Then we have the MK Pro which costs around $150.

Therefore the fact that the Roccat Ryos MK comes with a non-detachable wrist rest is a positive for me.

Roccat doesn’t advertise the single piece design though we feel they should.

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It means that the keyboard measures 508mm long and 234mm deep while weighing 1.6kg.

The Black switches have been popular among gamers as the high weighting can prevent accidental key presses.

Roccat has garnished the Cherry MX Black switches in UV-coated keycaps featuring bold lettering.

What the heck are “thumbster keys” you ask?

This is a cool idea and the implementation is great.

Construction-wise the Ryos MK is made entirely from plastic which is fine given the affordable price tag.

That said the design looks nice and the build quality is excellent as the Ryos MK feels very sturdy.

Underneath there are five large rubberized feet which keep the Ryos MK firmly planted on your desk.

It’s worth mentioning that there aren’t any dedicated multimedia keys or a volume control wheel for example.