ThermalTake Tt eSports Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

5
Average:

5
Bad:

0

Pros:

Build Quality.
Design.
Backlight.

Cons:

Single Backlight Color.
Fan is about useless as it moves very little air.

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Last revision on July 8, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Build Quality
Design
Backlight
Control Software
10 Programmable Keys
2 USB2.0 Ports
Detachable Fan with Holder
Replacement Keys
Affordable
Very responsive
Red Back lit keys can be turned off
Includes replacement red keys for movement keys
Detachable braided cable
Looks and feels great

Reviewers Didn't Like

Single Backlight Color
Fan is about useless as it moves very little air
Keyboard layout takes a little getting used to
Macro entry limited to 10 characters and no Enter key
No ergonomic version
Cooling fan is ineffective
Software has issues regarding lighting
Replacement red keys are a bit of a gimmick
Cable routing has no real benefit
No antighosting

Expert reviews and ratings

Tt eSPORTS is a relatively newly found subsidiary company of Thermaltake, aiming to develop, manufacture and ultimately provide gamers with high quality gaming peripherals. The company currently has a long list of high performance keyboards, mice,...

By VR-Zone on September 11, 2011

All Pages Page 1 of 6Thermaltake isn’t a new name in the world of PC gaming, the brand well-known for keeping our systems cool and stable when under the load of increasingly stressful titles. Recently, Tt extended their product line into the gaming...

By LanOC Reviews on June 27, 2011

Tt eSPORTS made a nice entry into the gaming keyboard market. The Challenger Pro isn't perfect but makes quite an impression with its exquisite backlight and its rich set of features. The keyboard provides good comfort but the fan seems of little use to...

By DV Hardware on April 18, 2011

All in all, the Challenger Pro has definitely lived up to it’s name. It is most certainly a keyboard for the “pro” gamers out there with it’s customizable macro keys, hand cooling device, profile switching and cable management.It is very comfortable,...

By Tech-Reviews UK on April 04, 2011

The Challenger (ThermalTake’s entry into the gaming keyboard market) is the kind of keyboard that’s looking to set itself apart. It does this most noticeably with a tiny fan that can be plugged in on either side of the keyboard to blow cool air...

By Maximum PC on February 22, 2011

The world of gaming, especially that of PC gaming, has become more than a simple hobby for a lot of us. In fact, gaming has grown and shaped itself, becoming part of people's lifestyle. Tournaments, including the World Cyber Games (WCG) to the famous...

By APH Networks on February 17, 2011

In this section I am going to write a brief five point summary on the following categories; Performance, Appearance, Construction, Functionality and Value. These views are my own and help me to give the Thermaltake Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard a...

By Benchmark Reviews on January 06, 2011

Right now, the Tt Challenger Pro is the best gaming keyboard on the market. Its price tag comes in at about $70 online and it’s well worth the price. It’s a quality keyboard and should last you quite some time. It looks nice and has a lot of useful...

By ThinkComputers on December 20, 2010

Component maker Thermaltake's foray into enthusiast peripherals is a somewhat mixed bag with the Challenger Gaming Keyboard Pro, a robust midrange gaming keyboard that will meet the needs of almost everyone except typists. Buy it...

By PC Mag on December 17, 2010

Thermaltake is not a new company to many of us and they have broadened their horizons from making simple cases and coolers to manufacturing power supplies, accessories, water cooling systems and a lot more. Recently they expanded their stuff to...

By BCCHardware on December 08, 2010

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