Logitech’s flagship mechanical gaming keyboard, the G910 Orion Spectrum, takes some of the best features of its cheaper cousin, the G810, and adds some noteworthy elements, such as dedicated macro keys, a removable wrist rest, and built-in second-screen functions via ARX Control. The latter is not particularly outstanding, but a well-designed keyboard, supported by smooth-acting Romer-G switches and intelligent software, keeps the G910 Spectrum near the top of the crowded mechanical gaming keyboard market.
The G910 Spectrum offers more than 16.8 million customizable colors through its RGB gamut. The LED lighting is very impressive and, unlike most RGB keyboards, the light comes from under the keys themselves instead of from the base. Many mechanical RGB keyboards, even higher-end ones like Corsair’s K95 Platinum, feature diffuse lighting, but Logitech chose to isolate the LEDs to give a cleaner look. In contrast, the G910 does not have the same build quality as the K95, due to an all-plastic body. However, the G910 is very sturdy and has the appearance of a high-end device with tasteful accents.
Unfortunately, the G910 Spectrum does not have a USB port, which is an oversight for a keyboard of this caliber. However, there are a number of dedicated buttons for media control and a thumbwheel volume control. The thumbwheel is made of rubberized plastic and works very well. The G910 Spectrum also includes a set of three user profile buttons-a nice addition that allows you to create 27 total macros on the fly-and a button to quickly turn off the light dancing on the keys.
Logitech’s Romer-G switches are tactile, responsive and relatively quiet for mechanical switches. The myriad lighting options make the Spectrum perfect for meeting personal needs and preferences. The macro keys are also conveniently placed, with a vertical row of five on the left side of the keyboard and another horizontal row of four just above the F1-F4 keys. Like the WASD keys, they are easily distinguished by the distinctive geometric design of the key labels.
In terms of everyday typing, the Spectrum performs well, and many of the game-focused functions can be reused for light productivity. For example, a keyboard profile can be easily created to speed up mundane tasks such as copy and paste or launching frequently used programs. In general, however, the G910 is a keyboard better suited for hardcore gamers. For casual gamers, cheaper and more simplified alternatives such as the G810 and Corsair Strafe Mechanical Gaming Keyboard are more suitable.
