I was wondering if any mechanical keyboard could compete with the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 that I’d been using for the past four years, but the Trust Gaming GX Torix 866 keyboard has done just that. It’s not as heavy as some, but it still feels solid on the desk, and the key feel is well worth the asking price.
Once you’ve switched to mechanical keyboards, it’s difficult to imagine going back, especially when they feel as good as the Torix. Before we get into how it feels to type, let’s talk about the design. It’s beautiful. The word is lovely. Slim, matte black, with low-profile keys and no unduly elaborate design elements. As a basic keyboard, it’s really compact with great bold text on the keys. However, the 16.8m-color RGB settings significantly improve it.
There are other options, including multicolored or plain white keys that light up as you press them, wave formations and patterns, and my personal favorite, which has each key glow a different color and ebb and flow organically, transforming the keyboard into a vivid rainbow on your desk. It’s difficult to look at it and not feel better – assuming that’s your thing.
While you can stare at a keyboard all day if you want, no one buys them to be decorative. Fortunately, the Trust Gaming GX Torix 866 is a delight to type with. For around $60 (at the time of writing), you get the guarantee of 50 million keystrokes, linear switches, and robust anti-ghosting technology to prevent missed presses. There is also an adjustable volume knob on the face, which is really convenient.
You can use the Trust app to customize the RGB lighting if you like, but the settings should suffice for most. However, because this is essentially a gaming keyboard, you may make your setup stand out and shine in the correct way. You may also purchase the GX Torix 866 with a UK or US layout.
Anyone seeking for an inexpensive, attractive, and, most importantly, well-designed gaming keyboard should choose the Trust Gaming GX Torix 866. While there are more configurable keyboards available for approximately the same price, and the Trust software isn’t particularly fascinating, it’s a small, attractive keyboard that feels fantastic to type on.