Thermaltake Poseidon Z Illuminated 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
Lighting
Individually backlit keys
Full blue LED with 4 brightness levels
Individually backlit keys
Full blue LED with 4 brightness levels
Response
N-key rollover, 1000Hz
Every keypress registers, even when mashing several keys
N-key rollover, 1000Hz
Every keypress registers, even when mashing several keys
Practical
Multimedia keys + Win lock
Audio and volume controls; Windows key disable for gaming
Multimedia keys + Win lock
Audio and volume controls; Windows key disable for gaming
Size
440 x 133 x 37 mm
Full-size layout, 995 g, 1.8 m USB cable
440 x 133 x 37 mm
Full-size layout, 995 g, 1.8 m USB cable
Warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Thermaltake manufacturer warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Thermaltake manufacturer warranty
Thermaltake Poseidon Z Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Blue Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thermaltake (Tt eSPORTS) |
| Model | POSEIDON Z Illuminated (Blue Switch Edition) |
| Part number | KB-PIZ-KLBLUS-01 |
| Colour | Black |
| Layout | Full-size, US English |
| Operating systems | Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Switches | Tt eSPORTS Certified mechanical Blue (tactile, clicky) |
| Switch lifespan | 50 million keystrokes |
| Rollover | N-key rollover |
| Multimedia keys | Yes (audio player and volume) |
| Windows key lock | Yes |
| Lighting | |
| Backlight | Individually backlit keys, full blue LED |
| Brightness levels | 4 |
| Connectivity and Physical | |
| Interface | USB |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Cable length | 1.8 m |
| Dimensions | 440 x 133 x 37 mm |
| Weight | 995 g |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | POSEIDON Z Illuminated keyboard |
| Warranty | 2 Year Thermaltake Carry-In |
About the Thermaltake Poseidon Z Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Blue Switch)
The Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Poseidon Z Illuminated is a full-size wired mechanical keyboard aimed at gamers buying their first mechanical board. This version has Blue switches, which give a tactile bump and an audible click, suiting players and typists who like clear feedback; they are rated for 50 million keystrokes. Every key is individually lit in blue, with four brightness levels. N-key rollover registers every key in fast combinations, and the 1000Hz polling rate keeps input lag low. Multimedia controls and a Windows key lock cover everyday use, all in a 440 x 133 mm chassis weighing 995 g.
