CONCLUSION

   The BladeMaster TE is among the best tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboards to ever pass from our lab (both in terms of features and looks) so it only stands to reason that the same applies for the PRO version and it does. As a matter of fact the BladeMaster PRO is a more “complete” choice compared to the TE model not only because of its Cherry MX RGB switches (which we feel they are of higher quality compared to the Gateron RGB ones) but also because of its three different connectivity modes (FlashLink 2.4GHz, Bluetooth v4.0 and wired) which allow it to be used with pretty much any device from computers, smart TVs and media players up to tablets and even smartphones. Of course, not all is perfect and so battery life could be better (we were able to hit 16 hours of continuous use which we feel is neither great nor bad), the power console is somewhat complex (especially for casual users) and we’d also like to see a USB passthrough (for wired use obviously) and why not an aluminum top plate (something we also mentioned in our conclusion of the TE model).

   When it comes to cost the BladeMaster PRO Wireless Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard currently retails for USD129.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 149Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) a price tag which although quite balanced on the other side of the Atlantic it’s definitely a tad higher than expected over here. That being said the BladeMaster PRO delivers on everything DREVO advertises it for and since we do consider it to be one of the best tenkeyless keyboards currently in the market it’s certainly worth our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Connectivity (2.4GHz/Bluetooth v4.0/Wired)
- Full RGB Per Key Illumination
- RADI RGB 360 Degrees Lighting System
- Cherry MX RGB Mechanical Switches
- Battery Life (Up To 64 Hours Without Lighting)
- Fully Programmable Keys & Knob
- 10 Available RGB Effects
- Extended Functions (DIP Switches)
- NKey Rollover With 100% Anti Ghosting
- Tenkeyless Model (Size)
- CLOUD & Onboard Profiles

CONS

- No USB Passthrough
- Battery Life (Up To 20 Hours with Lighting)
- Power Console Software (Complex)
- Price (EU)