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Review – Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard (Blue Gateron)

Daniel Moises MaguladoBy Daniel Moises MaguladoOctober 16, 20173 Comments10 Mins Read

Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical

Specification:

  • Blue Gateron Mechanical Switches with 55cN Clicky, Tactile movement
  • Mechanical switches with a lifespan of 50 million clicks per key
  • Monochrome LED Backlight
  • Space-grade Aluminum Cover in Gunmetal
  • Detachable, Gold-plated, Braided USB Keyboard Cable
  • 87 Keys
  • N-Key Rollover

About Rantopad:

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Rantopad was founded in 2004 when Ranto, a competitive gamer, set out with $15,000 and a goal to create the worldโ€™s best mouse pad.ย Rantopad now has over 70 employees and annual revenues in excess of $20M. Visit their website atย https://rantopadusa.com/.

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Review - Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard (Blue Gateron)

Unboxing –ย Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical KeyboardPackaging is one of the important parts of a product and this is basically true for most. For the Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard, the packaging is definitely an eye candy. It can easily catch your attention. The colour combination of black and yellow makes the packaging pleasant to look at. Along with some lining of silver metallic design.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The box definitely feels premium. The overall package feels durable and very thick with an emboss feel from the outer surface.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical KeyboardBlue key switch is highlightedย in this part of the packaging. Do note that theย Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboardย uses cherry MX switch and gateronย switch. For this specific model that we have, it uses blue gateron key switches.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical KeyboardThe backside of the package highlights the keyboard’s specification, the layout and design, as well as some features and other important information.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

After opening the package, you’ll beย greeted with the keyboard itself that has a hard plastic cover. This coverย prevents any trivial damages that can occur along the keyboard’s surface. This is nice because it gives off that premium feeling. However, for a keyboard that costย โ‚ฑ 3,999 on LAZADA, anyone should at least expect a quality product from the packaging, from the product itself, and then from to the accessories too.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The detachable USB chord is held inside this section of the package. It is highlighted in yellow with the word “Keyboard Cable”.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Taking the keyboard out of its packaging, I noticed something unpleasant for me. The keyboard is not held or protected by any types of foam cushioning at all. Instead, it is held in place by these cartons folded to act as a cushioning and to hold the keyboard in place. For us, this is a very cheap approach to lessen the product cost.

There are other keyboard products out there that use black foam cushioning to protect the keyboard. Seeing a carton act as a cushioning makes the product feel cheap. This is something that you may want to keep in mind if you plan to buy Rantopad products. We have reviewed cheaper keyboards that uses foam cushioning and to see this type of cushioning for a keyboard that’s being sold forย โ‚ฑ 3,999 is disappointing.

Accessories – Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboardย comes with a few accessories such as a keycap puller made from acrylic, manuals, and one cable tie.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The cable tie is a velcro type of cable tie and it is already strapped around the braided USB cable.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Like what we have already mentioned, the keyboard uses a detachable gold-plated USB cable that is also braided. Having a detachable cable is definitely a plus here. It gives you the option to organize the cables with ease. However, what’s actually important here is the positioning of the cable from the keyboard.

The detachable cable makes this keyboard a travel-friendly. Lessening the hassle of carrying a keyboard with long annoying cables. The cable is about 1.75 meters long.

Closer Look –ย Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

A closer look at theย Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboardย reveals its overall quality build and design. The first thing that catches our attention is the design of the keyboard. The sides of the keyboard areย slanted and that what makes this keyboard differ from the others. The design gives off that old school biker looks feeling. Which in a way, is very cool.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The tenkeyless layout design will surely be loved by most PC enthusiast, gamers, and as well as typers. The top surface is metallic and is made ofย 5000 series magnesium-aluminium alloy. Giving you that sense of mastery in craftsmanship and a higher level of durability as well as its build quality.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The keycaps of this keyboard are said to useย organic coatings which are oil-proof, wear-resistant, and will not accumulate dust. After typing and using for a week, I can say that the keycaps have some slightly chalky feel. Oils and fingerprints can still be seen but can be easily wiped out.

In terms of key switches, the Rantopad MXXย is available in eitherย Gateron Switches or Cherry MX Switches. Our specific model uses blue Gateron switches and theย Rantopad MXX also use the same switch stems as Cherry MX switches. Allowing users to get alternative keycap sets for the Rantopad MXX. Rantopad’s keycaps are laser-etched but we feel that the plastic is a little thin.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical KeyboardLooking at the back side of the keyboard reveals that theย Rantopad MXXย doesn’t have any angle adjustment feet. The angle feet or height adjustment is something that we usually see on the majority of the keyboard out there. So the lack of height adjustment here can be divisive. Some might say it’s okay given that this keyboard is already inclined at an angle while some might find the need of it.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

A small sticker that contains information about the keyboard such as the product name, certifications, origin, model number, serial number, etc… can be found at the back too.

You will also find a small rubber foot beneath the informative sticker.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Theย Rantopad MXX uses 3 rubber footings. One can be seen on each side and one on the middle. This is to prevent the keyboard from slippering while you’re using it. Especially for those crucial moments that you cannot afford the keyboard to slip. Giving you that competitive edge during intense moments.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The detachable cable has its one end designed and intended for the keyboard. You will find that one of the male USB of the cable has a lining guide that perfectly fits the USB port found on the keyboard. Attaching and removing the USB from the keyboard can be done with ease.

LED Effects – Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical KeyboardTheย Rantopad MXX features six different modes of lighting effects with one custom mode that lets you select keys that you would want to light up.

Theย Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboardย has the following default custom-lighting modes:

  • Reactive: The key you press lights up and fades out
  • Wave: A wave effect runs the length of the keyboard
  • Breathing
  • Reactive Pulse: Sends a pulse out that starts from the key you’ve pressed.
  • Inverse Reactive: Same as Reactive mode, but the key you press goes dark.

Lighting mode and the speed can be controlled using the following FN keys below:

  • FN + page up or page down: Switch between the six default lighting effects
  • FN + up or down arrow key: Change the speed of a lighting effect
  • FN + DELETE: Choose which keys will glow in your specified custom lighting mode. Press the combination again to save your configuration.

Performance – Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

The overall performance of the Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard can be divisive. The one we have here seems to be performing well but we have seen others having issues with their units. It is also important to note that this specific model we have uses blue Gateron switches.

Blue Gateron switches are types of key switch that is geared toward typing, thanks to their tactile feedback design. Compared to other models, the Rantopad MXXย that we have here is a little louder than a regular key since the spacebar doesn’t use wire stabilizer as well as other keys that have them.

Here in our labs, we have used and tested a magnitude of mechanical keyboards. So we’re pretty much expecting a higher standard of performance. After testing and using the Rantopad MXX, we can attest that the feel of the keyboard is excellent and the typing speed was no issue at all.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

As for gaming performance, I, the writer/reviewer, have always preferred tactile switches. It gives me that typing satisfaction and the pressure that I tend to give off per press is satisfying for this keyboardย with 55cN Clicky, Tactile movement.

Another important thing to know about the Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboard is that it doesn’t have any drivers at all. No software, no drivers, and no downloadable support from the website.ย Therefore, the keyboard does not offer any macro functionality. But fret not as macro functionality can be resolved with the use of 3rd party software.

The different lighting modes have benefits for both typing and gaming. Such as finding certain keys easier and seeing the keys inside a darker room.

The tenkeyless design is definitely a plus for me. With a dimension of 384mm x 120mm and a height of 46mm, the Rantopadย MXX takes up very little space. Its portability design also benefits from the fact that it only weighs 650g. The only downside of having a tenkeyless keyboard is the lack of a numpad.

Theย Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboardย features an N-Key Rollover design. N-key rollover means that each key is scanned completely and independently. Each keypress is correctly detected regardless of how many keys are being pressed or held down at the time.

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Using Microsoft’s keyboard tester, theย Rantopad MXXย proved to be a genuine N-Key Rollover keyboard.

Final Thoughts…

Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Overall,ย theย Rantopad MXX Gaming Mechanical Keyboardย (Blue Gateron Switch) is a solid gaming keyboard. The build quality is outstanding and it’s probably thanks to its metallic panel that really adds to the overall durability of the keyboard. The use of Gateron switch enables Rantopad to offer this keyboard with performance similar to Cherry MX switches at a lower price point. However, the use of Gateron can be divisive for most keyboard and PC enthusiast.

Performance wise is excellent. Though for our specific model, the tactile is likeable. You will not feel the difference when compared to other keyboard models that cost more. Consistency can also be felt through all the keys.

Being driverless can also be divisive. It can be a plus for some but others might prefer to have one. Its portability and tenkeyless design is also a plus for us. It uses less space than a standard keyboard.

Despite being a great keyboard, there were a few things that we did not like. Such is the selling price of PHP3,999. With the wide selection of keyboard nowadays, one can get a decent mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting for less. The lack of USB hub – definitely, there are other keyboards out there that either cost the same or less that offers similar performance with a USB hub.

With its overall quality and performance. We give this keyboard a B2G Recommended Award!

Review - Rantopad Mxx Gaming Mechanical Keyboard (Blue Gateron)

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3 Comments

  1. E.r. Noel Manaois on October 16, 2017 2:46 pm

    Overpriced to mga ka b2g. 2500-2600 lng to sa mech market PH. Pang RGB version na yung price sa lazada. Heads up lng s mga interesado

    Reply
    • Jeremy Zantua on October 16, 2017 5:19 pm

      Can confirm. Got mine for 2500 from the mech market as well

      Reply
    • Back2Gaming on October 16, 2017 5:39 pm

      Thanks for the options! Lazada para sa mga ayaw umalis ng bahay hahaha

      Reply
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