I think I paid the right price for this keyboard. Been using a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate for quite many years. The only reservation I had with that was the clicky noise (that one has the Cherry MX Blues) and the singular colored blue backlight. But that keyboard still lives. It didn't die or anything. I just wanted a little change, and some RGB.
The G410 is a nice change... TKL gives me more room; I like the form factor.
PROs:
- The price. I read and heard it was higher before. But a ~$70 tag is justified.
- Form-factor. Takes considerably less room than my former Razer.
- Matt-black finish as opposed to finger-print magnet lover glossy Razer.
- Weight. Pretty light to move around.
- Logitech's alt-RGB goodness. They're right when they say that Logitech centre-key lighting has a better look & feel.
- Software, customization. Logitech has masterfully maintained it's stable and practical no-BS software suite. Options are smooth. Customized lighting (for my music visualization, as I'm a half-audiophile and I like those lights moving up and down with my music) is a great finishing touch.
CONs:
- Plasticy. Still good, but would've loved more some use of metal somewhere. My Razer has a metal base that mounts the keys. Still, maybe it's plasticy cuz its cheaper still. Guess you get what you pay for. Still, no complaints... the plastic is top notch.
- Miss the ten keys sometimes, but that too is at the benefit of more space on my desk. Trying to learn my way around with the QWERT num layout.
- Someone mentioned the odd shaped wrist-rest. True that. I think I don't want that down there. It is oddly shaped, that extension on the left side. Feels... unnecessary.
- USB Cable not detachable. This should've been included just for the heck of it. Companies need to learn that detachable is now a thing, no matter what the price tag. Just detach that bit which makes it more versatile, helps swap and is simply an assurance of longevity for that matter.
THE FEEL... yeah, let's talk about that... Now a lot of videos I say and people I heard complained have a problem with the feel of the keyboard, saying to the extent that it does not have that mechanical feel... I agree to half of that. Yes, there is slight a lack of it (or maybe I am too accustomed to that typewriter feel my Razer gave me) but then my mind tells me that maybe it was the clicky-ness of the Cherry blues that makes me feel that way. Someone once said it feels like a Cherry Brown with rings. I think that may quite be the case. I did try the Cherry browns myself, and maybe they were a tad bit lighter; the G410 suggests a lighter keystroke pressure, but it feels to me sometimes and understatement. I do feel just a little more heaviness, even comparing it to (apparently, heavier keystroke pressure counterpart) my Razer.
This is not really a con, but yes, this keyboard sometimes feels like something between a mech and a dome. A handful of times I felt that I could not quite tell when the key registers (on-screen and in my mind) the way you can tell and are never wronged by a Cherry counterpart. Still, my experience is still coming up to speed, and I think I can overlook that - it is still a mech kb and my typing is getting better (there is a slight learning curve to it, even if this surprises you, when you switch from a Cherry to this one). Still, the Cherries are now expensive, and Razer is no longer even using cherry so, it was this or a much, MUCH pricier Corsair.
I choose Logitech, and I don't think I'm wanting to look back.
In essence I guess you can't be wronged by the reputation of Logitech's delivery of quality and experience. I already have their G502 Spectrum, and the two fellas make a great pair I must say... they seem like a package. And the keyboard, delivers.
| Brand | Logitech |
|---|---|
| Series | 920-007731 |
| Item model number | 920-007731 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Android,Ios,Windows,Windows 10,Windows 8 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 15.37 x 1.4 x 7.29 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.37 x 1.4 x 7.29 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| ASIN | B01645FHEI |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 29, 2015 |
