I have over 40 years of programming experience using a variety of languages over the course of my career to develop real-time solutions for real-world problems.
Keyboards connect us to the world and, as a keyboard enthusiast, I am searching for the ideal keyboard.
Gravastar keyboards are unlike any other keyboard in my collection. The K98's alien appearance is consistent with the Gravastar brand.
Out of the Box - First Impressions
I was surprised the keyboard did NOT automatically connect to my PC when using the wired USB-C/USB-A cable. Pressing the Fn + 4 key combination sets the connection mode to WIRED.
The keyboard looks, feels, and sounds great. The online software driver makes setup and configuration easy, allowing you to tailor the keyboard to your liking.
The keycaps feel great, and the legends are crisp and clean. The spacebar, navigation, shift, caps lock, tab, escape, enter, F1-F4, and F9-12 are shine-through keys. The remaining keys are backlit only. A separate solid-green spacebar is included in the accessories box.
Features
98% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Dual 8K Polling Rate
Battery 8000 mAh
Tri-Mode Connectivity
- Wired, Bluetooth (5.4), 2.4 GHz
Pre-Lubed Linear Switches: 40 +/- 7gf Actuation Force
Aluminum Alloy Frame
Hollowed Skeletal Design
Five (5) Layer Acoustic Structure
Gasket Mount
1.65" Smart Colour Display
Music Sync and Immersive RGB Lighting
Ergonomic 19mm Front Height
HiFi Smooth Typing Feel
Windows / Mac O/S compatible
Online Web Driver
Accessories
The K98 is accompanied by all the accessories needed to care for the keyboard:
Keyboard
User Manual
2.4 GHz Receiver
Switch and Keycap Puller
Braided USB-A to USB-C Cable (90 degree USB-C)
USB-A to USB-C Adapter
Four (4) Extra Switches
Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning Brush
Spacebar (Bright Green)