Logitech G610 Orion
Logical options
PRICE $ 149 www.logitech.com
In much the same vein as Steelseries, Logitech has moved away from the proprietary keys of their premium keyboard (the Romer-G keys of the G810 Orion Spectrum) to utilise Cherry keys on their more modestly priced follow-up keyboard. The reason given for moving to Cherry is sound - although Logitech is happy with the reception and success of the Romer-G keyboards, they understand that some gamers prefer Cherry, so have made a range to cater for their tastes as well. Whilst not as heavily features as the G810, the G610 is by no means a bare-bones board, with AV controls, and F-key macros the same as the more expensive keyboard. Rather than a full RGB lighting scheme, the G610 instead features an elegant white backlight. If you’re looking for a little more control over the lighting, the driver software allows users to control intensity on a per key basis as well as utilise a number of keyboard or key specific effects. While it is a little disappointing that there is no USB passthrough or AV connection in the board, there is more than enough to make it an extremely attractive and enjoyable option if you’re looking for a new keyboard.
The G610 has three switch options available, Red, Brown and Blue. We’ve used both the Red and Blue versions of the keyboard, and with the exception of the Blues driving everyone in the office crazy thanks to constant clicking. If you’re looking for a new gaming keyboard with a few of the features seen in higher prices models, look no further.
VERDICT:
An excellent budget mechanical keyboard that offers performance over flash.