In the hypercompetitive peripheral market, Nacon has decided to stand out with a keyboard that targets a somewhat particular niche: mobile gamers. As we can see, the CL-750 has a compact format, and therefore lacks a numeric keypad, but also several specific features such as connectivity via a USB-C cable that can be disconnected. With its contained weight, resulting from its fully plastic chassis, the keyboard is therefore rather easy to transport and store. However, there are also design choices that are hard to explain, such as the fun (but useless) feet (to raise the back of the keyboard) that unfold at the touch of a button, or again the space bar split into two pieces. The latter is rather annoying, because whether to type, or in game, the thumb often comes to fit right in the gap between the two keys. We will therefore recommend this keyboard to users with small hands, in order to limit the problem.
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION?
In terms of construction, the CL-750 is therefore entirely made of plastic, and uses rather pleasant textured keys for the ZQSD keys and the space bar, a guarantee of comfort in play. The keyboard also uses optical mechanical switches , with clicky blues on all the keys, reminiscent of Cherry MX Blue. These have a fairly light pressure, and a clearly audible click once the keystroke has been validated. For players who prefer linear mechanisms (thus without clicking, Cherry MX Red style), know that 7 so-called brown Switches are available in the box, to replace those of the keys used for the game. blame the keyboard in play, the typing is very noisy when typing a text, and when the frequency accelerates, a resonance phenomenon is set up and produces a metallic sound (from the spring which raises each key) quite unpleasant. The plastic chassis is, on this point, an aggravating factor, the lack of weight and the box created by the chassis amplifying the sounds.
In terms of finishes, the keyboard is unfortunately not the most flattering, with in particular a fairly random cutout at the level of the keys, and an all-plastic overall look (despite the thin metal plate that covers the top of the keyboard) which is rather cheap.
In terms of looks, this keyboard is quite nice, with a fully configurable RGB 16.8 million color system via dedicated software available on the Nacon site, knowing that keys allow you to modify certain settings without having to go through the utility. The device also comes with a fairly thick wrist rest, also in two parts. The installation, very easy, is done via a rail where you slide each half, knowing that they stay in place via a magnetic system. In terms of finishes, the keyboard is unfortunately not the most flattering, with in particular a fairly random cutout at the level of the keys, and an all-plastic overall look (despite the thin metal plate that covers the top of the keyboard) which is rather cheap. Finally, note that the keyboard has full anti-ghosting, which means that you will be able to press all the keys at the same time, without fear that a command will not be taken into account.
IN SHORT
If the Nacon CL-750 OM offers the basics of a gaming keyboard, the features specifically dedicated to mobile gamers seriously limit the potential market. If you don't do LAN competitions and mainly play at home, without having to carry your keyboard, this product becomes much less interesting. Sold for €89.95, the CL-750 faces an ultra-crowded segment where many brands offer superior equipment. For the same price, it is thus possible to afford safe bets such as the Corsair K63 (in reduced format too), the G.Skill KM570, or the HyperX Alloy FPS (sold to him for 10€ more at 99.95€) .
