Its magnetic switches are highly responsive and double-shot PBT keycaps make the keyboard a joy to use.
Web-based software makes adjusting actuation a walk in the park, too.
And the P1 HE works like a charm across both Windows and macOS machines.
Is this thebest gaming keyboardfor you?
Read my full Lemokey P1 HE review to find out.
Actuation paradise
Magnetic keyboards dont always come cheap.
Not the Lemokey P1 HE though.
This magnetic keyboard costs$169 / 166and brings a plethora of gaming features at a more accessible price.
In Counter-Strike 2, I usedLemokey Launcherto set the actuation of all keys down to 0.2mm for ultra-responsive gameplay.
I could also rapidly nudge action keys to swap weapons, for instance.
To test this out, I customized the W key.
Short-pressing it made Agent 47 walk in Hitman while long-pressing it made him run.
Rapid Trigger, basically, enables near-instantaneous switch reset when lifting.
I didnt notice any input lag issues in my testing.
1,000Hz should be sufficient, unless youre a hardcore or pro-level esports player.
You also get Snap Tap, also known as Last Key Prioritization (LKP).
What is Snap Tap, exactly?
Not only is the Lemokey P1 HE fantastic for gaming but its superb for typing, too.
The keyboards double-shot PBT keycaps feel soft to touch and the Cherry profile makes them comfortable to use.
My typing style has changed a lot since I tested theMelGeek MADE68($119).
Theres no trace of plastic used anywhere on the exterior.
Its all-metal build makes the P1 HE a heavy keyboard, weighing 3.59lbs.
Its, in fact, similar in weight to the mechanicalLemokey P1 Pro(3.6lbs, $129).
Overall, the P1 HE is built extremely well and is a fantastic hunk of metal.
Its sturdy build means youll be able to use this board for a long, long time.
Ive mentionedLemokey Launchera couple of times now.
Its the brands web-based software that lets you customize its keyboards, including the Lemokey P1 HE.
Simply open Lemokey Launcher in a internet tool Id recommend Google Chrome and youre good to go.
Wheres Cmd?
This means that you could swap between operating system layouts for maximum productivity.
It is great for productivity, but its jampacked with features that make it a gaming powerhouse.
Web-based software makes it extremely easy to customize the keyboard as and when you want.
While the P1 HE is compatible with macOS and Windows, it doesnt come with Mac-specific keycaps.
But thats its only real flaw.
And now, I finally get the hype behind magnetic switches.
