IROK MG75 Pro Keyboard Review
Uncontrollably Red
This mechanical keyboard from IROK is one of the heaviest boards I’ve ever reviewed. It’s not even a full-sized keyboard as the 75% TKL layout contains only 81 keys to utilize. With a dashing aluminum alloy body and a striking translucent red color way, the IROK MG75 Pro for sure generates attention anytime it sits on top of a desk. Is it more than just good looks though? Let’s find out.
Disclaimer: IROK sent us a unit free of charge to review, but all thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are our own and were not discussed with the company prior to publishing.Retail Price: $87.99
Red Hot
The immediate impression you’ll have when you pull the MG75 Pro out of the box is just how heavy the keyboard feels. It’s not the heaviest keyboard we’ve reviewed, but for some reason it feels that way. The metal enclosure certainly feels robust and surprisingly premium, especially when you consider that this board is available for less than $100. I usually don’t come across boards with a CNC aluminum alloy body like this in the double digit price point. So that definitely left a good first impression.
With 81 keys, IROK throws on a pretty standard 75% keyboard layout here. Print Screen and a Delete key squeeze into the top right corner, with Insert, Page Up, and Page Down dropping down a column below. Other than the directional keys tetris-ed under the Enter and Shift keys, it otherwise is in the body of a 65% board with the way everything is neatly compacted together. It’s a tidy layout, but it is missing a volume knob that traditionally occupies the top corner on 75% boards. There’s only a single USB-C port on the top of the left side of the frame that connects the keyboard to the computer. From basically every angle that you look at it, the MG75 Pro has a strikingly clean look, especially with this gorgeous red frame. For those gamers who really need to color coordinate their desk setup, there are some cool color combinations for coiled aviator cables that could match nicely with the hot red design of the MG75 Pro.
Speaking of red, there is no trace of another color on the entire board. Of course this is the red model and there are a couple of other looks that IROK sells, but this board we have is uncontrollably red. The white symbology of the translucent keycaps are the only contrast the board sees. Even the logos are engraved into the red structure. I really like how IROK didn’t stamp any verbiage anywhere on the keyboard. In some ways it even looks like it could have been a custom board.
Performance
OKT Starlight switches provide the clanking noises that are prominent and might not be for everyone. They are a nice smooth linear feel that does have some internal dampening from the gasket mount materials. I think the overall sound is very satisfying, but it is a loud source for sure. This isn’t my first foray into magnetic switches, but the MG75 Pro provides the great benefits of a hall effect structure. With an 8,000 polling rate and the ability to have the latency as low as 0.125MS, I did find the MG75 Pro to be very serviceable for a wide variety of gaming. Rapid Trigger worked perfectly fine, just as I’ve experienced on other magnetic switch boards. The ability to stop on a dime, to have precise control over your character’s actions are immensely beneficial for gamers looking for an edge.
While the company states they use something called a “G-Turbo” algorithm to dynamically correct for input errors and temperature drift, I didn’t effectively notice or have a way to check for the efficiency difference it made.
Another benefit of this magnetic switch structure is what IROK is calling the “Mix” function which basically allows every single keycap and switch to be replaced independently or swapped around. Hot-swapping is nothing new, but it’s very simple to do here.
One thing I did like a lot from IROK is their web-based driver software. It connects the keyboard seamlessly and all the functions that can be modified with just a few clicks. There isn’t anything revolutionary here on IROK Driver, but it's simple, yet refined for what it is. I definitely appreciate this kind of implementation for keyboard software over those that overly complicated basic modifications. Adjusting actuation points shouldn’t be a chore. To top it off, I didn’t need to remember or save an additional website link to access this web-based software as you can just access it from IROK’s website at any time.
While I like the touch and feel of the transparent polycarbonate keycaps, I didn’t enjoy typing on this keyboard in a dark room. Even though the RGB on each key has a high refresh rate and the colors that emit through the keycaps are vibrant and rich, I still found it extremely difficult to read any of the symbology of the keycaps. This is nothing unique to the MG75 Pro as any translucent designed keyboard typically suffers from the same problem.
Alternate Colors
Aside from red, The MG75 Pro also comes in Black, Pink, Silver, and white
The IROK MG75 Pro is an outstanding choice for gamers and keyboard enthusiasts looking for a high-performance, feature-packed keyboard at a surprisingly affordable price. Seriously, I was surprised when I found out it was retailing for less than $100. Its combination of a premium aluminum build, advanced magnetic switches, and a rapid trigger system makes it a strong contender against keyboards that cost significantly more. I love seeing OEM’s push the boundaries of what usually are represented in these price ranges and continuously advance technology to be more accessible to everyone. While it's a wired-only device with some basic software, its incredible value proposition makes it easy to recommend as a first magnetic keyboard or as a solid, budget-friendly addition to any setup.
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