Cooler Master MK730

Cooler Master · TKL · standard height

Cooler Master MK730 mechanical keyboard
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A wired tenkeyless (TKL) mechanical keyboard with soldered Cherry MX switches, an aluminum top frame, and per-key RGB, positioned as an accessible enthusiast board.

Best for: gaming, typing, budget.

Cooler Master MK730 specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum top plate, plastic base
Mount Tray
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $99
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2021

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Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Stock switches in the database

The Cooler Master MK730 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Cherry MX Red linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX Red is the industry's reference 45g linear, the default gaming switch in countless prebuilt keyboards since its 2008 reintroduction. Cherry MX Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away. Cherry MX Blue clicky · 60g actuation The Cherry MX Blue is the archetypal click-jacket clicky switch, actuating at 60g with the sharp, jingly click that most people picture when they hear "mechanical keyboard".

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Cooler Master MK730 typically sells for around $99). Check Cooler Master directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Cooler Master MK730

Cooler Master CK720 65% · $119 A 65% hot-swappable keyboard with a gasket-mount aluminum case and USB-C wired connectivity, aimed at enthusiasts wanting a compact daily driver. Compare: Cooler Master MK730 vs Cooler Master CK720
Cooler Master MK770 96% · $149 A 96% (1800-layout) hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with a numpad, a gasket-mounted aluminum plate, tri-mode wireless connectivity, and per-key RGB for enthusiasts who want extra function keys.
Cooler Master CK352 full · $49 A budget wired full-size mechanical keyboard with a numpad, a metal top plate, and per-key RGB, using Cooler Master switches for an affordable entry into mechanical typing.

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