UK Matias Wired RGB Backlit Aluminum Keyboard for PC Black - FK318PCLBB-UK
Spectrum Color Dial.
The Color Dial gives you a continuous spectrum of colors, by simply turning the dial...
For White, turn all the way to the left, or all the way to the right - passing through a rainbow of colors in between.
It’s the ultimate in simplicity & flexibility.
Nightly whites.
Too much Blue-light exposure at night is known to negatively impact your melatonin levels. This can shift your body’s natural time clock - leading to poor sleep and various other health issues.
The backlight on this keyboard was SPECIFICALLY designed to address that problem...
Turning the Color Dial all the way to the left or right gets you White (which is 100% Red, Green, and Blue).
BUT when you turn the Dial back, it preferentially reduces the BLUE component of White, resulting in softer Whites, that are more Yellow (and better at night).
Dial it back a little further, and you have 100% Yellow (0% Blue).
Dial it back further still, and you get 100% Red - which is the color that least impacts sleep patterns.
Reducing the backlight brightness is also advisable (see below).
Brightness control.
You can adjust the brightness of the backlight (in 10% increments) anywhere from 0 to 100% ...
Hold down the -/+ backlight key, then press + or - to increase/decrease the brightness.
You can also select a brightness level directly, by holding down the -/+ backlight key, then pressing a number (1 = 10%, 2 = 20%, etc.).
-/+ backlight key and Esc turns off the backlight.
Typing is tactile & responsive.
With a generous 2mm of key travel, typing feels as tactile and responsive as any of the best laptop keyboards.
USB port for your mouse / flash drives.
The built-in USB 2.0 port is perfect for connecting your favourite wired mouse (or wireless dongle).
Tab key on the number pad.
A Tab key on the number pad is handy when you need to enter numbers on a form, web page, or spreadsheet.
Volume keys.
Dedicated keys for volume control let you comfortably adjust the volume.
And when (unexpected) interruptions happen, Mute is a simple keypress away.
UK Matias Wired RGB Backlit Aluminum Keyboard for PC Black - FK318PCLBB-UK
Manufacturer
Part Number
FK318PCLBB-UK
Connection
USB
Cable length
1.5 Metre
Language Layout
United Kingdom
Number of keys/buttons
110
Length
441 mm
Depth
116 mm
Height
19 mm
Weight
570 g
Compatible
PC
Gross Weight
770 g
UK Matias Wired RGB Backlit Aluminum Keyboard for PC Black - FK318PCLBB-UK
Fab 16/08/2021
So far so good.
Solid keyboard and nice typing experience.
I really like the illumination shortcuts.
Well done, The Keyboard Company.
Henrik 05/04/2021
The keys does sometimes not respond to me typing.
Some of the keys are obviously broken (like 9; and shift+9 = ( so very much used key for a programmer.) Some other keys feels a bit on the 99% responsiveness. I cannot prove it but overall the keyboard feels nice, but the typing experience is horrible. :(
Not even close to Logitech X, however that keyboard could be a hit and miss as well, and maybe I just got a bad assemble.
Anonymous 24/08/2020
Almost as legendary as the Logitech Ultra X keyboard. Better build quality almost as nice typing experience. A fair price for what you get! The RGB color is something I haven't even started using but I hope to use later in the winter.
AM 11/05/2020
This is a seriously good keyboard, great build quality and excellent backlighting. My typing has improved from the moment I started using it and, although perhaps a little bit expensive, it's worth every penny, especially if it's to last for years.
Chris D 23/04/2020
Delighted with the keyboard, excellent quality. Key stroke feel is very similar to my 2012 iMac wired keyboard which the design is closely aligned too. The iMac keyboard as a slightly more buttery action on the keys, but this is more than made up for by the windows UK layout and the back-light for when the nights draw in! Fast service and enjoying much faster typing whilst working from home!
Pseudoism 17/12/2018
Excellent product and service, wouldnt hesitate to recommend both.
Allen 13/08/2018
I work at a keyboard all day, every day, writing code ... over the years I have learned what tools I like and don't, and my keyboard is one of the most important tools on my list to be right. This keyboard is extremely well made - solid, no give under pressure (its aluminium, duh). The keys are chiclet, and give a very positive action without having too much travel. The RGB is extremely well designed - the difference it makes in low light is amazing (especially for the odd game!). I had some bother with the keyboard disconnecting when I plugged it in first time, but after rebooting the machine it has been solid ever since. Highly recommended keyboard, and indeed supplier!
Ashley 04/08/2021
Very happy with the purchase, quick dispatch from the Keyboard Company. If I had some feedback regarding the keyboard, the bleed of backlight under the keys could be improved.
Trevor 26/11/2020
Maybe one of the worst keyboards I have used.
I bought this keyboard after working from home and using a surface pro cover key and loved the square backlit keys, so I looked everywhere for something similar. found this keyboard.
it turned up super quick and the backlit looked good, although was inconsistently lit but was bright. build was good and very sturdy metal and looks great. slide wheel controls rgb colour and shortcut controls brightness. both worked well although i felt i needed brighter for an eye condition i'm going through.
when i first tested the keyboard a key fell off. and keyboard co were super nice and sent me a replacement which solved the issue. I can't stress enough that keyboard co has been super.
now been using the keyboard for a while and its just awful. it uses dome pad butterfly switches which, unless you're pressing exactly in the middle of the key you get nothing. I've have constant issues using shortcut keys resulting is losing work or slowing me down. i've just plugged in my MS keyboard in frustration now. i personally should have gone for the logitech masterkeys or ms keyboards.
so disappointed. not at keyboard co just this keyboard.
Anonymous 29/07/2019
Having worn the letters off of the keys on a number of keyboards, I sought a board that was durable and provided as clear a set of symbols on the keys as possible. The hunt was eminently successful; the keyboard backlighting makes the symbols visible even in circumstances of low ambient light, and the individual connections for the keys as well as the board's excellent overall quality should ensure a long life. I am extremely pleased with the board, and with the disappearance of the typos that had begun to mark my work with its worn predecessor..
Nick 17/09/2018
GReat keyboard, if rather expensive. I bought this keyboard to replace the disgracefully bad keyboard supplied with an Acer PC, and it is a revelation. Pretty much as good as the Apple keyboards which are excellent too, this now somewhat compensates for the less enjoyable experience of using Windows!
