Opinions on the Logitech G710?

[GwithHeadphones]

So I'm looking at getting the Logitech g710 keyboard. I use my computer mostly for gaming, but as the public school system continues to get more digital, I am using it more and more for schoolwork. I am wondering about the pros and cons of this keyboard, as the LTT review of it is ancient. Linus still uses it as his daily driver at the office today, so it must be good for some situations. anyone have any wisdom to share?

[Himommies]

Go to a shop and try it

[suchamoneypit]

Imo when it comes to mechanical keyboards, it comes down to the keycaps and switches. Mainly the switches. Thats all your really going to be felling when typing (unless it has funky keycaps hence switches AND keycaps being the main point) so its really the feel of the keys and the layout/look of the keyboard. So if you know you Like for example MX Browns, and you like the look of the keyboard, then you're going to like the keyboard.

[Damascus]

Cherry MX browns = awesome

Pre-installed O-rings = awesome

Soft white light? = awesome

WASD light control? = awesome

 

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[Clyne]

Easy to break the handwrist, not sure if they fixed the keycap quality on Cherry MX-Brown models.
I have the G710, Cherry MX-Blue and it works fine. 

[Techicolors]

it's a very good starting full-size board if you want to try out cherry switches. but the keycaps are a bit lackluster. my g710+ shines more than diamonds now 

[Word]

Ah. The G710+. It's honestly a classic keyboard. Let's start with switches. You can get either Brown's or Blue's. Brown's are quieter, and I prefer Brown's so I'm going off of a perspective of someone who prefers brown switches. It's got 6 programmable macro buttons that can become useful in situations. The keys are mechanical, so it will feel better to type on and you'll make less mistakes [my opinion] than a regular membrane keyboard. So what would I say for you? Maybe. I'll list some pros and cons

 

Pros

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-6 Programmable Macro Keys

-Mechanical Switches at a Reasonable Price

-Minimalist Looking

-Good Reviews

-Arm Rest

-Backlit

 

Cons

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-Price [$75] [It's a bit of an old keyboard, and a lot of better keyboards have came out since the release date in 2012]

-Large [Depends if you're tight on space]

 

So what's my final verdict? Personally, I wouldn't get it at this point, as there are some better keyboards around the same price range [I got my Corsair K70 RGB for the same price, believe it or not] but it honestly depends on what you like. About the Linus thing, I'm just going off of it probably never broke and he just didn't see a need to replace it. For about the same price, you can get the CM Storm QuickFire Rapid from Cooler Master. It comes with the number pad or without, so whatever you prefer. 

 

[Damascus]

12 minutes ago, GwithHeadphones said:

computer mostly for gaming

Browns are awesome for gaming as well

[McHox]

can't say anything negative yet,got it a year ago

[DocSwag]

Got it a little back, can't say anything bad except no rgb lighting and the odd orange colored thing around the dedicated keys for whatever, but for the price it's not like I expected it to have rgb  

[Guest]

52 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

Got it a little back, can't say anything bad except no rgb lighting and the odd orange colored thing around the dedicated keys for whatever, but for the price it's not like I expected it to have rgb  

Nothing is odd if you can

FUCKING MOD IT

[Guest]

23 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Nothing is odd if you can

FUCKING MOD IT WITHOUT GETTING THE VOLUME WHEEL DIRTY

 

 

[Guest]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

 

STOP

[Guest]

25 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

STOP

Did I go too far? Just like you did with the paint which is why the volume wheel is dirty

[Guest]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

Did I go too far?

not really

but it doesn't look bad now

[Clyne]

56 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Nothing is odd if you can

FUCKING MOD IT

 

Why not paint that as well....

[Guest]

Just now, Bubblewhale said:

Why not paint that as well....

paint what? also that g710 not g710+, the g710 already looks fine

[Clyne]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

paint what? also that g710 not g710+, the g710 already looks fine

Paint the black metal part...

[Guest]

Just now, Bubblewhale said:

Paint the black metal part...

Imo leave it out would look better. 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

1 hour ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Nothing is odd if you can

FUCKING MOD IT

 

The imperfections near that escape key though.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

The imperfections near that escape key though.

It's the light, here is updated pic

Spoiler

 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

It's the light, here is updated pic

 

Maybe I should invest in a mechanical keyboard. Not a fan of how the there seems to be three different tones of sound for the keys on the AZIO L70. The paint on the keycaps are already flaking off and the LEDs have dimmed significantly to the point that the caps lock light blinds me in comparison to number lock.

[Guest]

Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Maybe I should invest in a mechanical keyboard. Not a fan of how the there seems to be three different tones of sound for the keys on the AZIO L70. The paint on the keycaps are already flaking off and the LEDs have dimmed significantly to the point that the caps lock light blinds me in comparison to number lock.

You had an L70? Dude I had same kb too. Though it's has been modified witg Asus name and stuff. It was a nice one. Yeah the light was really low lit. I like the volume knob though. 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

You had an L70? Dude I had same kb too. Though it's has been modified witg Asus name and stuff. It was a nice one. Yeah the light was really low lit. I like the volume knob though. 

Yea,  been using it for almost two years now. You had the red ASUS branded one? I don't mind the LEDs being a bit dim. I actually prefer them since they're not as big as a strain on my eyes since I have a condition where bright lights look like starbursts to me. What really bothers me is that the LEDs dimmed dramatically over time. So the LEDs that aren't on all the time (caps and win lock) at now much brighter than everything else.

[Guest]

Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Yea,  been using it for almost two years now. You had the red ASUS branded one? I don't mind the LEDs being a bit dim. I actually prefer them since they're not as big as a strain on my eyes since I have a condition where bright lights look like starbursts to me. What really bothers me is that the LEDs dimmed dramatically over time. So the LEDs that aren't on all the time (caps and win lock) at now much brighter than everything else.

It's blue. I actually put it to off always. The light not bright enough to look cool or something. 

i had it for half a month, sold it to someone in LTT for $20. I bought g710+ for $60 used so quite happy.

Good to know they degrade over time