Thermaltake Poseidon Z Forged Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Blue Switch) – Overview
Switches
Tt eSPORTS Blue
Clicky, tactile mechanical switches rated for 50 million keystrokes
Tt eSPORTS Blue
Clicky, tactile mechanical switches rated for 50 million keystrokes
Build
Brushed aluminium faceplate
Black aluminium top with a detachable wrist rest
Brushed aluminium faceplate
Black aluminium top with a detachable wrist rest
Lighting
Full blue LED backlight
Adjustable brightness and preset lighting zone combinations
Full blue LED backlight
Adjustable brightness and preset lighting zone combinations
Macros
10 macro keys (T1-T10)
5 profile sets, Instant Shift System for extra macro layers
10 macro keys (T1-T10)
5 profile sets, Instant Shift System for extra macro layers
Audio
Built-in USB sound card
Headphone and mic jacks; 48 kHz DAC playback, 16-bit mic ADC
Built-in USB sound card
Headphone and mic jacks; 48 kHz DAC playback, 16-bit mic ADC
USB hub
2 on-board USB ports
Plug in a headset, mouse or flash drive at the keyboard
2 on-board USB ports
Plug in a headset, mouse or flash drive at the keyboard
Response
1000Hz, 104-key rollover
100% anti-ghosting over USB, 64 KB on-board memory
1000Hz, 104-key rollover
100% anti-ghosting over USB, 64 KB on-board memory
Cable
Detachable, 1.8 m
Gold-plated USB connector; 7 multimedia keys on the board
Detachable, 1.8 m
Gold-plated USB connector; 7 multimedia keys on the board
Warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Thermaltake manufacturer warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Thermaltake manufacturer warranty
Thermaltake Poseidon Z Forged Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Blue Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thermaltake (Tt eSPORTS) |
| Model | POSEIDON Z Forged (Blue Switch Edition) |
| Part number | KB-BAZ-KLBLUS-01 |
| Colour | Black |
| Layout | Full-size with 10 extra macro keys, US English |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Switches | Tt eSPORTS Certified mechanical Blue (tactile, clicky) |
| Switch lifespan | 50 million keystrokes |
| Anti-ghosting | 100%, 104-key rollover (USB) |
| Macro keys | 10 keys (T1-T10) x 5 sets; Instant Shift System |
| Game profiles | 5 |
| Multimedia keys | 7 |
| Lighting, Memory and Extras | |
| Backlight | Full blue LED, adjustable brightness |
| On-board memory | 64 KB |
| Audio | USB sound card with headphone and mic jacks (48 kHz DAC, 16-bit mic ADC) |
| USB hub | 2 on-board USB ports |
| Software | Graphical UI for macros and profiles |
| Connectivity and Physical | |
| Interface | USB, gold-plated connector |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Cable | Detachable, 1.8 m |
| Faceplate | Brushed aluminium |
| Wrist rest | Yes, detachable |
| Dimensions | 503 x 156.2 x 43 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.48 kg (3.26 lb) |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | POSEIDON Z Forged keyboard Detachable wrist rest Detachable USB cable |
| Warranty | 2 Year Thermaltake Carry-In |
About the Thermaltake Poseidon Z Forged Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Blue Switch)
The Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Poseidon Z Forged is a full-size wired mechanical gaming keyboard with a black brushed aluminium faceplate and blue backlighting. This edition uses Tt eSPORTS Blue switches, which give a tactile bump and audible click and are rated for 50 million keystrokes. Ten dedicated macro keys work across five profiles, and the Instant Shift System uses Shift, Ctrl or Alt to add more macro layers. A built-in USB sound card with headphone and mic jacks, two USB ports, a detachable cable and a detachable wrist rest round out a feature-heavy board for gamers who want audio and USB on the desk.
