Matias
RGB Backlit Wired Aluminum Keyboard
Silver
Mac / PC / USB 2.0
Beautiful aluminum + RGB backlight
It's the keyboard many have wanted, but Apple never made — a wired RGB backlit keyboard, in beautiful aluminum (Silver or Space Gray).
Typing is tactile & responsive
With a generous 2mm of key travel, typing feels as tactile and responsive as any of the best laptop keyboards.
Spectrum Color Dial
The Color Dial gives you a continuous spectrum of colors, by simply turning the dial... For White, turn all the way to the left, or all the way to the right — passing through a rainbow of colors in between. It's the ultimate in simplicity & flexibility.
Nightly whites
Too much Blue-light exposure at night is known to negatively impact your melatonin levels. This can shift your body's natural time clock — leading to poor sleep and various other health issues. The backlight on this keyboard was specifically designed to address that problem.
Brightness control
You can adjust the brightness of the backlight (in 10% increments) anywhere from 0 to 100%.
Mouse-friendly USB port
The built-in USB 2.0 port is perfect for connecting your favourite wired mouse (or wireless dongle).
Mac-friendly function keys
Just like an Apple keyboard, the function keys let you control screen brightness, volume, iTunes, and more. There's even an Fn key, that lets you momentarily change the function keys back to their traditional duties, when you need them.
Product Specifications:
Manufacturer Part Number
Connectivity
Power
Color
Ports
System Requirements
- Mac OS X v.10.6.8 or later (for function keys)
Keyboard Layout
Key Travel Distance
Cable Length
Dimensions
- Height: 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Width: 441 mm (17.4 in)
- Length: 116 mm (4.6 in)
Weight
Manufacturer provided specifications for Matias p/n FK318LS UPC#: 833742005473
Includes
- RGB Backlit Wired Aluminum Keyboard
- Users manual
Customer Ratings
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3.9 / 5
22 out of 32 (69%) reviewers would recommend this product
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: emancheeseman
Rating: 1/5
SPACE BAR ****
January 11, 2022
The space button arrived broken. It's the most essential key on the keyboard and its frustrating to type because it's broken. Expected more
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Reviewer: GleamingRabbit-58355
Rating: 5/5
Works well
December 7, 2021
Glad it is working as well as it is advertised I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: BillStevens12
Rating: 2/5
Trash
December 6, 2021
This keyboard Drops every 4th or 5th keystroke, haptics are wrong compared to the original. 0/10 would recommend this, it’s garbage. This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: dpat
Rating: 1/5
Terrible keyboard
November 23, 2021
After a decade, I decided to replace my apple keyboard. After 5 months, the A and S characters on this Matias keyboard are wearing down: they are almost invisible now. I'm really disappointed. This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
November 26, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to communicate your concerns. Your opinion and experiences are very important to us. We are so very sorry for any troubles or inconvenience this has caused you. Going forward, we would like to work with you directly if you can please reach out to us one of the following ways. We hope to hear from you soon.
Email: support@owc.com
Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685
Customer Service/Sales & Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (Closed)
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Thanks for choosing OWC, and have a great day!
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Reviewer: Jrsjs
Rating: 5/5
Keyboard
November 17, 2021
Nice and easy to use. Very comfortable. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard- Space Gray.
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Reviewer: RealMink-25203
Rating: 5/5
Great Keyboard
October 27, 2021
Works quite well, very pleased with it! I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
October 29, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your 5-Star review RealMink-25203. We are happy to see that the keyboard is working great for you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685
Customer Service/Sales & Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (Closed)
Live Chat Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday (9am-5pm CT) - Sunday (Closed)
Live Chat Customer Service/Sales - Monday-Friday (7am-10pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (9am-5pm CT).
Thanks for choosing OWC, and have a great day!
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Reviewer: CharmingTurtle-27968
Rating: 4/5
Good key action feel & look
October 15, 2021
Replaced an older Apple non-flat-style keyboard whose keys were getting sticky. However, first time connecting it to the old Mac Pro (through an old Apple USB extender cable) screwed up the USB function almost immediately (i.e., detaching the matias keyboard cable shut down the Mac; attached drives and sticks became unreadable). (Packaging said keyboard works with 10.6 and newer, Mac Pro has 10.7.) Luckily an experienced tech guy knew about a reset button on the Pro's motherboard, which cured the USB problems. (I would now recommend changing any keyboard with the Mac powered off.) Matias has been in place now for about 3 weeks, everything is working fine together. It's a nice keyboard and I'm happy I bought it. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
October 15, 2021
Thank you for that feedback about the Matias keyboard. We are sorry to hear about the initial issues that occurred, but are happy to hear that with some additional help, were successfully able to get this working as its meant to. Know that if there is ever any issues, OWC is here to help provide support each and everytime. Thanks for that feedback and enjoy the new set of keys! ;)
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Reviewer: chrisgrannerpublic
Rating: 1/5
bad feel immediately; unusable 2 months later
September 29, 2021
I replaced two Apple wired extended keyboards with this keyboard in June '21. Right away I could tell they were way more flimsy and temperamental than the Apple product...and am now kicking myself for not just returning them.
Over the next two months, various things started getting worse -- the shift-A not firing, the y and the r double-triggering...and the last straw was when the left shift key started adding a "+" before every capitalized letter. As I use left-Shift almost exclusively, that was pretty much it for me -- had to fire the Matias.
I came back to OWC (my FAVORITE place to buy stuff for my mac!) to arrange a return...and found that the return warranty only runs for 30 days.
WOW.
This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
September 30, 2021
We are so sorry to hear that you did not have such a great experience with the Matias keyboard. They usually have a great reviews from other customers. We will have someone reach out to you and see if we can figure out something else we can do for you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685
Customer Service/Sales & Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (Closed)
Live Chat Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday (9am-5pm CT) - Sunday (Closed)
Live Chat Customer Service/Sales - Monday-Friday (7am-10pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (9am-5pm CT).
Thanks for choosing OWC, and have a great day!
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Reviewer: RalphTheWizard
Rating: 5/5
Faithful Reproduction of Apple OEM Keyboard
September 13, 2021
I am very pleased with my purchase. Matias has successfully reproduced the Apple keyboard in both layout and tactile response. It looks and feels almost exactly like the original Apple aluminum USB extended wired keyboard. Having the USB ports on the keyboard is a big plus for me, in that I use them frequently, which is something you won't get with a bluetooth keyboard. Matias has also added a volume control dial on the keyboard as an added bonus to the design. The volume control is very nice indeed, and is offers more precise and convenient control of the sound output. This is an excellent design improvement, imho. The price of the keyboard is reasonable, considering it's the same as what I previous paid for the keyboards sold by Apple.
The product was shipped quickly by Other World Computing, and was delivered in good shape at an affordable price.
I highly recommend this keyboard as an authentic reproduction of the Apple original. For those that prefer a wired keyboard to a bluetooth connected one, this keyboard is a great choice.
I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
September 14, 2021
Thank you for your review and feedback in regards to the Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard. We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with the design and performance of this keyboard.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: bbranch-68973
Rating: 5/5
Excellent
September 9, 2021
This replaced my wife's 2008 imac keyboard, which was literally wearing out. She is very happy with the feel of the replacement. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
September 10, 2021
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are pleased to hear the keyboard has worked excellently!
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Reviewer: Hal-9000
Rating: 3/5
Nice keyboard with some issues
September 8, 2021
This is a nice looking keyboard, when just out of the box it was hard to tell it from the Apple keyboard my wife has. After a few months the key caps on many of the most used keys no longer have any markings and it sometimes swaps characters than what is on the key and/or multi enters the key. Needless to say the Apple keyboard has none of these issues, as you would hope at 3X the price. This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
September 10, 2021
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. If further assistance is needed, please feel free to reach out to our support team.
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Reviewer: ImportantIguana-13420
Rating: 1/5
Stopped working after three weeks
September 4, 2021
At first, I thought it was me. Then, I couldn't toggle between open tabs/windows. Then, couldn't quit (Control Q) any app or program. It was a nice keyboard, good feel to the keys, nice weight, size, etc. But after only a few weeks, for it to stop working, is just wrong! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard- Space Gray.
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Reviewer: CharmingMoth-42913
Rating: 3/5
MacSales did great - Matias keyboard isn't very good though (soft key, multiple characters for single press, etc.)
August 6, 2021
I wouldn't recommend the Matias keyboard at all -- in fact, just waiting for a replacement (diff make/model) and then it's going in the garbage. Always would recommend MacSales
Response from OWC, Support
August 9, 2021
Thank you for your feedback! I am sorry to hear about your experience with the Matias Keyboard. I will be reaching out to you for further assistance.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Curtis
Rating: 1/5
A little over thrre months and already failin
August 2, 2021
The "g" only works now if you press really hard. The letters on many of the keys are already worn off. Not or no loner a touch typing keyboard.
Notthin worse than a keyboard that drops letters.
Can't recommend
Bouht this thinkin it would be like the old apple corded keyboard. It is not. Not nearly as reliable as the ones that lasted until they died after I cleaned them
This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
August 4, 2021
We are so sorry to hear that the Matias keyboard did not meet your expectations. The keyboard does come with a 1 Year Manufacturers warranty. I will be reach out to your personally and provide you some options we should be able to help you with resolve this keyboard issue for you.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: ZanySquid-52009
Rating: 5/5
works well
July 17, 2021
it's fine, dose the job well. I have a wife that occasionally types on it . and she still thinks it's a manual . I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: kbdaddy0097
Rating: 5/5
Excellent Apple Keyboard Replacement
June 15, 2021
Works just like the original Apple keyboard it replaces. Well constructed and so far no issues. A very good product. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
June 16, 2021
We are glad that we are able to provide an excellent keyboard replacement for your Mac! We thank you for your product review and value you as a OWC customer!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: wscholtes
Rating: 5/5
Excellent
June 14, 2021
I wanted to match the keyboard 'feel' for both my computers. I had an old 'spongy' one from my 2004 Power PC — which I still have used up to now. When I bought my current workhorse in 2006 (!), I really liked the Matias keyboard. Recently I bought a different make of keyboard (also in aluminum); did not like it and returned it. So I should have gotten this one right away. I am very happy with my new Matias keyboard. It is solid, heavier than my old one, which I now use on my newer MacMini (necessary for some programs). It is very touch responsive and I like the short keystroke. Great product! And of course, OWC MacSales has the best customer relations: knowledgeable, helpful, efficient and courteous. Thank you very much! Waldemar I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Support
June 16, 2021
Hi Waldemar! I'm glad you're enjoying your Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard! It's always great to hear from loyal OWC customers. Thanks for your review!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: KindDragon-33498
Rating: 5/5
Backlit keyboard
June 1, 2021
Not as bright as was pictured, but functionally fine once you get used to controlling it.
I have nothing else to say about it.
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Reviewer: rnakatsuji
Rating: 5/5
Great experience
May 29, 2021
Easy ordering and a fair price. Always a great experience at Macsales/OWC. I've bought Macs, parts, and accessories over the years. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias RGB Backlit Aluminum Keyboard -Space Gray.
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Reviewer: daaronsawyer
Rating: 5/5
Nice replacement!
May 24, 2021
Got this for my (old,tired) mid-2007 iMac (20",2.4GHz,C2D) to replace the original, now-stickified, Apple keyboard. Working like a champ for me! I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from (*) Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: WildAngelfish-42188
Rating: 4/5
Great features, but come with one flaw
May 7, 2021
The keyboard has great lights, and is comfortable to use. However, my unit has a problem of injecting double keystrokes for some letters. Matias customer service is aware of the problem. For me, it might be partly my fault for using too much finger pressure, but that doesn't explain everything. I've turned off repeating keystrokes in control panels and that has helped and I'm trying to be aware and using lighter keystrokes. I don't, however, have this problem with other keyboards I own. This unit is a quality product otherwise, well built and good-looking. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias RGB Backlit Aluminum Keyboard -Space Gray.
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Reviewer: Eric
Rating: 3/5
Good keyboard, but...
May 2, 2021
The keyboard is easy to use and seems durable, but:
The two keyboards I received had a bad problem with doubling key hits: press a key once, get two charters. The fix is to install the Unshakey app, open source and free. Completely eliminates the problem.
After seven months of use, the E T A S and N key caps legends are wearing to the point that you can barely read them.
I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: joevt
Rating: 5/5
Excellent Apple Keyboard replacement
April 28, 2021
It is very difficult to tell the difference between this and the Apple Keyboard. I don't notice much of a difference in feel or sound.
For the purpose of describing the dimensions: frt have the notch for the Apple USB keyboard extension cables, they can still be used (but it's a tighter fit) The keyboard has Apple Keyboard USB vendor and product IDs but is named "Matias Wired Keyboard" instead of "Apple Keyboard". The keyboard uses 12 Mbps (Full Speed) instead of 1.5 Mbps (Low Speed). The keyboard's hub (two ports, USB 2.0 480 Mbps) can connect an Apple Keyboard or other USB devices but the connection is difficult to undo. The aluminum is slightly bowed upward in the middle but I don't notice it. Perhaps it will flatten over time. The plastic bottom snaps into the aluminum at the rear. Make sure these parts are snapped together completely.
I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: tgello
Rating: 5/5
Good stuff
April 26, 2021
The keyboards seem every bit as good as Mac factory ones at a much better price. Macsales.com /OWC is a great place . Never a disappointment. Always good prices and fast shipping. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: ryanknaggs
Rating: 5/5
It's just fantastic!
April 26, 2021
I have no idea why Apple stopped making this design. I really like it. I was looking for this keyboard from Apple, but couldn't find it on their site. Then I discovered that OWC had it. I was really happy they sold it. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: SuccessfulCoral-993
Rating: 5/5
Excellent! Same as the Apple Extended Wired Keyboard.
April 24, 2021
Great replacement for the Apple Extended Wired Keyboard, which Apple doesn't make any longer (a stupid move on Apple's part, but they have been making stupid moves for a number of years now since Steve Jobs has been gone). This keyboard looks and feels exactly the same as the Apple! At a much lower price than the Apple keyboard was when it was being sold. With the additional cool feature that Apple never had, a Volume Control Dial on the top edge of the keyboard. I like this keyboard so much that I'm buying a second one for another computer! My advice (from an Apple user for over 20 years): it's a no brainer, if you liked the Apple Extended Wired Keyboard, you like this baby too! I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Reviewer: GearheadedMedia
Location: NJ
Age: 35-44
Experience Level: Home User
Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 4/5
Great keyboard but...
August 20, 2020
Great keyboard and the two USB ports is an awesome addition, especially with the lack of USB ports on the MacBook Pro. Easy to setup, plug it in and it's ready to be used. After two months of owning, however, the letters looks like it's just been painted on and it's starting to come off. I constantly use the W key in my design programs and the paint is starting to chip off. It still works but I'm a bit disappointed with the quality of production on it. This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard- Space Gray.
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Reviewer: Simonclown
Location: Modesto, CA
Age: 55-65
Experience Level: Home User
Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5
Better then the original
October 19, 2019
I ordered the keyboard on Oct. 15, and received it on Oct. 18th. Very fast service with a great keyboard. Plugged it into my 2008 iMac and it worked right away. Has a good feel on the keys and has a volume control knob to make fine audio adjustments. Love this. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: Mac361
Location: Wisconsin
Age: Over 65
Experience Level: Home User
Owned Product: over 6 months
Rating: 5/5
I love my Matias keyboards
July 26, 2019
I pre-ordered this keyboard when it was a new design. Waited five months to get it. Worked great for about ten months then the caps lock light stopped working. When I finally contacted Matias, the one year warranty period had passed. Nevertheless, Matias cheerfully replaced the defective keyboard with a brand new one. I have Matias keyboards for my Mac and my PC. My daughter uses a folding bluetooth Matias keyboard with her iPad. They are all excellent products. I recommend them to my family and friends. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: JonnyStorm
Location: Pennsylvania
Age: 45-54
Experience Level: Power User
Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 3/5
Frustrated by odd behavior
March 21, 2019
I LOVE that it has the look and feel of the original Apple wired keyboard. It does that VERY well, sadly though one minor issue and one might be fatal. Because the Apple devices have a slightly unique USB connector, this one can't match that and didn't connect to an Apple USB extension. cable. No biggie.
BUT it seems like it isn't accurate. .There are times I'm typing when I get extra periods and spaces that I didn't add in. I thought I was getting "sloppy" but I don't see this on other keyboards on laptops etc. I didn't clean this text and see some of those artifacts as I'm typing. It's now a few months old but has been like this, I think since day one. It's hard to replicate the issue. Very intermittent but I need to be VERY careful ALL the time because of it.
This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
Response from OWC, Call Center
March 21, 2019
Hello! Sorry to hear about any issues you were having with your Matias keyboard. One thing to check when you are getting extra key presses would the Keyboard settings in System Preferences. The Key Repeat and Delay Until Repeat may be set incorrectly and causing some repeat presses. Also, you can contact Matias for support as well. You can reach them at
https://matias.ca/contact/
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Reviewer: haroldg48
Location: Nags Head, NC
Age: Over 65
Experience Level: Power User
Owned Product: 3-4 months
Rating: 5/5
Works great
February 2, 2019
practically native MAC, full keyboard with number pad and navigation keys...plug and play, great key touch! I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from (*) Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
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Reviewer: Willy2
Location: OKC, OK
Age: 55-65
Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5
Much like the original
November 19, 2018
Got it quick. It's almost exactly like the original, except I turn the thumb drives over to fit. Love it. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard - Silver.
