Gigabyte Aorus Thunder K7

Overview

Overall, neither the Thunder K7 or M7 will let you down in terms of quality and functionality, we just feel they are a little overpriced. Perhaps my biggest issue with the K7 is its lack of connectivity -- there are no USB or audio ports.

-- As reviewed by TechSpot

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

1

6.0

User Score

Based on 7 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on October 21, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Cherry MX Reds
Backlighting
Media Controls
Quick Access Functions
UV Coated keycaps
Detachable Wrist rest
World's first detachable mechanical keypad/macropad
Onboard memory for profile storage
100 Programmable Macros
6 Custom Profiles
Detachable numpad

Reviewers Didn't Like

Magnets are a little weak
Cherry MX Reds not for typing enthusiasts
No additional USB ports as seen in other mainstream mechanicals
Only one color option for backlighting
Nondetachable cord for the main keyboard
No USB or audio ports
Lack of cable routing grooves
Hard wrist rest
Expensive

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on November 18, 2014

Gigabyte may be best known for its award winning motherboards and graphics cards, but the brand is home to a host of power products from from computer cases to entire computers, which includes tablets and laptops. Peripherals are also on Gigabyte's...

By TechSpot on November 18, 2014

Software comments aside, I feel that Gigabyte offers nice gear on the hardware side of things. The M3 mouse is very responsive, programmable and has a nice fit in my hand. Expect the price to hover at roughly 40 USD. For that money you receive a...

By Guru of 3D on September 21, 2017

Our final verdict regarding the Aorus Thunder K7 gaming keyboard is more than positive as the company managed to create a solid and highquality product, almost free of flaws We definitely like the fact that this a heavy keyboard, with an attractive but...

By Ocaholic on April 22, 2015

The main idea behind that transforming design is the numpad also doubles as a bank of macro keys — so by attaching it to the left side, you could have a huge array of preprogrammed actions ready for your massively-multiplayer shenanigans. Aorus's...

By APC Magazine on February 22, 2015

Pricey, but a great example of unique and smart features coming together for consumers who want something special....

By Pureoverclock on October 06, 2014

The AORUS K7s strongest suit has to be the Cherry MX reds, we were highly impressed by their performance when it came time to get some serious gaming done. They were fast, responsive and fluid - which are all highly sort after attributes that make them...

By vortez.net on July 04, 2018

Gigabyte Aorus is a familiar name when it comes to motherboards and graphics cards, but not necessarily for peripherals. In this review we take a look at the M3 mouse and K7 keyboard from their Aorus line. Both feature some decent specifications and...

By Kitguru.net on May 22, 2018

Price The Aorus Thunder K7 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is currently available from Overclockers UK for a very reasonable £129.95. Now, that is a lot of money, but when you factor in the build quality, and the modular design that this keyboard offers,...

By eTeknix on April 22, 2016

In our last roundup of mechanical keyboards, we determined there wasn't a clear winner out of the bunch, and while that's mostly true this time around, there is one that we favor above the rest. That one is G.Skill's Ripjaws KM780 RGB. It's the most...

By HotHardware on January 27, 2016

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Gigabyte Aorus Thunder K7

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Price: $80

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