No more pressing ‘Fn’ combination keys to set brightness levels. I also like the way in which Logitech sets aside two buttons dedicated to controlling the lighting. This means you can have the back lighting set to a different level for the special keys as compared to the rest. The second controls the rest of the keys. The first controls only the W, A, S, D and arrow keys.
However, brightness settings are split into two modes. The back lighting on the G710+ is excellent and moderately customizable.
In fact, most prefer to have the W, A, S, D and arrow keys highlighted in a different colour. Logitech does not provide replacement black key caps for these special keys in the box. It also must be noted that the G710+ ships with the W, A, S, D keys and arrow keys in grey, setting it apart from the rest which are in black. The W, A, S, D and arrow keys are shaded in grey. The only exceptions are the media and lighting keys which is a non issue unlike Corsair’s approach.
Unlike the Corsair Vengeance series that do no sport 100% mechanical keys, the G710+ sports full mechanical keys. Pick what you prefer because tastes and preferences vary widely. The bad news is that the ‘clicky’ feeling is compromised in this approach. The upside is that you will be a lesser nuisance to those working near you. In general, Cherry MX Brown switches are a lot quieter and offer greater resistance than Cherry MX Blue switches that the Blackwidow Ultimate utilizes (note that Razer’s stealth editions uses Cherry MX Browns). Because of this, it is always better to go down to a shop and try it out personally before buying any mechanical keyboard. The switch type selected will dramatically change the experience of the product. The G710+ utilizes Cherry MX Brown switches with white LED back lighting The type of switches used are of a personal preference and you should read more about it here, especially if you are planning to get a mechanical keyboard. The G710+ utilizes Cherry MX Brown switches with white LED back lighting The keyboard is moderately heavy and requires a hefty amount of desk space with its length significantly longer than the Blackwidow Ultimate.
Unlike its G series keyboards that are slim and minimal, the G710+ touts trapezoidal edges that encases a bold, striking facade. Logitech has gone beyond its usual style in the design of the G710+. Here is an in depth look at Logitech’s very first mechanical keyboard. The standard retail price is S$219 which is around S$29 higher than other brands in this category of keyboards. I was sent an early review set as the Logitech G710+ is due to launch in Singapore in the coming days. The current keyboard I use is a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate (1st gen) which has had its ups and downs. While Steelseries, Razer and Corsair have offered varying types of mechanical keyboards, there hasn’t been a keyboard that manages all of the following well – build quality, back lighting durability and customization, a wide range of switches and macro-able keys. In fact, its usual competitors joined preceding makers such as Filco, Deck and Ducky two to three years before Logitech had a response. Logitech was very late into the mechanical keyboard game. G710+: Logitech’s first foray into the mechanical world