ASUS Cerberus是一系列经济实惠的游戏配件，旨在以实惠的价格提供良好的用户体验(user experience)。该系列最近增加了一个新成员：带有RGB照明的机械键盘，名为ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB。虽然它比Cerberus 品牌(Cerberus brand)的所有其他键盘贵，但它比其他品牌的RGB照明机械键盘便宜。我们在游戏和工作时测试了这个键盘两周，这是我们的看法：
华硕 Cerberus Mech RGB(ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB)键盘擅长什么？
华硕 Cerberus(ASUS Cerberus)机械RGB游戏键盘非常适合以下用户：
- (Young)喜欢配件上RGB照明的年轻观众
- 无法负担带有Cherry MX RGB(Cherry MX RGB)开关的键盘的高价并且需要更实惠的东西的人
- 想要坚固耐用的机械键盘的用户
优点和缺点
华硕 Cerberus(ASUS Cerberus)机械RGB游戏键盘有很多优点：
- 即使使用更便宜的机械开关而不是Cherry MX，打字体验也非常好(typing experience)
- 它非常适合游戏，它提供了游戏玩家需要的个性化基础知识
- 它以比其他类似键盘更实惠的价格提供RGB照明(RGB)
还有一些负面因素需要考虑：
- RGB 照明(RGB lighting)无法正常工作，但看起来与带有 Cherry MX RGB 开关的键盘一样(Cherry MX RGB)好
- 与其他游戏键盘相比，它的软件相当原始，需要改进
判决
ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB游戏键盘是一款简单、精心打造的产品，可以很好地完成它的设计目标。如果您想要良好的打字体验(typing experience)、非常好的游戏响应和RGB 灯效，而且成本比其他(RGB lighting)RGB机械键盘略低， ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB是一个不错的选择。但是，它的软件需要一些改进，以提供更好的用户体验和更少的错误。
拆箱ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB 键盘(ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard)
华硕 Cerberus(ASUS Cerberus)机械RGB游戏键盘装在一个大盒子里，上面有Cerberus的图画，以及品牌名称(brand name)和键盘本身的图片。
在盒子的背面，您可以看到此键盘最重要规格的列表，以及一个指南，告诉您如何使用其功能，如动态宏录制或游戏(macro recording or game)配置文件录制。在包装内，您可以找到以下元素：ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB键盘本身、快速入门指南(start guide)、保修、四个额外的键帽和一个键帽拉拔器(keycap puller)。
由于我们使用的是带有 RGB 照明的低端机械键盘，因此开箱体验很快，包装非常简单，并且(Since we are dealing with a low-end mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting, the unboxing experience is quick, the packaging is very straightforward and there )没有(are not )捆绑任何令人兴奋的附加功能。(any exciting extras bundled.)
硬件规格
ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB 键盘(ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard)最重要的方面是开关。它们是凯华 RGB(Kaihua RGB)开关，应该可以持续 7000 万次击键。这意味着多少年的使用？阅读这篇文章：数以百万计的击键和点击是多少年？这种估计似乎有点过于乐观，因为其他更昂贵的机械键盘的使用寿命为 5000 万次击键。但是，我们不能对这种说法进行检验，看看它是否属实。所有按键都具有防重影NKRO 技术(NKRO technology)，这意味着即使您同时按下多个键，也会记录每个按键。此键盘的轮询率为 1000 Hz。
该键盘在布局方面非常基本。它没有休息垫(rest pad)，并且具有标准的美国键盘布局(US layout)。
ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB提供即时宏录制(macro recording)、最多五个不同游戏配置文件的录制、Windows 键(Windows key)锁（在游戏时有用）和多媒体控制键(control keys)。
在这个键盘的背面有两个小橡胶脚可以防止它滑动，两个塑料脚可以延长，如果你需要键盘在一个更舒适的位置。
华硕 Cerberus(ASUS Cerberus)机械RGB游戏键盘不是很大。它的尺寸为 17.71 x 5.9 x 1.8 英寸或 45 x 15 x 3 厘米的长、宽和高(width and height)。由于它是机械键盘，因此相当重，重 2.75 磅或 1.25 公斤。
至于驱动程序支持(driver support)，这款键盘适用于任何操作系统(operating system)。但是，如果要安装其个性化软件(personalization software)，则需要 Windows 7、Windows 8.1 或 Windows 10。
如果您想阅读这款键盘的所有官方规格，我们建议您访问此页面：ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB。
使用华硕 Cerberus Mech RGB 键盘(ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard)
我们首先感兴趣的是华硕 Cerberus Mech RGB 键盘上使用的(ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard)Kaihua Kaihl开关。幸运的是，它们的感觉并不比Cherry MX开关差。除非您是鉴赏家，否则它们之间的差异几乎不会引起注意。我们喜欢在这个键盘上打字（我们确实打字很多），游戏也是一种愉快的体验。我们用这个键盘输入了很多关于数字公民(Digital Citizen)的长篇文章，做一些办公室工作(office work)和玩地铁 2003(Metro 2003)、英雄(Legends)联盟(League)、星际争霸 2(Starcraft 2)和帝国(Empires)时代(Age)等游戏。. 按键始终正确注册，即使您同时按下多个按键，触觉反馈也令人满意。ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB 键盘(ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard)的行为和感觉就像一个游戏键盘。
RGB 照明(RGB lighting)有六种可自定义的预设：静态、呼吸、(Breathing)颜色循环(Color Cycle)、反应(Reactive)、波浪(Wave)和爆炸(Explosion)。您还可以使用自己的颜色创建自己的效果。
在打字方面，凯华凯尔 RGB开关与(Kaihua Kaihl RGB)Cherry MX一样好，但在RGB照明方面则逊色。灯光效果和某些颜色看起来不如使用Cherry MX RGB开关时好。但是，对于希望以较低成本获得RGB照明的用户来说，这种权衡可能是值得的。如果您想要一个简短的演示，请观看下面的视频，其中包含Wave 效果(Wave effect)。
为了个性化RGB 照明(RGB lighting)系统，您需要安装Cerberus 键盘桌面(Cerberus Keyboard desktop)应用程序。这仅在现代版本的Windows上运行，从Windows 7开始。不幸的是，这个应用程序很难使用。用户界面拥挤而丑陋，如下所示。
幸运的是，它在个性化灯光效果和可用的游戏配置文件方面做得很好。如果您阅读了用户手册，那么在配置所需的一切方面应该没有问题。
不幸的是，Cerberus 键盘(Cerberus Keyboard)应用程序的工作方式类似于beta 软件(beta software)：有时它会无缘无故挂起，有时它响应命令很慢，并且需要很长时间才能保存您的更改。当我们查看Cerberus 键盘桌面(Cerberus Keyboard desktop)应用程序的版本时，我们的印象得到了证实：0.1.0。这绝对是这个软件的早期版本，它需要一些稳定性和可用性改进(stability and usability improvements)。
ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB 键盘提供了基本的用户体验，没有很多花里胡哨。打字体验非常愉快，RGB 灯效果很好，但没有像更昂贵的 RGB 开关那样给我们留下深刻印象，而且该软件可以正常工作，尽管它有一些需要解决的错误。(The ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard delivers a basic user experience that works, without many bells and whistles. The typing experience is very pleasant, the RGB lighting does its job well but without impressing us like more expensive RGB switches, and the software works, even though it has some bugs that need to be ironed out.)
您对ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB 键盘(ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard)有何看法？
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Reviewing ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB: Affordable RGB lighting on a mechanical keyboard
ASUS Cerberus is a line of affordable gaming accessories that are designed to offer a good user еxperience at an аffordable price. This line up has rеcently received a new addition: a mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting, nаmed ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB. While it is more expensive than all the other keyboards with the Cerberus brand, it is cheaper than other mеchanical keyboards with RGB lighting from other brands. We tested this keyboard for two weekѕ, both in games and when working, and this is our opinion of it:
What is the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard good at?
The ASUS Cerberus mechanical RGB gaming keyboard is a good match for the following users:
- Young audiences who love RGB lighting on their accessories
- People who cannot afford the premium price of keyboards with Cherry MX RGB switches and need something more affordable
- Users who want a solid mechanical keyboard that is designed to last
Pros and cons
There are many good things about the ASUS Cerberus mechanical RGB gaming keyboard:
- The typing experience is very good even though it uses cheaper mechanical switches instead of Cherry MX
- It is great for gaming and it offers the personalization basics that gamers need
- It delivers RGB lighting at a more affordable price than other similar keyboards
There are also some negatives to consider:
- The RGB lighting does not work and look as great as on keyboards with Cherry MX RGB switches
- Its software is rather primitive when compared with other gaming keyboards and it needs improvements
Verdict
The ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB gaming keyboard is a simple, well-built product that does well what it is designed to do. If you want a good typing experience, very good responsiveness in games and RGB lighting, all at a slightly lower cost than other RGB mechanical keyboards, ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB is a solid choice. However, its software needs some improvement, in order to provide a better user experience with fewer bugs.
Unboxing the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard
The ASUS Cerberus mechanical RGB gaming keyboard comes in a large box that features a drawing of a Cerberus, alongside the brand name and a picture of the keyboard itself.
On the back of the box you can see a list with the most important specifications of this keyboard, and also a guide that tells you how to use its features like on-the-fly macro recording or game profile recording. Inside the packaging you find the following elements: the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard itself, the quick start guide, the warranty, four extra keycaps and a keycap puller.
Since we are dealing with a low-end mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting, the unboxing experience is quick, the packaging is very straightforward and there are not any exciting extras bundled.
Hardware specifications
The most important aspect about the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard are the switches. They are Kaihua RGB switches, and they are supposed to last up to 70 million keystrokes. How much does that mean in years of use? Read this article: How long are millions of keystrokes and clicks, in years?. This estimation seems a bit like over promising, since other, more expensive mechanical keyboards have a lifespan of 50 million keystrokes. However, we can't put this claim to the test and see whether it is true. All the keys have anti-ghosting NKRO technology, which means that each keystroke is registered even if you press multiple keys at once. The polling rate of this keyboard is 1000 Hz.
This keyboard is quite basic in terms of layout. It does not have a rest pad and it features the standard keyboard US layout.
ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB offers on-the-fly macro recording, the recording of up to five different gaming profiles, a Windows key lock (useful when gaming) and multimedia control keys.
On the back of this keyboard there are two small rubber feet that keep it from sliding and two plastic feet which can be extended, if you need the keyboard in a more comfortable position.
The ASUS Cerberus mechanical RGB gaming keyboard is not very large. It has a size of 17.71 x 5.9 x 1.8 inches or 45 x 15 x 3 centimeters in length, width and height. Since it is a mechanical keyboard, it is rather heavy, at 2.75 pounds or 1.25 kg.
As for driver support, this keyboard works with any operating system. However, if you want to install its personalization software, you need Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
If you want to read all the official specifications of this keyboard, we recommend going to this page: ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB.
Using the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard
The first thing we were interested in were the Kaihua Kaihl switches that are used on the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard. Luckily, they do not feel worse than Cherry MX switches. Unless you are a connoisseur, the differences between them are barely noticeable. We liked typing on this keyboard (and we do type a lot) and gaming was a pleasant experience too. We used this keyboard to type many long articles on Digital Citizen, do some office work and play games like Metro 2003, League of Legends, Starcraft 2 and Age of Empires. The keys register correctly at all times, even when you press multiple keys at once, and the tactile feedback is satisfying. The ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboards acts and feels like a gaming keyboard.
The RGB lighting is available in six presets that can be customized: Static, Breathing, Color Cycle, Reactive, Wave, and Explosion. You can also create your own effects with your own colors.
When it comes to typing, the Kaihua Kaihl RGB switches are just as good as Cherry MX but when it comes to RGB lighting they are inferior. The lighting effects and some of the colors do not look as good as when using Cherry MX RGB switches. However, the trade off may be worth making for users who want RGB lighting at a lower cost. If you want a brief demo, watch the video below which features the Wave effect.
In order to personalize the RGB lighting system, you need to install the Cerberus Keyboard desktop app. This runs only on modern version of Windows, starting with Windows 7. Unfortunately, this app is rather difficult to use. The user interface is crowded and ugly, as you can see below.
Luckily, it does do a good job at personalizing the lighting effects, and the gaming profiles that are available. If you read the user manual you should have no issues in configuring everything you want.
Unfortunately, the Cerberus Keyboard app works like beta software: sometimes it hangs for no apparent reason, other times it is slow to respond to commands and it takes a long time to save your changes. Our impression was confirmed when we look at the version of the Cerberus Keyboard desktop app: 0.1.0. This is definitely an early version of this software and it needs some stability and usability improvements.
The ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard delivers a basic user experience that works, without many bells and whistles. The typing experience is very pleasant, the RGB lighting does its job well but without impressing us like more expensive RGB switches, and the software works, even though it has some bugs that need to be ironed out.
What is your opinion about the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard?
Now you know about our user experience with the ASUS Cerberus mechanical RGB gaming keyboard and our verdict. Before closing this review, share with us you opinion about this keyboard? Are you interested in buying it?
