Very nice. For myself, though, I prefer the Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800:
Brightly backlit keys with illuminated characters for easy typing, even in the dark
PerfectStroke key system makes every keystroke more comfortable, fluid and quiet
No batteries needed: recharge quickly with the included universal micro-USB cable
Powerful 2.4 GHz wireless connection with one tiny Unifying receiver that stays in your computer
Works with Windows-based PCs, including Windows 10 or later
Easily pair with other Logitech devices through a single Unifying USB receiver. Look for orange "unifying" icon for compatible devices
A year and a half later, I have new intelligence and a new recommendation.
After using the Corsair mechanical keyboard for a year, I've concluded it's no longer right for me. While I'm still delighted with the mechnical keys, I ran into some issues so I can no longer recommend:
- Face of the keys wearing badly -- After only six months, the face of the keys became blurred to the point where I can no longer read many of the most used keys! Pitiful. And Corsair refuses to sell replacement kits at a reasonable price. Seems the replacement keys they sell are not opaque which obviates the value of having a lighted keyboard.
- Heavyweight keyboard -- The Corsair is very heavy and thus is not ideal for taking with me to the library to work.
All is not lost, I found a new mechanical keyboard created by Logitech, the K840. It is a beautiful piece of engineering.
Here's what I like:
- Mechanical but Half the Weight -- Now I no longer need to lug the Corsair armored tank with me. And yet, at half the weight, I still get with the K840 the solidness of a mechnical design. The keys respond to the touch and give you the assurance of mechanical resistance, but I find myself making less errors. Just the right tactile feel. Also the keyboard is quieter than Corsair.
- Lower price -- I bought this for $59 at BestBuy whereas I paid $79 for the Corsair. So I got a good deal: attractive aluminum base, one year warranty, and the keys look like they will not wear out.
- No keyboard lighting -- So I lost keyboard lighting, but I really don't need it. The novelty of having lighting wore off on me. It's a nice to have -- but not as nice as having keys that don't wear off.
In the final analysis, I'm glad the market leader, Logitech, stepped up and delivered a mechanical keyboard. And they have the solid global distribution and manufacturing muscle to do it it right. It's a cool piece of engineering.
We can thank Corsair for forcing Logitech to see the wisdom of having a line of mechanical keyboards.
If you do a lot of typing, I think you're going to be happy with this one.