Tom's Guide describes the GravaStar Mercury K1 Lite as a sturdy compact keyboard with transparent shine-through keycaps. Its per-key RGB lighting is especially prominent. The reviewer found its linear switches responsive for typing and casual gaming, with straightforward software for remapping and lighting.

GravaStar K1 Lite Makes Bright Keycaps Part of the Desk Design

The appearance may be distracting in a restrained shared workspace, and stock switch choice is narrow. Consider both the sound and the light output before choosing its desk position. A good typing result does not make a highly visible design suitable for every room.

The seventy-five-percent keyboard offers strong typing impressions with a deliberately conspicuous look.