Since CHERRY created the MX Low Profile RGB mechanical axis, with this trend, low-axis keyboards with light weight, high portability and fast triggering ability have quickly appeared in the mechanical keyboard market. Just recently, Thor also launched a low-axis mechanical keyboard called the Rizuki KC3094, and in order to further enhance its portability, this product also uses a dual-mode design. So in actual use, how does it perform?
Product parameters
Keyboard form: mechanical
Connection: USB wired, Bluetooth
Key axis: Gaut GTMX low shaft
Number of keys: 94
Color: Black
Backlight: Single backlight
Size: 353mm×140mm×21mm
Weight: 615g±5g (keyboard only)
Reference price: 249 yuan
Sophisticated, simple exterior design
In terms of appearance design, Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard adopts a deep black base color, and its shape design is not simply based on the 87-type key layout, which enriches the functionality while compressing the volume, and its size is 353mm× 140mm×21mm. In addition, the keyboard still adopts a floating key design, and the upper cover is made of anodized aluminum alloy, which ensures its texture.
▲The upper cover of Thor's KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard is made of aluminum alloy material, which has a good texture, and its lower right is engraved with Thor's English logo to highlight its identity.
Turning over this keyboard, we can see that its bottom case is also made of aluminum alloy with a fine matte effect. At the same time, its bottom design is quite simple, in addition to the necessary foot stickers, nameplates, there is only one power switch, giving people a good look.
▲The bottom design of the Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard is relatively simple, and the bottom is designed with a power switch.
In terms of details, the Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard adopts the ABS translucent keycaps that have been painted with skin-like spraying, the surface feels delicate, the characters are more rounded and beautiful, and the keycaps use a half-height design, which is different from the traditional OEM keycaps. However, the keycap is not resistant to dirt, so after daily use, the player is better to clean it slightly. In addition, although the Thor Moon KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard can be installed with OEM keycaps, after installation, the keycaps will hit the keyboard cover when tapping the keyboard, so it is not recommended that you do this.
▲In terms of keycaps, this product adopts ABS light-transmitting keycaps whose surface has been sprayed with skin-like spraying, and its surface feel is quite delicate.
Since the Leishen Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard supports wired and Bluetooth dual modes, a USB-C power supply interface is designed at the top of the fuselage, and a rubber USB-C cable is also provided in the package, and the interface part is equipped with a shielding ring.
▲The top of the fuselage provides a USB-C interface to easily replenish its power.
▲In terms of cables, Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard provides a rubber USB-C cable, and the interface part is equipped with a shielding ring.
It is worth mentioning that after the power is turned on, the surface and sides of the Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard will light up the backlight effect, of which the surface is a white single backlight, and the side is a flowing RGB backlight, and its backlight effect is relatively good. Overall, in the style of the keyboard, Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard adopts a more restrained design.
▲The side waist line of the Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard is designed with RGB LED light strips to turn on the power, and the backlighting effect is good.
Functional combination based on practicality
In order to facilitate daily use, Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard retains the number keys and function keys while compressing the body type, so it can improve the efficiency of statistical work. At the same time, this product can realize fast key functions such as multimedia control, computer callout, and backlight adjustment through the combination of Fn button and specific button.
In addition, Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard supports Bluetooth, wired dual mode, and in Bluetooth mode can be quickly switched by long pressing Fn and Q, W, E keys for the platform, for players with multi-platform needs, this is undoubtedly a blessing.
In terms of battery life, this product has a built-in 1600mAh lithium battery, which can last up to 80 hours when the backlight is turned off, and at the same time, in the case of low battery, the keyboard will light up the prompt light, and the player does not have to worry about the situation of charging a day.
In addition to the practical functions, the Thor Rizuki KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard also uses a high-tech short shaft called GTMX. At present, the GTMX low axis provides two options: linear shaft (GTMX red axis) and paragraph shaft body (GTMX blue axis), and the product we evaluated uses GTMX green axis, which is similar to cherry MX blue axis, with obvious paragraph sense. At the same time, the shaft body has a special design similar to a dust cover, which can reduce shaft shaking in addition to isolating impurities and dust.
▲Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard adopts the Gaote GTMX low shaft, and the product we evaluated uses the GTMX dwarf shaft with a green shaft feel.
In terms of parameters, the total stroke of gtMX green shaft is 2.8mm ~ 3.2mm, the trigger stroke is 1.2mm±0.5mm, the pressure gram number is about 60cN±10cN, which is relatively light and fast, in the specific feel, GTMX green shaft will be more gentle than Cherry MX.
▲The Gaut GTMX low axis is currently available in two types: linear shaft and paragraph shaft.
Hands-on experience
So what kind of experience can the Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard with the Gault GTMX low axis bring to me in daily use? In terms of games, I mainly tested through two games, League of Legends and Overwatch. Because the characteristics of the Gault GTMX low axis are very similar to the Cherry MX blue axis, even players who are accustomed to using the traditional green axis can adapt to its feel in a shorter period of time after changing this keyboard.
In the "League of Legends" game, Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard can provide a more comfortable button experience, in the operation of the characters who need to quickly press out the combo, can quickly press the combo, and the keys have a clear sense of paragraph, which allows me to control the rhythm of the knife repair. At the same time, its keycaps are made of ABS material that has been painted with skin-like materials, so its surface feel is very gentle, which helps to reduce finger fatigue under prolonged use.
In "Overwatch", Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard can also meet the needs of this game with ease, whether it is ordinary running and jumping, moving, or releasing skills on the way, there is no conflict between the keys, and the feedback is fast, which can provide me with a good experience. In addition, thanks to the completion of the number key, it is more convenient when I use it for data statistics, and the compact one will not occupy more desktop space, and the simple shape and non-exaggerated backlight can also be matched with the office environment, so it can be a good use environment for light office and game operation.
MC review
Good workmanship, simple shape and good materials make Thor Liyue KC3094 dual-mode mechanical keyboard can ensure the texture of the product while having a durable shape. At the same time, the dual-mode function and the Low Axis of The GtMX also allow it to bring a special "flavor" to the market. Most importantly, the price of 249 yuan makes it quite grounded. For players who want to buy a dual-mode mechanical keyboard in the near future, and at the same time, it is also a new product worth trying in the near future.