The Marsback M1 is the only keyboard you’ll ever need

Corey Plante 4.6.2021 12:00 PM Sophisticated Techie It’s able to handle everything from gaming to writing, on multiple devices at once.

Marsback The Marsback M1 mechanical keyboard will ship in July following a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that ends April 6.

Marsback This keyboard reached its funding goal within 10 hours of launching on March 2 and has raised more than $117,000 .

Marsback Why? The dazzling light displays speak for themselves.

Marsback Each of the M1’s three different models — Dark , White Pudding , and Sakura Pink — looks stunning when lit up.

The Dark model brilliantly mirrors the color scheme of Nintendo’s classic NES gaming controller .

Marsback Flashy RGB mechanical keyboards are a go-to item for gamers and casuals alike, and the M1 is can do anything , connecting via USB or Bluetooth.

Marsback The 6,000mAh battery can last up to two months without using the LEDs, but even with full RGB effects, 12+ hours on a single charge is still impressive.

Marsback The satisfying clack and bounceback of the keycaps feel great on your fingertips, yet the M1 remains relatively quiet .

Marsback The sturdy polycarbonate base has a mostly clear matte finish like smoky ice that lets the vibrant colors shine through.

Marsback Each of the 84 PBT keycaps in this 75-percent layout presses smoothly down thanks to double lubrication switches.

Marsback The draw for many will be the customizable, vibrant RGB displays . The M1 can visualize any sound coming from your computer, be it music or gaming.

Marsback The M1 pairs with up to three devices via Bluetooth. Swapping between them on the fly is a simple button press away .

Marsback Its greatest innovation, however, is the Marsback Pro software that lets you totally customize every aspect of the keyboard.

Marsback Reprogram individual key lights or keystroke shortcuts and save the settings as part of up to two custom profiles .

Marsback Unlike most of its competition, the M1 supports Mac with special shortcuts. Yet for some reason, the software is not compatible with MacOS ... yet.

Marsback Get an M1 for the early bird pledge price of $179 via Kickstarter or wait for the wider — but potentially more expensive — launch this summer.

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