The shortened-keyboard trend started some years back with the tenkeyless models that simply lopped off the number pad, but the newer "60% keyboard" brigade takes the keyboard cutting even further. Cooler Master has embraced the 60% layout with the SK620, SK621, and SK622 keyboards. These boards are quite similar, which can make it hard to figure out which one might be right for you, but some nuanced differences between the models can help guide the decision-making process. Let’s put the diminutive Cooler Master SK622 ($119.99) under the metaphorical microscope. It's a shortened mechanical keyboard with some small issues, and one big one: the price.This Layout Isn’t Quite Played Out (Yet) The Cooler Master SK622 is available in the Space Gray and Silver White colorways; our review unit is a Space Gray model. (Note: Cooler Master actually refers to the gray colorway as "Gunmetal" in its tech specs, and Amazon uses that name as well.) The keyboard doesn’t quite match the expectations...
The Cooler Master SK622 is a solid 60% keyboard that does a lot of things right—offering multiple connectivity options, support for a variety of platforms, and a stately design—but, in the end, will mainly satisfy PC gamers.
Mostly solid build quality; Supports both wired and wireless connectivity; Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android; Doesn’t require additional software for most configurations
Layered 60% layout can be hard to learn; Polling rate drops to 125Hz over Bluetooth; Can be uncomfortable to work on for extended periods; Expensive