#LOGITECH G710 KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING WINDOWS#

#LOGITECH G710 KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING WINDOWS#

When the game mode button is switched on the windows keys will be disabled.

In this picture you will also notice the button that will turn game mode on/off. The “MR” button is the button responsible for starting and ending the macro recording. Since the G710+ has slightly raised keys I did not encounter this issue at all.įocusing at the top left of the keyboard you can see the M1-M3 buttons that provide you with three different modes for the macro keys essentially allowing you to have 18 unique functions per game. Why is this important you might ask? Well on previous keyboards that I tested where the dedicated macro keys were in the same location I found myself accidentally pressing the macro key instead of the control key. Logitech has done an excellent job by spacing the keys a bit further and making them more raised than the rest of the keyboard. These macro keys are a convenient way for you to store presets and record commands as you desire. More on that later.Īt the left side of the keyboard you will see the six dedicated macro keys. At the top right you will also see two buttons that allow you to control the brightness of the LEDs. The fact that they are dedicated makes it so much easier and convenient to change tracks and raise/lower the volume compared to competing keyboards that have buried the media keys as secondary functions requiring you to press the FN button to access them. Unfortunately, the cable is not braided, but it’s very high quality plastic, so it should withstand normal abuse just fine.Īt the top right of the G710+ we find the dedicated media keys and volume wheel. The center of the cable also includes a velcro cable tie for those looking to carry the keyboard on the go. Taking a look at the connectors we notice that the main cable splits off into two USB 2.0 connectors, one to power the keyboard and the other for the USB passthrough. That said, it would’ve been nice to see Logitech integrate a USB 3.0 hub rather than a single USB 2.0 passthrough to avoid this issue as USB 3.0 has the capability of supporting higher power draw. Although there’s only a single passthrough, there are some benefits as it isn’t limited in power draw compared to some keyboards that sport two (or more) USB passthroughs. The Logitech G710+ also comes with two kickstands that allow you to elevate the keyboard to a higher position if you so desire however these stands are made of plastic and are not rubber coated to prevent slippage.Īt the back of the keyboard, we get a single USB 2.0 passthrough. Taking a look at the back of the keyboard we see how Logitech has provided a combination of large and small rubber feet that provide excellent anti slipage protection for both normal use and intense gaming sessions. One thing to note is that the plastic around the center of the keyboard is glossy. The keyboard is constructed with durable plastic and should easily withstand a good buttonmashing session. Included in the box is a set up guide, the keyboard itself, as well as a removable palmrest.įrom a top down view of the keyboard you will notice that the keyboard is the standard North American layout with its long shift, enter and backspace keys. Here is a look at the box for the Logitech G710+.

Tactile high-speed, mechanical keys (Cherry MX Brown).

Still interested? You should be! Let’s take a closer look. Some of these features include stuff like dedicated media and macro keys, individually lit white LED backlighting, Cherry MX Brown keyswitches with o-ring dampeners, and a game mode to name a few. Why do I say this? Well, the keyboard packs a number of killer features that make the G710+ a very competitive product. For years, they’ve been producing amazing peripherals and with the emerging popularity of mechanical keyboards as of late, we’ve been left wondering when the computer peripherals giant would begin offering their own product.įor those still wondering then, wonder no more as today we’ll be reviewing Logitech’s recently introduced G710+ mechanical gaming keyboard, and as their first mechanical keyboard, it looks like Logitech has really pulled out all the stops for the G710+.

When we look at the computer peripherals market, there’s always one name that you can’t really forget – Logitech.

Logitech g710 keyboard programming