Cooler Master CM Storm NovaTouch TKL

Overview

My first experience with Coolermaster's Novatouch TKL was an overwhelmingly positive one. It's designed to be the tool of choice for hardcore typing, and in that task it excels. I don't think I would like the Topre equivalent any better, and certainly not...

-- As reviewed by JonnyGuru

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

1

7.2

User Score

Based on 90 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on October 4, 2021

Reviewers Liked

CM included Orings to quiet the keys down
Decent gaming performance
Small and light
Solid Built Quality
Switch perfect for typing

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
Mediocre keycaps
No Caps Lock and Scroll Lock Indicator

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Expert reviews and ratings

By APH Networks on November 27, 2015 72

Believe it or not, but Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Kwan was actually the first person to introduce me to an APH Networks favorite show, Top Gear. One of my favorite episodes is the first episode of the tenth season, where a challenge was set by the...

By enostech.com on October 14, 2015 80

The time has come to give my final thoughts on the CM STORM NovaTouch TKL Keyboard. While most of it was great, it does have a couple of minor shortcomings that need to be addressed.First, the performance! During my time with the NovaTouch TKL, I didn't...

By techPowerUp! on March 02, 2015 85

The Nova Touch TKL sells for $199! Near perfect typing comfort! Gaming performance Lower noise compared to MX keys MX key accessories compatible Durable Normal looks Pricey Normal looks 8.5 CM Storm has a winner with the NovaTouch TKL. The Topre...

By Ocaholic on January 24, 2015 80

the materials used are of excellent quality which we expected from Cooler Master Last but not least, we really liked the grip and the coat of each keycapFrom the typing point of view, we have to admit that we are quite surprised and impressed about how...

By liveatpc.com on November 19, 2014 92

Soft TouchType away with Cooler Master NovaTouch TKLByline: By Victor Yap Mechanical keyboards seem to be the flavour of the month for me as I already ran full-tilt with two last month. Now at number three, I must say this entry from Cooler Master is no...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on November 10, 2014 75

Over the years, Cooler Master (and its CM Storm offshoot brand) has released a stream of premium keyboards targeting the hardcore gamer or keyboard enthusiast. Whether you're a gamer or just somebody who has to have the very best, Cooler Master products...

By JonnyGuru on November 03, 2014 90

By Bit-tech.net on October 24, 2014 79

We were actually a little stuck when it came to writing the conclusion and giving a score. In terms of Cherry MX vs Topre, the latter is certainly smoother and quieter and is definitely going to be tempting for Cherry MX Black and Red switch users...

By hardwarebbq.com on October 06, 2014 84

They keys have very good feel and it is a boon for typists, even in comparison with Cherry MX blue keys and Cherry MX red. When I shifted from membrane to mechanical, it took a while for me to appreciate mechanical key's feedback. But it didn't take me...

By uk.hardware.info on April 01, 2016

After testing 16 different mechanical keyboards we can safely say that when it comes to the typing experience most of the models are a lot alike. This is mostly because of the used technique; everything with the Cherry MX switches has the same key...

By LanOC Reviews on November 17, 2015

So after testing the Novatouch on and off for over a year we can finally put to rest any doubts I might have had in my first Novatouch review. Cooler Master put together a great keyboard. They took the same clean styling that I love about their...

By custompcreview.com on November 10, 2015

The Cooler Master Novatouch TKL is pretty much the definition of a no frills, quality product. There's no obtrusive logos plastered all over the chassis, there's no backlighting on the keyboard, there isn't even lights under the caps lock or scroll lock...

By daveplays.co.uk on September 09, 2015

Much like other Cooler Master mechanical keyboards the NovaTouch TKL does not have a wrist rest included. For optimal comfort an extra one will be well worth the buy, I'm still using the very nice Glorious Gaming one I reviewed a few weeks ago.In the...

By MadShrimps on March 02, 2015

The latest NovaTouch TKL keyboard from Cooler Master is featuring revised switches made in cooperation with Topre which can accommodate regular Cherry MX keycaps and the manufacturer has also included O-rings In order to prevent bottoming out and this...

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Cooler Master CM Storm NovaTouch TKL

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Price: $200

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