Tesoro GRAM Spectrum RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
Tesoro GRAM Spectrum RGB Closer Look
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For many years, one of my favorite keyboard was a mechanical Cherry MX keyboard that had an aluminum faceplate. When it came time to replace it, sadly the replacement from the same company didn’t include it on their current generation. I was disappointed as I liked the metal faceplate, but got the replacement model anyways as I knew the company made quality products. Something I wasn’t aware of when I got the Tesoro GRAM Spectrum is that it has a metal faceplate! This of course gives it some weight, and a much higher quality feel than I was expecting. At first glance, it looks like a normal keyboard that isn’t wasn’t a lot of space with extra unnecessary space, all the keys are standard size, and everything is included as a standard keyboard. There are extra keys but they utilize a Fn + key combination, which we will take a look at next.
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The Tesoro GRAM Spectrum RGB Gaming Keyboard uses a different style of lettering than I am used to, but gives it a unique look, which took a little getting used to; as a touch typer I don’t usually look at the keys anyways. Some keys have built-in extra function capabilities, on the left half of the keyboard, the F1 – F9 has a few added functions. F1 – F5 selects the various profiles, while F6 locks out all keys. F7 – F9 start the multimedia keys, controlling volume.
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There are a number of keys on the right that have unique Function capabilities. For example the arrow keys, in addition to the normal function the Up/Down keys control the LED brightness, while the Right/Left switch between the various lighting options. Insert / Delete will switch between either 6-key or N-key rollover function; Home enables the instant macro recording capabilities (there are a few limitations on this though, which we will discuss later). Pause switches between PC and Gaming mode. F9 – F12 are the added multimedia keys.
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The back of the keyboard isn’t too exciting, here we can see that there are four rubber feet, one in each corner, along with two riser feet.
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There are also two risers that will elevate the keyboard around 0.5″ from the desk. These riser feet also have a rubber coating to make sure the keyboard isn’t going to slide around when gaming. Along the top edge of the keyboard (above the number pad) is the USB connector.
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The GRAM Spectrum uses a USB Mini-B to USB A cable to connect the keyboard to the computer. This is a fully braided 6ft (1.8m) cable that uses gold plated connectors.
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On the left is a standard key, taken off a competing 2016 gaming keyboard, while the on the right is the Tesoro GRAM Spectrum Low-Profile key. As you can see, there is a big difference in height between the keys. Of course, Tesoro isn’t the only one that is implementing low-profile keys.
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Removing the arrow keys, we can see that the keyboard is indeed using Red Kailh mechanical keys. The switches are housed in a transparent case, which lets the LED shine through the entire cover. These particular AGILE switches have a travel distance of 3.5mm, and an actuation distance of 1.5mm, and a lifespan of over 60 million keystrokes per key.