JamesDonkey Announces RS4 Wireless RGB TKL Keyboard with New Gateron Pro 2.0 Switches

[VSG]

JamesDonkey is a fairly established peripheral maker based out of China with an unfortunate but catchy name, and has been known to provide good value offerings when it comes to keyboards, mice, headsets etc. The company reached out to us about its new TKL keyboard that JamesDonkey aims to make globally accessible courtesy vendors such as Mechkeys, and I thought it was worth talking about here at least—if not do a full review. The JamesDonkey RS4 is a new take on a feature-rich TKL mechanical keyboard with wired USB connectivity in addition to Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless options. There is a side-mounted multi-function wheel for volume and media playback, and a 4000 mAh battery helps with the available 16.8 M per-key RGB lighting too. It comes stock with two-tone PBT keycaps as well as Gaterons' new Pro Yellow 2.0 switches that promise a buttery smooth typing experience. The JamesDonkey RS4 is up for pre-order now at $79 and is expected to ship in May for those interested.



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[noel_fs]

looks good other than the red keycaps

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

not a bad keyboard, but does it have different keycaps available? The battery for using wireless I'm guessin is roughly 40 hours with, is that with RGB on or off?

 

[VSG]

not a bad keyboard, but does it have different keycaps available? The battery for using wireless I'm guessin is roughly 40 hours with, is that with RGB on or off?

Probably on with the usual caveats of the lights turning off and the keyboard going to sleep with inactivity. 40 hours is way too short for a keyboard with that battery with the LEDs off.

 

[timta2]

I'm guessing they didn't bother consulting anyone about that name. "Why is this ass named James all over my stuff?".