Trust Gaming GXT 863 Mazz

Trust Gaming GXT863 Maj is not a keyboard that is going to enlighten the world. Its build quality is poor, with lots of deck flex, and the backlighting is too dull to be usable in most settings. On a positive note, it offers mechanical and some features that are usually reserved for more expensive boards. However, we recommend sticking to big name brands for good build quality and software.

Introduction

With the world of budget gaming keyboards becoming a balloon every day, more and more people are opting for wallet-friendly options to kit out their battlestations.

One of the traditional key players in this sphere is Trust, whose GXT 863 keyboard features a convenient budget board with RGB lighting, linear and light switches and some customization between the software.

Trust Gaming GXT 863 Mazz GXT 863 is currently available from Argos, for example, for £ 44.99, slapping it in the middle of a crowded market that already has options like Razer Cynosa Lite and Roccat Magma.

None of these features are supported by mechanical switches, but by more well-known gaming brands, which can simply shake the pendant out of trust.

Design

• Cheap, plastic finish
• Lots of deck flex
• Full wired connection

The Trust Gaming GXT 863 Mazz doesn’t really have any design elements that make it sound like a gaming keyboard – at least when it’s unplugged. Slightly textured plastic provides a positively inexpensive finish and is typically similar to the bargain-bin office keyboards found in PC World that you typically find in a PC gaming setup.

Things don’t go very well when you pick the keyboard, because there’s a noticeable amount of deck flex even under very little durable pressure. It turns out that structural rigidity was not at the top of the trust list when developing the GXT 863, unlike competitors from both Roccat and Razer. This is a remarkable lightweight keyboard, which weighs only 730g.

The keycaps are relatively fine under the fingertips, although at times they may seem a bit rough. They also look shiny – which, after some long use, will usually make them greasy. Their legends also seem a bit small to my liking, which can be a problem if you need to look at the keys while typing.

However, the presence of RGB lighting on the GXT 863 would give the trust some credit for choosing the double-shot keycap.

There’s no wrist for the GXT 863, and don’t expect anything unusual in front of the connection. It is a non-braided, hard-wired cable with a USB-A connector at the end. A braided cable can be a nice addition.

Performance

• The mechanical switch is a godsend
• Outemu Reds are smooth and responsive
• Anti-hosting and Win Key Lock are easy

It is on the front of the switch that the GXT 863 returns at least some of its gaming possibilities. This is mainly thanks to the use of mechanical switches as opposed to the typical rubber domes found on the budget board.

At the bottom of the Outamu Reds finger, which seems light and responsive, the GXT 863 FPS has performed quite well between the title and the like. The fact that they are rated for every 50m keypress means they are durable and can stand up well against Cherry MX Red – but keep in mind that these are clones, so if you’re used to the real thing, they may seem a bit off at first.

Outside of the switch, it’s nice to see that the GXT 863 features are usually reserved for more expensive keyboards, including both a Win key lock and anti-hosting, which helps improve performance. This specialty keyboard for budget gamers helps keep the brand good.

Software and lighting

• Dim light
• 14 different presets
• No additional software

Don’t expect to find any additional software here. Trust did not bundle the GXT 863 keyboard, severely limiting its overall functionality and customization options.

At this point it is most notable that winning the competition, both Razer and Roccat candidates feature a complete suite of their usual options.

Instead, you’ll get 14 different light presets that can be easily accessed by pressing the scroll lock key.

Different options are simple cheap keyboard traps that breathe and vibrate at different speeds, creating a ripple effect that produces a slightly blurred strobe light effect when typing indirectly.

On that note, even with a full blast – with five different levels on offer – the RGB light is not the brightest. Customization is rare here.

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