In recent years, mechanical keyboards have come in all sorts of styles. About six months ago, Newmen made a strong comeback with impressive products like the GM1000 – Moonlit Crane. Vietnamese gamers welcomed it enthusiastically thanks to its modern features, creative design, and reasonable price.
Building on that success, the company has now launched a fresh new take on the GM1000, with an equally romantic and mystical name: “Serene Landscape.”
Main Inspiration
The design draws from images of towering mountains, flowing rivers, and ancient fairy maidens dancing and singing among the clouds and breeze.
Featuring striking mountains and rivers with a radiant sun in the distance, the GM1000 Spring offers users a calming, relaxing feeling, like a king watching fairy maidens perform in a springtime setting.
This new design style gives the keyboard more character and creates a soothing experience for users.
Design
At first glance, the GM1000 Spring – Serene Landscape keyboard feels gentle and relaxing thanks to its cool mint green and deep blue color scheme.
To fully capture the “serene landscape” theme, you need to install the specially hand-painted keycaps. This is when the keyboard truly reflects the designer’s vision.
The layout is similar to the previous model, keeping all the essential keys and the numeric keypad in a compact, convenient size. It works well for both Mac and Windows users thanks to a dedicated switch.
This keyboard suits a variety of needs, from gaming and programming to office work. Paired with its serene design, it’s especially great for creative professionals who value an inspiring workspace.
As a premium product, the build quality remains consistent with the previous version.
The frame is made from sturdy molded plastic, and the keys and switches feel solid without any rattling.
Typing Experience
The trendy Kailh Box switches have been customized by Newmen to deliver a satisfying typing feel, comparable to Cherry MX switches. The keys sound clear and consistent, even when typing fast. There’s little variation between different switches.
This model still allows users to swap switches based on their preferences, a standout feature that shows Newmen’s attention to quality and customization.
The keycaps themselves are thick, sturdy, and feature sharp, clear printing. This ensures durability, rich sound, and a timeless look.
Additional Features
Beyond the core qualities of a great keyboard, the GM1000 Spring offers modern features like multi-device connectivity. It can connect up to five devices at once and lets you switch between them directly on the keyboard.
The 3000mAh battery lasts about 10 hours with LED lighting on, and up to 150 hours without. Real-world use matches these claims closely.
The RGB LED system is impressive, offering 20 lighting modes that you can change on the keyboard or via Newmen’s software.
However, with this keyboard’s artistic design, many LED options don’t really fit. The beautiful look tends to get overshadowed when the lights are on.
For use in darker environments, white or blue LEDs that match the keycap colors seem to work best.
Summary
This version offers a fresh new look compared to the original GM1000, bringing a calm and gentle vibe.
The strengths of the GM1000 remain intact, making the GM1000 Spring a solid choice for users ranging from casual to advanced. It’s especially ideal for those who care about their workspace aesthetics and want a keyboard that inspires creativity.
