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Gaming Keyboard G510
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16 out of 19(84%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Gaming Keyboard G510
Review 1 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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SKAAT
from Melbourne VIC, Australia
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Best Product for Many, But Not for Most
Date:26 December 2012
I have recently bought G510 keyboard along with a Logitech gaming mouse. Other than these I have 3 more Logitech products which I have already been using happily.
I was looking for a gaming keyboard because I was not able to "play" properly simply because of the lack of multi-key input capability of normal keyboards. Their buffers get full, they suddenyl stop responding and then dump all combinations to free up the buffer space which hurts most especially when you play FPS games and every second is critical. Another reason of purchase was the backlight, so I can see keys (when required) in the dark.
Pros:
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1) Amazing keyboard with amazing features and solid build quality.
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1) Amazing keyboard with amazing features and solid build quality.
2) Overall it is a well thought out keyboard.
3) Backlighting is not very bright but "enough" for you to recognise the key you are going to press which is good even in the dark (I am sure no one reads a book using very bright keyboard backlights and they are there only to help you recognise the key in the dark, so it is a positive point of this keyboard IMHO).
4) To be able to programme and add LCD applets, add gaming profiles, and programme macro keys (G Keys) are all really very nice features. It also comes with an API and an SDK (installs with the software)
5) Very satsfying key-press feel (feet open, and without palm rest).
6) Game key: It locks your windows key and right click key presses, so you wont be accidentally pressing those two keys. (But, if you press Shift key five times (enables Sticky-Keys mode activation confirmation dialog) and a popup appears, you can't help that switching your game window as this keyboard game key is not designed to tackle that.)
7) Integrated Audio: This keyboard as a separate USB sound card which activates only when you plug your headphone and/or mic jack in. (The sound card is really very nice in terms of the sound it produces)
Cons:
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1) Keyboard's physical keys spacing layout: not friendly for my hand (I have big hands (a little bit bigger than medium only), spacing layout may suit people with small or medium hands). You need to squeeze your fingers a bit more in order to type correctly (resulted in many typo mistakes); more than 30 minutes of use, and your hand starts hurting. It is hard to get used to this key spacing just because it is uncomfortable. Keyboard should be comfortable enough for Gaming + general use, as we normally do not use two keyboards for two different tasks.
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1) Keyboard's physical keys spacing layout: not friendly for my hand (I have big hands (a little bit bigger than medium only), spacing layout may suit people with small or medium hands). You need to squeeze your fingers a bit more in order to type correctly (resulted in many typo mistakes); more than 30 minutes of use, and your hand starts hurting. It is hard to get used to this key spacing just because it is uncomfortable. Keyboard should be comfortable enough for Gaming + general use, as we normally do not use two keyboards for two different tasks.
2) Right Shift + 2 arrow keys combination = Not possible: With Shift key press (I use that as Walk mode key) You can either move up or left but not diagonally. This hurts most as I play most of the games using arrow keys (not numpad ones) and very few games using WASD keys. (I simply like to occasionally rest my fingers using free space around arrow keys). And afterall, keyboard is advertised as it allows "any five" simultanous key presses, but never says that you cannot use 2 arrow keys + Shift key (which is just 3 keys combination among those 5 keys combinations).
3) There is more gap between Arrow keys and other normal keys (border keys like "Enter", "|", etc. on the left hand side of arrow keys) which makes it harder to reach Enter key and above while pressing an arrow key (left, down, and/or right arrow key).
4) As soon as you attach palm rest with this keyboard, keys' height becomes uncomfortable (I personally prefer using keyboard palm rest, so for me it is a let down). This happens because palm rest stays a little bit higher (few "mm" as it covers the keyboard border including logo) than it should be. If this palm rest could have stayed as high as the height of keyboard's border, there shouldn't be any problem then. The reason is that keyboard's feet are not high and you dont get much tilt to reach to the top keys comfortably. In normal position, (without feet opened) this keyboard is a bit difficult to type for a user who likes to rest his palm on the table or palm rest. For those, who keep their hands off the table or palm-rest, this shouldn't be a problem.
5) Integrated audio is a useless feature for me as I already do have a sound card in my laptop. Having an additional sound card just doesn't make sense to me especially when you cannot use it along with your PC/laptop sound card. You need to go into Windows sound properties and make this sound card as default in order to hear sounds through this keyboard's sound card which kills its purpose in the first place. People may use Ventrilo app to somehow make some use of it but still I don't see any value it just adds price and nothing else. (IMHO pass through headphone and mic ports was a much better option instead)
6) This keyboard does not have a USB port. That would had been very helpful if I could plug my mouse or Flash drive in that USB. (Even we do not use mouse very far from the keyboard, but still it will be handy and quick way to plug a mouse which is capable of re-charging mouse batteries if they are gone down during the gameplay)
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I am going to return this keyboard and get a refund. Even though it is an excellent product, this keyboard is just not for me, unfortunately. This conclusion does not reflect that it won't be fit for your purpose, as I have just mentioned above the reasons why it is not fit for me.
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I am going to return this keyboard and get a refund. Even though it is an excellent product, this keyboard is just not for me, unfortunately. This conclusion does not reflect that it won't be fit for your purpose, as I have just mentioned above the reasons why it is not fit for me.
I hope this review will help you in your decision.
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Review 2 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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Jack
from Vic
Expertise: Proficient User
Best keyboard i have had so far :D
Date:6 August 2012
I find this keyboard really useful when i play bf3 or any mmo the G keys are really helpful with wow macros.
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Review 3 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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Sona
from Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Expertise: Proficient User
My Opinion
Date:7 June 2012
This keyboard is good for gaming , don`t waste your money on overrated keyboard brands such as Razer , to me its not worth the money , i do not say that this keyboard is cheap , but you pay for what you get , but i do highly recommend to use a normal keyboard for gaming and work , if you like plenty of backlid light to brighten your keyboard , this keyboard should be considered . Even though its a little bit pricy , but considering nowadays so called gaming keyboard brands such as Razer , Steelseries and so , i find that this keyboard has more features to it , and thats the only thing i choose this keyboard .
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Review 4 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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Battlefield_3_Gamer
Not a true gaming keyboard.
Date:20 May 2012
I use this keyboard primarily for playing Battlefield 3. While the LCD screen can be handy for viewing the time or CPU and RAM performance this is not the ultimate gaming keyboard.
It does not have full anti-ghosting. This keyboard cannot match your reflexes while pressing multiple keys.
It does not have full anti-ghosting. This keyboard cannot match your reflexes while pressing multiple keys.
e.g. I cannot press and hold SHIFT and W and 2 at the same time.
I use this combination to drive tanks at increased speed while switching to a secondary weapon to eliminate other threats quickly.
+2points
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Response from Logitech:By Logitech Australia, Logitech Australia, 23 May 2012
Hey Battlefield_3_Gamer, thanks for your review. We got one of our team members to test this and Shift + W + 2 (above the Q/W keys) work fine. We are assuming you're having a problem with the Numpad 2, which with the default key bindings in BF3, doesn't work.
In Battlefield 3, they count QWERTY numbers (the ones above the keyboard) as separate from the Numpad numbers (which, when you assign in BF3, show up a Num1, Num2, etc). If you have the regular numbers assigned to change the weapons, BF3 will ignore the numpad equivalents because they are different keys. Also, BF3 has different button configurations for on foot, vehicles, and air vehicles. If I go into BF3 and assign the Numpad buttons for weapon selection in the Vehicles section, we can press Shift+W+Numpad 2 to change the weapons no problem (But then pressing 2 above the Q/W keys will do nothing while driving a vehicle with that binding). This is how Battlefield 3 handles keypresses.
If you want to test keypresses on your keyboard, you can try this web tool: http://www.microsoft.com/appliedsciences/content/projects/KeyboardGhostingDemo.aspx (note, in Windows, pressing Shift + Numpad 2 will result in a down arrow key press).
Plus, we do have a firmware update for some early G510 units. You can download and run the .EXE file listed here, and if your unit has an older firmware, it will let you update to the latest version: http://forums.logitech.com/t5/G-Series-Gaming-Keyboards/G510-Firmware-update/td-p/570732.
In Battlefield 3, they count QWERTY numbers (the ones above the keyboard) as separate from the Numpad numbers (which, when you assign in BF3, show up a Num1, Num2, etc). If you have the regular numbers assigned to change the weapons, BF3 will ignore the numpad equivalents because they are different keys. Also, BF3 has different button configurations for on foot, vehicles, and air vehicles. If I go into BF3 and assign the Numpad buttons for weapon selection in the Vehicles section, we can press Shift+W+Numpad 2 to change the weapons no problem (But then pressing 2 above the Q/W keys will do nothing while driving a vehicle with that binding). This is how Battlefield 3 handles keypresses.
If you want to test keypresses on your keyboard, you can try this web tool: http://www.microsoft.com/appliedsciences/content/projects/KeyboardGhostingDemo.aspx (note, in Windows, pressing Shift + Numpad 2 will result in a down arrow key press).
Plus, we do have a firmware update for some early G510 units. You can download and run the .EXE file listed here, and if your unit has an older firmware, it will let you update to the latest version: http://forums.logitech.com/t5/G-Series-Gaming-Keyboards/G510-Firmware-update/td-p/570732.
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Review 5 for Gaming Keyboard G510
Overall Rating
Quality
4
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Features
5
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Performance
4
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Ergonomics
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Jordan
from Melbourne, Australia
Expertise: Tech Savvy
I didn't expect that... in a good way!
Date:17 April 2012
As a Logitech Product Tester LPT13153, I am providing a review on the Logitech G510 Gaming Keyboard.
I love the feel of the keyboard - It's solid, yet somewhat flexible (especially if you push a LITTLE too hard on the LCD buttons). The only disappointing thing about this keyboard was the LCD screen - It seems a bit out of alignment... Maybe an issue with Quality Control?
Either way, the keys are exceptionally quiet, and having 18 programmable keys at your disposal is fun, to say the least.
The 3.5mm headset port restarts the keyboard once plugged in, for some reason.
The LCD panel allows me to keep an eye on system resources, as well as the time, and Battlefield 3 stats (should they ever release an applet for it).
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Review 6 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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Jordan
Expertise: Tech Savvy
I didn't expect this... in a good way!
Date:17 April 2012
As a Logitech Product Tester LPT13153, I am providing a review on the Logitech G510 Gaming Keyboard. (That seems rather tacky to say/type...)
I love the feel of the keyboard - It's solid, yet somewhat flexible (especially if you push a LITTLE too hard on the LCD buttons). The only disappointing thing about this keyboard was the LCD screen - It seems a bit out of alignment... Maybe an issue with Quality Control?
Either way, the keys are exceptionally quiet, and having 18 programmable keys at your disposal is fun, to say the least.
The 3.5mm headset port restarts the keyboard once plugged in, for some reason.
The LCD panel allows me to keep an eye on system resources, as well as the time, and Battlefield 3 stats (should they ever release an applet for it).
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Review 7 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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5
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5
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Flint Eastwood
from Newborough. Latrobe valley.
Expertise: Proficient User
Gaming Keyboard G510
Date:26 January 2012
Great design and lay out.
Very comfortable to use for long periods of time.
Back lit feature is nice as you can pick your own colours.
I recommend the G510 keyboard.
Very comfortable to use for long periods of time.
Back lit feature is nice as you can pick your own colours.
I recommend the G510 keyboard.
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Review 8 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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Jesse from Victoria
Best Purchase Ever
Date:5 January 2012
Flawless. The Key's response time is excellent, the layout and spacing of the keys are comfy, the Custom-color character back-lighting is the first time I've wasted hours on a keyboard and the Headphones/Mic port ease of Access for my Headphones is also a plus.
Must buy if your a hardcore gamer.
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Review 9 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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Chrit
from Adelaide
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Best macro keyboard.
Date:13 November 2011
This keyboard is amazing, the macros are incredibly fast, close to a copy/paste, the programs you can get on the LED are brilliant and very useful, not to mention the media keys work natively with iTunes. The latest G-Series software is very versatile and incredibly easy to use. My only qualm is that even with the keyboard feet out, it sits a little too low for me.
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Review 10 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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MC
from Melbourne Australia
Expertise: Tech Savvy
G510
Date:8 October 2011
Excellent Keyboard. Takes a little getting used to key placement. Nice 'touch' to the keys and the keyboard has a solid feel.
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Review 11 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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nrg9x
from Brisbane , Q.L.D.
Expertise: Tech Savvy
nice play
Date:11 September 2011
great keyboard , as gamers we tweak our gear and reduce cpu use for games, the software being very heavy for gamers but worth the advantage if you use it right.
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Review 12 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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//
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Great Keyboard
Date:8 September 2011
This is a fantastic keyboard. The back lighting is great and i love the full RGB spectrum.The monochrome screen is perfect for displaying GPU temps, FPS and CPU utilization. The media keys and g-keys are extremely usefull and the keys have a good feel to them.
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Review 13 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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jaggerjack
Amazing keyboard
Date:16 June 2011
The keyboard is easy to install and user friendly.
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Review 14 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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roadking
Very nice Keyboard!
Date:8 November 2010
It's a good keyboard, works well. The G Keys work great once the game is installed. I made a profile before the game was installed on my system, what can I say it took a week to download and I was bored. T G keys once programed do everything I want them to with ease. I really like the back lighting and wheel for volume control. I would have made the board just a little bigger, to get a bigger key board. All in all I'm very happy with it!
+5points
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Review 15 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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PEAKA
Expertise: Proficient User
OMG TYTYTYTY!!!!
Date:15 October 2010
After waiting, and waiting, and waiting some more you have done a wonderful thing!!! WOOT WOOT
And just in time for the WOW release!!! Thank you so much Logitech you have saved my Moonkin in raids!!!
I have been holding on to my G15 original forever in the hopes you would please put out another one and wow this is just great thank you thank you!!!!
And just in time for the WOW release!!! Thank you so much Logitech you have saved my Moonkin in raids!!!
I have been holding on to my G15 original forever in the hopes you would please put out another one and wow this is just great thank you thank you!!!!
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Review 16 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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josep
DO NOT BUY LOW QUALITY
Date:12 October 2010
i buy G510 and i hope that it will better than my g15 keyboard but it just bad.the g key just stop working on the second day after i brought it and the LCD screen just broke and then the whole keyboard start malfunction BAD BAD KEYBOARD 119.99 $ IS JUST A WASTE DO NOT BUY I WARNING YOU!!!!!!!
-27points
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Review 17 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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Quality
5
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enterman
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Great keyboard with only a few issues
Date:10 September 2010
This is an EXCELLENT keyboard. I've refused to buy Logitech gaming keyboards after the G15 version 1 (which is what I was upgrading from) with the removal of several G-keys. Since this is the first keyboard they were brought back on, I had to have it.
One problem I've noticed is that the media keys were moved to the right of the keyboard. Bad move in my opinion for one reason: if you're right handed, listening to music, and doing another task such as browsing the Internet or playing a game, you have to move your hand off of the mouse in order to use the media keys. With my G15 V1, my left hand could easy access them since they were a good size and in the middle of the keyboard.
My only other complaint is the lack of Linux support for the LCD and Keys. It's not very easy to change the color of the keys in Ubuntu, which is my main operating system. Other than that though, I love this keyboard. The keys feel very nice to type on and having headphone and mic inputs right on the keyboard is a great addition for gamers.
+7points
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Review 18 for Gaming Keyboard G510
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5
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donny
Date:6 September 2010
good stuff to play games with.
I strongly recommend this to anyone!
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