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These days, mechanical keyboards are readily available, and while it may be challenging to identify a model that is particularly lacking in quality, the market does contain a number of excellent options.
The garish aesthetics, blinding RGB lighting, and other features that you just may not need are some of the problems that are associated with gaming keyboards. Luckily, .Skill KM360 is a keyboard that ensures a high-quality text entry experience even without the inclusion of any additional features or functions.
There is no RGB lighting, macro support, companion software, or internal storage for profiles included in this product. Moreover, there is no support for macros. It’s a basic mechanical keyboard, but it has Cherry MX Red switches.
Which are the same switches found in the very best mechanical keyboards. Moreover, the design is eye-catching, and the build quality is excellent. Because of the aggressive pricing, this has the ability to steal some of the spotlight from the companies that are in direct competition with it; nevertheless, how good is it?
G.Skill KM360 Keyboard SPECIFICATIONS
Switches | 86x Cherry MX Red; 1x Cherry MX Black |
Cable | 5.2 feet (1.6m), braided, detachable |
Weight | 1.51 pounds (685g) |
Connection | 1x USB Type-C |
G.Skill KM360 Keyboard review: Design

When you look at the KM360, you can tell that it only has the most important features. The keyboard doesn’t have a numpad or media controls because it only has ten keys. The KM360 is advertised as an everyday keyboard, but that won’t be true if you use spreadsheets a lot or like to change your audio settings from your keyboard.
We looked at the black KM360, but it also comes in white. G.Skill says that the grey aluminium backplate on the black one is aircraft-grade. Smooth but not slippery, the aluminium is surrounded on three sides by a shiny black plastic border. The grey body of the keyboard may seem boring at times, but the top edge tapers off in a way that makes it look like a dark shadow. You can buy this keyboard from its official website.
G.Skill KM360 Keyboard review: Gaming
Even though G.Skill markets the KM360 as a professional device, the Cherry MX Red key switches help it stand out as a gaming keyboard. It won’t have any problems while gaming because it has N-Key Rollover and Anti-ghosting. The Cherry MX switches are rated to last for 50 million clicks, so they won’t wear out quickly in the middle of a game.
The Cherry MX Red switches are linear, so there is no clear actuation point, but it doesn’t take long to get a feel for where the keystroke will register. For gaming, this means that they feel the same every time.
We spent a lot of time playing Overwatch on the KM360 to make sure that all of my moves were picked up quickly and that my abilities worked perfectly. We have played on a lot of keyboards with Cherry MX Red switches, and these felt the same.
G.Skill KM360 Keyboard review: Controls

Just by looking at the KM360, you can tell that it doesn’t have much more than the basic minimum. Because of its keyless layout, this keyboard does not include a number pad or media buttons.
Although the KM360 is touted as an everyday keyboard, it is not suitable for those who frequently use spreadsheets or appreciate the ability to adjust volume without leaving their seats. The keyboard’s white LED illumination, which can be adjusted across five different brightness levels, brings the keyboard’s design to life by making the white letters gleam and producing a glow on the keys.
Even with the illumination, the KM360’s font selection is subpar. Several characters and the word “enter” look sloppy and handwritten, a continual reminder that you’re using a cheap mechanical keyboard. You can tell it was written by a kid since the c and s are where the a and p should be.
G.Skill KM360 Keyboard review: Typing Experience
Cherry MX Red switches are used throughout the KM360. These switches are known for their linear feel, which means that they move straight down without any bumps or tactile feedback until you reach the bottom.
They move 4mm and can be moved at 2mm. The only key that doesn’t have this switch is the space bar. Instead, it has a Cherry MX Black switch. This type of switch is also linear and has the same amount of travel and point of actuation, but it needs more force (60g instead of 45g) and feels stiffer to move.
The difference in switch type is clear when you touch the spacebar and feel how it snaps and pushes back. Some people may like the way a strong spacebar makes them feel. For me, it gives a new word a little more punch, but I’d rather all the keys feel the same when I’m typing for a long time.
G.Skill KM360 Keyboard review: RGB Lighting
It can be challenging to distinguish oneself from the competition, but we believe that G.SKILL has succeeded in doing so with the KM360. The combination of the white LED backlighting and the black plastic and grey aluminium design looks really gorgeous.
The use of RGB lights in this location would just be too annoying. The keycaps on the keyboard themselves are a minor source of frustration for some people. These are not very good, and it is clear that G.Skill cut corners in this area in order to keep the price as low as possible.
Final Words
For $49, the G.Skill KM360 has a lot to offer. At this price, it’s hard enough to find mechanical switches, let alone Cherry MX switches. The KM360’s lack of features is made up for by its stylish and durable design, and the fact that the USB-C cable can be taken off shows that a cheap device doesn’t have to be without thought.
G.Skill KM360 Keyboard Ratings
Pros
- Cozy keycaps
- White backlight pops against aluminum backplate
- Great price
Cons
- Uneven LED lighting
- Cheap-looking font
faqs
Is KM360 good for gaming?
The Cherry MX Red linear key-switches on the KM360 mechanical keyboard and the Cherry MX Black key switch on the space bar make it reliable and consistent for both professional and gaming use. The keys can be pressed quickly (2 mm) and the keyboard can handle 50 million keystrokes.
Is the G skill KM360 hot swappable?
It comes in full-size, TKL, and 60% layouts and has a hot-swappable PCB that supports PCB-mounted switches. This means that any modern switch that uses an MX stem and housing will work with it.
How do I change the brightness on my KM360?
There is no software that goes with the keyboard, but you can change how bright the backlight is (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%). Press the FN key and the up or down arrow to do this. Even 25% shows the keys in a soft way.