CONCLUSION

   The MGK L80 RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard by Azio may not bring anything unique on the table in terms of features but it’s a good looking and sturdy model which we think most users would like to have on their desk. The Kailh brown mechanical switches are quite durable (although not as popular as their Cherry MX counterparts) and the anodized aluminum faceplate adds to the overall feeling and quality of the keyboard. Unfortunately due to the lack of software you can’t fully control the RGB illumination of the keyboard but at the same time being able to control it partially via two keys is something some people will appreciate. The volume control knob is something which we’ve seen in the past but still we do think that it’s a nice addition (although it would be great if Azio had placed LEDs around it which would turn on and off according to the chosen level).

    Right now the MGK L80 RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard by Azio retails for USD119.99 inside the USA (Newegg.com) and for roughly 120Euros inside the EU (availability however is low) a price tag which although not bad since it’s similar to what other RGB keyboards of its class ask it’s still way too much compared to the regular models which currently retail for almost half (Amazon.com). That being said if you do care about RGB illumination then you should really take a serious look at the MGK L80 RGB especially since it’s worthy of our Golden Award (if you don’t care about RGB illumination however we recommend getting one of its much more affordable single key illumination brothers).

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Kailh Mechanical Switches (60 Million Actuations)
- Full RGB Key Illumination (6 Effects)
- Magnetic Palm Rest
- Braided Cable With Gold Plated USB Plug
- Volume Control Knob
- On The Fly Macro Recording

CONS

- No Dedicated Macro Keys
- EU Availability
- Price (Compared To The Single Key Illumination MGK L80 Models)