This was originally purchased used. The box has a photo of an English layout, but the actual keyboard is Japanese layout. As a product, it's equipped with optical switches with dampers on all keys, providing a very smooth feel, and input is consistent even when pressing the edges of the keys. Without launching the configuration software, you can adjust the actuation point and rapid trigger functions via the keyboard itself, and the settings are stored on the device. It also has lighting functions, and the key switch characters are designed for light transmission. This unit has been slightly modified for noise reduction with poron foam and silicone silencing. Due to the nature of this keyboard, it's not as quiet as a silent keyboard designed for office use, but it is quieter than the out-of-box condition. (It's about as loud as a HUNTSMAN V2.) Also, since the time of purchase, the base of some key switches, such as Ctrl, which are held down during games, started to creak. Silicone spray has been lightly applied to the base to reduce this (no impact on functionality). There are some minor scratches due to it being a used item. Price is not negotiable.