I have owned this keyboard for 4 years. It has gotten me through MANY hours of ARMA 3, Overwatch, Rust, DayZ, Minecraft, TF2, word processing, web browsing, and more. I tend to take pretty good care of my equipment so this has definitely lasted me a good while.
PROS:
-Solid keypresses and doesn't feel mushy, despite being rubber-domed.
-The backlight isn't harsh and annoying, but is effective.
-The special "gaming mode" key can come in handy, preventing you from accidentally making keypresses that would disrupt from whatever game you're in (like the windows key).
-The special "G" function keys can come in handy.
-After 4 years of pretty heavy gaming use the keycaps don't show any sign of wear.
CONS:
-The keys are a little too wobbly for my taste, however it hasn't been SO bad to be a dealbreaker on its own.
-The spacebar tends to have a high-pitched squeak.
-Unless I'm using them wrong (I haven't found many uses), the "G" function keys are mapped to the "F" keys, and if you program the "G" key you're essentially reprogramming the "F" keys. Again, I could be using them horribly wrong, but I haven't found many uses for the "G" key to be concerned about researching this.
-The finish on the keys tend to make grease stand out, and even when clean they feel greasy by themselves. The wobbly keys don't make them easy to clean either so it's probably best to just remove the keys entirely for cleaning.
-The main body has a very apparent plasticy feel, but for the price it's not terribly bad.
-Has too much of a "gamery" look, and I'm not a fan of the key font. I much prefer a simple design.
Again, having used this keyboard for 4 solid years without any major issues I would say that it deserves at least 3.5 stars. If you're on a budget, this is the keyboard for you.
| Brand | Logitech G |
|---|---|
| Series | G105 |
| Item model number | 920-003371 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | None |
| Item Weight | 1.94 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 19.57 x 8.78 x 1.65 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19.57 x 8.78 x 1.65 inches |
| Color | Red |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Department | Keyboard |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B00BBUCCKO |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 27, 2013 |
