Tt eSports Poseidon Z Forged
Built to last/wound
PRICE $ 199 au.ttesports.com
The Poseidon Z Forged is so sturdy, weighty and long that it could double as a weapon, shield or battering ram when not being used as a keyboard. This size and heft is due to a number of factors - the top of the chassis is a huge expanse of metal, there is another sheet of metal inside that supports the switches, and each side of the keyboard is bracketed with a row of programmable macro keys. The Poseidon Z Forged offers an RGB colour scheme but goes a step further than many other similar RGB keyboards by colouring the steel plate to which the LEDs are affixed is painted blue, making them look brighter than on any previous Tt keyboard. The ten macro keys are easily programmable and the option for five profiles means you can customise it with up to 50 macros.
Once again Tt eSports have opted for their certified Kailh switches for the keyboard and whether you’re using the Blue or Brown they feel all but identical to their similarly coloured Cherry counterparts. Although more expensive than the G610 and M500, the Poseidon Z Forged does feature a few extra functions that lend it appeal and value. The keyboard features two USB pass-throughs as well as a built in DAC with headphone and mic connections. A nice magnetic wrist rest also comers with the keyboard it you have a hankering to make it even larger.
The only thing that stands in the way of the Poseidon Z Forged being a truly great keyboard is the size. It’s enormous and takes up a lot of desk real-estate, but if you’ve got the space and want something definitely built to last, it’s quite the machine.
VERDICT:
If you’ve got the desk real-estate to fit it, the Poseidon Z Forged is a truly great keyboard