Logitech - RGB G810 Orion Spectrum Gaming Keyboard - Black

Actually the "top of the line" G910 gaming keyboard was marked down to a lower price when I got this, but too much "gamer" stuff on the G910 and not for an 'older professional' who wants to appear more mature than his 13-year-old gaming son. IMO the G910 wasn't selling as well as hoped, and the G810 is (to me) the superior model in design, appearance, and performance. This G810 looks professional on the desk, has OUTSTANDING color display (note that the 'special' keys on the number keys are also illuminated -- missing on many of the other illuminated keyboards - aren't these ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) the ones you can never remember when typing in the dark?), no "bottom of the keys" light spillover that takes away from the illumination focus, superior engineering on the Romer-G switches (Check out the tour of the Romer-G factory in Japan on YouTube), and feels like a BRICK in the hand (a GOOD BRICK) with heavy-duty construction. The 3-way adjustable tilt and huge rubber feet on the bottom will keep this from sliding around on any desk, including glass-tops. The only thing that makes this look like a "gamer rig" is the FABULOUS and CRISP color displays... which are easy to see even with the lights on in the room > fully adjustable to get it just the way you want at home or at work. I may be an old-timer, but I don't mind showing off a little bit and this keyboard is an EYE-CATCHER when the lights start doing the 'wave' across the keyboard! I read all the reviews and fiddled with the keyboards on display and there seem to be "Logitech Nay-Sayers" who can't bear the idea of using anything other than the older design "cherry" keys. I have gone from manual touch-typing > to I B M Selectric > to I B M 'clicky' keyboard (still one of my favorites) > to membranes > to whatever-cheapo-keyboard Dell includes in their educational computers > to a Saitek PK17U Cyborg > to this keyboard. This one is the best by FAR! Re: keys... you get a little 'click' so the sound and some tactile/touch reinforcement for keyboarding (typing) is there, but not too loud and for me just enough to let me know I hit the key. Yes it feels different from the cheapo Dell keyboard i just unplugged and replaced, but every keyboard is different and this one feels like driving a luxury car! Speaking of my son, he is now looking over at my new keyboard and looking at his illuminated keyboard and I think I know what he will be asking for come Christmas. Fortunately, the box still had the promotion of free download and activation code for "The Division" so the kid has something to keep him busy until Santa Claus comes. If you are an old crab like me, but like a little 'sizzle' when using your computer and want to treat yourself to a smooth-as-silk keyboard... this is the one I would recommend. Leave the "whoopee" keyboards to the kids. PS - you can hit a quick button on the keyboard and turn off the light display if you want to turn off the light show for a while.

I just got a chance to unpack and set it up. I also had the G710+ and Razer Blackwidow Chroma. The Logitech G810 beats both of them hands down. I was nervous about the Romer-G switches as compared to the G710+, but I'm adjusting just fine. Overall the G810 is much quieter to type on. The only thing that I could think of that could be improved is that Razer has a mode to let you "layer" the lighting effects. For example, create different colored lighting zones, then add a layer of reactive lighting on top. The Logitech Gaming Software only lets you pick between zone lighting mode, effects mode, and freestyle (static color) mode. There is no way to currently turn off the "G" logo lighting in the effects modes. I'd rather not have a super bright logo shining into my face. Anyway, this is everything I hoped for in a spiritual, understated RGB successor to the G710+. They even made the volume scroller wider and moved the "game mode" key out of the way to prevent accidental presses. You won't regret buying it :)

My 17 year old son needed a new keyboard for his gaming and he loved this one. And it matches his mouse, in the color effect.

This is an excellent keyboard for both typing and for gaming. As you can tell the RGB feature is purely cosmetic. If you don't care about it, get the G610, it's just as good with only one color. They keys are superb. The keypresses are superb. It seems to know when I'm done pressing down and registers the key. Very intuitive. I'm not a key masher so this works for me very well. The only thing I would improve is the ESC key. It needs to be taller than the ~ key. Most traditional keyboards have a tactile difference between these two keys. On this keyboard, reaching for the ESC key in the manner that I'm used it sometimes results in pressing the ~ key at the same time. Another thing I will add is the fact that this keyboard has only one USB connector. This makes it possible to use on a KVM switch. Keyboards with two USB ports have difficulty with KVM switches. You just need to run the KVM in non-emulated mode and use it as a powered hub. Works great.

Compared to other mechanical keyboard the G810 is fantastic. For some the RoamerG switches are not the best option. They prefer the Cherry MX switches and with good reason those are fantastic. Currently I am using this keyboard in my living room, but take it with me when I need to work away from my home office. The qualities of the G810 that I like most are the divots in the keys, the per key back-lighting, and fact that the keyboard can be controlled from the Logitech software center. Since I use the Logitech G600 mouse at almost all my computers the G810 is a great pairing. On my main computer I use the G910. The 810 and 910 have basically the same layout causing less muscle confusion moving between two keyboards. The 810 also has a great build quality. It has weight to it and the volume roller does not feel cheep or plastic. The connecting cable for the keyboard is thick and well attached. I love the ability That said this G810 is not perfect. I wish there was an alternative to the ok Logitech gaming software. My only other niggle is that the keyboard goes back to the color changing pattern when I lock the screen on my computer. That could be something I have set wrong though and have not figured out yet. All in all this keyboard is great for someone who like the RoamerG mechanical switches, who doesn't want an as expensive 2nd keyboard that is similar to the G910 or who wants a gaming style mechanical keyboard without the Extra keys like the G910s G and M keys. The 810 does have those functions, but not the extra keys on the side and top of the board.

Go and do yourself a big favor and get this keyboard. The feel is solid yet awesomely comfortable. Gaming has a flow that is hard to put into words on this keyboard. One thing is certain, and that's I'm in love.

I have never been a fan of MX switches so always avoided mech keyboards. However, the logitec romer keys have won me over.

I was hesitant at first to get this keyboard due to the switches it uses but it is an excellent keyboard to type on and for gamers.