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Mechanical Keyboard Purchase Help?

Hey guys!

 

So I'm debating on which keyboard to purchase: the Logitech G710+ or the Corsair K70, both in MX Browns.

 

Logitech Link: 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1432852830&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+g710

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126299&cm_re=logitech_g710-_-23-126-299-_-Product

 

(Blue Version) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126377&cm_re=logitech_g710-_-23-126-377-_-Product

 

Corsair:

 

 http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Black-Cherry-CH-9000067-NA/dp/B00IYJD5CY

 

 

 

 

Do you guys think that the extra $30 is worth it for the Corsair? Or is it pretty much the same (same MX switches). I don't find myself using macros too much, so that won't be a make or break factor for me. Are there any other keyboards that are on par and are well built?

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k70 It looks so nice and is reliable ! 

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Another vote for K70.

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k70 It looks so nice and is reliable ! 

 

Another vote for K70.

So you guys think the extra $30 is worth it? can you guys justify your answers? :)

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So you guys think the extra $30 is worth it? can you guys justify your answers? :)

corsairs build quality is amazing with the metal finish and the Red LED it is one of the most popular keyboards 

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corsairs build quality is amazing with the metal finish and the Red LED it is one of the most popular keyboards 

is $120 a good price to buy a k70 right now? or is there a better price that I don't know of...?

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is $120 a good price to buy a k70 right now? or is there a better price that I don't know of...?

$120 is a good price yes !

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$120 is a good price yes !

Are the function keys also MX brown or are they membrane? 

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Are the function keys also MX brown or are they membrane? 

think they are all MX brown but dont quote me on that.

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I like my G710+. I was going to get the K70, but the Logitech was on sale, and well, it's Logitech. I've never ever had a problem with any of their products for the past 20 years or know anyone who has ever had a problem.

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I like my G710+. I was going to get the K70, but the Logitech was on sale, and well, it's Logitech. I've never ever had a problem with any of their products for the past 20 years or know anyone who has ever had a problem.

So if you had to choice to get it again, would you have gotten the Corsair or Logitech again?

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Try and go for the rgb one if you can afford it it's so beast

I rarely look at my keyboard to type, so I find it hard to justify the extra ~$60. Is it a big bonus?

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If you care about colour schemes and your pc isn't red then if I would say go for it but if your the functionality over aesthetics type of guy then save the money and get the normal one

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If you care about colour schemes and your pc isn't red then if I would say go for it but if your the functionality over aesthetics type of guy then save the money and get the normal one

Well I have a HP Omen that I mainly use at home that's connected to a 23" Monitor, so the HP Omen already has adjustable colors but it's limited. I really like all the fancy lights but I don't know whether to save up for something else or to dump it all on a few colors.

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So if you had to choice to get it again, would you have gotten the Corsair or Logitech again?

G710+ even including the price difference. Not saying that the K70 is of lesser quality or anything.

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G710+ even including the price difference. Not saying that the K70 is of lesser quality or anything.

Is there a reason? There's a lot of people saying G710+ so I wanna hear your side.

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Is there a reason? There's a lot of people saying G710+ so I wanna hear your side.

It comes with o-rings, I don't know if the K70 does. It's not really flashy, other than the orange surrounding the macro keys. That's all I guess. I don't have any experience with the K70 other than waiting about a year for it to go on sale. I gave up and bought the G710+ because it was on sale. Matches my other Logitech peripherals. 

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Is there a reason? There's a lot of people saying G710+ so I wanna hear your side.

I couldn't tell you much about the Logitech myself but I dont like how it looks personally have you looked at used keyboards you could pick up a good bargain if your willing to look
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It comes with o-rings, I don't know if the K70 does. It's not really flashy, other than the orange surrounding the macro keys. That's all I guess. I don't have any experience with the K70 other than waiting about a year for it to go on sale. I gave up and bought the G710+ because it was on sale. Matches my other Logitech peripherals. 

 

I couldn't tell you much about the Logitech myself but I dont like how it looks personally have you looked at used keyboards you could pick up a good bargain if your willing to look

I tend to not buy much used keyboards because of many past bad experiences with used electronics haha, so I prefer to use new keyboards. Is the O-rings important or will I notice much different at all? 

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I tend to not buy much used keyboards because of many past bad experiences with used electronics haha, so I prefer to use new keyboards. Is the O-rings important or will I notice much different at all? 

O-rings make it a bit squishier and bouncier to type on with the effect of making the typing experience silent. I suggest Cooler Master as a cheap alternative BTW

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I tend to not buy much used keyboards because of many past bad experiences with used electronics haha, so I prefer to use new keyboards. Is the O-rings important or will I notice much different at all?

don't they just dampen the noise of the keys or am I missing something anyway if you wanted them you can get them really cheap
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O-rings make it a bit squishier and bouncier to type on with the effect of making the typing experience silent. I suggest Cooler Master as a cheap alternative BTW

Is their quality as good as Corsair tho? As long as the price is around $100 USD I'm fine. I just want the best bang for the buck and highest quailty :)

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don't they just dampen the noise of the keys or am I missing something anyway if you wanted them you can get them really cheap

So I shouldn't even put into consideration about the o-rings?

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Is their quality as good as Corsair tho? As long as the price is around $100 USD I'm fine. I just want the best bang for the buck and highest quailty :)

Cooler Master is probably better than Corsair. If you want absolute top-notch quality then get Ducky.

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