Periphery. Review of the Logitech K810 Bluetooth keyboard for Windows, iOS and Android Keyboard design and ergonomics

Perhaps Logitech is the only company that likes to experiment with literally everything. And with mice, and with keyboards, and with forms, and with filling. Who else can risk putting unique and previously untried switches into a classic board and declare that this is a top solution for players? Only Logitech.

For a long time I looked at their keyboards with some degree of skepticism (what kind of mechanics are there on some unknown switches?), and when I picked up this keyboard, my whole idea of ​​​​what they do at Logitech seriously changed.
And only in a positive way.

Box and accessories

The keyboard is packaged in a simple black corrugated box with a cardboard sleeve on top. The sleeve is designed simply, informatively, in a black and blue corporate color scheme, indicating the gaming orientation of the device. The sleeve shows a keyboard, shows the type of switches, and describes some features.

Inside the box is the keyboard in a crisp plastic bag, and underneath there is nothing - an instruction manual. Well, nothing really. The most necessary thing for any mechanics is a special clamp for removing keycaps (hereinafter the slang name will be used: a puller for removing keycaps). Without it, it can be very difficult to remove keycaps with your hands.

Keyboard design and ergonomics

Logitech G810– full-size mechanical keyboard with a block of additional keys and a volume wheel. The main 104 keys are built on Romer-G switches; in addition, the keyboard has additional non-mechanical keys that are responsible for various functions such as turning off the backlight or turning on the game mode.

The case is made in a classic form factor, except that the upper part is slightly enlarged due to the presence of additional controls. Keyboard dimensions (in mm) – 443.5 x 153 x 34.3; keyboard weight excluding cable – 1180 grams. The keyboard has full RGB backlighting for all keys. There are no additional connection ports (USB, audio).

The keyboard looks indecently stylish - this is the first feeling you get as soon as you pick it up. You immediately feel that this is not “another keyboard of some kind that I’ve had,” but... unusual, or something. That is, it is quite classic, but this magic effect is fully present. It just feels different from many keyboards with similar classic designs.

The case type is classic, strict, neatly executed, without unnecessary details. Just a rectangle without seams, and only one place has a cable outlet. In addition to the pleasant first impression, one can also feel the solidity of the entire structure - all the elements fit together very well. Even without fully studying the keyboard, I couldn’t find anything to complain about here.

The materials of the keyboard are very good, but, as it turned out, not the most practical. On top, the board is covered with a panel of barely rough matte plastic, on which fingerprints do not remain, but the surface still collects dust. But the entire keyboard surround is made of glossy plastic. In fact... It looks, of course, nice, but over time the gloss will disappear, scratches will appear, and from the very beginning the first noticeable fingerprints will appear. I still couldn’t figure out why the usual and practical matte plastic didn’t suit Logitech. Apparently, while they were making other boards, the matte plastic ran out...

The keyboard layout is normal, but not quite. It seems to be American, but with a European twist. That is, the same 104 standard keys, long left shift, long right shift... And a two-story European enter bursts right into view. This is actually excellent, since many users (especially oldfags) will prefer a two-story enter instead of the standard modern one-story one.

The row of F-keys is indented from the text block of the keyboard, and at the same time, the function keys are slightly shifted to the left, and therefore “F1” begins slightly to the left of the “2” key. There is a noticeable indentation between each quartet of F-keys. What’s interesting: the keyboard does not have a “Fn” modifier, since all additional functions are provided separately, and there are no Fn + F* combinations provided. Everything is done through software, I’ll tell you more about this later.

The upper part of the keyboard is enlarged due to the presence of additional keys and LEDs to display the operation of modifier keys (Num, Caps, Scroll). Additional keys: multimedia functions, game mode (blocks Windows key), backlight on/off, mute, and volume wheel.

The modifier panel and additional keys are illuminated along with all other keys; the backlight is very soft and does not hurt the eyes at all.

Keycaps have a standard profile that is installed on most Cherry and similar keyboards. The G810 keycaps differ from their G410 and G910 counterparts in their usual cylindrical surface and discreet design (however, quite recently there was an announcement from Logitech’s official representative office, which said: that the new G910 revisions will have standard keycaps with a cylindrical surface, same as G810).

Despite the standard profile of keycaps, the keyboard has an unusual bottom row: the control keys on the left and right sides are noticeably longer than other keycaps in the row. This was done by reducing the length of the space, but not to the detriment of it: I simply did not notice that it was shortened, so typing on the keyboard is still familiar and convenient, but now you definitely won’t miss the control - it’s really big.

For those in the know: standard control + Windows + alto keycaps in the classic American layout have proportions of 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25, while in the Logitech G810 the control size on the right and left is 1.5, and the size of the remaining keys is 1.25. It turns out that the bottom row has the formula 1.5 x 1.25 x 1.25, and the space size is 5.75 as opposed to the traditional 6.25. The unit in these proportions is the size of a regular key (from a text block, for example).

Now let’s take a closer look at the keycaps. I've seen a lot of keycaps in my life, but this is the first time I've come across the solution proposed by Logitech specifically in this keyboard. Keycaps are made of ABS plastic coated with paint. The painting of the keycaps is very smooth, uniform, the keycaps themselves are cast strictly according to the shape, there are no plastic burrs either inside or outside.

Keycaps have a pleasant finish: smooth to the touch, but very grippy. Somehow they feel like a soft-touch coating, only they are not rubberized. Pictured below are Logitech G810 keycaps, above are regular keycaps with laser engraving (MK Disco keyboard).

Whether dry or wet, your fingers grip these caps very confidently and don’t slip anywhere. But these keycaps, like the surface of the keyboard, attract dust.

These keycaps have one unique feature: after applying paint, laser engraving is made on the keycaps (Russian and English symbols), and unusual paint is poured into the grooves that remain after laser engraving. I don't even know if it's paint or some kind of special polymer. The fact is that without lighting it seems as if we are looking at an ordinary keycap with ordinary painting. And therefore the applied symbol is very clearly visible in daylight.

You just have to turn on the backlight, and the symbol begins to shine through, and the light goes through the keycap without any noticeable obstacles. This is the best solution for implementing keycaps that I have ever come across. And most importantly, the keycap feels solid to the fingertip, while other keycaps feel engraved (look again at the photo from MK Disco). Nice moment. Well, the last thing I already complained about was the lack of equipment. The keycaps on the G810 are quite difficult to remove by hand, and therefore, of course, I would like to see a special puller for removing keycaps.

Russian and English symbols differ from each other in both style and thickness, and therefore cannot be confused. Both characters are located close to the center and shine through extremely evenly. This is thanks to the Romer-G switches with a central LED.

The only negative in all this is that the connectors for the keycaps are non-standard, and therefore it is impossible to install a different set of keycaps on the keyboard. This is due not only to the large enter, the size of the control and space, but also to the type of fastening of the keycap with the switch - such sets are not produced separately, unlike the same Cherry MX and the like. On the other hand, how often do you change keycaps on your keyboard? So I rarely do.

The keyboard is equipped with Romer-G switches, which were developed by Logitech in collaboration with Omron. These switches are click-free and have tactile feedback (you can feel the actuation point when pressed); The pressing force before activation is 45 grams, the total key stroke is 3 mm.

If we take the closest analogue, these switches are partially similar to Cherry MX Brown switches (tactile, no click, 45 grams before actuation, 4 mm all the way), but they differ greatly in typing feel. The manufacturer claims that the Romer-G has a click life of 70 million times. This is a serious figure that has been tested in practice for years.

By default, the keyboard has a pleasant sky-blue backlight, which can then be customized in Logitech proprietary software. The peculiarity of the illumination of Romer-G switches is that the SMD RGB LED is located exactly in the center, and the moving part of the switch is made of translucent plastic, which is why the light never hits the eyes and diffuses very softly at night. In the daytime, instead of lighting, painting on keycaps works, so during the day lighting will not be needed. Literally everything lights up – the keys, additional keys, and modifiers. There is no reflective backing on the keyboard.

Cherry stabilizers are installed under the long keys (spacebar, enter and others), and they are implemented in a way typical for most keyboards - when typing, they rattle a little, which is why the sound of impact when pressing the same spacebar stands out against the general background. Not very critical, but unpleasant.

The bottom of the keyboard is a separate topic for discussion. Ergonomics are excellent here. The bottom panel is made of textured plastic and is purely a decorative element. At the bottom of the keyboard there are as many as five large and soft rubber feet, which provide excellent stability of the keyboard on the table.

Neither take nor move - what is needed in intense battles. And most importantly, one leg located under the space bar prevents the keyboard from bending under hand pressure.

Another extremely pleasant little detail that manufacturers often overlook is retractable legs. Here they are two-tiered, all these legs are rubberized, which is why the stability of the keyboard is not lost even at a different angle of inclination.

The retractable legs are even labeled - the angle of inclination is indicated on each tier (4 degrees for the first tier, 8 degrees for the second). They also slide in and out easily; all these actions are accompanied by a slight click. Amazing. I have nothing more to add.

The keyboard cable comes out to the right of the middle and has kink protection at the output. The cable is moderately thick (thicker than that of the Logitech G502, but this is at least par for the course here), wrapped in a fabric braid, bends without resistance and remembers the given shape. Cable length – 1.8 meters.

The keyboard cable connector is made in the same aesthetics as the keyboard itself - neat, simple, elegant.
USB 2.0, without gold plated.

The keyboard leaves a very pleasant impression. It has a huge amount of features, but all of them in no way interfere with normal use - on the contrary, these features very quickly take root and become the calling card of the keyboard. And, most importantly, all these features work.

There are also disadvantages, of course. The gloss over there is still getting dirty. But against the background of the overall performance, such little things are simply lost, so you shouldn’t focus on them. Separately, I would like to note the excellent build quality, monolithic design and the absence of any backlashes, creaks and cracks.

Software, lighting options

The keyboard, like the entire Logitech gaming product line, has common software - Logitech Gaming Software. After installation, it is advisable to update the keyboard firmware in order to use all its functions. The latest firmware version adds G-keys - additional functions of the F1 - F12 keys, on which you can type anything you want. To update the firmware, you need to disconnect and connect the keyboard, and then start the update process, and at this time you should not disconnect the keyboard.

The main software window displays the keyboard, highlighting options for customizing it. Click on a key from the F-row - go to these settings, to the backlight key - go ahead and configure the keyboard backlight.

And here are the very G-keys for which the update was made. Briefly about the main thing: you cannot reprogram the keys on the keyboard. Like this. You can create profiles, you can launch these profiles automatically, you just need to link the profile to a specific application, in each profile you can set the most incredible backlight options for every taste, color and light... But forget about a macro, launching a program or any action other than the standard pressing You can't press one of the keys. In addition to those same F1 - F12. This is simply nonsense.

In any keyboard, even the Raiser keyboard, in any profile, any action can be assigned to any key. Or almost anything. Here there are only a row of F-keys. In fact, instead of those same combinations Fn + F*. A completely inexplicable limitation. Fans of playing CS:GO with binds and office workers holding the entire package of office software on a numeric keypad will be disappointed. Only G-keys, only hardcore. They simply replace the standard F-key functions. Well, maybe it’s for the better - annoying help won’t pop up when you accidentally press “F1”.

All this greatly reduces the ability to customize the keyboard for yourself. But the matter does not end there either. Here's another fly in the ointment: the keyboard has no internal memory, and therefore only the last saved settings are stored. Was there a specific backlight installed? When you turn off the software, it will reset to the “color wave” effect, which is the default (before the firmware update there was a static sky blue backlight). You can change anything only through software that has created profiles. It turns out that the keyboard is highly dependent on the software, and the software, in turn, puts a spoke in the wheels of the keyboard keys.

But Logitech's backlight settings are simply excellent. There are three different tuning options: effects, zone tuning, and freestyle. Here are the lighting options in Effects mode. There are not many of them, but they are beautiful and perfectly show how good the backlighting of the G810 is. I put all the effects in a red frame for clarity, and the current effect is shown on the right. Each effect has additional settings such as direction or speed.

But there are also nuances. For example, in reactive mode (in the software this mode is called “Keystroke”). This is a mode in which the pressed key lights up and then gradually fades out. Here, after pressing, the key fades out with a “stepped” effect: gradations of key decay are visible (while in many keyboards the LED goes out very smoothly and linearly). I suspect that these are software flaws, and not limitations in the operation of the backlight itself - after all, the “color wave” mode works fine. I would like such moments to be worked out in a little more detail.

But it’s worth paying tribute to – the backlight settings are very pleasant, simple and understandable. You can choose a regular fixed color and enjoy the backlight. In addition, everything else is easy to customize: there is a choice among standard colors, there is an adjustment for contrast (upper slider) and brightness (lower slider). Without software, again, nothing can be configured.

In general, the keyboard backlight is very pleasant, rich and soft. In daylight it is not so noticeable, but during the day it is not needed - the symbols are visible thanks to the painting on the keycaps. And at night the brightness is quite enough, and even at maximum brightness the eyes do not get tired of the backlight at all.

A separate tab for setting up the game mode. If you pressed a button on the screen, when the game mode is activated, the buttons selected in the software will not work. You can disable only the Windows keys and the pop-up menu, or you can turn off at least half the keyboard. For each created profile, you can create your own game layouts.

And the last thing is the click map. Honestly, it’s almost a useless thing. It’s good when the keyboard always keeps full statistics. Here, to maintain statistics, this mode must be turned on. Why not always collect statistics? Even taking into account the fact that the activation of statistics collection can be set to the G-key, you have to make unnecessary movements. I would like to see a simpler solution.

Testing: typing and sensations

The keyboard supports simultaneous pressing of 26 keys when connected via USB - the keyboard has a good controller. It’s a pity that there is no Full KRO, but rarely does anyone have the opportunity to press all the keys at once in practice.

And the most important thing why mechanical keyboards are generally loved is typing. First of all, it immediately becomes noticeable that the keyboard is very quiet compared to any other mechanics. Against this background, keys with stabilizers disrupt the general peace and quiet. The same space bar clicks noticeably with each press. The G810 is most likely not suitable for the role of a quiet keyboard. Moreover, it is precisely because of the stabilizers on large keys that produce metallic rattling sounds.

As for everything else. The presses are pleasant, soft, slightly muffled and almost silent; you can feel a slight rustle when you press a key. The impact on the backing when the key is pressed all the way is also almost silent and unnoticeable. Conventionally, typing on the Romer-G is slightly louder than typing on a membrane keyboard, but it is much quieter than on Cherry and other switches. Either linear (MX Black / MX Red), or non-linear (MX Brown). It's more like it feels like rubber rings (called O-Rings, which are designed to reduce noise and reduce key travel) were put on the MX Brown and the typing was made more dull. I did not feel any sticking when pressing or returning a key, although this occurs in some Cherry analogues.

But the key travel is still strikingly different from both membrane keyboards and classic mechanical ones. The pressing pattern is still closer to membrane keyboards. From them the keys get a soft stroke and silent operation of the switches themselves, but at the same time the mechanical stroke remains, the tactile barrier is very clearly felt when the switch is activated and the key is felt returning to its place - there is no such viscosity, “rubbery” when pressed. So the clicks are clearer than on membrane keyboards, but, let’s say, less pronounced than on long-throw mechanics. There is a “mechanical” stroke, but due to the shortened key stroke (the total stroke of the Romer-G is 3 mm), the switches are perceived as a “fast” version of mechanics - the presses are faster, the tactile barrier is a little more blurred, the stroke is shorter, but there is a purely mechanical the nature of the keystroke.

It is better to see once than to try to imagine the above.

Purely from the feeling – I liked it. I really liked it. I don’t really like membrane keyboards precisely because of the typing, and therefore I have been giving preference to mechanics for quite some time. And here I got both a mechanical move and a faster response to all my presses. Yes, typing is still unusual, because, even despite the tactile feedback, the keyboard gives completely different sensations, but these are new sensations, and you quickly get used to them.

The same strafes in games are more pleasant to perform on the Romer-G than on the Cherry MX Brown, but in such situations I still prefer linear switches. So the switches are well suited for games, but I liked working with text on them more. The trimmed spacebar did not affect my clicks in any way, but the double-decker enter made itself felt: often I clicked on the slash instead.

Additional keys are pressed with a distinct click and have almost no free play. The volume control wheel is easy to move and has no cut-offs - a purely analog wheel for adjusting the sound volume level by ear.

conclusions

As a result, Logitech turned out to be a somewhat unique keyboard with a laconic appearance, a classic body and unusual but cool switches. When communicating with the device, Logitech thought about literally everything - about the body, and about ergonomics, and about the location of the keys, and about the switches, and... in general, about everything! The keycaps alone are worth it. I've never seen anything like this before. The keyboard software is simple and functional, but some of its limitations clearly did not please me. The most disappointing thing, of course, was the lack of internal memory and the lack of profile switching on the fly, which means you have to go into the software every time to configure the keyboard. But this, to some extent, is not critical.

Separately, I would like to note the process of typing on the keyboard - this is a completely different sensation that neither a typical membrane nor any other mechanical keyboard will provide. I simply liked the printing process, and for me it is clearly more pleasant than typing on the same membrane. It’s hard to compare with conventional mechanics - it’s just a different feeling, but I can say that if you have never sat on a mechanical keyboard before, and are generally accustomed to a membrane keyboard, but still want to get new sensations and just a new reliable keyboard - pay attention to Logitech G810. If there are noticeable design differences, switching from a membrane keyboard to such mechanics will be much easier and more pleasant, and you, like me, will most likely love the typing process.

So, in general, the keyboard can have a huge number of advantages with a small and much less significant number of disadvantages, which you simply forget about during operation. This keyboard can easily compete with competitors in the form of other “classic” mechanics. The retail price of the keyboard at the time of writing the review: about 10,000 – 11,000 rubles. Quite an adequate price tag for such a board.

pros

• Ergonomics
• Appearance
• Materials
• Classic case
• Performing keycaps
• Romer-G switches
• RGB backlight
• Sustainability
• Cable
• Software
• Overall quality

Minuses

• Glossy edging of the case
• Lack of equipment (puller)
• Lack of internal memory to store settings

Peculiarities

• Two-story enter
• Non-standard fastening of keycaps
• Stabilizers Cherry
• Fixed cable
• Limitations of software operation with keyboard

The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum allows you to fully focus on the game. Designed for dynamic operations, the keyboard is designed with the most powerful technology available. Every element is carefully considered, from the smallest details like the anti-fingerprint matte textured surface and durable braided cable, to the advanced color illumination and ultra-fast, ultra-reliable Romer-G mechanical switches. The unique design embodies the latest technology and the highest quality inherent in all Logitech G products.

Official localization for the Russian Federation (highlighting Russian and English characters)

Logitech's exclusive Romer-G™ mechanical switches respond almost instantly—25% faster than conventional mechanical switches. This gives an advantage in speed, because during the game every millisecond counts. Romer-G switches are cycle tested to 70 million clicks. They are 40% more reliable than standard mechanical keyboard switches.

Logitech Gaming Software lets you set the level of customization and choose from over 16.8 million backlight colors for each key. Synchronize lighting effects with other Logitech G gaming devices running Logitech Gaming Software. By highlighting each key in a different color, you can track spells and other commands, or change the color of the backlight to match your settings. The Orion Spectrum provides two types of backlighting - in the center and along the perimeter of each key. Thanks to this, the symbols on them are easy to read even in the dark. Logitech Gaming Software comes pre-loaded with profiles for over 300 games.

Manage background tracks without leaving the game. Dedicated media control buttons on the Orion Spectrum keyboard make it easy to watch videos and listen to music, allowing you to instantly play, mute, pause or mute playback. It is convenient to change the sound volume using the volume control; In addition, you can skip to the next song at the touch of a button.

Logitech Gaming Software gives you complete control over your G810 keyboard. Customize your favorite games using macros to customize the F1–F12 keys. In addition, you have full control over the key-by-key color lighting and change the settings to disable the keys when entering game mode (the Windows key is disabled by default in game mode).

Multi-key shortcuts allow you to perform complex movements with precision every time. Multi-key shortcuts (26 keys) can include virtually any number of keys with modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt and Shift) in any order and provide accurate results.

With three tilt adjustment positions, you can set the keyboard at 0, 4, or 8 degrees to find the perfect gaming position. The rubberized base of the keyboard ensures its stability during active actions in the game.

I'm a programmer and I type a lot. The keyboard is the main tool of work. I tried a lot of them. Several years ago I settled on an Apple wireless keyboard. I liked the shape, quality, buttons, wirelessness, operating time. Although I work on Windows. And pairing the keyboard with it was not easy. But at that time there were no analogues. And then I came across the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810. I thought: “It can’t be! It’s like my Apple, but without its shortcomings. And with new features, too! I have to take it!” I’ll say right away that I compared the Logitech K810 mainly with the old Apple Wireless Keyboard. Case The keyboard looks solid! Metal in theme. The body is monolithic. The twist test passes with flying colors. Nothing creaks or plays. There are rubber feet on the bottom - it holds well on the table. The tilt angle is small. Unfortunately, there are no retractable legs. The buttons are well made. The work is similar to the "apple" one. But the click sound from Logitech is quieter. What makes the Backlight stand out? It's a dream. Made perfectly. The letters themselves glow white. The level can be adjusted by F5-F6. But automatic seems optimal to me. The keyboard has a light sensor and adjusts the brightness itself. To avoid draining the battery, a hand proximity sensor is integrated into the keyboard. We raise our hands, and the keyboard comes to life, the backlight lights up - magic! Reacts very sensitively. Turns on quickly. No lags were noticed. This is one of the few wireless keyboards with proper backlighting. Switching between multiple devices is also one of the determining factors. We pair the keyboard in no time with our zoo of devices (up to 3 simultaneously) and voila: we type on the PC, an SMS arrives on the phone, with one click we switch to the phone (instantly), respond to the SMS and back to the PC. It simply cannot be conveyed how convenient it is! However, the keys on Android work correctly. The language changes without problems. Power The Logitech K810 has a built-in battery and charge controller. You don't have to buy batteries. But you can connect it to a PC with a wire and work like a wired one. Other The default action settings F1-F12 are changed in the SetPoint program. You can also see the battery charge, set up on-screen notifications, change and reassign some things. If Home, End, PageUp and PageDown are needed, they are present on the + Fn arrows. Tested for simultaneous button presses using the Microsoft Keyboard Ghosting Demonstration. The Logitech K810 passed the test: pressing W+A+S+D+Ctrl+Shift+Space simultaneously did not cause any problems. There is no delay when pressing either. I pressed it - there was an immediate reaction on the PC, everything was clear. Pros: + Wireless + Ergonomic + Compact and lightweight + Stylish + Universal (supports Win/Mac/Android) + Memory for 3 devices with fast switching + Backlit keys + Hand proximity and light sensors + Battery powered + Works while charging Cons: - Lack of retractable legs - Glossy insert in the upper part - Short left Shift - Cannot be used in BIOS (like any BT keyboard) - Price All disadvantages are compensated by advantages. Moreover, such a set of them is not found in any other keyboard. Hence the considerable price. The keyboard is high quality, so why not pay decent money for it? Definitely recommend!

The Logitech K810 is a compact Bluetooth keyboard that is ready to work with devices running Windows 7 and 8, as well as iOS and Android. It is notable for the fact that it supports up to three connections to different devices simultaneously (you can switch between them in one click), has backlighting with three levels of intensity, a proximity sensor, looks cool and costs more than the Apple Wireless Keyboard (under 1000 UAH).

Despite its modest size, the keyboard fits as many as 80 keys (there is, of course, no number pad). The only inconvenient thing worth noting is the short left Shift and an additional key with symbols next to it (but in the version for English-speaking countries it is not there, and Shift is of normal size, there will be an image below for comparison). The layout in the Russian language is completely familiar, do not be confused by the symbols of the German language and the dash in the wrong place (in the photo), we received a keyboard without Russian stickers, and those that are there are intended for Germany. The top row traditionally houses function keys. They perform their usual Windows functions in combination with Fn. As part of this review, I was interested in the keyboard primarily as an accessory to an Android tablet.

This is what the version for English-speaking countries looks like

And like this for countries like ours, with a longer alphabet

Thus, the first to third keys are designed to quickly select a connected device (you can connect up to three at the same time, and for each you will need to enter a digital password on the keyboard). The fourth key is programmable, but this can only be done through Windows, after installing the SetPoint application from the manufacturer’s website). By default, it allows you to quickly switch between applications. But, unfortunately, this function did not work with an Android tablet. The next two buttons are for adjusting the backlight. By the way, if the keyboard “fell asleep”, then when your hands approach it will instantly light up. Three gradations of backlight intensity are available, plus it can be turned off. The keys and the manufacturer's logo on the top of the keyboard glow with a pleasant, soft white light. Next are four playback control keys. For some reason, the mute key on my tablet did not work, although there were no problems with the others. For F11 and F12, like F4, you can change the function. Although “Home” and a quick call to the calculator (set by default) are also a good option. To switch languages ​​in Android, use the combination CTRL+spacebar (cannot be changed).

The Logitech K810 keyboard looks simply gorgeous, especially with the backlight on. The keys are made of black plastic. Printing on them is a pleasure. They are slightly concave, ideal for the fingertip, and have a soft but clear stroke. They work almost silently. The plate under the keys is made of brushed aluminum, but the black strip at the top is made of glossy plastic (hello, fingerprints). The keyboard power key is located on the right side, below it, at the bottom there is a button to turn on Bluetooth search. The latter is slightly recessed into the body and can be easily found by touch. The power button is small in size and does not interfere with operation. The keyboard is charged via the microUSB connector, located on the top end. The ergonomics of the device are excellent, which, unfortunately, cannot be said about the assembly. On the right, near the power key, the aluminum plate does not fit tightly to the plastic base of the keyboard. Therefore, as soon as you pick up the Logitech K810 and press any button, it starts to creak.

So, the Logitech K810 keyboard is perfect in everything, except for the assembly and, of course, the price. It has an excellent design, excellent ergonomics and capabilities for every taste and need. If you need a good compact keyboard (especially for an Android tablet) and money is not an issue, then you can safely buy the Logitech K810.

All kinds of keyboards are needed, all kinds of keyboards are important. Especially when they are gaming, with all sorts of goodies and magically shimmering lighting of 16 million colors. We're talking about Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum- a gadget that caused me truly childish delight. There were some nuances, but first things first.

Equipment

The gadget is delivered in a huge, impressive-looking box with high-quality printing. If you expect that there will be some additional gaming features inside, then you are mistaken. The package contained the culprit of this review, documentation and... and that's all.

Design

What do you immediately notice? For volumes. Everything here is large: from the thick USB plug to the case itself.

• Dimensions: 153 x 443.5 x 34.3 mm
• weight 1180 grams

Continuing the topic about cable. It is very dense, tight, and difficult to bend. This has its advantage - I don’t know what to do to break it. On occasion it can be used as a tow rope. The length, by the way, is also impressive - about 1.8 meters. Go ahead.

A massive, mechanical keyboard is about the Logitech G810. I admit that I don’t follow the gaming accessories market too closely, so perhaps a stereotype has stuck in my head - any “keyboard” for gaming should be fancy, with all sorts of cosmic twists, plastic inserts of different colors, have some wild shape, and so on Further.

When I first saw the G810, I didn't believe it was aimed at gamers. Where are the radiators? Where are the air intakes? Where are the fire-breathing tubes to deflect fire during passionate virtual battles? There is none of that here! How so?!

Putting aside all stereotypes, it is worth mentioning the following. The G810 is a technologically advanced tool for true gamers.

I will explain this position of the manufacturer (with which I agree) throughout the review.

I would call the design of the G810 daringly original. Its appearance is somewhat reminiscent of “clava” for 200 rubles from the nearest “Computers and Printer Cartridges” store. However, when you start to look at it, pick it up, and it weighs a lot (a little over a kilogram), you realize that everything here is very original.

The design is at the same time calm, restrained, and at the same time monstrous and impressive. This is cool!

The front side and the keys themselves are matte. Fatty fingerprints remain, but are very easily removed from the surface. By the way, it is very pleasant to the touch. Not Soft-Touch, but smoother and not as sticky, so to speak.

But the sides are glossy and, in my opinion, this is a minus.

The smooth plastic is very delicate, so it quickly becomes covered with a mesh of small scratches. With this in mind, don't keep anything unnecessary near your keyboard. Soldering and repairing cell phones is generally prohibited. Think about how much this device costs (we'll talk about that later)!

On the back there is ribbed plastic. The manufacturer could not bother and stick here that terrible surface that is found on the bottom of even very expensive laptops, but no. The bottom is very interesting.

“Klava” will not leave at a crucial moment of the game if you accidentally hit it. This is right!

There are also retractable legs and stands. They have three positions in total, but this is enough for comfortable work/play.

By the way, the device is so high in height that you involuntarily have to lift your hands up. In this case, it would be nice to have a height-adjustable chair. I do not have that. I sit on an “ergonomic” chair for 600 rubles. Bum!

Ergonomics

The focus is on the special design of Romer-G mechanical switches. Due to this, the response occurs 25% faster than competitive solutions. The matter remains only for the gamer himself, so that he does not become stupid.

With the G810, it is impossible to be in a situation where you can't tell for sure whether you pressed a button or not. So to speak, the grip of each button here is very good. And despite the impressive height of each individual key, they have a very small travel (3 mm instead of the standard 4). You can press the button lightly, or you can press it all the way. The amplitude of the press will be different, but it will be recognized in any case. In other words, operation occurs already at 1.5 mm, and this is a very light pressure.

There are very large distances between the keys and I would even call them mini-gorges. Due to this, as well as a small pit on the surface of each key, you can get to the desired key without much difficulty. In this regard, the G810 is also excellent for routine tasks.

I am writing this review on the Orion Spectrum keyboard and do not experience any inconvenience. On the contrary, it is an interesting experience that somewhat reminds me of old typewriters. And that's why.

The thing is that the G810 Orion Spectrum is very loud.

It will be impossible to play, type, or simply enter a URL at night. You will wake up everyone not only in your own room, but also in the next room. I have never seen such loud keyboards before. I pressed the button and pressed it. Everyone around knows about this.

Now let's see what interesting things there are from the additional functions attached to special keys. In the upper right corner there is a small “roller” that, by scrolling, adjusts the sound. Nearby is the “Mute” button to turn on the ninja mode.

Below them is a panel for controlling playback with four buttons. For many brave gamers, the sound during games is not enough, so they play music in the background through a simultaneously running player with some Children of Bodom.

The LEDs responsible for the activity of Caps, Num and other “locks” are located above the F9-F12 panel. Original location.

In the very right corner, the Logitech logo proudly glows. Am I the only one who evokes a strong association with Gazprom, thereby becoming a national treasure?

Backlight

Let's move on to the most important thing - what I personally was completely delighted with.

I recently tested the Dell Alienware 13. It also came with a backlight that glows in different colors. Everything was great and interesting. However, the laptop had two serious limitations: the number of supported colors and the backlight zoning. It was impossible to configure a specific key to glow in a certain color, the one next to another, and so on.

So, the G810 is free of all these shortcomings.

Firstly, the number of colors here is so large that it is extremely difficult to choose something specific.

Still, 16.8 million different shades is a lot. You can poke your mouse into a special rainbow circle, or you can enter standard six-digit color codes. Option for html people.

It has come to the point that the proprietary utility has profiles for most modern toys. What kind of profiles? It's simple.

You installed a new toy. You have no idea what keys are involved in it. Well, W, A, S, D, and then what? So Logitech Gaming Software will give you advice and won’t leave you in trouble. You select the profile of the desired game in the utility and activate it at the right time. Isn't that cool?

Moreover (I didn’t know about this, but it’s brilliant), when starting a specific game, you can block the pressing of individual keys. For example, a button with “windows” to accidentally open the Start menu at the wrong moment. A special button above the navigation block is responsible for activating these commands.

Of course, there are also preset lighting profiles. For myself, I particularly noted the “Star Effect”, when the keys in a chaotic order either light up or go out. They flicker, that is.

Star Effect mode

And another mode called “Keystroke”. You select a constant backlight (orange, for example), and when pressed, each button glows blue for a while, gradually returning to the standard orange color. Looks very impressive!

“Keypress” mode, when a luminous trail remains after a touch

Of course, all these profiles can be quickly switched between each other. This and a bunch of other functions can be assigned to any function key.

And the last trick. I don’t know for whom it will be useful, but it is there. Recording a map of button presses. The most frequently pressed keys are highlighted in red, and those that were pressed less frequently over a certain period of time are highlighted in light colors.

Below is a screenshot of the buttons I pressed while I was typing the last paragraph. Don't look at the time it took me to type this paragraph. Well, that's a long time! Well, big deal, I was distracted by the donut in the refrigerator.

Of course, the backlight can be adjusted to your liking. Each button and any LED on the surface, including the manufacturer’s logo, can be customized separately. You can, for example, highlight all the letters in red, the service keys in blue, the “Play” button in green, and the “Stop” button in red again. For novice “users,” for example, you can “highlight” hot key combinations so that they learn how to control a computer not only with a mouse.

For lovers of riddles, illuminating only those buttons that contain an encrypted message for a second person, for example, where candies are hidden, is suitable. And let him figure it out - he suffers.

Bottom line

The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum is a controversial gadget. On the one hand, this is just a fancy keyboard for a lot of money. Buy Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum possible for an average of 11,990 rubles. On the other hand, this is a cool device that is very nice to receive as a gift, especially if you are a gamer, especially if you are a level 80 elf. However, that's not all. There is also a third party, which the manufacturer himself talks about and which is actually not just empty marketing.

The company says the device was developed in close collaboration with the cyber community. Only what advanced gamers really need was brought to life. Ergonomics, reliability (up to 70 million clicks, by the way), response speed and customization, so that you can customize everything for yourself and nothing distracts you during the game.

And against the backdrop of all this, the bright and very interesting lighting looks like a bonus. This is a big, pleasant bonus that fuels the unbridled passion of real gamers.

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