This does not necessarily make the G710+ quieter than other mechanical keyboards, but it does change the acoustics compared to other mechanical keyboards that use Brown switches. A more detailed guide on mechanical keyboard switches can be found at which does a good job at comparing the switches in numbers and diagrams.Ī soft plastic ring on the underside of each keycap acts to dampen noise. As such, Browns are considered a middle ground between the louder Blues and the two linear switches, Red and Black.

Instead, Browns require less force to press and bottom-out. Each mechanical switch is a Cherry MX Brown, large keys are backed by Cherry stabilizers, and each key is individually backlit by a single white LED.īrown switches are tactile switches and unlike Blue switches do not rely on a clicking noise to enhance the feedback. Finding out was a matter of using a keycap remover and prying off a few keycaps. Logitech does not explicitly name what type of mechanical switch is used on the G710+ on either the product packaging and on the product webpage.

A single USB port is available next to where the 6.6 ft. The G710+ uses two USB ports to power its backlights. The palm rest attaches with hinges, but the amount of rotation is more restricted compared to older G-series keyboards and as a result doesn’t flop around as annoyingly when moving the keyboard.

The detachable palm rest is entirely optional and extends the length of the keyboard by about two inches. Its 20” x 8.7” x 1.5” (WxLxH) dimensions are respectable and weighing in at 3.2 lbs., most users should have little difficulty fitting this keyboard on their desks. The G710+’s shell is made of black and gray plastic, using both matte and glossy finishes.

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