Introduction

Aukey as a brand is more popular for their portable power and charging accessories, but as with most companies these days, they are expanding their product portfolio to meet the needs of their customers. A part of this involves PC peripherals, including RGB backlit mechanical keyboards because why not? My predecessor here on TechPowerUp, David Albido, took a look at their KM-G3 RGB keyboard and was very impressed with the value for money it offered. One of the things that kept the price point low are the on-board controls for lighting with no software driver support, and when Aukey told me they have a new keyboard that does everything the KM-G3 did and more while costing the same, it was an offer I could not refuse. Thanks again to Aukey for providing the review sample.


The KM-G4 is Aukey's latest keyboard offering to the PC gaming market. The similar naming scheme suggests it shares a lot in common with the KM-G3, and they do both look identical upon having taken a first look. They are both full-size, 104-key ANSI layout keyboards offering backlighting support on all keys, a brushed aluminum top frame, and doubleshot ABS keycaps. It is in the details where things are different, however, and thus, we begin the review with a look at the specifications below.

Specifications

Packaging and Accessories

Aukey has used minimalist packaging here, with a sealed plastic wrap over a brown cardboard packaging. On the front is the company name, an illustration of the keyboard, and a generic "RGB Mechanical Keyboard" phrase, which allows them to use this same packaging style for the KM-G3 as well, though it does lower brand identity. It is on the back where we see the actual model name printed, along with contact information for the company and certification labels. There is a single flap in the middle to help keep the contents inside in place, and once opened, we see the keyboard itself in a foam wrap and held in place between two shaped pieces of thicker foam. Good packaging overall!


The accessories included can be found under the keyboard, and Aukey provides a multi-language user manual, a warranty card reminding you to register the product, a 3" mini-CD that contains the driver installer, and a plastic ring-style keycap puller. No replacement keycaps are provided, so I assume the puller is there to help clean the keyboard and keycaps, although I would have still preferred a wire-style puller instead.