When it comes to Gundam, it can be said it was full of thousands of boys’ childhood, and having a Gundam is every boy’s dream. It’s so cool. However, all of us know it indeed is a nice dream. Now you have an opportunity to have a close link with Gundam. IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro mechanical keyboard appears, which makes Gundam company you with another style. It is so cool and exciting, right?

The Gundam jointly-designed mechanical keyboard is manufactured by IKBC. It is dark red of Char’s Zaku, MS-068-CA, which is given priority to bright red, and dark red as an embellishment. The color is very coordinated, attractive, and unforgettable. IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro keyboard is about 443 long, 137 wide, and 42mm high, which is smaller and weighs about 1.25kg. In addition, the IKBC Z200 Pro keyboard uses higher-end enhanced 108 keys instead of common ones. IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro is a wired mechanical keyboard with TTC switch.

The Packing 

The packing box is excited and cool in black and dark red. On the front of the package is the symbol of the Principality of Zeon and the red ZAKU II design, which is mainly collocated in black and dark red.

The whole keyboard corresponds to the color of ZAKU II, and there are two shades of color, giving users a feeling of more layers and paragraphs, and there are many elements of red ZAKU II. Fans ‘ needs can be met.

The Layout of IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro

Four equal narrow edges and there are 108 keys four more keys (Z, E, O, N media keys) than the standard 104 keyboard layout, which looks overall relatively compact.

On the bottom left “ESC” key and on the top right “ZEON” respectively is white and black. The keys “ZEON” are four keys signifying mute, volume increase, volume decrease, and opening calculator. Under these four keys are sour indicators. In addition to three common indicators, the rest one is the indicator of little power.

On the direction keys, the white words “GUNDAM MOBILE SUIT” is to tell users it is a keyboard jointly designed with Gundam.

IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro has the ability of wear resistant. Its keys are dry, using double- shot PBT keycap, and six rows of four orders is in accordance with the ergonomic design.

On the bottom left “ESC” key and on the top right “ZEON” respectively is white and black. The keys “ZEON” are four keys signifying mute, volume increase, volume decrease, and opening calculator. Under these four keys are sour indicators. In addition to three common indicators, the rest one is the indicator of little power.

On the direction keys, the white words “GUNDAM MOBILE SUIT” is to tell users it is a keyboard jointly designed with Gundam.

The  Components

Removing the keycap, you will find its switches, which is a red switch made in China. The space key adopts satellite switch to avoid its unbalance when used.

The back design of IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro is relatively simple, a battery compartment, a pair of kickstands, and four slide-proof pads.

The long slide-proof pats are used to avoid sliding and are not conducive to users’ using effect. The adjustable two-stage kickstand is suitable for people typing habits in all walks of life.

In the battery compartments, there is a switch key. Before using it, don’t forget to turn on it. But if you frequently use it in your daily life, it is unnecessary to turn off it. After all, it is very objective about IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro’s cruising ability. It is possible to continuously use several months after changing the battery.

When opening the battery compartment, you will find its 2.4G signal receiver is here, which is a clever way to collect it. Even if you don’t use it, it won’t be lost.

The Specialty

When it comes to the mechanical keyboard switch, most people will think of Cherry Mx manufactured by Germany once. In fact, the Cherry Mx switch was once synonymous with the switch of the mechanical keyboard. Its hand feeling and quality are intoxicating. However, in recent years, Cherry Switch is without great development.

On the other hand, the mechanical switch is made in China as a rising star whose innovation is still worthy of affirmation and gradually has been recognized by the market. Maybe one day this switch could catch up with the Cherry switch and even stands at the top.

The TTC switch is manufactured by the Authentic Kedian Company. It is the first-line product in China and has a certain reputation and has been adopted by more AND more manufacturers and favored by players. In fact, the company is also a time-honored brand, but it was active in the field of foundry before. Therefore, few consumers are familiar with it.

In fact, TTC red switch is very close to the Cherry red switch. Cherry red switch is soft and comfortable. Its initial pressure is 30cN, trigger pressure is 45cN. The average number of pressure grams of the TTC red switch is about 2cN lower than that of Cherry red switch.

The subtle difference is in their hand feelings. Compared with the Cherry red switch, the pressure curve of the TTC red switch is more linear, and the first half of the feel is softer while after triggering, the second half is more resilient.

The PBC Keycaps

In addition, PBT material has a natural advantage in resisting wear and avoiding sliding. At the same time, it has a feeling of slight granule. Compared with ABS material, PBT material can maintain a fresh feel for a long time.

From one side of IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro, you can see its design has a certain slope gradient, which conforms to the ergonomic structure.

In terms of its durability, every key of IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro can be knocked 50 thousand times and its battery can be used for six months. So you totally don’t worry about this.

Meanwhile, two 2.4G keyboard don’t disturb each other. In terms of the delay of signal, actually, it is a mistake about the wireless keyboard.

Conclusion

IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro has been developed and overcame the technical problem. Durable PBT keycaps are so smooth that you couldn’t stop. Fit press power and fine feedback make you delighted. If it is the first time using the mechanical keyboard, IKBC Gundam ZAKU II Z200 Pro red switch is a not bad choice.