ASUS Gaming Keyboard Cerberus | Highly Durable, Long-Lasting PC Gaming Keyboard | Dome Switches | Splash-Proof & Anti-Slip | Multi-Color Backlight | Media Controls + 12 Programmable Keys | Black

The media could not be loaded.  Daughter spilled yet another drink on another of my gaming keyboards, did not want to invest another $100 but had specific desires such as red back light and a quality build, while being comfortable for extended use. The design is appealing, and simple, while still offering media keys, some macro ability, and a cool design. The Cerberus is comfortable to use, I have enjoyed the feel of the keys and the sensation of the key feedback. It is physical similar to a mechanical but more smooth. The back light is very solid and impressive. Many keyboards lack a filling light or don';t have enough behind letters, the Cerberus has full filling and solid lighting. A couple of wishes for this would be software to control the macros and give you more options for macro ability, but autohotkey fixes that issue easy enough. The second would be slower and smoother mood lighting. It is pretty cool to have the pulsating light, but it appears to fast for my tastes. More options on the pulsation would be nice.I included a badly done but simple video to show others how the pulsing lights work if you are interested.

I really am not into the mechanical keyboard craze. In fact, the very last thing I want is a noisy and expensive keyboard. With that in mind, your options are pretty limited at this point in time if you're looking for something backlit and quality for gaming.I hated the idea of paying $50 for a keyboard, but I can honestly say I feel like this product is worth the money. The back-lighting is clear and adjustable on the fly to whatever setting you prefer(including off, if you like), and it types very solid, smooth, and quiet.... while still having real keys... not thin style, chiclet style ones. Another great thing, in my opinion, is just how still this keyboard stays... it really does take a good amount of force to move(accidentally or intentionally) because of the rubber feet they use on the keyboard.Again, as someone that was reluctant to spend $50 on a keyboard I can honestly say I very seriously doubt you'd be upset with this keyboard provided you're not into mechanical style keyboards and like the idea of back lighting.

Quiet gaming keyboard! I used to have a mechanical gaming keyboard but it was just too loud. After reading several reviews and watching youtube videos, I decided to buy this keyboard and it didn't disappoint me. Some people complained about the lettering or the surface finish of the keys and some of their complaints are true. The finish is not always even in color but I don't really care about that much since I usually use this keyboard in the dark. That's where the back light come in handy. At the brightest light level, it's very easy to see the key in the dark. At the lowest level it's a bit dimmer but it's not terrible. There 2 colors, red and blue-,for the light. I prefer blue since it's much brighter. By the way, it's not obvious but Fn+Caplock is how you change the color. However, the red function seems to also make ASWD keys into arrow keys. There seems to be many functions you could do but I have lost the manual so I haven't figured out all the things you can do with the Fn + <key>. Fn + Insert seems to lock your keyboard out (only in red mode) but if you do Fn + ESC then the keys turn purple and everything is reset. Anyway, it's a neat, well built keyboard with many features.

LIKE-- very quiet gaming keyboard (a rare combination)-- 19-key rollover: QWE / ASD / ZXC, Tab, Left Shift, Left Alt, Left Ctrl, B, Space, Arrow keys.-- keyboard stays firm when keys are pressed (internal metal plate)-- keys are firmly in place -- the keycaps do not wobble-- keys are slightly concave (in a vertical-cylindrical manner)-- keys are ABS and coated to have a slightly rough/matte finish-- F and J have a small bump so you can quickly find the ASDF JKL; homekeys for typing -- also 5 on numberpad-- dedicated media and volume keys-- additional function capability (binding of F-keys to activate Browser, Mail, Calculator, etc.)-- Macro capability, 'rapid fire' capability-- windows button quickly/easily disabled/enabled-- Red or Blue LED backlighting with 4 levels of brightness and a 'breathing mode' (oscillation between low and high brightness)-- "spill proof" (did not test)-- braided cable-- very solid/sturdy build -- does not feel cheap/flimsy-- no software installation necessaryNEUTRAL-- longevity of rubber dome mechanism? 8 million keystrokes claimed-- aggressive styling with thin vertical slots on each side accented with salmon pink -- the coloring is consistent with other 'Cerberus' themed products (mouse, headphones). Also, when the red LED backlighting is on its lowest setting, the coloring on the side actually matches to give the illusion of being lit by red LEDs.DISLIKE-- product registration on Asus website supposedly activates a warranty period after purchase, but the duration of that warranty is not actually specified or advertised anywhere, only that the duration varies by region. So, 'spill proof' keyboard with non-descript warranty period.-- the top surface of the bottom row of keys is elevated in a manner that makes presssing the spacebar more challenging than it needs to be. If it were up to me to improve it, I would consider tapering the bottom row of keys down. As it is now, thumbs rest on the side of the spacebar and have to be moved very close to your index finger to activate. A high wrist position is necessary to make that comfortable. This could be a personal preference.-- the matte finish on the keys appears does not appear to be uniformly appliedTHOUGHTS-- This keyboard could actually work well for both quiet gaming and word processing based on features identified above.-- I compared this keyboard to Microsoft Sidewinder X4 (comparable red backlighting, but loud), SteelSeries Apex 300 (white backlighting, but loud), Zalman ZM-K600S (no backlighting), Logitech K800 (quiet, but no rollover capability), and the Corsair Strafe MX Silent (quiet mechanical). The Asus Cerberus actually sounds quieter than the K800 because the noise has a lower pitch.CONCLUSIONS-- This is a modestly priced non-mechanical gaming keyboard that happens to be very quiet. That fact should be given greater prominence in the advertising because many gamers are likely to have roommates that are trying to sleep. A good comparison might be to the Gigabyte Force K7, also reputed to be a quiet gaming keyboard (scissor switches), but at the time of this review it is no longer in production. The Corsair Strafe MX Silent (the red LED version is ~$90 at time of this review) is an excellent keyboard for ~$30 more that is only very slightly 'louder' due to a mix of high and low-pitch sounds.SOUND COMPARISONLoudest --> Quietest-- Microsoft Sidewinder X4 (membrane) -- typing is loud due to wobbly keycaps -- loudest (full N-key rollover)-- SteelSeries Apex 300 (membrane) -- typing is loud due to wobbly keycaps -- almost as loud as Sidewinder X4 (20-key rollover)-- Zalman ZM-K600S (membrane) -- slightly quieter than Sidewinder X4 with lower-pitched noise (full N-key rollover)-- Corsair Strafe (Cherry MX Silent) -- very quiet, mix of low and higher-pitched noise, like a mouse chewing through cardboard (full N-key rollover)-- Logitech K800 (scissor switches) -- very quiet, high-pitched noise, like soft footsteps on tile (limited rollover capability)-- Logitech K810 (scissor switches) -- very quiet, high-pitched noise, like soft footsteps on tile (limited rollover capability)-- Asus Cerberus (rubber dome) -- very quiet, low-pitched noise, like soft footsteps on carpet (19-key rollover)

Overall a decent keyboard, keys felt OK and quality of materials was good, however the font used on the keys and the lighting made it difficult to read in a brightly lit room and even in the dark was not the easiest to see. I felt there were better options out there so I returned it.

Amazing keyboard. Key presses are very quiet and smooth. The backlit keys are very pleasant to observe. If you're looking for a stylish gamin keyboard from a trusted manufacture at a good cost, I highly recommend this product.

es un excelente teclado, teclas subes y responden bien, viene con dos tonos de luz (Rojo y AZUL) es un teclado de viene de EU por lo cual no tiene la letra Ñ, que en mi caso no es importante ya que lo ocupo solo para Juegos, lo recomiendo al 100%

やっぱりASUSはすごいと思いました値段もASUSなら関係なしって感じですね

This keyboard is really great i have been working with it for like 12 hours straight has great body and if the back led so can work in a dark room at right

It works as advertised and I enjoy showing my friends how I pour water on it while it is on :)

Good