New keyboard time.
New keyboard time.
My Logitech G510 is reaching the end of its life after roughly 12 years, a disappointing device with 18 programmable G keys. It’s no longer being produced, so I’d have to purchase another if available. Comparing the two models with yellow switches versus green ones, I’m uncertain which to choose. Green is intended for louder sounds, while yellow requires less pressure.
I’m checking the price around $100 but open to higher amounts. It needs a wired connection and doesn’t include a palm rest—it must be removable.
Since selecting a keyboard is a personal decision, choose the one that suits you best.
However, Corsair K70 RGB Pro is also a strong alternative for other choices.
For comparison, you can check:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compar...FT,jmYmP6/
vs BlackWidow V4: https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/tools/co...1400/31858
The differences between BlackWidow V4 and V4 X are available here: https://www.xda-developers.com/razer-bla...idow-v4-x/
Corsair K100 RGB offers better performance than K70 RGB Pro, and you can also find comparisons on Rtings.
But the K100 model is significantly more expensive.
Well, nothing is really outside my budget as long as it makes sense for the cost.
The last Corsair keyboard I owned was damaged in a street accident right outside my house after being sent in for warranty twice, only to fail again shortly after. (skipping and repeating key strokes)
I chose to break from the script previously and received a non-gaming keyboard.
It's from a smaller brand,
Nuphy
but it offers more customization and let me pick different switches – I think I have
Baby raccoons
they've since updated my model so I won't link to it, as it's new. Almost everything improved... I don't feel the need to replace this because it's still almost perfect after a year.
Razer remains unknown to me since I'm unsure how their new Synapse version performs. That's been the main reason I've overlooked them.
They were mimicking the approach Logitech used when they were leading the market. Their equipment was top-notch, but the software was lacking. Logitech only improved theirs when they lost their position. It looks like Razer is trying to steer clear of that path. I’ve seen the recent Beta version, but I haven’t really assessed its quality since I don’t regularly purchase Razer products. I’m not sure I’d want to take that risk, and I don’t think I need anything they offer right now.
I think I should look into that topic but I want to skip buying any Corsair items.
I searched for one final year.
Before this model, I used a Corsair keyboard; I was trying to stop relying on Icue since it was consuming three parts of my setup, and my Corsair AIO had just stopped working. Now I only use it for RAM because the motherboard RGB software can't see the RAM sticks.
I didn’t use Asus keyboards because you need to install Armoury Crate for drivers and settings changes.
Steelseries was fine, but I was looking for a wireless option and they were costly locally.
Keychron could be an option too, as they produce custom keyboards.
I might have overlooked some, such as all the high-end custom makers and possibly some OEM models.
Logitech isn’t a bad choice either.
are you seeking additional programmable keys?
if not, the K70 series is indeed one of the top boards i've used many times.
why is that?
i steer clear of their more costly and unnecessary items,
and i dislike relying on their software for anything.
except for the keyboard (K70 LUX) i use, and the mouse (Vengeance M95) i keep with my laptop.
i just program the required buttons or LEDs, then uninstall them and they remain hard-coded.