iMICE GK800 Wired Mechanical Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 5,000, brand new and sealed, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The iMICE GK800 runs an 87-key tenkeyless layout with real mechanical switches, six backlight colours spread across 28 lighting modes, and a 1.5-metre USB cable. The board measures 38.8 by 14.2 by 4.2 centimetres and weighs 546 grams. It draws 120mA at DC 5V straight from a USB port, so no separate power brick is required. Windows, macOS, and Linux detect the iMICE GK800 the moment you plug it in.
Mobile gamers stepping up to PC, software developers in Westlands and Kilimani, data entry clerks handling KRA and NHIF records, university students at JKUAT and the University of Nairobi, and cyber café operators across Nairobi CBD all hit the same wall: a KSh 800 membrane keyboard goes mushy within four months, drops keystrokes during fast typing, and loses printed legends. The iMICE GK800 answers that directly. Each key sits on its own mechanical switch rated for tens of millions of presses, and every switch registers independently, so a three-finger game combo or a fast typing burst never gets swallowed.
At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand for entry-level mechanical boards from buyers who want the typing feel without spending KSh 12,000 on an imported gaming brand. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who list unbranded boards with no spec sheet, we publish the exact key count, cable length, current draw, and lighting mode count before you buy. Customers across Nairobi report that the iMICE GK800 changed how long they can type comfortably in one sitting. Visit our Kimathi Street shop to type on it, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the iMICE GK800 Wired Mechanical Keyboard
What kind of switches does the iMICE GK800 use, and how do they feel?
The iMICE GK800 ships with blue-type mechanical switches: clicky, tactile, and audible. You feel a distinct bump partway down the keypress and hear a sharp click as the key registers, roughly halfway through the 4mm travel. That feedback tells your fingers a keystroke landed without needing to bottom out the key. Typists who move fast get fewer missed characters. Gamers get a clear signal on every tap.
Is the iMICE GK800 worth KSh 5,000 in Kenya's keyboard market?
At KSh 5,000, the iMICE GK800 sits between KSh 800 membrane boards and KSh 12,000 to KSh 20,000 branded gaming keyboards. Membrane boards use one rubber sheet under all keys, so they soften within months of heavy use. The GK800 gives every key an independent mechanical switch, RGB lighting with 28 modes, and full anti-ghosting. Spread across three years of daily use, that works out to roughly KSh 4.60 per day for a board that keeps its feel.
Does the 87-key tenkeyless layout leave out anything I need for work?
The 87-key layout drops the number pad on the right side and keeps everything else: full function row, arrow keys, and the navigation cluster with Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down. That saves about 8 centimetres of desk width, which matters on shared cyber café benches and small home desks. Accountants and data clerks who enter long number strings daily may prefer a full-size board or can add a separate USB number pad, which Mascom International stocks.
Will the iMICE GK800 work with my laptop, desktop, or PlayStation?
The iMICE GK800 connects through a standard USB-A plug and needs no driver installation. It works with Windows 7 through Windows 11, macOS, Linux, and Android devices through an OTG adapter. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles accept USB keyboards for chat and browser text entry, though most games do not support keyboard input natively. Laptop users connect through any free USB-A port or a USB-C hub. The 120mA draw is low enough that bus power alone runs it.
How loud is the iMICE GK800 in a shared Nairobi office?
Blue-type switches are the loudest mechanical category, producing a sharp click on both the downstroke and the upstroke. In a private room or a home setup, most people find the sound satisfying. In an open-plan office in Upper Hill or a quiet library at Strathmore, colleagues will hear it clearly. Buyers who need quiet should look at a red or brown switch board instead. Adding rubber O-rings under the keycaps cuts the bottom-out noise noticeably, and Mascom International can advise on those.
How do I change the RGB lighting modes without installing software?
All 28 lighting modes and six colours are controlled from the keyboard itself using FN key combinations, so nothing gets installed on your PC. You cycle through modes, adjust brightness up or down, and change the animation speed directly. Modes include steady backlight, breathing, wave, ripple on keypress, and reactive patterns. Brightness drops to off if you want a dark desk. The same FN layer handles multimedia shortcuts for volume, play, pause, and track skip.
Who should buy the iMICE GK800 mechanical keyboard?
Anyone typing more than three hours a day who has never used a mechanical board. That covers software developers, transcriptionists, university students writing long assignments, M-Pesa and till operators entering codes all day, journalists filing copy, and gamers running Valorant, CS2, FIFA, or Call of Duty on PC. It also suits cyber café owners in Nairobi CBD, Kisumu, and Nakuru who replace membrane boards every few months and want stock that survives heavy public use.
How does the iMICE GK800 compare to a Redragon K552 or a basic membrane keyboard?
Against a membrane board, there is no contest: independent switches, real key travel, and a lifespan measured in tens of millions of keystrokes rather than months. Against the Redragon K552, which typically retails around KSh 7,500 to KSh 9,000 in Nairobi, the iMICE GK800 matches the 87-key size and RGB lighting while costing KSh 2,500 to KSh 4,000 less. The Redragon uses a steel top plate and feels heavier on the desk. The GK800 trades some of that heft for price.
Technical Specifications
Switch Hardware and Typing Feel
- Individual mechanical switch under every one of the 87 keys, replacing the single rubber membrane sheet used on budget boards
- Blue-type clicky switches produce an audible click and a tactile bump at the actuation point partway through the keypress
- Approximately 4mm total key travel with actuation around the 2mm mark, so keystrokes register before bottoming out
- Actuation force sits near 60 grams, firm enough to stop accidental presses during fast gaming combinations and rapid typing
- Switch lifespan rated in the tens of millions of presses per key, far beyond the four-to-six-month life of typical membrane boards
- Consistent feel across all 87 keys means no soft or dead zones develop in the WASD or spacebar area over time
Key Layout and Anti-Ghosting Behaviour
- 87-key tenkeyless layout removes the right-side number pad while keeping the full function row and navigation cluster
- Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Insert, and Delete all remain present for document editing and spreadsheet work
- Full-key anti-collision support means every simultaneous keypress registers, so combination keys never conflict or drop
- Gamers holding movement, crouch, sprint, and fire together in Valorant or Call of Duty get all inputs recognised
- Removing the number pad saves roughly 8 centimetres of desk width, useful on shared cyber café benches and compact desks
- Standard key spacing matches a full-size board, so touch typists move across without retraining finger position
Backlighting Modes and Brightness Control
- Six backlight colours cycling through 28 selectable lighting modes, all switchable from the keyboard with no software install
- Modes include steady glow, breathing, wave patterns, ripple effects triggered on keypress, and reactive per-key lighting
- Backlight brightness adjusts across multiple levels and can be switched off entirely for a dark desk setup
- Animation speed adjusts independently of brightness, letting you slow a wave pattern or speed up a ripple effect
- Illuminated legends stay readable during late-night sessions and in cyber cafés with dim overhead lighting
- Lighting settings hold in keyboard memory, so your chosen mode returns after unplugging and reconnecting the board
Cable, Power, and Device Compatibility
- 1.5-metre fixed USB cable reaches from a desktop tower on the floor to a keyboard tray without an extension
- Standard USB-A connector plugs into desktops, laptops, USB hubs, docking stations, and monitors with built-in USB ports
- Low 120mA current draw at DC 5V runs entirely on bus power, needing no separate adapter or wall socket
- Plug-and-play recognition on Windows 7 through Windows 11, macOS, and mainstream Linux distributions with no driver download
- Works with Android tablets and phones through a USB OTG adapter for typing long messages and documents
- PlayStation and Xbox consoles accept it for chat, browser, and store text entry where keyboard input is supported
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Body measures 38.8 by 14.2 by 4.2 centimetres, fitting on narrow desks and in most 15-inch laptop bag compartments
- 546-gram weight keeps the board planted during fast gaming without making it awkward to carry between home and office
- High-gloss electroplated edging around the round retro keycaps resists the scuffing that dulls plain plastic caps
- Raised keycap design leaves gaps that make dust and crumbs easy to blow or brush out, useful in dusty conditions
- Flip-out feet on the underside raise the rear edge to a steeper typing angle for wrist comfort during long sessions
- Individual switches can be cleaned around without dismantling the board, unlike sealed membrane keyboards that trap debris
Multimedia Controls and Everyday Shortcuts
- FN key combinations trigger volume up, volume down, and mute without leaving your document or game
- Media playback shortcuts handle play, pause, and track skip for Spotify, YouTube, and local media players
- Lighting mode, brightness, and speed all sit on the same FN layer, keeping every control on the keyboard itself
- Shortcut keys for browser, email, and calculator open common applications with a single combination press
- Windows key lock through an FN combination stops accidental desktop switches during full-screen gaming sessions
- All shortcut legends are printed on the front face of the affected keycaps for quick reference while learning them
Package Contents
TheiMICE GK800 retail box from Mascom International contains the 87-key mechanical keyboard with its attached 1.5-metre USB cable, a printed user guide covering the FN shortcut layer and lighting controls, and Mascom International warranty documentation. Retail packaging weighs about 0.6 kilograms overall. A keycap puller is included with some production batches. Mascom International stocks compatible mouse pads, USB number pads, and gaming mice separately for buyers building a complete desk setup.
Warranty
The iMICE GK800 Wired Mechanical Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal use. Coverage includes switch failure, backlight failure, and cable faults that appear during ordinary typing and gaming. Liquid spills and physical damage from drops fall outside coverage. Our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street handles claims directly, with no shipping abroad required.
Where to Buy the iMICE GK800
iMICE GK800 Wired Mechanical Keyboard is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our shop Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to type on the board, hear the click volume for yourself, and cycle through the lighting modes before deciding. Available colours: Black and White.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the iMICE GK800 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the keyboard reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, and Kisii, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is covered by the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, accurate pricing, and after-sales backing on every keyboard, mouse, and accessory we stock.
