Roccat Isku FX
CH, Cable
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27 reviews
After the predecessor of this keyboard (the no...
After the predecessor of this keyboard (the normal Isku) was unfortunately unsalvageable due to a spilled drink, despite careful cleaning, I ordered the Isku FX. As almost always, I am very satisfied with Roccat products.
A lot of functions can be set via the driver, which can be found on the manufacturer's website. The fact that the Caps Lock key is not used as Caps Lock in the default settings but as a macro key (easy Shift) may take a bit of getting used to, but since you can easily fix this with a short setting/key assignment, it's no problem. (I have assigned it to easy Shift + T1, as I rarely need Caps Lock).
Different light colours and additional effects can also be assigned to the various profiles.Pro
- Programmable application keyboard setting
- quite robust
- different colours
- Live macro recording and media buttons
- Many adjustable functions
Contra
- Caps Lock as macro key (takes some getting used to)
Good keyboard. Illumination looks good, but i...
Good keyboard. Lighting looks good, but it is a little dark during the day, so the lighting could be brighter. The short keys are an advantage. You can type relatively quickly, but the keys are a little noisy.
Pro
- Individual lighting
- Short keys
- Keys
- Profiles with short keys
- Software
Contra
- Not all LEDs light up in the defined colour
- Brightness
The keyboard is perfect for playing games and...
The keyboard is perfect for playing games, but also for office tasks. The lighting is top-notch and the angle of view on the keys does not play a big role.
The customisation options are ingenious and different profiles can be saved for different games.
The keyboard communicates with the Roccat Kone XTD without any problems. Set up correctly, this can be very helpful.
The only criticism is the somewhat loud stroke of the keys, but you get used to it over time.
Clear recommendation.Really good keyboard! But unfortunately there is no ...
Really good keyboard! But unfortunately there is no software for Mac, which I find quite a shame, because this "breathing" of the lights can get annoying. Otherwise I'm very satisfied, at the beginning the space bar squeaked a bit, but it could be that my hand had got used to small keyboards and I touched the space bar right at the end.
+ Large keys
+ Good pressure point
+ Stable grip
- No Capslock?! (Easy Shift o:)
- Windows driver only
Well meant but not well done
For me, the biggest and most serious shortcoming is the M1-M5 macro keys. If you blindly move your hand to the edge of the keyboard to find Shift, TAB or ESC, you always end up in the macros without wanting to. Sure, they should be easy to reach, but they could be designed differently somehow so that they are haptically different. Now I have the Sharkoon SGK5, which also has buttons at this point, but it's better solved and you can quickly find what you're looking for blindfolded.
Furthermore, the illumination of the keys is poorly implemented. On the one hand, it is very dark and on the other, many letters are not fully illuminated.
Personally, I was overwhelmed by the setting options for macros, profiles and lighting. But I see that as an advantage of this keyboard that I just didn't need.Pro
- comprehensive software package
- many settings / maktros
Contra
- Haptics
- Poor illumination of the keys
- Function keys poorly positioned
This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
Super keyboard ordered it on a Sunday ...
I ordered it on a Sunday and it arrived on Tuesday. The keyboard is very stable, comfortable and looks great. I find it negative that it is covered with a kind of piano lacquer, on which you can see fingerprints very quickly and it is very large so you should have a lot of space on your desk. Another negative point is that the driver is in English, but as a gamer you should be able to understand a few words. :) All in all, a great keyboard.
Pro
- Great looks
- Comfortable
Contra
- Fingerprints on piano lacquer
- Gross
- Driver in English
I am very satisfied with the keyboard, due to the...
I am very happy with the keyboard, because of the many macros that you can download from the official Roccat site, you have a lot of freedom to assign the keys.
A good keyboard for every gamerPro
- Macro
- Thumb buttons
- Many colours :D
- Roccat Talk capable
- beautiful design
Old but good.
The Roccat ISKU FX is not a new colourful gamer keyboard that flashes in different colours, but it is particularly suitable for casual gamers. You can use the software to set various lighting colours. The touch fits and I like the workmanship very much. A clear recommendation to buy!
Pro
- Top processing
- RGB
Contra
- None
This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
I've always had these, so they're great as always
This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
Cheap and fast
Pro
- Fast delivery
- Cheap
- Everything neatly packed and protected
- Works perfectly
Contra
- Too big a box for the keyboard
This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
Somewhat disappointing
Pro
- Price
- RGB colour adjustable
- Adjustable with software
Contra
- Depending on the viewing angle, some letters are only half illuminated at night
- Rudimentary software
- Key assignments such as (@) are not correct!
- RGB lighting is still very weak at maximum brightness
This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
For me there is nothing better
Have been using the Isku for years.
Lighting is ok, but NOT IMPORTANT for me, because you look at the screen when you play anyway.
Same with the mice, rgb is unnecessary.
Conclusion: For me the best board ever!Pro
- Large hand rest
- Robust
- Stable
This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
Top
Pro
- Processing
- Lighting
- Macros
Contra
- Software
This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
Good solid keyboard, definitely not money thrown out for daily use and a little more pleasant atmosphere in the studio
Solid keyboard, well suited for music production in my case. Switched from Macbook to PC, got used to it quickly.
Pro
- Super Macro keys
- Pleasant look
- Suitable for long sessions
- for my taste a nice key tone and pleasant velocity
- FX are very pleasing to the eye
Contra
- Macro on a page is quickly mistaken for CTRL.
- Thumb macros feel rickety
- If the colour flow is activated for the FX, there is a transition error in the colours every 5 minutes.
- Programme has some very unnecessary functions (achievements and level system)
- Colour flow cannot be made faster or slower
The Roccat ISKU FX makes a very good impression overall.
The Roccat ISKU FX is one thing above all: individual. From the programmable macro keys to the lighting and communication with other Roccat devices.Macro keys allow you to perform gaming skills, actions or applications more quickly. The ISKU FX offers a total of 36 of these programmable keys. Common commands are already stored as presets for a variety of popular games, including Bioshock 2, World of Warcraft and Counter Strike: Global Offense.
Below the space bar are three additional thumb keys that can also be assigned individual attacks or functions. But not only games can be operated more easily with the macro keys. You can also bind frequently used Office commands or programme starts to the keys.Pro
- ISKU FX offers many settings, features and very good workmanship.
- Good pressure point
Contra
- Driver software in English only
Very nice keyboard with RGB :)
Beautiful keyboard!
I've been using it for about 1 month and haven't had any problems yet.
It has a nice interface and after downloading the software you can also make it shine in different colours :)
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- RGB
- Additional keys easily accessible
- Quick installation
- Individual setting
Contra
- Bit gorss
Not my best keyboard...
The keyboard is not bad, the lights shine nicely if not over the whole keyboard. But I miss my old keyboard, especially because of macros. The settings are quite complex and confusing. There are predefined settings, which I personally don't like. What bothers me the most is that Caps Lock is defined as a macro key, who would come up with such a stupid idea. You can redefine the key as standard, but unfortunately that doesn't work because the programme crashes as soon as you try to change it. As soon as I find something good, I'll give the keyboard away.
Pro
- Processing
- Soft keys
Contra
- Macros
- Caps Lock
- LED
- Setting
Perfect
Would buy it again, but unfortunately the driver is not available for a Mac.
Pro
- Lights
- Lightweight buttons
- Not too loud
Contra
- Driver not available for Mac
Nice keyboard, not only for gamers
Although I play a game now and then, I'm not a hardcore gamer, but I still chose the keyboard. Some of you might wonder what got me into this ;)
As a DevOp, I work almost exclusively on the computer - I have automated many work processes, and Autohotkey runs on each of my main computers to make my life easier. The weak point remains that at some point you are forced to use hotkey assignments with 3 keys, which are not only hard to remember, but even harder to hit blindly.
As a solution, I wished for a keyboard that offered more keys. Countless tests, articles and videos later showed me that this keyboard would be the most suitable for my purpose - and I was not disappointed.
In contrast to more modern Logitech keyboards, all keys are where you expect them to be (keyword insert/delete at Logitech, the media keys are not hidden by double assignment, but can be hit in a flash if you are disturbed by a call again. The keyboard is pleasantly flat, and because of the built-in lighting and the pleasantly quiet click noise, there's nothing to stop me working at night, ... - my only problem now is that I have to convince my boss that I need a gamer keyboard at work... ;)Pro
- Macro keys
- Reasonable driver
- Classic keyboard layout
- Automatic profile switching
Contra
- Macro editor does not know Swiss keyboard layout
- The look is debatable
Well, there are better alternatives
Exposure could be brighter. I NEVER want to get rid of macro buttons on the side <3
Pro
- Makto buttons
- Driver
- Statistics
Contra
- Not mechanical
- Volume
- Exposure
good
Lighting is only homogeneous from above
Very good keyboard! Buy recommendation
This keyboard is perfect for me. I can assign all macro keys 5 times and even more with the Roccat Easy Shift+. I can only recommend the keyboard. The keys react very well, they are not loud and the keyboard does not slip on a wooden surface. The FX design is really awesome.
Pro
- Design
- Very quiet
- Fitting size
- Macro keys
- Easy Shift+
Contra
- Caps Lock only possible with key combination
Good gaming keyboard
Good gaming keyboard
Pro
- Good workmanship
Contra
- The illuminated buttons are a little dark even when set to the highest level.
Did not meet expectations
This may be due to the wrong expectations I had of the product, as I had hoped to find pressure-sensitive AWSD keys.
The illumination of the LEDs in the keyboard is not evenly distributed, which means that certain keys are not fully illuminated. The additional function keys on the left confused me when gaming.
The pulsing of the light in the keyboard illumination was annoying.This review was created for a different variant: Isku FX (DE, Cable)
I bought the keyboard in the offer of the day ...
I bought the keyboard in the offer of the day with the game Titanfall was a great bargain!
Hammer keyboard. Many setting options. Le...
Hammer keyboard. Many setting options. Unfortunately, individual keys cannot be illuminated with a different colour, which is to be expected for this price. very solid.
