AUKEY KM-G9 Review 2024

Discover the AUKEY KM-G9 TenKeyLess keyboard, where compact design meets robust performance. Perfect for gaming or productivity with quality build and essential features.

AUKEY KM-G9

About The Keyboard

The AUKEY KM-G9 keyboard offers a TenKeyLess design, making it an ideal choice for users who prefer a compact layout without compromising on functionality. This keyboard is crafted from a blend of quality materials, including a solid metal frame combined with ABS plastic components, ensuring durability and stability. Weighing in at just 1.76 lbs, the KM-G9 is easy to transport whether you're heading to a gaming tournament or working from a remote location. Its straight board design features a minimum incline of 3 degrees and a maximum incline of 8 degrees, providing comfort and usability for extended typing or gaming sessions.

type

Wired

compactness

TenKeyLess (80%)

switches

Unknown

keycap material

ABS

switch lifespan

50 million actuations

polling rate

1000 Hz

actuation point

N/A

response time

N/A

Performance & Build

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Additional Features

While the AUKEY KM-G9 lacks any backlighting, its keycap design allows for some light to shine through, providing a subtle glow if you're using it in a darker setting. This keyboard features practical media hotkeys, allowing for quick access to functions like volume adjustments. However, it does not offer programmability, macros, or customizable key mapping, which may deter advanced users looking for personalized setups. Despite these limitations, the keyboard stands strong in its build quality and tactile response, delivering a satisfying typing experience that caters to both casual and more engaged users.

Target Users

Gaming, Productivity, General Use

Compact designLockable Windows keyWell-built for priceStable keysMedia hotkeysNo backlightingLightweightRubberized durable cable

Build Quality

  • Frame Material: Hybrid (Metal & Plastic)
  • Durability: N/A
  • Material Details: Solid metal and plastic components, doubleshot ABS plastic keycaps.

Lighting

  • RGB: No
  • Zones: 0
  • Modes:
  • Sync Features:

    Ergonomics

    • Noise Level: Clicky
    • Wrist Support: None
    • Angles: 3° minimum, 8° maximum

    Tuomas Jokela

    Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer