Logitech G710+ Brown / G710 Plus Brown

Dual-zone backlight. Programmable macros with swappable profiles. Built-in media controls and volume knob.

Pricey. Plastic construction. Detachable wrist rest detaches too easily.

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Great mechanical keys ; Variable split backlighting ; Stores up to 18 macros

More than a smidge expensive ($149!) ; Palm rest snaps off way too easily ; Great opportunity to jump into the world of mechanical keyboards, especially if you find it on sale.

Great opportunity to jump into the world of mechanical keyboards, especially if you find it on sale.

Excellent physical design Best-in-class software Easy to record and use macros Smart, efficient key placement

Keys have no texture Flimsy wrist rest

The Logitech G710+ has everything a good gaming keyboard requires and nothing extraneous.

Cherry MX Brown switches provide good balance between gaming and typing ; 10 customizable macro keys ; Media control keys with volume scrollwheel ; Bright, dual-zone backlighting ; Dampening ring on each key reduces noise

Quite expensive ; Backlighting color can't be customized ; Spacebar is noisy

Priced at S$219, the G710+ will set you back slightly more than other gaming keyboards currently available in the market like the

Satisfying typing feel ; Beautiful backlighting ; Supports major button-mashing ; Customizable function keys ; Sturdy feel

Backlight partially gave out early in testing ; Pricey for its features ; No USB hub ; Flimsy wrist rest

Logitech's entry into mechanical keyboards is a pricey, backlit gaming model that looks and feels great, but it could deliver a bit more value for the money.

Cherry MX Brown key switches nicely balance regular typing with gaming ; Dual illumination zones highlight WASD and arrow keys ; USB pass through ; Heavy keyboard won't slide around under intense gaming ; On the fly recording of simple macros

More expensive than competing keyboards ; Only six macro keys available at any one time (without switching) ; Reversed standard/shifted legends ; No documentation included with the keyboard

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