First, one major thing out of the way before I explain this review. I am disabled, in 2017 in my mid 40's I had to retire. Luckily enough for me, I was able to do that. One of my major problems is swelling, and yes in my hands. So here I was retired, and unable to do many of the things I enjoyed. So I decided for my creative outlet I would start writing again. This started my long journey to find the right keyboard. Now to the review. I have been looking and yes spending way too much money in my search for the right keyboard for me. I am not a gamer. I primarily write and utilize graphics applications. I found out quickly that "chiclet" style keyboards weren't going to work. They are hard due to bottoming out against the backplate. This would cause physical issues for me if I used them for more than an hour or so at a time. So after some pain, and no less than 4 different "high-end" keyboards I had to keep searching. These keyboards are now part of my keyboard drawer of demise. Next came the mechanicals, okay this was a nightmare! I started with Razor and Corsair. My first switch was blue, and quickly that was not going to work. The actuation length was just way too long so in order for me to actually know I engaged the key I had to bottom it out. Remember I am disabled so I have a lack of fine feeling in my fingers. They aren't 100% numb but enough so that I get no tactile queues from the switch. So the Huntsman, and MK2 visited the drawer to be entombed. Next, I moved on looking for a low profile thinking maybe the actuation length was the issue. I even experimented with membrane keyboards again. The Ornata was a no go the same issue with bottoming out and hitting the backplate to hard. MK2 Low Profile in a red switch and that was a hard no. The actuation wasn't so bad as it is the pressure needed to engage the switch felt off to me and I was hitting the backplate. I tried some off brands as well like a Redragon low profile, and 3 other keyboards with brown switches. Before you judge me this process took a little over 2 years. I would try different wrist rests and form factors. All in all, I bought and now have in my drawer 11 keyboards, probably $1,200 or so in the hole. Now up to this point how I have been surviving and writing is what I call keyboard merry-go-round. I use a keyboard and when I start to hurt I switch to another. So daily I switch at least once, but usually twice. Now, mind you I write and use my graphics applications a lot. Usually, 4 to 6 hours a day and some days 12 since my pain doesn't let me sleep much. I ran across the Elite 2 earlier this week. So I ordered it and it arrived yesterday early afternoon. The first impression was this was a beast. Well built, and heavy which I like because I have had keyboards slide around on me because I am bottoming them out so much. Got this plugged in and turned it on. The lighting was beautiful. See the RGB really adds nothing to a typing experience physically of course. But it does add something more important. I find it adds sunshine and more importantly inspiration. There is something to color science in the face it can help with creativity and help relax you. So I was very pleased with the excellent lighting of the board. Hands down the best I have seen so far. Now the most important part. These switches are like butter to my fingers they are smooth and soft enough that I felt no pain. The keys are a bit more spread out so that is going to take some time, but man does it feel nice. They are simply perfect for me. I used the keyboard for almost 10 hours on day one. and didn't feel any pain from bottoming out the keys. The response was amazing and the travel distance perfect. The pressure needed to actuate the switch was light and the resistance was balanced perfectly with excellent backpressure. Honestly, for me, this was the most pleasurable experience I have had typing since I fell ill. HyperX you won me over with this product, and I want to thank you. This keyboard felt like it was made for me, and this is about all I have to say... I paired this purchase with the HyperX wrist rest, and that was an excellent choice. Combined the experience was even better. The rest perfectly fit the board height and width and was supportive but not to firm, excellent product as well.