Gaming keyboard under 50 euros is unbeatable if you want robust hardware without annoying RGB lighting

The manufacturer havit offers a small gaming keyboard. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested it and is surprised at what you get for 50 euros. You can read the full review here on MeinMMO.

Which keyboard is it about? havit is known for budget devices and a mouse-keyboard combination was a long bestseller on Amazon.

With the KB487L, the manufacturer havit has a small gaming keyboard in TKL design in its portfolio. The price is around 50 euros, making it not really expensive. Notable, in addition to the color and the numeric keypad, is mainly that you do not get RGB lighting. Most “gaming” keyboards usually do not skimp on that.

I wanted to find out what kind of hardware you get for 50 euros, so I ordered the keyboard. And I am actually surprised at what you get for your money.

Why I am so positively surprised, but still not everything is perfect, you can read in my test.

Features and technical details:

Design/Interface	Wired, TKL design, 89 keys
Key type	Mechanical switches, red, (Jixian)
Programmable keys	No
Lighting	No, only active numeric keypad lights up white
Compatibility	PC, Xbox, Steam Deck
Scope of delivery	Keyboard, manual
Special features	TKL keyboard with numeric keypad, N-Key rollover and Anti-Ghosting
Price (RRP)	49.99 euros
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Scope of delivery, design and structure

What does the scope of delivery look like? In the box, beside the keyboard, there is also a manual. That’s all there is.

How is the keyboard structured? The keyboard comes with a customized TKL layout. Even though you get a small keyboard, it still offers you a numeric keypad. It’s well integrated and within good reach for the right, typing hand. The rest of the keyboard is the typical German keyboard layout (ISO-DE).

The numeric keypad is activated and deactivated using the FN key. When the numeric keypad is active, the background lights up. Otherwise, the keyboard is unlit and does not offer any RGB feature.

Processing

The keyboard features a robust plastic casing, in which the keys and switches are embedded. However, the keys sit so deep that it is difficult to remove the keycaps from the keyboard. Changing the keycaps is therefore somewhat more cumbersome.

It is a pity that they are not hot-swappable switches, as those can be replaced. But you shouldn’t expect that for 50 euros. In return, you do get quite good PBT keycaps.

On the packaging it says PBT and the keys also have the known rough surface that you’ve come to expect from PBT keycaps. Whether these are PBT keys with a doubleshot process, I cannot say; the manufacturer does not mention it either. However, it is clear that the keycaps feel pleasant under your fingers and do not get as dirty as comparable ABS keys.

The cable is unfortunately permanently connected to the keyboard and cannot be removed. Additionally, the cable is relatively short at 1.5 meters. Personally, that doesn’t bother me, as I use a USB hub directly on the desk.

Software

There is no software, at least you cannot download it directly from the manufacturer. On the other hand, there is also no adjustable RGB lighting. On the official page, you only get the manual, in German, English, and Chinese.

You still get some rudimentary functions: You can use the FN key to access various preset macro keys, lock the Windows key, or activate the numeric keypad.

High-end gaming with dozens of macros and fine-tuning is of course not possible here. For everyday use, the functionality is usually completely sufficient so far.

On the next page, you can read everything about the ergonomics and keys of the keyboard. In the conclusion, you will find out who I can recommend the keyboard to.