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Cougar has been active on the market for gaming peripherals for several years now, but they've never managed to score very big. Judging simply by the looks, their new 500K gaming keyboard might be a game changer. Rubber dome, macro and multimedia buttons...
With the 500K, Cougar has created a gaming keyboard which has almost no flaws at all We liked the fact that this keyboard has some very good features like macro and multimedia buttons as well as a double wrist rest The orange backlight is completly custo...
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This keyboard is the work of the Devil and I don't like it at all. Lifting the new Cougar from its box for the first time, one of the keys fell off. The plastic attachment bits weren't broken, but it won't stay put no matter how hard I fiddle to get it ba...
Very expensive for a membrane keyboard...
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After being thoroughly let down with the last keyboard we saw from Cougar (600K), we again step up to the plate to have a look at the last of the series. This time around there should be much less to go wrong, simply based on the fact that we are moving a...
Yes, we did miss the interior of this keyboard in images, and that is due to one simple reason. With all of what we could access removed as far as screws, clips, and sections of the top go, there was something inside still holding it all together, and ra...
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When Cougar decided to join the PC peripheral market, it was met with some mixed reactions, but the most resounding is their new products are strikingly unique in presentation and to an extent, many of those that had the experience of holding these produc...
Good, solid feel, Excellent build quality, Fully backlit, Highly customizable via software key, Detachable FPS palm rest, Price...
Space bar split might be a problem for some, Lack of LED color option...
The Cougar 500K is a well-made keyboard featuring an exciting design and solid construction enough for gamers that don't demand the feel of a mechanical keyboard but want the flexibility and customization option that a high-end product offers...
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Today I will be reviewing the COUGAR 500K Gaming Keyboard. The Cougar 500k is a Membrane keyboard with N-Key Rollover or NKRO, which is one of the few, of its kind. The 500k is set up just like the 700k, the big brother, but the 700K is a mechanical keybo...
NKRO, Detachable palm rest, Braided cable, Gold plated USB plug, Plenty of rubber feet, Spacing between keys and frame...
Only backlight color option is orange...
The on the fly Marco recording and mode switch keys make your gaming experience a one of a kind. COUGAR has developed and integrated the UIX software to work flawlessly with their peripherals. These features are what set this keyboard apart. On top of all...
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Back in the spring of 2014, Cougar released its Cougar 700K, a striking-looking gamer's mechanical keyboard that tilted hard toward the high end of the PC-keyboard market and garnered a bit of attention. We've all seen keyboards by now that offer headphon...
Open chassis makes cleaning easy, Wrist rest has magnetic, detachable wrist-rest section for height adjustment, Key layout is sensible...
Not enough rear tilt, Connection cable is not detachable, UIX software isn't as robust as Corsair's Utility Engine...
The software is a bit behind the pack, and the backlighting is just single-color, but the 500K is a flexible keyboard for all but the most dedicated PC gamers, with an open-frame design and smart key layout. Read More…...
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Working their way down the product stack, the 500K offers similar features as their flagship gaming keyboard (the 700K) at a lower price point, including features not found even on the 600K. While full N-Key rollover, amber LED backlit keys, dedicated mac...
Great feature set for this category, Decent typing feel for membrane keyboard, Key backlighting (in a unique color!), “FPS” wrist rest is surprisingly comfortable, nice texture/feel, Software is simple, easy to use, good macro editor...
Software could use some polishing not bad for a new release though…, While sufficient in dim lighting, backlighting hard to see in daylight, Some features in software don't match up to the keyboard (perkey illumination)...
I always thought it was beneficial to share my own perspective in this section. Peripherals are notoriously subjective and many reasons to choose one over the other fall to personal preference. When comparing products like this, it is only natural to comp...
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We recently took a look at the COUGAR 600K mechanical gaming keyboard and now we've got it's little brother in the shop - the 500K gaming keyboard . The 500K is similar to the 600K in looks and layout but where the 600K lacks in software controls and full...
Overall the 500K is a great keyboard. It's feature-packed with the UIX software and allows for complete adjustment of the on-board settings. You've got three profiles to store your G-button settings and macros and the UIX will automatically sync the profi...
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Today I will be reviewing the COUGAR 500K Gaming Keyboard. The Cougar 500k is a Membrane keyboard with N-Key Rollover or NKRO, which is one of the few, of its kind. The 500k is set up just like the 700k, the big brother, but the 700K is a mechanical keybo...
NKRO, Detachable palm rest, Braided cable, Gold plated USB plug, Plenty of rubber feet, Spacing between keys and frame...
Only backlight color option is orange...
The on the fly Marco recording and mode switch keys make your gaming experience a one of a kind. COUGAR has developed and integrated the UIX software to work flawlessly with their peripherals. These features are what set this keyboard apart. On top of all...
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Hardcore gamers swear by their mechanical keyboards due to the tactile feedback and the low actuation force needed to register a key. No doubt that you have noticed there are tons of mechanical keyboards on the market, and almost every one of them are usi...
Fully customizable keys, Six programmable keys, Macro support, Quick profile switch, Media playback buttons, USB bypass port, Good build quality, Backlit, Fully customizable keys, Six programmable keys, Macro support, Quick profile switch, Media playback...
Membrane switches are still not as fast as mechanical switches, No individual backlighting control, Lack of the metallic cover like the 700K, Membrane switches are still not as fast as mechanical switches, No individual backlighting control, Lack of the m...
After using the 500K for a few weeks, I feel that it is still no replacement for a mechanical keyboard when comes to gaming. A mechanical keyboard still offers the quick spring back action that no membrane or scissor-based keyboard can offer. However, mec...
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Today I will be reviewing the COUGAR 500K Gaming Keyboard. The Cougar 500k is a Membrane keyboard with N-Key Rollover or NKRO, which is one of the few, of its kind. The 500k is set up just like the 700k, the big brother, but the 700K is a mechanical keybo...
NKRO, Detachable palm rest, Braided cable, Gold plated USB plug, Plenty of rubber feet, Spacing between keys and frame...
Only backlight color option is orange...
The on the fly Marco recording and mode switch keys make your gaming experience a one of a kind. COUGAR has developed and integrated the UIX software to work flawlessly with their peripherals. These features are what set this keyboard apart. On top of all...
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CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICKY CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLACK. Chances are this series of “clicks” and “clacks” have become nothing more than a zoned out part of your life. No, I do not mean the noises coming from under the hood of your car, which yes, you shoul...
Although it is good to see that Cougar follows through with the same consistent high quality packaging, but it does ask the question, could Cougar make a minimalistic packaging style for certain models they offer to save the end user some money? However o...
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Continuing our exploration of COUGAR peripherals, we have the 500K gaming keyboard under review. It shares a great deal of similarities with a previously reviewed 700K keyboard , be it has two differences. First and foremost is the lack of an aluminum fac...
Much of what I experienced with the 700K still applies to the 500K. The split space bar is really the biggest issue that people will need to overcome, especially if you have larger hands with a thumb that tends to rest further to the right of the key. I...
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I've yet to meet a gamer who wouldn't want to have the best gaming gear available in the market but let's face it not everyone can afford (or wants) to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars/euros on a not so "important" hobby (especially nowadays). Becau...
Design, 5Step Backlight Illumination, 6Key/NKey Rollover, Repeat Rate Adjustment, UIX Software, Powered USB Port, Braided Cable / Gold Plated Plugs...
Price (For Some), Membrane Switches (For Some), Short Feet (For Some)...
When we received the 700k mechanical gaming keyboard by COUGAR a few months ago we were quite impressed, if not with the cherry MX mechanical keys (many have used them so they are not something new) then with the how good the first attempt by COUGAR to en...
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All is not lost. With Cougar's well received launch of its first mechanical gaming keyboards, they have set out to really expand in this arena. They came up with a wide range of options from the very affordable to the very expensive. Cougar likely aiming...
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We have been checking out Cougar's gaming keyboards over the past couple of months. We first took a look at the high-end 700K, then moved down to the more minimalistic 600K, and today we will be taking a look at the more entry-level 500K. This keyboard is...
6 programmable G-keys, Full N-key rollover, Illuminated, Can fully remap the keyboard, 3 different profiles, FPS palm rest...
Not mechanical, Not made of aluminum like the 600K and 700K...
When it comes to gaming features the 500K has quite a lot. The entire keyboard can be completely remapped and of course you have the 6 G-keys that can be used for macros or shortcuts. You have a repeat rate selection between 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x, which can...
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When shopping for a gaming keyboard, most people are looking for mechanical switches. While that is considered the gold standard for a good reason, it's also a feature that's priced to match. Those who are looking to stretch their budget a bit more should...
Someone who's looking for a solid gaming keyboard without the hefty price tag should certainly give the Cougar 500k a try...
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Today I will be reviewing the COUGAR 500K Gaming Keyboard. The Cougar 500k is a Membrane keyboard with N-Key Rollover or NKRO, which is one of the few, of its kind. The 500k is set up just like the 700k, the big brother, but the 700K is a mechanical keybo...
NKRO, Detachable palm rest, Braided cable, Gold plated USB plug, Plenty of rubber feet, Spacing between keys and frame...
Only backlight color option is orange...
The on the fly Marco recording and mode switch keys make your gaming experience a one of a kind. COUGAR has developed and integrated the UIX software to work flawlessly with their peripherals. These features are what set this keyboard apart. On top of all...
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