Lenovo Legion K500 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Full-size mechanical keyboard with linear red switches, per-key RGB lighting, 104-key rollover, seven programmable hotkeys, game-mode key and detachable palm rest
- NameRGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- MaterialPlastic, with possible soft material for the detachable palm
- Design StyleGaming
- Palm RestK500 Keyboard
- Function Keys1
- Mechanical KeyboardLegion K500 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (US English) / Li
- Minimalist design declutters your desk with compact, sturdy build
- 8 million RGB colours per key let you personalise lighting
- 50 million-click red linear switches deliver durable, responsive keystrokes
- 100 % anti-ghosting with 104-key rollover ensures every press registers
- Detachable palm rest and 1.8 m braided cable add comfort and durability
Minimalist Gaming Keyboard
The Lenovo Legion K500 is a full-size mechanical keyboard built for gamers who prefer a clean, no-frills layout. It uses linear red mechanical switches rated for 50 million clicks and offers 16.8 million RGB colours per key. A detachable palm rest and 1.8 m braided cable complete the package.
Thermals Noise Power
As a wired USB keyboard the K500 draws minimal power directly from the host port and produces no audible fan noise or measurable heat during normal operation. The linear switches provide a smooth, quiet keystroke without tactile click sound. No active cooling or external power supply is required.
Media Keys Game Mode Software
Seven dedicated media keys and a Game Mode key let you control playback and disable selected keys to prevent accidental presses while playing. Per-key RGB lighting is customisable through Lenovo Legion software, enabling personalised colour profiles and effects. The 104-key rollover with 100% anti-ghosting ensures every simultaneous input registers accurately.
Highlights
- Minimalist design declutters your desk with compact, sturdy build
- 8 million RGB colours per key let you personalise lighting
- 50 million-click red linear switches deliver durable, responsive keystrokes
- 100 % anti-ghosting with 104-key rollover ensures every press registers
- Detachable palm rest and 1.8 m braided cable add comfort and durability
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Series | RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Name | RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Model | RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Part Number | GY40T26478 |
| Material | Plastic, with possible soft material for the detachable palm rest |
| Design Style | Gaming |
| Palm Rest | K500 Keyboard |
| Function Keys | 1 |
| Mechanical Keyboard | Legion K500 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (US English) / Linear |
| Key Switch | Linear |
| Key Switch Type | Linear |
| Keyboard Color | Black |
| Backlit | Lighting, rgb |
| Dimensions | 17.47 in x 8.58 in x 1.31 in |
| Mouse Included | K500 Keyboard |
| Mouse DPI | Gaming |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Mouse Grip Style | Lighting |
| Mouse Adjustable Weight | Lighting |
| Buttons | 4 |
| Mouse Color | Black |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Operating Time | Corded Electric, false |
| Distance | 17.47 L x 8.58 W x 1.31 H inches |
| Operating System Supported | PC |
| Features | Lighting, rgb, Plastic, with possible soft material for the detachable palm rest, Ambidextrous |
Questions about this item
How do I connect the 1.8 m braided cable, and what step do people often miss?
Plug the USB connector directly into a PC port; the step people miss is pressing the dedicated Game Mode key once after connection so the 100 % anti-ghosting and 104-key rollover are active.
Which part of the Legion K500 will need replacement first after heavy use?
The red linear switches are rated for 50 million clicks, so the key switches are the first component likely to wear out under sustained gaming.
What limit appears first during long sessions with the 16.8 million-color RGB lighting?
The 1.8 m cable length restricts how far the keyboard can sit from the host, and the fixed 1.31 in profile limits palm-rest height adjustment during extended play.
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