{"id":278603,"date":"2023-10-19T20:20:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T18:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/?p=278603"},"modified":"2023-10-19T20:23:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T18:23:31","slug":"nerdytec-cykey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/","title":{"rendered":"nerdytec CYKEY test: Mechanical keyboard following in the footsteps of Keychron"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The manufacturer nerdytec is probably known for its Couchmaster products like the <a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/couchmaster-cyboss\/\">CYBOSS<\/a>, after all, the couch desks turn every cozy sofa into a comfortable workplace. Now they are venturing into the field of mechanical keyboards and, let&#8217;s reveal this much in advance, it is absolutely impressive. Why, that clarifies our <em>nerdytec CYKEY test<\/em>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-box-title\">Inhalt<\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/#technical-data\" >Technical data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/#nerdytec-cykey-review-scope-of-delivery-design-and-workmanship\" >nerdytec CYKEY review: scope of delivery, design and workmanship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/#nerdytec-cykey-with-semi-transparent-design\" >nerdytec CYKEY with semi-transparent design<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/#rgb-lighting-and-accompanying-software\" >RGB lighting and accompanying software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/#practical-and-typing-test\" >Practical and typing test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/#nerdytec-cykey-review-conclusion\" >nerdytec CYKEY review: conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"technical-data\"><\/span>Technical data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Key switch type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mechanical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Switch types<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Switch interchangeable<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>yes (hot swap)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Plastic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dimensions (W x H x D)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>321 mm x 32 mm x 136 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>956 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cable connector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>USB type-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rollover technology<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>N-Key Rollover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Key Caps<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ABS plastic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operating Modes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Typing; Gaming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Replaceable keycaps and switches; Quiet dampening; Keycaps and tools included; Windows and Mac modes; Clickable knob<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Colors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>semi-transparent gray \/ green<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Produkt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nerdytec-cykey-review-scope-of-delivery-design-and-workmanship\"><\/span>nerdytec CYKEY review: scope of delivery, design and workmanship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Convincing scope of delivery including spare parts<\/li>\n<li>Keycaps for Windows and Mac keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The nerdytec CYKEY reaches us in a black cardboard box with poison green lettering. This comes up with a convincing scope of delivery. Of course, the keyboard itself takes up a large part of the box, but the manufacturer also includes a whole range of accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the robust, braided USB cable, which supplies the mechanical keyboard with power, should not be missing. In addition, a combined keycap and switch puller is found in the packaging, with which the keycaps and mechanical switches can be quickly and easily replaced.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_278541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-278541\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-leiferumfang.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-278541 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-leiferumfang-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-leiferumfang-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-leiferumfang-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-leiferumfang-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-leiferumfang.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-278541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are plenty of useful accessories included with the nerdytec CYKEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is also an additional stabilizer plate for the spacebar two yellow gateron switches, a replacement metal control knob, and a set of additional keycaps (in alternative design, as well as for Windows and Mac layout). There&#8217;s also a plastic cover to protect the keyboard from dust and dirt. Very good.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-2677469764\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><div id=\"losgehts-2583464973\"><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/linkout\/397415\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"notrack\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LC-Power_300x250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250-220x183.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nerdytec-cykey-with-semi-transparent-design\"><\/span>nerdytec CYKEY with semi-transparent design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>unique semi-transparent design<\/li>\n<li>pleasing 75 percent layout<\/li>\n<li>successful workmanship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The nerdytec CYKEY relies on a 75-percent layout and accordingly comes up without a number pad, while the middle key block around end, insert and remove moves to the right edge as a row and is double assigned.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the keyboard has dimensions of 321 mm x 136 mm in width x depth, as well as 21 mm in height at the front and 32 mm at the back. The angle can also be adjusted via the two two-stage, fold-out feet on the bottom, which also enable a secure stand thanks to the rubber coating.<\/p>\n<p>The USB-C cable finds room in a small indentation on the underside, while a well thought-out cable channel allows the ribbon to be fed out in three different places on the back of the keyboard.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-278603 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-220x147.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY Design\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-278543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-278543'>\n\t\t\t\tDas semi-transparente Geh\u00e4use gef\u00e4llt.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-1-220x147.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-278544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-1-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-278544'>\n\t\t\t\tDetails wie die besondere ESC-Taste fallen sofort ins Auge.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-2-220x147.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-278545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-2-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-2-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-2-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-design-2.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-278545'>\n\t\t\t\tF\u00fcr eine Kabelf\u00fchrung an der Unterseite ist gesorgt.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Otherwise, the CYKEY, which weighs around 956 grams, relies on a semi-transparent plastic casing that shows off the customizable RGB lighting very well. Thanks to a grippy grain, the nerdytec CYKEY can also convince haptically.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-2169478760\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<p>The nerdytec model does not feel quite as robust and high-quality as the <a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/tests\/peripherie\/keychron-q3\/\">Keychron Q3 (our review)<\/a>, for example. However, the metal control knob in the upper right corner is strongly reminiscent of the corresponding counterpart.<\/p>\n<p>However, the CYKEY also only relies on cheap ABS keycaps ex-works, which are quite quickly covered in shiny fingerprints &#8211; it&#8217;s good that you have the free choice here to equip the keyboard with PBT keycaps.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-278603 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-metallknopf.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-metallknopf-390x260.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-278548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-metallknopf-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-metallknopf-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-metallknopf-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-metallknopf.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-278548'>\n\t\t\t\tDer griffige Metall-Knob kann in der rechten Reihe frei positioniert werden.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-standfuss.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-standfuss-390x260.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-278549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-standfuss-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-standfuss-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-standfuss-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-standfuss.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-278549'>\n\t\t\t\tDie Standf\u00fc\u00dfe erlauben eine Anpassung in drei Winkeln.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Apart from that, there is almost nothing to complain about in terms of build quality. The metal button of our test model has a small paint chip, but that does not really matter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rgb-lighting-and-accompanying-software\"><\/span>RGB lighting and accompanying software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fancy RGB lighting<\/li>\n<li>30 effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The nerdytec CYKEY relies on so-called light-through keycaps, thanks to which the RGB lighting is particularly visible. Thanks to the semi-transparent case, the entire keyboard shines in toxic green light at the factory.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-2179063505\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<p>However, a whole 30 predefined effects can be switched through via an FN key combination, while the color changing and breathing modes can additionally be adjusted in terms of speed.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-278603 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-390x260.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-1-390x260.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-1-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-rgb-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Additional effects and further settings are, as with Keychron, possible via VIA. Here you can quickly and easily <a href=\"https:\/\/usevia.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adjust the key mapping or lighting via the web app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the whole thing is a bit more fiddly than with a classic companion app, especially since the options here do not turn out to be quite as diverse. You only have to set it up once and can then use the keyboard with the same settings on any other device.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_278553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-278553\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-278553 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP-780x380.jpg\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" width=\"780\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP-780x380.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP-390x190.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP-220x107.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP-1536x748.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP-2048x997.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VIA-APP-1320x643.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-278553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keyboard customizations are possible via the VIA web app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practical-and-typing-test\"><\/span>Practical and typing test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>pleasant, quiet typing<\/li>\n<li>average keycaps<\/li>\n<li>practical double assignments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The nerdytec CYKEY comes from the factory with Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches, which are already pre-lubricated and let light shine through better compared to version 2.0.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-793001204\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<p>As linear switches, these trigger without a noticeable pressure point and have a slightly higher activation pressure of 50 cN compared to 45 cN compared to the red mechanical switches. The trigger point and pre-travel, on the other hand, are identical.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, comparatively quiet but very precise typing is possible with the CYKEY, while the mechanical keyboard cuts an equally good figure in gaming as well as typing.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-278603 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-390x260.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-278556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-278556'>\n\t\t\t\tKeycaps und Switches lassen sich schnell und einfach austauschen.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-1-390x260.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-278557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-1-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-austausch-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-278557'>\n\t\t\t\tDie verbauten Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow-Schalter bieten ein angenehmes Tippgef\u00fchl.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>However, the keycaps, which are slightly curved inwards, could use better gliding properties. Due to the smooth surface, you sometimes have the feeling of &#8222;sticking&#8220; to the keys. Here, I do not like the typing feel quite as much as in most competitors.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, I like the well thought-out secondary assignment of most keys, because many additional options are available in combination with the FN key. Among them is an adjustment of the screen brightness, a media control or even the adjustment of the RGB lighting.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-3548743544\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-278603 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-220x147.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-1-220x147.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-1-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-2-220x147.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-2-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-2-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-2-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nerdytec-cykey-praxis-2.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>In addition, the combination also allows switching between Windows and Mac layouts, while the multi-control knob adjusts the volume, mutes the sound or can even be freely assigned.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the acoustics of a keyboard are always a matter of taste. However, I personally find that nerdytec has built in good damping, which results in a pleasant triggering noise. The CYKEY triggers neither clattery nor high-frequency and sounds comparatively dignified and pleasant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nerdytec-cykey-review-conclusion\"><\/span>nerdytec CYKEY review: conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Debut successful. With the nerdytec CYKEY, the manufacturer delivers a successful mechanical gaming keyboard that is particularly convincing in terms of design and functionality. There is also hardly anything to complain about in terms of build quality, while the RGB lighting is pleasing.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the keyboard is obviously oriented towards the top dog Keychron is not bad at all. After all, nerdytec manages to keep up very well in many areas. However, it is not quite enough for a top position among the best gaming keyboards. This is due to the rather cheap ABS keycaps or the missing (real) companion software, for example.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-1162405870\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">PGRpdiBpZD0ibG9zZ2VodHMtMTg1NTUzNTE1OCIgY2xhc3M9Imdhc19mYWxsYmFjay1hZF80MDU3MTgtLXBsYWNlbWVudF8zNDgzODMiPjxzY3JpcHQgYXN5bmMgc3JjPSIvL3BhZ2VhZDIuZ29vZ2xlc3luZGljYXRpb24uY29tL3BhZ2VhZC9qcy9hZHNieWdvb2dsZS5qcz9jbGllbnQ9Y2EtcHViLTgxNDg3Njg4MjM4MDczMzAiIGNyb3Nzb3JpZ2luPSJhbm9ueW1vdXMiPjwvc2NyaXB0PjxpbnMgY2xhc3M9ImFkc2J5Z29vZ2xlIiBzdHlsZT0iZGlzcGxheTpibG9jazsiIGRhdGEtYWQtY2xpZW50PSJjYS1wdWItODE0ODc2ODgyMzgwNzMzMCIgCmRhdGEtYWQtc2xvdD0iODY0MTc4NTI2NSIgCmRhdGEtYWQtZm9ybWF0PSJhdXRvIj48L2lucz4KPHNjcmlwdD4gCihhZHNieWdvb2dsZSA9IHdpbmRvdy5hZHNieWdvb2dsZSB8fCBbXSkucHVzaCh7fSk7IAo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPC9kaXY+<\/script><\/div>\n<p>However, the nerdytec CYKEY easily makes up for these minimal points of criticism with its excellent price-performance ratio. The mechanical gaming keyboard only costs a fraction of what manufacturers charge for higher-quality competitors.<\/p>\n<p>Similar high-quality keyboards can only be found beyond the 200 euro mark. So, if you are looking for an inexpensive yet convincing keyboard, you can buy the nerdytec CYKEY without hesitation. Especially for the price, it is hard to find better alternatives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cykey-award.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-278567 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cykey-award.png\" alt=\"nerdytec CYKEY Test: Gold Award\" width=\"315\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cykey-award.png 315w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cykey-award-178x220.png 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The manufacturer nerdytec is probably known for its Couchmaster products like the CYBOSS, after all, the couch desks turn every cozy sofa into a comfortable workplace. Now they are venturing into the field of mechanical keyboards and, let&#8217;s reveal this much in advance, it is absolutely impressive. Why, that clarifies our nerdytec CYKEY test. Technical &#8230; <a title=\"nerdytec CYKEY test: Mechanical keyboard following in the footsteps of Keychron\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/reviews\/peripherals\/nerdytec-cykey\/\" aria-label=\"Mehr Informationen \u00fcber nerdytec CYKEY test: Mechanical keyboard following in the footsteps of Keychron\">Weiterlesen &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":278540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46352],"tags":[75519,83826,75517],"class_list":["post-278603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-peripherals","tag-keyboard","tag-nerdytec","tag-rgb-lighting","infinite-scroll-item"],"acf":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":278603,"de":278534},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278603\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/278540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=278603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=278603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}