Ant Esports MK1200 Mini Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with RGB Backlit Lighting and 60% Compact Form Factor - Red Switch

The Ant Esports MK1200 Mini Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has been a mixed bag after two years of use. The RGB lighting is dull and uncustomizable, and there are a few keys that have a double press problem that reduces dependability. Overall, it performs worse than comparable keyboards in its class in terms of RGB effects and key consistency, even though the mechanical switches are still rather good for typing and gaming.

ADVANTAGESits very good to type in this keyboard. if your pc desk do not have much space then it is the best keyboard in this price range . also have 2 lifting heights and its really awsome. alll the keys sounds better.DISADVANTAGESSOME KEYS ARE NOT MUCH VISIBLE BUT ITS OKHYYYY.ITS ALSO VERY SLIPPPYYYITS A GOOD PRODUCT

I got this keyboard a week ago, I have been using mechanical keyboards for more than a year now.Everything in this keyboard is implemented well. The keys sound good considering it's a budget 60% keyboard.Here are some pros and cons I foundPROS:1. Jixian Red Switches with all key anti-ghosting: Considering the price of the keyboard these switches both sound and feel good.2. Sturdiness: The keyboard is very sturdy the build is plastic but it feels sturdy and strong, even if you drop it you won't break it.3. Lightning Modes: Although not RGB, still this keyboard has 18 light modes, I have tried all and I don't feel I am going to get bored by this very easily.4. No need to keep pressing Fn to use arrow keys: The arrow keys implementation on this keyboard is a little different. If you press the fn and option keys (Fn + down arrow) together the arrow key will be activated and you can use them without having to press and hold fn key.5. Multi-Level Height Adjustment: The keyboard has 3 levels of height adjustment. As shown in the picture, if you are used to typing at an angle this keyboard will make you happy.CONS:1. Packing: Amazon just packed the keyboard in a sealed polybag and shipped it to me. I was shocked to see Amazon doing this type of cost-cutting in the name of being eco-friendly.2. The keys are not hot-swappable: Yes, the keys are PCB mounted, if you buy this you will have to stick with the stock keys.3. Stabilizers: The Stabilizers are a little rattly, they will keep reminding you that it is just a sub-fifteen hundred rupees keyboard.4. Hollowness in the case and spacebar: The case and the spacebar are completely hollow and you can feel it when typing.5. Wierd Arrow key implementation: The arrow key implementation on this keyboard is a double-edged sword, if you are a programmer you will have to toggle between arrow keys and their normal function again and again since you can't use ' / ' when the arrow key mode is activated.6. The backlight: The backlight is good but it's slightly dull and the function layer scripts won't be visible at night, so you will have to remember them.VERDICT:If your budget is tight and you desperately need a small mechanical keyboard, and this one is selling for less than 1500, BUY IT!!!It's awesome for gamers but a little less recommended for programmers but honestly, there are no issues you can't live with considering the price.If you are buying a mechanical keyboard for the first time, you can buy this without a second thought.I will be uploading a long-term review of this keyboard, and I will also be trying some mods on this keyboard and will update the review accordingly.Edit:- I had one backlight not working properly so I got a replacement, works fine but again the packaging was poor.I have applied an AutoHotKey Script to use '/' and '?' along with the arrow keys mode on, as I am a coder, and coding without both arrow keys and /, ? is not possible. It works fine for me, definitely has a learning curve but is useable.I have lubricated the stabilizers with petroleum jelly and Baindade modded them as there is no way I can remove them with a soldered PCB, I have used some foam to fill the base and the end result is Thockyyy and definitely not sub-fifteen hundred.OVERALL it's a 5/5 KEYBOARD for me.I will keep updating the review as I spend more time with this keyboard.

Don't go for it if you are professional gamer. The key often gets frezzed as well as not compatible with swapable switch. Go for it if you are a casual gamer , hardcore gamer may not be satisfied with this one.

I got this at 1299 and this is amazing at this price the keys are stable not flimsy built quality is amazing including the body of the keyboard and the cable quality,The sound quality is great at this price.The lighting is good, this do not have per key RGB and cannot be customised but for 1299 I can ignore this.The performance is amazing no ghosting.This responsiveness will not disappoint.For people who just want to try a mechanical keyboard can go for this and those who want for gaming and can work without the navigation keys this is a steal.Totally justifies the price.

The media could not be loaded. THE PROSThe key sound is satisfying, the typing experience feels great, and the key travel is optimal, especially for gaming. It allows for input registration with partial key presses.THE CONSThe learning curve can be challenging due to the 60% keyboard layout. Arrow, utility, and special characters (/ ? ~) share keys, requiring you to use the fn key in combination with the downward arrow for arrow key mode activation. However, the manual suggests a different approach, instructing users to press arrow keys in combination with the fn key, which can be confusing. The same issue occurs with the Esc key and ~ keys. If you're a coder, this might take some time to adapt to.

The media could not be loaded. Starting with the package, it comes with a 1.5m braided cable, a User manual, and the keyboard itself. Manual has all the important shortcut keys which are quite useful. There is no keycap puller available with this mechanical keyboard.Talking about its first impression: The keyboard feels premium although both keycaps and base are built of plastic. As it is 60% keyboard its is easily portable and can even be usable with our gaming laptop. On the backside, there is a 2-step height adjustment feature available.Keycaps & Switches: Keycaps are of the plastic build. Font design is OK but the finishing is somewhat lacking. RGB looks good on these keycaps. Now talking about switches older model has blue switches on them, but this new one has RED switches. I personally like red switches because they create less noise than the blue ones. But the Red switches used in this keyboard are from the JIXIAN brand which is basically a cheap copy of Cherry red switches.Here are some Quick Pros and Cons;Pros• Affordable 60% Mechanical keyboard• Detachable Type-C makes it portable to use.• Dual Height Adjustment featureCons• Cheap rubberized Grip on the back-side of the keyboard (can be easily peeled off)• No Software support• JIXIAN Red Switches are not that goodOverall, you can buy this keyboard if you are on the budget side and don’t want to speed 2.5-3k on a 60% keyboard.. then this is still a value for money under 2k!