Ant Esports Gaming Keyboard MK1000 TKL Mechanical Multicolor LED Backlit Wired -Black with Outemu Blue Switch

I have used a number of mechanical keyboards (both entry-level and premium ones) and there is one thing that I have to say about the ANT Esports MK1000 - it is really good.I have divided this review (totally unbiased) into two sections, the pros and the cons. So, let's get into it.Here are the pros of the MK1000 -Size - I really like the compact design of this keyboard and the fact that it can easily fit almost everywhere is just great.Quality - The built quality of this keyboard is really good and it quite sturdy enough for those prefer bashing their keyboards a lot during gaming (highly non-recommended though). Also, the cable is well-braided and is of sufficient length.Feel - The keys have a good tactile feedback for every keystroke that you make. You get a satisfying 'click' that one expects from mechanical keyboards.Anti-ghosting - One of the prime reasons why I bought the MK1000 is that every single key on this keyboard has anti-ghosting enabled. Not many entry-level mechanical keyboards are fully anti-ghosting enabled.Responsiveness - The MK1000 has a good response time for fast reaction-based shooters like Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Apex Legends, Call of Duty and PUBG, and it suffers no lags or delays.Backlighting - ANT Esports have made sure not to lure customers into buying this keyboard based on any false information. They have explicitly mentioned that this is a 'multi-coloured backlit keyboard' and not an 'RGB-backlit keyboard'. The multi-coloured backlighting is good and it even comes with a few transition effects.Function keys - You can control your Windows options like volume control, media control and shortcuts like locking the keyboard, locking the Windows key and opening the calculator right from the keyboard itself.Although the MK1000 does not have many cons, here are a few of those that I have noticed so far.Key-cap size - I feel like the key-caps could have been slightly bigger. Their size is perfect for gaming, but it often feels a bit weird for typing.No programmable keys - It would have been great if the MK1000 had some software that could program the keys (you know, macros and all).Final verdict - The ANT Esports MK1000 is a bang for the buck keyboard that would be a great choice for those who love to spend time on their keyboards either gaming or typing. ANT has entered the market nicely with its entry-level and inexpensive gaming peripherals for budding (or budget) gamers. This keyboard won't disappoint you. Kudos!

I bought the **Ant Esports MK 4500 Pro TKL** because I needed a wireless, multi-device keyboard that fit my budget. It supports wired mode, a 2.4 GHz USB mode, and can connect via Bluetooth to three devices. The keycaps feel solid, and the black-and-white color scheme looks fantastic. It also came with two faceplates—black and yellow—but I was supposed to get three. After contacting Ant Esports customer support about the missing white faceplate, I didn’t get any response, which was disappointing.As for the keyboard itself, the keys felt great, the sound was satisfying, the RGB lighting was on point, and the connectivity was perfect for what I needed. It even has a Windows/Mac mode switch, which is super useful. However, around the 6-month mark, I started noticing issues with keys like **T, F, and W** either not registering or registering twice, which made typing frustrating and impacted my gaming performance. Since this keyboard has hard-soldered switches, I couldn’t fix it myself.The problem worsened between the 9th and 12th months, right after the warranty ended. Some keys stopped registering altogether, making the keyboard unusable. I ended up salvaging the keycaps and switched to a wired keyboard from another brand, which has been working fine since.In hindsight, if your budget allows, it’s better to go for keyboards above ₹5000 from reputable brands. I wouldn’t recommend Ant Esports or other budget brands after this experience.

As of writing this, I am getting my new keyboard tomorrow.This has served well as my first Blue Switch mechanical keyboard but now, after 17 months of rigorous use (gaming & professional) the whole left side of the keyboard (keys like 1,2,3,A,S,W, Z, Caps Lock, Tab, Alt, L Shift etc etc) have stopped responding as intended. They either need to be pressed 3-4 times to have effect or just 1 press registers as 3.Sadly the warranty is for 1 year only. As long as it is under 1700 or so, I'd recommend it to any beginner/intermediate mechanical keyboard user whos tight on a budget. 4/5