The instant Logitech announced a wireless mechanical keyboard I went nuts because I've been waiting what seemed like forever for one. When I read the release details I was a bit bummed but they were a bit expected.
I'll start by saying that I had a couple of reasons I wanted a wireless mechanical keyboard.
1) I can't touch type on membranes anymore, my WPM literally tanks at least by 40 because I mispress. So other wireless solutions do not work for me.
2) I've wanted to see my desk with no cables for a while, and this is made possible now with the G613 and a G900 combo.
3) I use keyboard and mouse on a XIM 4 for console play and this alleviates me needing to have multiple keyboards and moving things around. I just plug the dongles into the XIM 4 and I'm done.
4) I also like to use my Steam Link and Shield in my living room. This no cable business makes that a breeze.
So by now you're probably wondering, why the 3 stars? Well the keyboard meeting criteria was a good start but it has flaws that are subjective. So I'll go into a Pros and Cons for me personally.
Pros:
1) Wireless AND mechanical
2) Keycaps feel decent (Not that curved weird crap found on the G910)
3) off/on switch
4) Media keys and G keys
5) Wireless AND Bluetooth compatible (more on that later)
6) Absolutely no lag while gaming or typing.
7) Battery life is phenomenal when other manu's stated it'd be almost impossible
8) Plastic used is not very susceptible to sweat or skin oils which is a must for me
9) *Subjective* Keyboard has a nice heft to it that feels quality. It doesn't flex like a cheap keyboard and I feel comfortable moving it around.
10) Keyboard feet that flip out are sturdy and large for more support and the rubber is very grippy.
11) Battery area easily accessible and nice spot to put receiver while moving it around or packing it up.
Now for them Cons:
1) Upon coming out of standby the keyboard normally misses a key press despite how quick it is.
2) I do not like Romer G switches. I have used Cherry switches for so long that I am really accustomed to Browns. RG's feel very mushy in comparison for a typer. Almost membrane like but with more spring to the actuation.
3) The built in wrist rest whether necessary for design or not is annoying. I've never used one and it makes the keyboard unnecessarily bulky.
4) The media keys are kind of lame. They are big and easy to hit, but I'm not a huge fan of how they feel when pressing, or the feedback from them. I also personally prefer a scroll wheel for volume.
5) Although I like the keycaps better than what's on my G710+ I do not like them as much as the keycaps on my CODE.
6) Speaking of keycaps, for a $150 (at the time) keyboard you would expect to find something other than printed labels on the caps. I knew this going into my purchase from reviews, but still a bit of a let down.
7) It is not backlit at all. This is obviously for battery life, but even though I am not a fan of crazy RGB I would have preferred a subtle white glow to see in the dark while playing games with dark scenes. If I did not have LED strips for ambience I would not really be able to see the keys while gaming at night unless I turned the light on.
8) There is a caps lock light but NOT a Num lock light. Not real sure why, but I prefer to have it as I do use the numpad.
9) As I've seen mentioned in other reviews, nothing negative on the physical keyboard aspect but if I wasn't previously experienced on making macros with LGS It'd be a nightmare. There's a lot of functionality there but the execution could be better.
10) And finally a small but not really a deal breaker jab, why dark grey? I would have preferred a black keyboard.
Now if you're still reading, you the real MVP. Going back to where I mentioned Bluetooth, the fact that this also doubles as a Bluetooth keyboard blew me away. It's almost a one size fits all for my personal use. Switching between wireless and Bluetooth is a breeze and it connects immediately to the device I want to type on. Be it my iPhone, Android phone, laptop, tablet, Shield, PS4 Pro, whatever. Just hit the Bluetooth button and start typing. Because of this, because of the Pros, and despite the cons I use this keyboard everyday for almost everything. I almost want a second one for work so I don't need to try and squeeze this thing in my backpack.
3 stars and a slew of cons but don't take me the wrong way. For a "first iteration" from Logitech it's a really really solid keyboard. If they actually do wind up addressing some of my subjective views I would definitely be purchasing a G613+ or whatever it might be. I would have one at work, at home, and a 10 keyless one for my stream PC would be awesome too.
| 品牌 | Logitech 罗技 |
|---|---|
| 制造商 | Logitech |
| 商品尺寸 | 47.8 x 21.59 x 3.38 cm; 1.41 公斤 |
| 电池 | 1 锂聚合物 电池(附带) |
| 制造商是否已停产 | 不是 |
| 颜色 | 黑色 |
| CPU核心数量 | 1 |
| 计算机无线类型1 | 2.4 GHz 射频, 蓝牙 |
| 是否包含电池 | 是 |
| 锂电池容量 | 4.9 瓦時 |
| 电池包装类型 | 电池是包含在该商品的包装内，但没有装配在该商品内 |
| 电池锂含量 | 0.85 克 |
| 锂离子的数量 | 2 |
| 商品重量 | 1.41 kilograms |
