The first time I heard of GAMDIAS was when I caught the general media covering the smaller brands at Computex a few years ago. Their products all appeared to be named after Greek gods, which seemed like a gimmick at the time, but looking them up more did provide a background for this.
Indeed, the very name GAMDIAS translates to “god of gaming”. They went all-in here, with references to Zeus, Mount Olympus and more which you can catch here and here if interested. From where I stand, the name did the job in getting people’s attention, and now, the product has to do its part. As such, we take a look at their Hermes P2 RGB keyboard here, and thanks again to GAMDIAS for providing a review sample.
The keyboard range from GAMDIAS is named Hermes, and I suppose it makes some sense. Regardless, there are sub-lines under the Hermes P/M name, and this particular one is the Hermes P2 RGB.
GAMDIAS is marketing the use of optical switches here, so we have another entry joining the ever-growing list of keyboards choosing to ditch purely mechanical switches for optical ones. As the name suggests, we have RGB backlighting on a keyboard that has a fairly unique aesthetic with a wrist rest included and a dedicated volume scroll wheel as well. With a software driver promising more customization, let’s begin the review of the keyboard with a look at the specifications below.
Specifications
GAMDIAS Hermes P2 RGB Keyboard | |
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Layout: | US ANSI layout with 104-keys and dedicated volume scroll wheel |
Material: | ABS plastic case and keycaps, metal top plate |
Macro Support: | Yes |
Weight: | 1.1 kg / 2.42 lbs. |
Wrist Rest: | Yes |
Anti-ghosting: | Full N-Key rollover |
Media Keys: | Dedicated volume, other functions available as secondary function/assignable via driver |
Dimensions: | 220 (L) x 458 (W) x 44 (H) mm |
Cable Length: | 6.0 ft / 1.8 m |
Software: | Yes |
Switch Type: | Choice of GAMDIAS optical Blue, Brown, Red, or Black switch (depending on region) |
Backlighting: | Yes, 16.8 M per-key RGB backlighting |
Interface: | USB |
Warranty: | One year |