The Fnatic miniSTREAK is a TenKeyLess mechanical gaming keyboard. It has individually-lit keys with full RGB backlighting, and you can set macros to any key through the Fnatic OP software. We tested the Cherry MX Silent Red switches, which feel light and responsive, but it’s also available with Kailh Speed Silver switches. While its latency isn’t as low as some other gaming options, it’s still good and should feel very responsive while gaming. Unfortunately, its keycaps are made of ABS plastic, prone to developing shine from finger oils.
Note: There's a discontinued variant with the same name that came with a wrist rest, a different keycap font, and was available with Cherry MX Red, Blue, and Brown switches.
Our Verdict
The Fnatic miniSTREAK is excellent for gaming. This well-built board has customizable RGB backlighting, and all of its keys are macro-programmable. Our unit has Cherry MX Silent Red switches which feel light and responsive, and it's also available with linear Kailh Speed Silver switches. While its latency isn't as low as some other options, it should still feel very responsive. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a wrist rest, and it only has one incline setting, but you may not need one due to its low profile.
- Low latency.
- Customizable RGB backlighting.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Light and responsive linear switches.
- No wrist rest.
- ABS keycaps easily develop shine.
The Fnatic miniSTREAK isn't designed to be used with tablets or mobile devices.
The Fnatic miniSTREAK is good for office use. Our unit has Cherry MX Silent Red switches, which are quiet, light, and responsive, but they don't offer tactile feedback. The board is also available with Kailh Speed Silver switches that are also linear. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a wrist rest, and it only has one incline setting, which may not be comfortable for some people.
- Low latency.
- Light and responsive linear switches.
- Quiet to type on.
- No wrist rest.
- ABS keycaps easily develop shine.
The Fnatic miniSTREAK is good for programming. All of its keys are macro-programmable, and it has customizable RGB backlighting. The linear Cherry MX Silent Red switches on our unit feel light and responsive to type on, and it's also available with Kailh Speed Silver ones. Unfortunately, you can't use it wirelessly, so you can't pair it with any other devices. Also, it lacks a wrist rest and only has one incline setting, which may not be enough for some people.
- Low latency.
- Customizable RGB backlighting.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Light and responsive linear switches.
- No wrist rest.
- ABS keycaps easily develop shine.
- Wired-only design.
The Fnatic miniSTREAK isn't designed to be used with a home theater PC since it's a wired keyboard. It lacks a trackpad, so you need a mouse on the side to navigate the user interface. On the bright side, it has backlighting and media keys.
- Low latency.
- Customizable RGB backlighting.
- No trackpad.
- ABS keycaps easily develop shine.
- Wired-only design.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Fnatic miniSTREAK Pro with Cherry MX Silent Red switches, but it's also available with Kailh Speed Silver switches. It's an upgraded variant of the discontinued model by the same name, which came with a wrist rest, a different keycap font, and was available in Cherry MX Red, Blue, or Brown switches. You can see the label of our unit here.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Fnatic miniSTREAK is an excellent TenKeyLess wired gaming keyboard. Like many gaming models, it has RGB backlighting and fantastic customization software to let you remap keys and set macros, but you can also make some of these changes directly from the board. However, it's only available in two types of linear switches, which may be disappointing if you prefer a different feel. It also doesn't come with a wrist rest, and it only has one incline setting, so it isn't as versatile as some other options. Its latency isn't as low as some other options, like the Corsair K70 RGB TKL or the Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition, but it should still feel responsive when gaming.
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The Corsair K65 RGB Mini and the Fnatic miniSTREAK are both small-form mechanical keyboards, but the Corsair is a compact 60%, and the Fnatic is a TenKeyLess. This difference allows the Fnatic to have a dedicated function row and dedicated arrow keys instead of secondary functions like on the Corsair. If having the lowest latency possible matters a lot to you, the Corsair may be a better choice since its latency is significantly lower than the Fnatic, and it's one of the lowest we've tested. Both boards are available with linear switches only; the Corsair has Cherry MX Speed switches, and the Fnatic is available with either Cherry MX Silent Red switches or Kailh Speed Silver switches.
The Corsair K70 RGB TKL and the Fnatic miniSTREAK are both TenKeyLess, mechanical, gaming keyboards, but the Corsair is slightly larger because of its extra top row for dedicated media keys and volume wheel. The Corsair feels slightly better built with its aluminum top plate and doubleshot PBT keycaps, and it's also better at color mixing. Also, the Corsair has much lower latency, making it a better choice for gaming if switch response time is very important to you. Both boards have incredible customization software, but the Fnatic also lets you set macros directly from the board, while the Corsair needs the software to customize your board.
The Fnatic miniSTREAK and the SteelSeries Apex Pro are mechanical gaming keyboards, but the SteelSeries is a full-size board while the Fnatic is a TenKeyLess. The SteelSeries uses proprietary OmniPoint switches, which let you set the operating force to your preference. Also, it has much lower latency, and it has many extra features like a programmable volume wheel, a USB passthrough, and an OLED screen. The Fnatic is a good gaming choice if you don't need all the extra features the SteelSeries offers. The Fnatic is available with Cherry MX Silent Red and Kailh Speed Silver switches.
The Keychron K6 and the Fnatic miniSTREAK are both mechanical gaming keyboards with RGB backlighting. The Fnatic is an excellent choice if you prefer TKL wired keyboards and want the option to set macros to any key using dedicated software. It's available with two different linear switches: Cherry MX Silent Red and Kailh Speed Silver. On the other hand, the Keychron is a good choice if you like compact wireless keyboards and don't mind finding third-party software to remap the keys. Also, the Keychron has lower latency, and it's available with Gateron linear Red, clicky Blue, or tactile Brown switches.
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