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Black membrane gaming keyboard with RGB backlighting and top-mounted brightness dial

Thermaltake

Thermaltake Challenger Prime V2 Membrane Gaming Keyboard

SKU CH-HJTB-GAT9G

A membrane gaming keyboard with three-colour backlighting, adjustable brightness dial, dedicated media controls, macro and profile keys, and anti-ghosting

  • Three-colour backlight with adjustable brightness dial
  • Dedicated media, profile and macro keys for quick control
  • Anti-ghosting membrane switches register simultaneous presses
  • Switchable key function adapts to different game setups
  • Budget-friendly membrane keyboard built for gaming use

Budget membrane keyboard with three-colour backlight

The Challenger Prime V2 is a membrane gaming keyboard that offers red, blue and purple backlighting with static and pulse effects. Brightness is controlled by a dial on the top centre of the board. Dedicated media keys, profile keys, macro keys and switchable function keys add extra control for everyday use.

Upgrade from basic office keyboards

This model replaces a standard membrane keyboard that lacks backlighting or dedicated media controls. The jump is worth it when you want adjustable RGB-style lighting and quick-access macro keys without moving to a mechanical switch design. It keeps the quiet, soft feel of a membrane while adding gaming-oriented extras.

Check USB port and software needs

The keyboard connects by USB and draws power from the port, so a free USB-A socket is required. Macro and profile functions rely on the manufacturer’s configuration software, which must be installed on a supported Windows system. No additional power adapter or special driver is needed beyond the standard HID interface.

How it compares

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Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 3,966 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the Challenger Prime V2 need any special desk space for the top-centre brightness dial?

The dial sits on the keyboard's top edge, so it only requires the same flat surface area as the keyboard itself; no extra clearance is needed.

How do I activate the macro keys and what is the common mistake?

Press the dedicated macro-record key, type the sequence, then press the macro key you want to assign; the step most people miss is pressing the record key a second time to save.

What parts of the Challenger Prime V2 can wear out and need replacement?

The membrane switches under each key and the three-colour backlight LEDs are the components that degrade with heavy use over time.

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