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Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro: Detailed Analysis and Opinions
The Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro is a controversial keyboard with an integrated screen, Hall Effect switches, and a high price. While it has an attractive design and potential for gaming, it presents problems such as poor viewing angles, inconsistency in the feel of the keys, and the absence of key functions such as SOCD. The video analyzes its pros and cons in depth, offering a nuanced recommendation on whether the investment is worthwhile.
1. Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro Keyboard: Introduction and Main Features
- ✅ The Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro is a Hall Effect keyboard with an integrated CPU and GPU.
- ✅ It has a 2K resolution and a video format of 1920x550 on the keyboard screen.
- ✅ Its price is $349 USD.
- ⚠️ Many users have had difficulty acquiring it due to delays.
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1. Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro Keyboard: Introduction and Main Features
- ✅ The Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro is a Hall Effect keyboard with an integrated CPU and GPU.
- ✅ It has a 2K resolution and a video format of 1920x550 on the keyboard screen.
- ✅ Its price is $349 USD.
- ⚠️ Many users have had difficulty acquiring it due to delays.
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2. Analysis of the Integrated Screen: Viewing Angles, Aesthetic Problems and Solutions
- ⚠️ The viewing angles of the screen are limited, similar to TN esports monitors. The image is difficult to see from the sides or low angles.
- ✅ The use of abstract or patterned backgrounds works better than images with defined characters, which can be difficult to distinguish.
- ⚠️ Air bubbles can be observed on the screen, especially with white backgrounds.
- ⚠️ There is a space between the housing and the screen, which can accumulate dust and dirt.
- ✅ The keyboard includes a key puller to facilitate cleaning.
- ✅ The overall design is attractive, with the Finalmouse logo in the upper right.
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3. Gaming Experience: Key Feel, Problems and Limitations
- ⚠️ Some keys feel stiffer than others, possibly due to inconsistent lubrication of the springs.
- ⚠️ When pressing the keys on the edges, you can feel a rub against the adjacent keys.
- ⚠️ The keys with stabilizers feel like cheap plastic.
- ⚠️ The keyboard tends to heat up during prolonged gaming sessions.
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4. Functions and Performance in Games: SOCD, DKS and Sound
- ⚠️ The keyboard lacks important functions such as SOCD (Simultaneous Opposite Cardinal Directions) and DKS (Dynamic Keystrokes).
- ✅ The absence of SOCD negatively affects the game in titles like Overwatch, making precise movement difficult.
- ✅ The keyboard is more recommended for games like Valorant or CS:GO, which do not depend so much on complex movement.
- ✅ The sound profile of the keyboard is pleasant, with a "thocky" sound.
- ⚠️ The keys have a significant wobble.
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5. General Evaluation: Aesthetics vs. Gaming and Final Recommendations
- ❌ The Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro tries to balance aesthetics and gaming, but does not excel in either.
- ⚠️ Poor viewing angles, air bubbles and the space in the housing compromise the aesthetics.
- ⚠️ Deficient stabilizers, lack of SOCD and inconsistent feel of the keys affect the gaming experience.
- ✅ The keyboard is suitable for Counter-Strike players looking for a GIF on their keyboard.
- ❌ Not recommended as a single keyboard or for games like Overwatch due to the lack of SOCD.
- ⚠️ There is concern about the longevity of the keyboard due to reports of overheating and key failures.
- ⚠️ Finalmouse is developing a V2 version, suggesting that the current version is a test.
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6. Final Verdict: Is the Finalmouse Centerpiece Pro a Gimmick?
- ❓ If Finalmouse does not fulfill its promises to implement SOCD and other functions, the Centerpiece Pro will be considered a gimmick.
- ✅ If they fulfill their promises, it could be a good purchase at the recommended retail price.
- ❌ In its current state, it is not recommended as the main keyboard for all games and needs.