No accessories are included in the box, either. The Logitech also misses a wrist-rest and pass-through USB ports. That backlighting is only restricted to white rather than the popular RGB lighting, and there aren’t any dedicated macro keys. However, the G610 is lacking in other departments.
#G610 USES OF THE VOLUME SCROLL SOFTWARE#
There’s macro control from Logitech’s Gaming Software app – although macros can only be programmed to the F keys.
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Every key is backlit and can be customised in software to turn off, stay on or respond to patterns or touches. I’m pleased that Logitech has included a set of media buttons – including a volume roller – and I’m always happy to see a long, braided USB cable. The feature set will likely prove divisive, too. The looks could prove divisive: some will like its pared-back and smart design, while others will wish for more theatrics. Instead, the G610 is built from impressively sturdy plastic that’s matte on the top and glossy around the sides, and this solid rectangular slab has three height levels and huge rubber pads on the base to stop the keyboard sliding. This isn’t the kind of gaming keyboard that’ll attract attention with outlandish aesthetics. The no-nonsense, slick action of Cherry MX Red hardware is reflected in the G610’s external design. That can make a Cherry MX Brown keyboards feel more solid and responsive, but conversely it can also feel a little slower. They’ve got the same 2mm actuation point, but there’s a noticeable bump in the middle of the pressing action – so you get the tactile feedback that many people associate with mechanical switches. The light touch and lack of bump make the Cherry MX Red switch quieter than most, and it feels faster than many others.Ĭherry MX Brown switches are far more traditional. The Red switch travels on a consistent path downwards, without the bump in the middle that features on many other Cherry MX designs. That switch is one of the lightest and softest that Cherry produces, with a modest 2mm actuation level. I’ve tested the Cherry MX Red version of this keyboard. They’re both top-notch mechanical switches from the accepted masters of the craft, and both are quite different.
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The G610 is sold in two variants: one with Cherry MX Red switches and the other with Cherry MX Brown hardware. Related: Best mechanical keyboards for gamers Logitech G610 Orion – Design and Features It marks a departure from other recent Logitech gaming products: those have been brighter and more outlandish, and they’ve also relied on Logitech’s own proprietary mechanical switches. The G610 Orion deploys familiar Cherry MX key switch technology in a smart, understated design.