Which Mechanical keyboard should i buy?

[Antony Leung]

So i was looking for "cheap" mechanical keyboard that have Cherry Mx browns 80$ are (on amazon)

 

The G610 Orion Brown and

 

The G710+ 

 

The difference between these 2 keyboard are, the G6... are more newer (2016) and the G7... is older (2012), the g6 is more simpler and minimalist look but the g7 is more "gamer" look and both of them have white backlight but the  g6 have more effects that can be edited through the software. and both have programable keys but the g7 have a dedicated macro set keys. but the g6 don't. also the g6 doesn't come with accessories is just the plain keyboard and the g7 comes with keycaps puller, and a plastic wristrest. and finally, have i said before both cost the same 80$ on amazon

 

This concludes the differences for those who aren't informed.

 

That being said, which one should i buy.

 

 

[nobiggieBIG]

functionalilty < form

[PCGuy_5960]

6 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

The G610 Orion Brown and

 

The G710+ 

Get a G610 if you want a small and simple looking keyboard. Get the G710+ if you want a more feature-rich keyboard

[dizmo]

2 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

So i was looking for "cheap" mechanical keyboard that have Cherry Mx browns 80$ are (on amazon)

The G610 Orion Brown and The G710+ 

 

The difference between these 2 keyboard are, the G6... are more is newer (2016) and the G7... is older (2012), the g6 is more simpler and has a minimalist look but the g7 is more "gamer" looking and both of them have white backlight but the  g6 have more effects that can be edited through the software. and both have programable keys but the g7 have has a dedicated macro set keys. but the g6 don't doesn't. also the g6 doesn't come with accessories is it's just the plain keyboard and the g7 comes with a keycaps puller, and a plastic wristrest. and finally, have i said before both cost the same 80$ on amazon?
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fify

 

I think it comes down to whether or not you want the G keys and the wrist rest. Other than that they're basically be the same. Don't buy something because of its lighting effects, they're useless and I highly doubt you'll use them soon after you get it.

[jeffmeyer5295]

4 minutes ago, dizmo said:

fify

 

I think it comes down to whether or not you want the G keys and the wrist rest. Other than that they're basically be the same. Don't buy something because of its lighting effects, they're useless and I highly doubt you'll use them soon after you get it.

Lol Did you go through and correct his grammar mistakes?  

[Antony Leung]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

fify

 

I think it comes down to whether or not you want the G keys and the wrist rest. Other than that they're basically be the same. Don't buy something because of its lighting effects, they're useless and I highly doubt you'll use them soon after you get it.

Sorry, English is not my main language and I'm trying improve It when I can.

 

4 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

Get a G610 if you want a small and simple looking keyboard. Get the G710+ if you want a more feature-rich keyboard

I forgot to mention of the problems. It seems the G7... have some common issues with the keycaps and some people claim that only last a few weeks. and the G6 the only problem I've seen is the keycaps are too big and dont fit but is fixable and some light issues.

[19_blackie_73]

all i can say is: I'm typing this on my g610 and im very happy with it. It is very sturdy too

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, dizmo said:

fify

 

I think it comes down to whether or not you want the G keys and the wrist rest. Other than that they're basically be the same. Don't buy something because of its lighting effects, they're useless and I highly doubt you'll use them soon after you get it.

Not everyone is a native English speaker

I just picked up a g710 plus used. So far good. It's cheaper and g610 isn't being sold used anywhere

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

Sorry, English is not my main language and I'm trying improve It when I can.

 

I forgot to mention of the problems. It seems the G7... have some common issues with the keycaps and some people claim that only last a few weeks. and the G6 the only problem I've seen is the keycaps are too big and dont fit but is fixable and some light issues.

Never heard of those issues

[PCGuy_5960]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Never heard of those issues

Me too.... @Antony Leung I think that they are very rare....

[dizmo]

4 minutes ago, jeffmeyer5295 said:

Lol Did you go through and correct his grammar mistakes?  

 

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Not everyone is a native English speaker

I just picked up a g710 plus used. So far good. It's cheaper and g610 isn't being sold used anywhere

 

Haha, yes. If it were one or two it wouldn't get to me but when there's that many...

At least it was only the grammar. I could have gone all out and restructured or done punctuation as well

I have yet to meet a Chinese person who doesn't appreciate the corrections.

 

 

2 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

Sorry, English is not my main language and I'm trying improve It when I can.

 

I forgot to mention of the problems. It seems the G7... have some common issues with the keycaps and some people claim that only last a few weeks. and the G6 the only problem I've seen is the keycaps are too big and dont fit but is fixable and some light issues.

I know, but I figured it'd be somewhat helpful to see what it should have been closer to. Habit from editing my ex's school assignments

 

Is that your price range, $80? The Corsair Strafe is also available for $80 on Amazon.

The G.Skill KM.780 is also available for $86, which is IMO a better keyboard than the K70 with the same features.

Have you used a mechanical keyboard before?

[Guest]

Just now, dizmo said:

 

 

Haha, yes. If it were one or two it wouldn't get to me but when there's that many...

At least it was only the grammar. I could have gone all out and restructured or done punctuation as well

I have yet to meet a Chinese person who doesn't appreciate the corrections.

 

 

I know, but I figured it'd be somewhat helpful to see what it should have been closer to. Habit from editing my ex's school assignments

 

Is that your price range, $80? The Corsair Strafe is also available for $80 on Amazon.

The G.Skill KM.780 is also available for $86, which is IMO a better keyboard than the K70 with the same features.

Have you used a mechanical keyboard before?

Fine choices but the red led might put off

[dizmo]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Fine choices but the red led might put off

Hurray for adjustable brightness.

[Antony Leung]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Fine choices but the red led might put off

 

6 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Is that your price range, $80? The Corsair Strafe is also available for $80 on Amazon.

The G.Skill KM.780 is also available for $86, which is IMO a better keyboard than the K70 with the same features.

Have you used a mechanical keyboard before?

Yes, 80$ is my budget for this but I dont know why but, i don't like seeing red LEDs, that's why I prefer white. 

5 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Haha, yes. If it were one or two it wouldn't get to me but when there's that many...

At least it was only the grammar. I could have gone all out and restructured or done punctuation as well

I have yet to meet a Chinese person who doesn't appreciate the corrections.

I'm half-Chinese and i appreciate your effort of correct me mistakes 

6 minutes ago, dizmo said:

I know, but I figured it'd be somewhat helpful to see what it should have been closer to. Habit from editing my ex's school assignments

 

No problem.

[dizmo]

10 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

 

Yes, 80$ is my budget for this but I dont know why but, i don't like seeing red LEDs, that's why I prefer white. 

I'm half-Chinese and i appreciate your effort of correct me my mistakes 

No problem.

Fair enough. For an extra $30 you can get the KM.780 with RGB lights and never have to worry about color matching again.

It's quite an added cost though for something so cosmetic.

I'd go with the G710+ personally, but I love wrist rests so I'm rather biased. Plus the G keys are super convenient for what I do.