RGB Keyboards

[ZmanFTW]

Since RGB keyboards are like the Tickle Me Elmo of PC stuff this holiday season, let's see which one takes the poll!

[ImBleu]

Corsair 'Gaming' RGB (k70/k95)

 

everything else is shit.

[LolSalad]

I just bought my k95 RGB for about 147$ its the best keyboard every man i love this thing, especially the corsair utility and what you can use the G keys for.

[Paul_VB]

Corsair 'Gaming' RGB (k70/k95)

 

everything else is shit.

^ this

 

also, high five, fellow corsair fanboy

[ImBleu]

^ this

 

also, high five, fellow corsair fanboy

 

Children of the three sails unite

[Thony]

Children of the three sails unite

Im hopping on the ship as well fellow sailors even though i have CG logo because i couldnt wait extra 2 months for old one lol.

[Silent_Xaxal]

I think I'll wait for CES. Corsair's exclusivity may have been only for a year.

[Recon97]

RGB is for children. They like to see glowing funky lights on their keyboards more than their monitors.

[zennasyndroxx]

So, nobody touch types here and will stare at the leds for a long time?

[Darko_Nerivar]

k95

g910 is interesting in terms of tech, but the design... meh

[ZmanFTW]

Well it's looking like Corsair K70 will be the winner in this poll. I picked Logitech because some actual owners have said that it is more silent than other mechanical keyboards they have used, including Corsair. If possible I will add o-rings also but it has a very high actuation point so I don't know. The lights are kinda cool but all I care about is being able to type in the dark. I mostly touch type but sometimes when I'm half awake it would be helpful. Bling as a DJ at clubs and parties I guess. I like the idea that I will always know where my Android is, not sure how much I will use the app. I had 2 bad experiences with Corsair; one with a case and the other with an RMA for a H100. Logitech has replaced everything for me without hesitation. Corsair makes good RAM. The Corsair keyboards are aluminum and probably have the least plastic. LED's going bad will probably happen with any of them over time. Razer I got scared away from because of Synapse having to connect to the internet during startup. I always try to maintain minimal startup stuff.

[Jaggens]

I'm not yet initiated, but going towards G910.

For Logitech, there is support, which never failed me (surprisingly), weird keyboard design and better keycap illumination. For Corsair, their build quality, weird logo design, and genuine cherry mx. So it's whoever will reach our market first, but even tho CG K70/95 came out earlier than G910, reports indicate that G910 will be here before end of December, and CG K70/95 "sometime, eventually, maybe". If Corsair doesn't care about my money, why the hell I'd care about their product. GGWP

[Zulkkis]

They're all miss, imho.

 

Chroma is Razer, throwaway warranty combined with their own switches and despite of that, a premium pricetag. No dedicated media keys. Thrown in Synapse and you're free to ignore it altogether.

 

Corsair has Beta drivers pretty much, might still be in that state. Feature-wise it looks solid, it has internal memory and you can customize any key afaik.

 

Logitech has exclusive keycap design and you can't really get replacement keycaps as easily as you can with other keyboards. The custom switches are made by Omrom so you probably won't have the same issues Razer might have, and the volume rocker is there. Sadly, the decided not to include internal memory of full programmability. ARX dock doesn't obviously require the keyboard, the keyboard is just compatible with the logitech app. You could have a separate stand for it, I would've much rather seen a better hub or something of that kind included.

 

I'd love to have custom colors for different profiles, it'd be so cool to setup and could be helpful as well, actually. Nothing to justify the high price tag.

[STRMfrmXMN]

Logitech's G910 is awful. Sorry. Hate it with a passion.

Corsair K70 for sure.

Also, don't forget there's a Rosewill keyboard with Kailh switches that is OK if you're OK with Kailh (eww Kailh).

[ZmanFTW]

I'm not yet initiated, but going towards G910.

For Logitech, there is support, which never failed me (surprisingly), weird keyboard design and better keycap illumination. For Corsair, their build quality, weird logo design, and genuine cherry mx. So it's whoever will reach our market first, but even tho CG K70/95 came out earlier than G910, reports indicate that G910 will be here before end of December, and CG K70/95 "sometime, eventually, maybe". If Corsair doesn't care about my money, why the hell I'd care about their product. GGWP

 

In the US, Logitech G910 can be ordered directly from Logitech or from Best Buy. The December date is probably when everyone else gets it. Corsairs and Razer can also be ordered directly from manufacturer's sites...not sure how much supply they have. I couldn't even find the Corsair K95 Cherry MX Brown on their site. I had to go find the model number just to see if it was still available. I'm guessing they have short supply. I did not check the K70's though. Reading all the user reviews is what helped me finally decide on Logitech. I admit that the design seems a little Fisher Price...but it will probably match the G502 Proteus Core pretty well.

[ZmanFTW]

They're all miss, imho.

 

Chroma is Razer, throwaway warranty combined with their own switches and despite of that, a premium pricetag. No dedicated media keys. Thrown in Synapse and you're free to ignore it altogether.

 

Corsair has Beta drivers pretty much, might still be in that state. Feature-wise it looks solid, it has internal memory and you can customize any key afaik.

 

Logitech has exclusive keycap design and you can't really get replacement keycaps as easily as you can with other keyboards. The custom switches are made by Omrom so you probably won't have the same issues Razer might have, and the volume rocker is there. Sadly, the decided not to include internal memory of full programmability. ARX dock doesn't obviously require the keyboard, the keyboard is just compatible with the logitech app. You could have a separate stand for it, I would've much rather seen a better hub or something of that kind included.

 

I'd love to have custom colors for different profiles, it'd be so cool to setup and could be helpful as well, actually. Nothing to justify the high price tag.

 

Yeah I have to admit that the price tags are ridiculous. I did read that Corsair fixed their issues. I would have liked a USB on the Logitech but oh well. I don't even run macros so I am not effected by the memory. The more silent than Cherry MX is what sold me. Although after hearing some heavy typing I still think that there is room for improvement so hopefully it will take o-rings ok. They will make better models, it's just going to take some time. My old Logitech keyboard is giving out completely after more than ten years of banging...not too bad!

[Silent_Xaxal]

BTW, I'm still of the opinion that I would prefer to also see more RGB mechanical Keypads, seeing as that kind of functionality could easily help with key mapping.

 

The appeal of an RGB mechanical keyboard is still there, but then again, CES will indicate to me on whether or not Corsair's exclusivity was only for a year or not.

[ZmanFTW]

Believe me, this is only the beginning of RGB mechanical keyboards. The manufacturers monitor and analyze what sells. After this crazy RGB holiday season I can pretty much guarantee that you'll have RGB mechanical keyboards coming from other brands. ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Cooler Master, and just about any other manufacturer that thinks they can make a better RGB Mechanical keyboard. They will come out of the woodwork now. When brands compete, WE get BETTER gear for LESS! Gotta love the competition! By this time next year NOBODY will want any of the ones currently available because there will be better!

[reapersivan]

Is this a which one you can afford and prefer, or just any?

[SeriouslyMikey]

Corsair K70/90. I cant recommend anything with Chinese manufactured switches, or ones that I haven't used before. 

After using the Kaihl switches on an old Zalman keyboard, they were pretty unreliable and seemed to be very uneven in the feeling of each switch. 

[Padunkadunk]

RGB is for children. They like to see glowing funky lights on their keyboards more than their monitors.

Troll.

[Timmy-P]

It's more of a pick your poison at this point.

"Other?" What other RGB keyboards are our there?

[cae]

The G910 seems to have better lighting modes than the rest, but since RGB isn't something that interests me in the slightest, I'd go with a Corsair Gaming K65.

[ZmanFTW]

My G910 arrived today but it will be under the tree for 9 days :angry: ...BUT...I'm really enjoying the G502 Proteus Core so far...feels like a Bentley precision mouse!

 

With the G910, the silence matters more to me than anything else. I've had too many girlfriends complain about the clickety-clack!

[cae]

I've had too many girlfriends complain about the clickety-clack!

 

I know what you mean! Mechanical keyboards can really cramp my hands if they aren't perfect!