Do you ever feel that you could use a few more keys on the keyboard? I know there are times when I absolutely could use another macro button or a special dedicated key to make my life a little easier. The Cooler Master ControlPad is exactly what you want if you are a creative professional, streamer, or gamer. The ControlPad features twenty four highly customizable keys to do pretty much anything on your machine. The Cooler Master ControlPad comes with either Cherry MX Red or Gateron Red switches. The switches are RGB backlit and can be customizable from the Cooler Master MasterPlus application that is available to download.
The packaging of ControlPad is themed with Cooler Master’s colors, White and Purple. From both sides of the packaging box, you can clearly see vivid imagery of the product inside. You can tell right away without opening the package what this device has to offer. Our sample of the ControlPad came with Cherry MX Red switches. The sticker on the top of the front of the package clearly states what switches you are getting. The Cooler Master ControlPad is also available with Gateron Red switches if you prefer Gateron vs Cherry MX.
Internally, the ControlPad is secured with a plastic overlapping case. However, the installation guide is the first thing you see when you open the package. Under the actual ControlPad device there is a space for a removable USB 2.0-Type C braided cable, magnetic wrist pad, and a key puller.
Technical Specifications
KEYBOARD SWITCH TYPE |
Cherry MX Red or Gateron Red (choice) |
KEYBOARD MATERIAL |
Plastic, Aluminum, PU Leather |
KEYBOARD COLOR |
Gunmetal Black |
KEYBOARD LED COLOR |
RGB, 16.7 million colors |
KEYBOARD POLLING RATE |
1000Hz |
KEYBOARD RESPONSE RATE |
1ms / 1000Hz |
KEYBOARD MCU |
32bit ARM Cortex M3 |
KEYBOARD ONBOARD MEMORY |
512 KB |
ON-THE-FLY SYSTEM |
Lighting Control |
WRIST REST |
Yes, Removable magnetic with soft PU Leather |
KEYBOARD CABLE |
USB Type-C Detachable & Braided |
SOFTWARE SUPPORT |
Yes, new Cross Product Unified Software Application (Master Plus) |
KEYBOARD CONNECTOR CABLE |
USB 2.0 |
KEYBOARD CABLE LENGTH |
1.8 Meters |
WARRANTY |
2 years |
PRODUCT |
Keyboard |