Z.—September 18, 2025
TL/DR: I have this and a Mercury K1 Pro, and they're both fantastic keyboards. They're terrific straight out of the box, with zero customization, but it's amazing how much you can change up the looks with a simple keycap swap (if desired). Battery life is fantastic - it feels endless if you forgo full RGB and just have keys light up as you type (40 hours default lighting, over 400 with no RGB). Just get one! -------- This is my second GravaStar keyboard. I love my GravaStar Mercury K1 Pro (kitted with KiiBoom Sweet Rebel MAO profile keycaps) SO much that I couldn't resist picking up the Sakura Pink Special Edition K1 to go with my "Pixel Meow" MAO profile keycap set. Yet again, I could NOT be more delighted - both with the keyboard itself, and with how it paired with my keycaps of choice. I've included a quick photo (excuse the bad lighting), but it looks SO much better in person! If the funky, "biomechanical" rear legs of the Pro model are too thematically strong for your tastes, or they clash aesthetically with preferred third party keycaps, the K1 offers a more adaptable appearance, as how the case is perceived will be strongly influenced by how you accessorize it. With the "retro Kawaii" Pixel Meow keycaps, especially with that beautiful Sakura Pink color I chose, the K1 just looks a bit fancy, given the biomechanical-looking bottom is hidden while the keyboard is actually in use. If you paired the keyboard with, say, "Pastel Goth" keycaps, the keyboard case would look edgy and enhance that vibe. I love that GravaStar has a detail-oriented approach to their keyboards. Unlike the (wonderful) matte finish on my black K1 Pro, the Sakura Pink K1 has a glossy, silky look and feel. I own more than twenty aluminum keyboards, and none of them have a finish like this. It's amazing! Interestingly, the volume rocker switch is in the same finish, instead of a metallic color, and I love how it feels to the touch. I was also impressed that GravaStar customized the dongle's plastic body, instead of using the typical, generic (cheaper) shape. My black K1 Pro has a black plastic dongle (with a style that matches the keyboard body - awesome for easy visual identification AND aesthetics), while my Sakura Pink K1 has an identical-looking dongle, except in white. I love that I can look at either dongle and instantly know which keyboard it goes to. Not just between the two keyboards, but out of my entire collection. The stock GravaStar-Kailh switches sound and feel wonderful, and look great through the translucent stock keycaps. The lighting isn't uniform, due to the opaque switch housing, which may bother some people, but for others, fully transparent switch housings may have made the RGB overkill. The typing sound/pitch did (unfortunately, to my tastes) get a bit higher with the MAO keycaps I installed on the keyboard vs. the stock, double-walled polycarbonate set, but it's still an incredible-sounding keyboard. In a direct comparison, my PBT MAO keycaps sound slightly disappointing compared to the stock keyboard. In actual, ongoing use, the keyboard simply sounds delicious. The keyboard is so well-tuned that I don't think you could make it sound bad unless you really tried. I did change out some of the OEM switches - only the ones under the see-through polycarbonate Pixel Meow keycaps - for ones with a clear housing; I happened to have the switches on hand, but the stock switches wouldn't have looked bad, just (imho) not quite as good. Instead of having full-time RGB, I opted for the setting where a section of keys briefly lights up as you type. The default color for that was white, but I downloaded and used the proprietary software to set the effect to a light pink. With a firmware update (available on GravaStar's site) you can disable the LED logo screen's RGB, but the software does not appear to allow you to set a static color of your choice. By default, the LED logo acts as an indicator light, changing from RGB (default) to white (CapsLock). If you prefer, however, you can disable the indicator function with FN+CapsLock. I also couldn't see a software option to customize the RGB color for the outer frame, although the onboard settings offer decent flexibility. They unfortunately just don't have a very pale pink color option, despite the keyboard being pale pink. Having said that, I don't actually have the border/ambient RGB on when using the keyboard in wireless mode - which is always, unless I need to charge the battery (which hasn't happened, yet). Battery life feels infinite this way; I still haven't had to charge my K1 Pro, either, after two months, as it's at 70 percent. Unlike most manufacturers, GravaStar didn't stint on the non-pro keyboard's batteries. The K1 Pro and K1 both use the same, huge, 8000mAh batteries. GravaStar support is also great, which I discovered when I had some questions about the keyboard. I will tell you now, if you buy the keyboard on Amazon (US), GravaStar wants you to communicate through GravaStar US, which you can do here on Amazon. Customer support got back to me within 24 hours during our back-and-forth discussion, were very customer service oriented, and both kind and professional. If you've had your eye on a GravaStar keyboard, especially with Prime Day around the corner, seriously, just buy one. They're truly fantastic! Read more
Jules—November 9, 2025
WOW. This keyboard is really nice. The sound it makes is really pleasant, a nice relatively quiet "thocky" and "creamy" sound. typing is a dream. The lighting options are beautiful and the keys as well as the outside of the keyboard are all customizable with colors and lighting pattern. This keyboard seamlessly connects via Wired or wireless to my laptop and is highly comfortable and responsive for gaming as well as typing. The front facing symbols on the keyboard take some getting used and look clean and sleek. My only gripe is the software that comes with the Gravastar keyboards. When you download it, it feels like you're about to download a virus and then once you're using it, it just looks sort of poorly made and not seamlessly integrated. it only shows up in a window format which is odd too. You can also change the RBG lighting, brightness, colors and speed with some hotkeys on the keyboard so the app isn't totally necessary unless you're really customizing colors. The actual bulid of the keyboard feels high quality, the body is machined aluminum and its sturdy and heavy. This keyboard can last a lifetime if you want it to, considering the hot swappable keys and the sturdy build. I love it! Read more
NOHWIFI—December 15, 2025
Ok, ok I call myself a keyboard connoisseur. I love different keyboards and generally yearly change my whole desk set up to a new aesthetic including keyboards and mice. I already own a gravastar mouse and I’ll tell you my favorite mouse of all time. Holds a charge forever. Back to the keyboard. My current work keyboard is a Akko MG108 B Bun Wonderland Mechanical Keyboard (my whole office is bread themed) I love the sound of the keyboard but I was going for a more creamy sound for my home office. My home office is kawaii whale shark themed. So different shades of blue I found this keyboard and it is the exact color I wanted and let me tell you the weight of this keyboard is *muah* chef’s kiss I thought my Akko keyboard was hefty but this lady amazing sturdy feeling. Perfect size for my desk and stunning. The sound of the keys is just like the videos. I got it on cyber Monday and I’ll say for the price I think it is great. I expected something of this quality to be much more expensive. You get what you pay for sturdy well built, clean design, sounds great, works amazing. Don’t walk run for this brand. Best flip flapping keyboard. I will continue to purchase. I really want a tan one for my office at work now that’s how much I love it. Read more
