Articles by Christopher Coke, Contributor

Chris has been a tech enthusiast since the early 1990s, When he discovered his grandfather's Texas Instruments TI-99. He built his first PC in the early 2000s and has been a dedicated techie ever since. Chris joined the journalism world in 2013, writing about video games for MMORPG.com but graduated to Hardware and Technology Editor in 2015. Since then, he has been a regular contributor to a number of publications, including: Tom’s Hardware, IGN, Popular Science, Reviewed, and PC Perspective. In that time, Chris has covered a wide range of topics, from peripherals and components, to laptops and content creation gear, all the way to audiophile-grade headphones, IEMs, and portable DACs. When he’s not hacking away at his mechanical keyboard, he can be found spending time with his wife and four kids, strumming his guitar, or enjoying audiobooks on his long commute.

Articles by: Christopher Coke

iQunix F97 Mechanical Keyboard Review: Great Board, Big Upgrades

By Christopher Coke published 23 July 22

Ready for lift-off!

Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless Review: Tiny, Versatile and Speedy

By Christopher Coke published 14 July 22

The barely-there gaming keyboard

My $863 Endgame Keyboard Is Perfect, for Now

By Christopher Coke last updated 30 May 22

Building a truly custom endgame keyboard doesn’t come cheap, but the results are so, so good. The Rama Works U80-A is outstanding.

Beacn Mic and Mix Create Review: A one-two punch for content creators

By Christopher Coke published 4 June 22

The Beacn Mic and Mix Create are powerful content creation tools but come at a high cost and have more than their fair share of bugs.

TheKey.Company Portico75 Review: Affordable, Entry-Level Fun

By Christopher Coke published 17 April 22

The Portico75 is a good value. It sounds good, feels good, and isn’t afraid to take a few chances. Its looks are divisive but there’s a lot to enjoy.

Mechanical Keyboard Tuning Guide: How to Make Your Mechanical Keyboard Feel and Sound Its Best

By Christopher Coke published 27 February 22

With a handful of simple mods, even a pre-built keyboard can sound great.

CannonKeys Bakeneko65 Review: More Keys, Less Bounce

By Christopher Coke published 24 February 22

A budget-friendly custom keyboard without the frills

Kono Sunrise, Sunset, and Midnight Switches Review: Switches for Any Time of Day

By Christopher Coke published 14 February 22

Kono’s new switches are smooth and nice to use but lack unique character to justify their high price.

NovelKeys NK87 Entry Edition Review: Affordably Awesome (with a Catch)

By Christopher Coke published 7 February 22

The NovelKeys NK87 - Entry Edition is a great choice if you’re willing to lube the stabilizers yourself. Long-term durability is a concern, but it’s a great onramp to the world of custom mechanical keyboards.

Meletrix Zoom65 Review: The Best Entry Level Custom Keyboard

By Christopher Coke published 29 January 22

Editor's Choice

Meletrix makes its debut with the best entry-level custom keyboard available today.

Wuque Studio Mammoth75 Review: The Porsche of Mechanical Keyboards

By Christopher Coke published 13 January 22

Editor's Choice

The Mammoth75 is an expensive, luxurious statement-maker. If you have the funds and a passion for mechanical keyboards, it’s an outstanding option.

Neat Microphones King Bee II Review: Good Value, Natural Sound

By Christopher Coke published 5 January 22

The King Bee II from Neat Microphones is a great choice for up-and-coming content creators. It sounds great, is built like a tank, and includes needed accessories without breaking the bank.

Cherry MX Board 3.0 S Keyboard Review: Bling and Ping

By Christopher Coke published 31 December 21

Work and gaming keyboard from the king of switches.

Mode SixtyFive Custom Keyboard Review: Exceptional Customization

By Christopher Coke published 13 December 21

Make it your own

Drop Tokyo60 Keyboard Kit Review: The Affordable, Aluminum HHKB

By Christopher Coke published 16 October 21

Solid, in-stock, and better with mods

Drop CTRL High Profile Review: The Pre-Built Custom Keyboard You Can Actually Buy

By Christopher Coke published 12 October 21

A great starting point to the hobby

MSI Clutch GM20 Elite Review: Affordable, but Unremarkable

By Christopher Coke published 1 October 21

The G502 Need Not Worry

How to Pick Keycaps for Your Mechanical Keyboard

By Christopher Coke last updated 23 August 21

Changing keycaps is one of the easiest ways to customize your mechanical keyboard. Here’s what you need to know to choose the set that’s right for you.

Dark Matter by Monoprice Collider TKL Review: Middle of the Road

By Christopher Coke published 1 August 21

The Dark Matter by Monoprice Collider TKL gaming keyboard offers a good typing experience, but an overreliance on bad software leaves it lagging behind the competition.

iQunix A80 Explorer Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review: Retro Returns

By Christopher Coke published 30 July 21

Editor's Choice

The iQunix A80 Explorer’s retro design is neat, but superior build quality and an outstanding typing experience are what make it great.

Roccat Pyro Review: Back to the Basics

By Christopher Coke published 12 July 21

The Roccat Pyro delivers a solid gaming experience and looks cool on the desk, but rattly stabilizers, poor keycaps, outdated software and minimal macro support leave much to be desired.