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DIATEC FILCO Majestouch Stingray Low Profile Red Switch Tenkeyless Front Face Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2020-10-16

Since we were already familiar with the LP switches from the previously reviewed mechanical keyboards, we did not need any extra time to get accustomed with the Majestouch Stingray Ninja layout. The keys are very responsive but since DIATEC is using an all-plastic exterior chassis unlike the CHERRY MX 10.0, the actuation sound is a bit more perceptible. For cleaning purposes, the low-profile keycaps are even easier to remove than the full-size ones, while the TKL design allows the keyboard to take considerably less space on the desk.

Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

After a very long time, we do have another DIATEC FILCO keyboard in our labs, and to be more exact the Majestouch Stingray [Low Profile Red Switch / Tenkeyless / US Layout / Front face keycaps]. This long name describes the features of the keyboard, which incorporates the pleasant linear and low-profile CHERRY MX LP Red switches, with 45cN operating force, 1.2mm pre-travel, a total travel of 3.2mm and does not produce click sounds.

The keyboard was shipped inside a compact cardboard enclosure, with the name of the product right in the middle. The Stingray series uses a LP switch design versus the regular switch boards, having 16mm front height from the desk surface; in comparison, the Majestouch 2 series has a front height of 21mm! The Ninja name also represents the positioning of the keycap letters, which is not placed on top but on the side facing the user, so the possibility for it to wear in time is near zero:

On the side of the box, we will learn of the keyboard details, on a small sticker:

The tech specs are available on the bottom area of the box, but not in English language:

By lifting the top cover, we will get to see the main product, but also some documentation:

The documentation allows the user to check the extra button functions, applicable together with the Fn key:

Unlike most manufacturers, DIATEC is supplying plastic covers for their keyboards, which is great for keeping your peripheral dust-free for longer:

Besides the keyboard, we will also receive a keycap puller, some replacement keycaps but also a PS/2 to USB adapter:

When looking at the keycaps up close, we will get to see the Ninja-like inscriptions on the side; thanks to the low height, the actuations are more pleasant when using the keyboard for productivity work but also for gaming purposes. DIATEC did not use RGB-enabled switches on this keyboard, citing that enabling lighting does increase the possibility of malfunction and they are focusing on quality and reliability. This is true for using the keyboard at the office, but quite a bit of gamers which use the keyboard at night as well would seem happy if RGB feature would have been enabled as well:

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