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Head-to-head · RGB Lighting Software

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine vs Cooler Master MasterCTRL

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Thermaltake iTAKE Engine #5 in RGB Lighting Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Thermaltake
Cooler Master MasterCTRL #6 in RGB Lighting Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Cooler Master

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine leads on 0 checks, Cooler Master MasterCTRL on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planboth

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine and Cooler Master MasterCTRL score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for rgb lighting software; Thermaltake iTAKE Engine sits at #5 and Cooler Master MasterCTRL at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine is the better fit for thermaltake users wanting mobile control. Cooler Master MasterCTRL is the better fit for simplified Cooler Master device management.

  • Thermaltake iTAKE Engine fits best

    Thermaltake users wanting mobile control

  • Cooler Master MasterCTRL fits best

    Simplified Cooler Master device management

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Side by side

Feature Thermaltake iTAKE Engine 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Cooler Master MasterCTRL 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in RGB Lighting Software #6 in RGB Lighting Software
Best for Thermaltake users wanting mobile control Simplified Cooler Master device management
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, iOS, Android Windows
Features Thermaltake iTAKE Engine 3/4 · Cooler Master MasterCTRL 3/4
Addressable RGB control ✓ ✓
Cross-device sync ✓ ✓
Lighting profiles ✓ ✓
Game lighting effects Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Device scope Both Both
Maximum profiles Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Custom lighting effects include individual-key customization.
  • Synchronizes lighting across compatible Thermaltake devices.
  • Mobile app adds voice commands, a virtual controller, and a virtual keyboard.
  • Centralizes compatible components and peripherals in one application
  • Supports RGB effects, addressable lighting and lighting synchronization
  • Saves and switches between lighting configurations and profiles
Cons
  • Controls are for compatible Thermaltake hardware, not arbitrary RGB devices.
  • Its scope centers on lighting, macros, and profiles for Thermaltake products.
  • Razer Chroma integration does not make the software a general RGB controller.
  • Runs on Windows desktop only
  • Controls vary according to the connected device model
  • Less feature-deep than Cooler Master's MasterPlus+
Our verdict

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine controls RGB lighting on compatible Thermaltake gaming peripherals and TT RGB PLUS products. It suits people with Thermaltake keyboards, mice, headsets, mouse pads, gaming desks, lighting strips, or selected power,…

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Cooler Master MasterCTRL is a free Windows desktop utility for managing compatible Cooler Master hardware. It brings component and peripheral controls into one application, with RGB customization for supported devices. Users can configure…

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  1. Thermaltake iTAKE EngineRGB Lighting Software 7.9Free plan
  2. Cooler Master MasterCTRLRGB Lighting Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Thermaltake iTAKE Engine — where it wins

    • Custom lighting effects include individual-key customization.
    • Synchronizes lighting across compatible Thermaltake devices.
    • Mobile app adds voice commands, a virtual controller, and a virtual keyboard.

    Where it doesn't

    • Controls are for compatible Thermaltake hardware, not arbitrary RGB devices.
    • Its scope centers on lighting, macros, and profiles for Thermaltake products.
    • Razer Chroma integration does not make the software a general RGB controller.

  • Cooler Master MasterCTRL — where it wins

    • Centralizes compatible components and peripherals in one application
    • Supports RGB effects, addressable lighting and lighting synchronization
    • Saves and switches between lighting configurations and profiles

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows desktop only
    • Controls vary according to the connected device model
    • Less feature-deep than Cooler Master's MasterPlus+
  • Thermaltake iTAKE Engine7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free lighting and profile tool for Thermaltake devices, with mobile controls and voice commands.

    Visit ThermaltakeFull verdict →
  • Cooler Master MasterCTRL7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows utility for straightforward RGB and device control across compatible Cooler Master hardware.

    Visit Cooler MasterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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