Sharkoon SGK50 S4 Keyboard Gaming USB QWERTZ German White RGB LED

The Sharkoon SGK50 S4 is a 60% compact gaming keyboard in a white QWERTZ layout that combines essential keys and features in a reduced footprint. It uses a wired USB connection and a 1.8 m spiral cable for reliable connectivity. The keyboard supports hot-swap switches with both 3‑ and 5‑pin compatibility and comes with three pre-installed Kailh switch variants. Macros of up to 16 actions can be recorded on the keyboard without separate software, and RGB backlighting offers single-color and multi-color effects.

Advantages

The compact 60% form factor saves desk space and provides more room for mouse movement. Hot-swap socketing enables fast, tool-assisted replacement of switches and keycaps, allowing use of 3‑ or 5‑pin mechanical switches. Three Kailh switch types (linear red, tactile brown, clicky blue) are available, each with a short 1.9 mm actuation distance and an average lifespan of at least 70 million keystrokes. The hot-swap PCB is mounted between foam layers to reduce typing noise. Onboard macro recording up to two macros with 16 actions each eliminates the need for external software.

Suitable for

• PC gaming where desk space is limited
• Users who want to customize switches without soldering
• Players who need quick macro setup without software
• Environments requiring compact, wired keyboards with RGB lighting

Key specifications

• Form factor: 60% compact layout (QWERTZ, German)
• Interface: USB wired (1.8 m spiral cable)
• Color: White
• Switch compatibility: Hot-swap for 3‑pin and 5‑pin mechanical switches
• Pre-installed switches: Kailh red (linear), brown (tactile), blue (clicky)
• Actuation distance: 1.9 mm
• Switch lifecycle: ≥ 70 million keystrokes (typ.)
• Onboard macros: Up to 2 macros, up to 16 actions each (no software required)
• Backlighting: RGB — single-color and multi-color effects

How to use

Connect the keyboard to a computer using the included USB cable. Use the supplied keycap and switch pullers to remove or replace keycaps and switches; ensure compatible 3‑pin or 5‑pin switches are aligned correctly before inserting into the hot-swap sockets. Record or overwrite macros directly on the keyboard using the documented key combinations for macro recording. Adjust lighting styles and effects via the keyboard's illumination controls.

Recommendations

For long-term reliability, keep the keyboard on a flat surface, avoid excessive force when changing switches, and use matching 3‑ or 5‑pin mechanical switches. If you require a German QWERTZ layout and compact footprint for intensive mouse movement, choose the SGK50 S4 with the preferred Kailh switch type for your typing or gaming style.