While there is a lot to like about the Thermaltake W1 Wireless, there is not a lot to say because it is fairly basic in this age of gaming/backlit keyboards, which, to be clear, is not a bad thing in itself. The W1 Wireless is a no-frills keyboard aesthetically—a weird thing to say about a huge keyboard with a fixed wrist rest, which could have in all honesty ended up on both the pros and cons list. There is no backlighting, and we don't have any software support or onboard customization options—no macro recording, no hot-swappable switches, no "ultra-fast response times." In fact, Thermaltake doesn't really market the W1 Wireless for a specific use case, and it comes off as their new keyboard entry to appeal to a more general audience through good build quality and a comfortable typing experience.

It is a shame thus that there is no tactile switch option, which I would argue makes for the best typing experience for a wireless keyboard that will end up on a desk more often than not. The Cherry MX Red and MX Blue options are both fine in themselves, offering linear and clicky feedback respectively, so if either appeals to you, the lack of a tactile switch isn't a problem. The used switches are the older Cherry switches in both design and—based on Thermaltake's rating—mold in that they have the older 50 M keystroke lifetime (for the MX Red, anyway). I do not know if the company had a reserve of older MX Cherry switches they were looking to get rid of, but there is admittedly little to differentiate to the newer switches. The keycaps on these switches are made out of thick PBT plastic, which will generally appeal to many typists, but the actual legends are laser etched and will be one of the first things to wear out. The glossy plastic sides are also a deliberate choice compared to the subtle matte finish elsewhere, and will need a wipe from time to time.

I appreciate that Thermaltake went with user-replaceable AA batteries, which adds to the promise of longevity. The three modes of connectivity come in handy, too, with the ability to pair to a variety of different devices in Bluetooth 4.2 mode or go with the faster, more reliable 2.4 GHz mode using the accompanying dongle. Of course, there is the wired USB option, but keep in mind that you can't charge the batteries with the USB connection even if you have rechargeable batteries. As it stands, the W1 Wireless reminds me of a combination of the iKBC CD108 BT and iKBC Table E412, both of which are older and do a bit more at the same price, but not everything. The wireless connectivity options are key here since there are so many other keyboards I can think of that offer more and do it better at less. Even so, there is nothing new the keyboard brings to the table, and some shortcuts were taken to hit a price point that is also not low enough to dismiss them entirely. As it stands, the reason to get this keyboard also includes the massive Thermaltake retail channel and support line globally, which many of the smaller brands just can't do. It's well worth considering, but is specific enough to where you should look at your options first.