The backlit keys feature white lights underneath them, with orange and red lights included for the macro switchers. The G-keys are encased within a orange background that offers a great contrast against the keyboard's black and grey color scheme.
From lifting the keyboard out of the box to plugging in the dual USB connector cable, the G710+ feels solid in all of its components from the matte plastic finish to the glossy surface between the keys. However, for those gamers that stand by their mechanical keyboards will be happy to hear that Logitech has yet again delivered a superior product that lives up to the brand name. The G710+ is not yet the device that will convert those that have been avoiding mechanical keyboards exclusively because of the noise level. Unfortunately, the G710+ does not quite deliver on that promise with key presses that while not overly loud, are still audible in comparison to a membrane keyboard. With the G710+, Logitech has been quite upfront about advertising the keyboard as offering "whisper quiet" key presses. Their only major downside has been their overly loud clicking sounds, which most times can be heard quite clearly in the next room or cubicle. Every computer user has their own reasons for preferring either type of keyboard, but the mechanical variation has long been favored by gamers for their tactile and instant response timing. The G710+ marks my return to the world of mechanical keyboards as the traditional and near-silent membrane keyboards had long since been my preferred accessory. While the dual-zone backlighting of the WASD and arrow keys is a welcome addition, it never quite provided any advantage within a game because I rarely glanced at the keys. I found that the backlit keys offered a good range of brightness levels from the overly bright to the more subdued and less extreme settings. In regards to the specifications, the G710+ features 110 anti-ghosting and backlit mechanical keys, six programmable G-keys with three macros each, numeric keypad, instant media access keys, game/desktop mode that can disable Windows and context menu keys, adjustable dual-zone backlighting for the WASD and arrow keys, support for 26-key rollover, a hi-speed 2.0 pass-through port, removable palm rest, and tilt legs. As well, the backlit keys feature four levels of brightness that can also be turned off completely.įortunately, the backlit setting is remembered after each shutdown and doesn't require any repeated input for the desired preference. With the sleek keyboard out of its box and connected to my computer, I proceeded with high expectations of both Logitech's often superior build quality and its bold feature statements.
While the G710+ doesn't include the features of more expensive keyboards with LCD panels and customizable backlighting colors, it does deliver a product that focuses equally on function and form with the introduction of Logitech's highly touted "whisper quiet" and "tactile high-speed" keys. The G710+ shares many traits of its previous mechanical keyboard counterparts with the inclusion of programmable macro sets, backlit keys, and generous support for multiple key inputs. The new G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard from Logitech joins its family of other high quality products that are focused on satisfying the many demands that gamers put forth in their hardware and accessories.
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