Trust has incorporated in this GXT 834 CALLAZ the Outemu switches in their red variant, which means that they have a linear operation and no tactile feedbackmost usual mode between los gamers and that is greatly appreciated by its precision and speed of pulsation: in this case, the recorrido de las teclas es de 4 mm, con 2 mm de point de actuación y 47 grams de fuerza operational necesaria pour that.
One of the particularities of this keyboard is that the manufacturer preferred not to complicate life with specific software, that is to say that you neither need nor find software for this keyboard. But don’t think that’s a downside, because except for macro recording, you’ll find all the options you’d have on any other keyboard, like media actions or sound configuration. RGB lighting.
Finally, it must be emphasized that Trust has created this keyboard to last, since apart from the life expectancy of 50 million keystrokes of its switches, it has made use of very good quality materials and with a robust construction which, as we said it’s made to last. In addition, the most attractive point of this keyboard is surely its price which, as we have already mentioned, is only $ 44.95.
Unboxing and external analysis
The Trust GXT 834 CALLAZ is packaged in a soft cardboard box, on the front of which we can see an image of the keyboard accompanied by the brand, the model, some of its exceptional characteristics and a small window through which the one of the keys can be seen. direction, so that we can press on it and feel the sensations it transmits to us without taking the device out of its box.
On the back, the manufacturer gives us a description of the keyboard in several languages and highlights the RGB lighting available to the device.
In accessories, there is a small user manual, a leaflet on the guarantee and a key extraction tool.
Inside the soft cardboard there is nothing but a soft polystyrene cover to protect the keyboard, so be careful because it will be protected against scratches but not against knocks. In any case, here you have the keyboard already out of its box.
As you can see, Trust has used a solid piece of gray plastic with a smooth feel for the keyboard casing, while the caps are black PBT which contrasts quite well with the gray and actually looks quite nice. This is a TKL keyboard and therefore the LED status indicators which are usually above the number pad have been moved, in this case to the right side, above the arrow keys.
The typography of the keys is quite classic, easily readable even with the keyboard lighting off. It must also be said that the keys do not dance on their positions, which is very appreciated because it makes the keyboard more robust and quiet when working with it.
As a mechanical keyboard with Outemu Red switches, the Trust GXT 834 CALLAZ’s keys sit quite high above the case; Let’s also remember that they have a 4mm stroke to their stop, and since the case does not bury the keys but the switches are anchored there, that’s why they stand out so much.
Here you can better appreciate the way the keys stand out, which are actually quite high (and that’s something some users like but not others).
In this top view we can see that the keyboard does not have a USB passthrough, and in this area we only have the cable outlet which, by the way, is rubberized to prevent damage.
The cable is meshed with nylon thread to protect it from chafing and terminates in a single standard USB 2.0 Type-A connector. Trust has also seen fit to incorporate an EMI filter to ensure the signal is not disturbed.
We move on to the lower area, in black plastic with a series of aesthetic grooves. The keyboard has four rubber inserts at the four corners, quite small admittedly, but sufficient so that the keyboard does not move much during use.
The keyboard has two raised feet which luckily also have a small rubber insert to prevent the keyboard from sliding off the table.
As with all mechanical keyboards, the keys can be removed simply by pulling them upwards; however, on this keyboard we appreciate that Trust includes an extraction tool because it is expensive, they are very, very well attached.
Here you can take a closer look at one of the Outemu Red switches that this Trust GXT 834 CALLAZ incorporates.
After seeing the keyboard, it’s time to connect it to a PC and see how it behaves and how its lighting works.
How does the Trust GXT 834 CALLAZ work?
Let’s start by talking about lighting: first we can see that Trust has set up six lighting zones in six horizontal lines: the function keys are white, the bottom line is red, then orange, green, blue and ends in purple. In bright light conditions (in the next image there are two huge 2200W spotlights pointing directly at the keyboard) the lighting doesn’t stand out too much (although it’s not necessary) but it’s still perfectly visible.
If we reduce the ambient light to something more normal (a simple ceiling light with three LED lights of 18W each), the lighting is much better, as you can see below.
If you look closely, this smooth-textured gray plastic casing diffuses the light from the switches around its sides, making the keyboard appear fully lit even between the keys. In the following image we zoom in a bit so you can see it better.
We continue to see the lighting, now in low light conditions (no artificial light, just a window about two meters from the keyboard, and no direct sunlight).
As you can see, the lighting has more than adequate intensity, and is only powered by a single USB 2.0 connector which only supplies 5V.
Given the lighting, the time has come to tell you about the behavior of this keyboard. It is a compact model and if you are not used to TKL keyboards, you will need a small period of adaptation until you get used to placing your hands correctly. However, after a few hours of use you will get used to it and you will realize that in the end it is much more comfortable than a full size keyboard, at least when playing games, because it lets you much more room to move. the mouse freely.
Ergonomically, the keyboard is quite comfortable, but it must be said that this is not the case when using it for long periods of time, since the keys are quite high and, since it lacks a wrist rest, you end up suffering from fatigue in your wrists. It misses that the manufacturer includes a wrist rest, as this alone would greatly improve ergonomics and comfort when using this keyboard during long gaming sessions.
In terms of operation, Outemu Red switches perform perfectly at all times; As we mentioned earlier, the caps do not dance at all and this gives the keyboard a very good robustness which allows us to make very precise and fast keystrokes without the slightest inconvenience. This keyboard has a “hiccup” in terms of performance, and that is that its response time is 8 ms instead of the usual 1 ms: this means that its polling frequency is 250 Hz instead of 1000 Hz usually, although you are also told that gaming is not something that is noticeable at all.
Since this keyboard does not have or need software, we could end up missing some of the advanced functions that gaming keyboards have accustomed us to, but leaving out the macros or the assignment of the keys that is not possible in this Trust GXT 834 CALLAZ, nothing could be further from the truth. The keyboard includes an Fn key which, through key combinations, we will have access to all the multimedia functions we may need.
In fact, the Scroll Lock key of this keyboard has its function modified, so it will perform its original function when pressed in combination with the Fn key, but when pressed individually, it rotates between the different profiles of ‘RGB lighting with those that the keyboard counts, thus allowing us to easily select the mode that we like the most. The intensity of the illumination can also be adjusted using the Fn + arrow keys.
Conclusion and judgment
With this GXT 834 CALLAZ, the famous manufacturer Trust remains faithful to its philosophy of providing quality products at contained prices. It is a compact keyboard that has nothing or almost nothing to envy to any other competing model, which brings more simplicity by not needing software at all (and therefore has almost compatibility universal), and at a price within everyone’s reach. pockets.
With remarkable RGB lighting that we can configure via the keyboard itself, good build quality and excellent and durable Outemu Red switches, any gamer can now access a very durable and resilient mechanical keyboard at a low price point. which we consider the strongest of this keyboard.
For all these reasons, we consider that this Trust GXT 834 CALLAZ deserves our gold medal, as well as our recommendation for its excellent quality/price ratio.
