Roccat Isku FX

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

6
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

Enables high level of customization.
On the fly macro recording.
Good performance in games.

Cons:

Feels too cheap.
No NKRO Multimedia keys are not backlit.

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Last revision on April 14, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Enables high level of customization
On the fly macro recording
Good performance in games
Feature rich software
Good ergonomics
The price is right
Just the right amount of key customization options

Reviewers Didn't Like

Feels too cheap
No NKRO Multimedia keys are not backlit
Backlight barely visible in daylight
Indicator LEDs have a fixed color
Expensive for a non mechanical keyboard
Would be much better with mechanical keys

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Expert reviews and ratings

ROCCAT set out to create an affordable gaming keyboard with many features gamers love like macros programming and customizable lighting. For $79.99 you won't find a keyboard with this many features for a better price, but more hardcore gamers might...

By Benchmark Reviews on August 07, 2014

When I review products one of the aspects I care a lot about is how much value the product delivers at its price point. In this case, I feel the Isku FX falls a little short. In a time when gamers are becoming accustomed to mechanical keyboards $99.99...

By DV Hardware on July 31, 2013

The Isku FX is solid keyboard that stands out through its practical design and macro functionality. However, lack of mechanical keys and design quirks stop it from being a must...

By Good Gear Guide on June 14, 2013

An improvement over the original Isku, but it's expensive for a non-mechanical gaming keyboard...

By Expert Reviews on May 26, 2013

Despite our gripes with the build quality of the Isku FX and some gimmicky features, the board's software, macro editor and key customisation abilities are great and give the Razer Anansi a run for its money. The experience typing and gaming is nice,...

By Bit-tech.net on April 18, 2013

and Rating Out of the box it is clear that the Isku FX is a substantial keyboard. It is very well made, feeling solid and robust without being too heavy. Like the Isku before it the FX model is a delight to use. It is a very comfortable keyboard to...

By HardwareHeaven on April 10, 2013

Wrapping up the Isku FX is actually fairly easy.It's identical to the model we reviewed back in December 2011 except you can now control the colour of the lighting. Everything we said then applies here. We could take the lazy route and just copy and...

By Overclock3D on March 18, 2013

Roccat have been making a name for themselves recently, releasing a series of award winning products for the gaming community. We reviewed the back in November and the in December. Today we are looking at their latest Isku FX Gaming keyboard with...

By Kitguru.net on March 03, 2013

Macros and software and 16.8 million colors, oh my! Since a majority of my gaming time comes via PC, I'm a bit of a gaming peripheral junkie. I think I have something like four headsets, five gaming mice, and two keyboards. I'm always looking for a...

By GameZone on January 29, 2013

ROCCAT has long been a staple provider of great gaming hardware, and the ISKU FX keyboard is no exception. Customisation is what this keyboard is all about, offering an excellent customisable product that looks fantastic lit up at night. It's a keyboard...

By futurefive.co.nz on July 06, 2015

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