Power consumption
Of course, I also measured the power consumption again to make sure that the keyboard does not exceed the USB specifications in the worst-case scenario (white illumination with 100% brightness). There is probably no need to worry here, as I measured the highest consumption during a hard reset and at just 2.4 watts, there is more than enough room for improvement.
As always, I measured with “lighting off” (lowest consumption), “standard setting” = rainbow wave with 75% brightness on the SGK50 S3 (typical consumption) and “static white with 100% brightness” (maximum consumption).
Incidentally, all three models (ABS with Gateron Red, PBT with Gateron Yellow and Custom with Gateron Silver) showed no deviations from each other apart from the third decimal place.
Sound check
Finally, I also have the obligatory sound check for you. Since no version of the SGK50 S3 has any special multimedia keys or rotary controls, I only recorded the usual typing of a text and the repeated pressing of a few large keys. However, I did this for all three versions tested here to ensure a better comparison.
SGK50 S3 Gateron Red ABS Keycap
Normal typing
5x Space, 5x Backspace, 5x Enter
SGK50 S3 Gateron Yellow PBT Keycap
Normal typing
5x Space, 5x Backspace, 5x Enter
SGK50 S3 Gateron Silver Corsair Keycap
Normal typing
5x Space, 5x Backspace, 5x Enter
Summary
The sound of a keyboard is of course completely subjective and a matter of taste, which is why everyone has to decide for themselves which keyboard sounds best to them.
It is noticeable that the ABS version sounds significantly “brighter” than both PBT models and that it is definitely the loudest in the test field. However, even with these inexpensive keycaps, the good insulation of the housing is noticeable – especially with the space bar.
The custom model with the silver switches and the Corsair PBT caps sounds a little duller than the ABS model, which is largely due to the thicker and heavier keycaps and their material. I like the sound a little better, but due to the faster hitting switches with their shorter overall travel, the keystroke is generally hit a little harder and the volume is therefore only slightly reduced.
The original PBT version from Sharkoon sounds a little duller and fuller. The keycaps are the thickest and heaviest in the test and the yellow gaterons, with their considerably longer overall travel, don’t hit as hard. This is particularly noticeable on the space bar, which almost sounds like you’re tapping on a curb. I liked this version the best and I personally consider it to be one of the best-sounding (modern) keyboards “out of the box” that I’ve got my hands on so far.
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