One of the greatest things you can ask from E-Blue is the affordability of its products. For only RM149, you get a gaming keyboard paired with a gaming mouse and even a mousepad. If you’re tight on a budget but still find yourself needing a gaming keyboard and mouse combo, the EKM820 is a great starter kit until you decide to take things up a notch.

Membrane or Mechanical?
The keyboard of the EKM820 uses membrane keys rather than mechanical keys, which are widely popular in gaming keyboards. However, not everyone is a fan of mechanical keys so if you’re looking for something out of the conventional, you might want to give this a look. It’s also surprisingly quick and clicky thanks to its plunger-like switches, giving a great balance. It makes typing great while gaming is also well above average.

What a Snake
The mouse is named Cobra and while it doesn’t resemble anything like a snake, it sure can move like one. It has a slender ergonomic shape, much like the Razer Diamondback. This is great for gamers who has a claw grip on the mouse. There is also a soft matte finish to the mouse but after some months of usage, it might start to peel off.

Great Macro Functions
The Cobra comes with six buttons on its body so you can assign each button to a specific item or skill when gaming.

It Could be Bigger
The MazFace mousepad is slightly small but does get the job done with its soft cloth texture and rubbered base to make sure it doesn’t slip.

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Specs
Price: RM149
Dimensions (HxWxD): 458 x 169 x 36 mm (keyboard)
Weight: 600 grams
Sensitivity: 400/800/1,600 DPI
Buttons: 6
Tactile Experience: soft
Connection: USB

Score
V – 10
P – 8
F – 7
D – 7
U – 8
Total – 8 (GOLD)

Verdict: It’s cost-effective and way above average; a good investment overall.