{"id":125399,"date":"2021-03-11T04:37:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T04:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=125399"},"modified":"2024-02-28T08:31:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T08:31:28","slug":"xpg-summoner-review-excellent-appearance-ergonomics-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/gadgets\/xpg-summoner-review-excellent-appearance-ergonomics-and-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"XPG Summoner : Excellent appearance, ergonomics and performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It looks like another player has appeared on the gaming peripheral market &#8211; ADATA under the XPG brand.\u00a0They still cannot boast of a large assortment of devices, but their flagship keyboard &#8211;\u00a0XPG Summoner &#8211; is up for review.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center stretched\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Keyboard Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Color: steel;<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 951 g;<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions (LxWxH): 449 x 135 x 44 mm;<\/li>\n<li>Interface: 2x USB 2.0 Type A, 1 pass-through;<\/li>\n<li>Working voltage: DC 5V;<\/li>\n<li>Polling rate: 1000 Hz;<\/li>\n<li>Key life: more than 100 million keystrokes;<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center stretched\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VYYP1gxIJH.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The device is delivered in a cardboard box, on which from the front side you can admire the keyboard itself, and from the back you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics.\u00a0The package includes a device, a pad for brush with magnets, a bunch of useful waste paper and nine removable keycaps to turn the keyboard into a truly gaming keyboard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center stretched\"><\/div>\n<p>In terms of appearance, the XPG Summoner is a completely traditional full-size gaming keyboard.\u00a0The upper part is made of brushed dark aluminum, the lower part is made of high-quality plastic.\u00a0In the same place, below, you can see the tilt adjusters and rubber feet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center stretched\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IAsVaF8DKn.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<p>What immediately catches your eye on the front is the analog volume wheel and the chrome XPG brand logo.\u00a0Keycaps made of soft-touch plastic in matte color.\u00a0Moreover, whichever option of switches you choose (blue &#8211; acoustic, tactile; red &#8211; linear, silent; silver &#8211; fast, sensitive), it will still be Cherry MX.<\/p>\n<p>The ergonomic brush pad attaches to the keyboard with magnets, and, in our opinion, this is something that, firstly, definitely increases the usability (and quite significantly), and, secondly, adds to the overall appearance of the device (with padded keyboard design looks complete).<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center stretched\"><\/div>\n<p>The pad is soft and takes the shape of the hands, which has the most beneficial effect on fatigue of the hands.\u00a0Especially you begin to feel this after spending several hours at work or playing.\u00a0Usually, brush stands are not used, but here we would definitely recommend using the keyboard only in this form.<\/p>\n<p>From the useful there is a proprietary XPG Prime application.\u00a0In it, you can customize the highlighting or bind macros.\u00a0There are 7 ready-made backlight modes (static, ripple, trigger, burst, color switching, color wave, WASD mode).\u00a0You can also program any key for macros, but there will be no more than 5 such macro keys.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center stretched\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/QH0CdAhV2y.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<p>There are standard multimedia keys that are activated in combination with the FN button.\u00a0The keys themselves are made using 100% Anti-Ghosting technology, which completely eliminates signal conflicts and pressing the wrong keys while using the device.<\/p>\n<p>Well, the cherry on top is the USB pass-through.\u00a0In fact, this is a separate entrance, which is located next to the power cable and significantly expands the functionality of other peripheral and mobile devices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center stretched\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2QuWDvHYrY.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Surprisingly, the XPG Summoner gaming keyboard performed exceptionally well.\u00a0The keyboard has everything to be called a flagship and to attract your attention: excellent appearance, excellent ergonomics, the presence of basic functions, additional USB, the ability to choose options for switches.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, if you do not want to use proprietary software, do not use it: the keyboard can do without it.<\/p>\n<p>Well, the price, which at the time of writing the review is $170 (you can find it cheaper), is quite competitive on the market. And, more importantly, lifting for a device of this level. We can safely recommend for acquaintance and purchase &#8211; you will definitely not go wrong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It looks like another player has appeared on the gaming peripheral market &#8211; ADATA under the XPG brand.\u00a0They still cannot boast of a large assortment of devices, but their flagship keyboard &#8211;\u00a0XPG Summoner &#8211; is up for review. 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