Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L GeForce GTX Edition

Overview

So, have Cooler Master created their best keyboard yet? I am inclined to say yes, as the keyboard itself is fantastic to use and now that they have included RGB backlighting, they really have given you the ability to “make it yours”. Sure there are a few issues with the software and the odd legend flaw, but the keyboard is a step up from the XTi, which is very similar in form.

-- As reviewed by Play3r

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

9
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1
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8.6

User Score

Based on 520 reviews
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Last revision on October 29, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Cherry MX RGB Switches
Most features usable out of the box
Great performance
RGB LEDs sit near key-caps for better lighting

Reviewers Didn't Like

No USB pass-through or dedicated media keys
Software too simple - no ability to change key assignment

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Expert reviews and ratings

By pokde.net on June 25, 2018 80

The MasterKeys Pro L GeForce GTX Edition is a special edition that really did too little to make it truly special. It's not to say that the MasterKeys Pro L GeForce GTX Edition is a bad keyboard — it isn't — but it's just underwhelming for me to see...

By IGN on October 23, 2017 66

Overall, the MasterKeys Pro L RGB is a bit of a weird duck. If you're the type of gamer who is just looking for a super simple Cherry MX keyboard and don't want to hassle with software, it's respectable. The keys are pretty great overall and the build quality is decent. But for around the same amount of cash there are much better options.

By beginnerstech.co.uk on August 03, 2017 90

So for anywhere between £90 and £110 its a great all round keyboard, its really quick, responsive, looks nice, is well made, has nice RGB lighting, great software and is well built. Its just a good all rounder whether you solely game on it, or do a bit...

By nasilemaktech.com on January 20, 2017 86

I've talked a lot about the RGB version about this keyboard, and in many ways, the White LEDs version isn't much different. I've highlighted all the differences between both of them, so do check out our full review for more details.8.6/10Back to:...

By techteamgb.co.uk on August 01, 2016 92

This is now my daily...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on May 15, 2016 80

LED lighting and gaming keyboards go together like noobs and tears. But in the past, LED lighting was generally just one color and mostly for show. Today, we have gaming keyboards with lights capable of displaying up to 16.8 million colors. These...

By Play3r on March 30, 2016 90

By eTeknix on June 27, 2017

PriceThe Cooler Master Masterkeys L PBT Gaming Keyboard is available on Amazon for $89.99. That's pretty good value for money, it's not cheap, but it's respectable given the build quality and features on offer.OverviewI've tested many Cooler Master...

By kotaku.com on June 21, 2017

You don't have to have the key lights on to have a good time with a mechanical keyboard, oh no. There's a place for flashing RGBs, and there's a place for low-key elegance. The Cooler Master MasterKeys L PBT offers a taste of the latter at a relatively...

By vortez.net on February 13, 2017

The brightness and vibrancy of the RGB lighting with the MasterKeys Pro L RGB is up there with the leading mechanical keyboards on the market, and it has the added benefit of having a small desktop footprint due to its minimalistic frame. Some will love...

By nasilemaktech.com on January 16, 2017 84

I really like the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L. Looks sleek, feels good, but maintaining it would be an issue. UV coated plastic casing and keycaps will catch grease marks very easily. Other than that, Cooler Master did a great job in its RGB controls...

By AnandTech on October 28, 2016

I always try to use every keyboard that we review as my personal keyboard for at least a week. My typical weekly usage includes a lot of typing (about 100-150 pages), a few hours of gaming and some casual usage, such as internet browsing and messaging....

By MadShrimps on October 01, 2016

By featuring an upgraded ARM Cortex M3 processor clocked at 72MHz, the Masterkeys Pro L keyboard can be used to save and execute commands and macros with impressive speed, but also drive the whole array of LED lights in order to create nice effects. The...

By hardwarebbq.com on August 29, 2016

Utility Installation and functionInstallationInstallationInterfaceCoolermaster has a downloadable utility called Portal. Apart from flashing the keyboard's firmware it doesn't seem to have any other function for the MasterKeys L keyboard. The...

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Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L GeForce GTX Edition

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