- Cherry MX Blue, high-speed mechanical keys
- Adjustable dual-zone backlighting
- Six programmable G-keys
- 26-key rollover, 110 anti-ghosting keys
- Removable palm rest, durable tilt legs
Another Great G-Series Keyboard
01/19/2015
This review is from: Logitech G710 Mechanical USB Gaming Keyboard
Pros:
I've been using Logitech Gaming Keyboards since they invented the genre with the original G15, and the G710 Blue continues this solid pedigree. Here's a rundown of the key highlights of this keyboard
+The blue switches feel amazing. Anyone who remembers those old IBM "clicky" keys will appreciate these..except for maybe anyone else who lives with you, more on this later.
+The key caps are well made, sturdy, feel great with a slight matte finish to them. Contrast for WASD and arrow keys, you can also control the level of illumination for these key groups as well. I've had issues in the past with some Logitech keyboards including the original G15 where the keycaps would get loose over time, no such issue on these. The space bar is the only key that is not as tight and responsive as I would like.
+The media keys and volume wheel are really handy features.
+G-keys are a little more understated with only 6, so if you are a heavy G-key user you may need the G510 or G910 instead.
+Amazingly heavy, well built. They must have a slab of lead in this thing because it is HEAVY. Really nice though because it prevents the keyboard from sliding around even when I am pounding out 100+wpm like I am now or 150+apm when heavy gaming.
Cons:
Nothing to take off, but some annoyances nonetheless
-It is LOUD. Know this before you buy this. If you live with others that are noise sensitive, or share a space while gaming, you may want to consider the G710+ with the dampened MX Browns. Personally, the G710+ didn't feel much better than domed rubber cap keyboard, and while my wife always jokes about the loudness of this keyboard, she hasn't demanded that I get rid of it, yet either.
-The cord is really thick, and kinda ugly. They got away with 1 USB header in the past, not sure why they needed 2 here.
-Only USB2.0 for onboard port, and since it uses 2xUSB ports, its not really giving you an extra header.
-Keyboard does not remember lighting settings between reboots.
-Keyboard cannot wake system from S3 sleep. This is apparently a known issue and imo, a hardware/firmware problem. Logitech's suggestion is to disable any "Allow Windows to power off" USB devices/hubs/controllers in Devmgr but I did this for about 20 entries and this did nothing. Again, I think this is a firmware issue, but not a deal-breaker since I can just wake with mouse click.
-Palm rest is serviceable, but something more textured/padded would've been even nicer.
Overall Review:
I got this on sale during the holiday run up for $90, and I'm pleased with it for this price. Keys are solid, sure, responsive.
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