs to raise the keyboard in two positions.

Final words and conclusion

The Cooler Master Storm NovaTouch TKL is a high-end keyboard with unique characteristics that many users have been demanding : small size, quality keys, silent and open the possibility of customization on the switches.

The sensations have been very positive in the tests carried out both in gaming and in daily use, such as text writing, web browsing and programming. In all of them it has stood out for its excellent ergonomics and soft touch.

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It is currently available in an online store for an approximate price of € 160 with a Spanish layout and its two-year warranty.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN.	- HIGH PRICE.
+ SILENCE.	- IT IS NOT BACKLIGHTED.
+ WRITING EXPERIENCE.
+ COMPACT.
+ SPECIAL SWITCHES.