Logitech G510s Gaming Keyboard Review

[@advang4820]

Logitech really needs to remake this keyboard, but with LCD display bigger like G19 in high res and also changes those G functions keys like Stream Deck LCD keys. It could be expensive, but I can see it would be worth it.

[@Xratos1991]

I got this keyboard a while ago back when i got my gaming desktop set up, recently went through upgrading the pc with some awesome new stuff making it current and still rocking this keyboard through another generation of games and is working flawless.

[@Bad888Max]

Remaster needed

[@teddybeer6206]

I still use the G510s to this day...very good keyboard

[@trumpeter1994]

Typing this from my original Logitech g15, I love this keyboard and it has served me well for well over 5 years and still works perfectly with nothing broken on it.

[@EricGeek1155]

You mention that the Mic/Headphone mute does not mess with anything else. Unfortunately, when I owned a G510, that was the one feature I wanted. I use a USB Logitech G930 headset, and would've loved to be able to mute the mic or headphone from the keyboard, but this only applied to the 3.5mm jacks on the keyboard, and, of course, my headset was USB. If these had been digitally synced within the Logitech gaming software to allow for software mutes, I would've kept the keyboard.

[@Pepepepepepenacho]

I got this keyboard in 2014 and don't have any issues with it whatsoever. Mine's still going strong lol. And not to mention I have used it not only for gaming, but I was in college and had to type lots of papers on it. I still use the G-keys for gaming a lot, not anything else though, and just use the LCD screen on there to check the time quickly while in game to decide when to call it quits for the night lol. Overall, I would recommend this keyboard to anyone who has long enough fingers to reach the G-keys while in WASD. If you have small hands you might want to reconsider. It's too bad you can't find them anymore! My only wish is that the keys were mechanical.

[@ROBBIEWISEMAN]

the switches that you called "loud" were mx cherry blues, they are made for typing mostly and make a typewriter sound, im going to buy a k70 with mx cherry blues because i love the type writer sound it gives and it is heavy enough for my fingers.

[@BackToWar100]

the volume wheel had problems since the beginning , outside of that the caps feel worse but it has almost 10 years . Great keyboard , we need this new variant with Oled screen , Logitech .

[@team5c]

Im still using G510 and i bought this one when it was released. Cant let go the insane ammount of macros that i use most of (one block is for shadowplay buttons, one for music control etc.) Also the LCD is almost a must for me since its the only clock beside phone in my apartment when i wake up and dont want to turn on the monitor for a flashbang effect :D

[@esqandardan]

may i know how much you bought that time and can you tell me the current price?

[@Hunter-jo8ud]

@@esqandardan I can tell you that it was about 70 Euros here in germany. So now can you think how much it costed in dollars. You cant buy this keyboard as new one, at least i havent seen any. I already have the g510 for a long time, maybe 8 years and its still working with no problems. In my opinion the best keyboard. I dont like the new keyboards, they look so flat, small and they dont have the lcd screen which I really love.

[@raboratory]

You should be able to get your system stats on the LCD via Aida64 presuming this uses the same LCD-mon as my Z-10 speakers did. If so it should fit at least 8 entries for temps, freqs, fans, etc..

[@CalleXDC]

I just found my old logitech g510s so fun to find old gaming stuff from the childhood

[@devilmikey00]

Back when I played wow all those hot keys would have been nice VS. the finger gymnastics set up I had and using the numpad always felt awkward because it wasn't my dominate hand.

[@VariousRandoms]

Where is the driver for this keyboard I use it and suddenly my volume button/roll dosent work...

[@SauSage3401]

What do you want from a keyboard? An integrated TV, mini golf course, Microwave and coffee machine or do you want a nice typing experience?

[@ROBBIEWISEMAN]

there are like 6 different mx cherry switches, evey one of them is different for any kind of user, if you are heavy handed buy mx cherry blacks, if you type alot mx cherry blue it gives a very loud noise. mx red if you are very light handed and i mean veery light handed. and mx brown is the mix between the mx red and mx blue

[@Gohrek]

Yeah I saw the reactive typing. It looked so awesome. I'm torn between getting the K70 and the K95. I mean both are excellent keyboards but the thing is... I won't be using all the 18 macro buttons on the K95, but at the same time, the K70 doesn't have any, and I will be using like 3 macro keys at max, so yeah..

[@YumiMatt]

I would have to say the best HW PC reviewer i have ever heard. the plus and minus and the wins and looses are astonishing and feel are so unique and important. ill check his revies on anything i buy

[@Onliner94]

Actually having the original 510 for several years now I have to say, I don't see why not... I have put a vinhyl over the part that is now in a dark blue so it gets a new look but apart from that I'm pretty happy with it! Any yes, I have tried some mechanical keyboards and I do prefer them but for now I don't see why changing as long as I don't have to!

[@Gohrek]

Yeah I know what you're saying, and I totally agree, especially with the Corsair keyboard part. The K70 is such a sexy looking keyboard, how do you like it so far? Also it's using Cherry MX reds, right?

[@F41LZZz]

the funny thing is you can actually buy silent mechanical keyboards. just don't buy blues, and you can buy o-ring switch dampeners to go underneath each keycap if its that much of a issue. to be honest i like the sound of my keyboard, and it sure isn't load enough to wake someone up in the next room let alone in the same room as me

[@Hakumisoso]

Ya they are reds. I love it. The reactive typing is soooo cool. If you don't know what it is. Reactive typing is a mode where when you hit a key the backlight light up for a second then goes away. real cool when typing or gaming.

[@MrFuzzemz]

My G15 is 5 years old and still kicking without a single issue. While I'd like to try out the G710+ (which has browns), I don't really see the need to upgrade. People need to stop forcing their opinions on others and act like they know what is good for others, after all... they're just opinions.

[@Onliner94]

Search for C2DtoG15... It shows your CPU for individual cores, shows the temperature as well as the RAm usage and you network usage... oh... and the GPU temp too! Thats the only thing I use personally for the screen but it came in handy when my old system was overheating once!

[@nameofthename_]

help the screen thing just says g510 and i press all the buttons and it doesnt change

[@MNB730]

My father just bought this for 15 bucks, it felt much better than my Corsair Strafe that i bought for 60 bucks since it feels SOOOO tactile. The only downside is that it brings fatigue real quick on the first time im using it right now but holy shit this feels so good for gaming. And the best thing is probably those seperate media keys.

[@ericbaker8791]

There should be a way to individually color each key.

[@MRDOOOLY]

The reason i use this keyboard is because of the lcd, some people don't realize that Afterburner and Evga precision tools work with it. It will show fps,gpu speeds, also vram speeds, also temperatures plus more. If logitech came out with one that did have mechanical keyboard i would be all over it.

[@SVTFilmms]

Which is made of gold right?

[@Hakumisoso]

I see. Well the reason i didnt need the macro keys is because my mouse already has them. And corsair is coming out with different switches and color schemes for the k70 and k95 later. Not sure when.

[@Manguydude]

What's the difference of a mechanical keyboard and a normal one? Soz I'm not good with keyboards

[@mygrandfatherkilledhitler175]

Have you ever heard of google? btw, the "normal keyboard" is called membrane.

[@TheColonelCommisar]

Manguydude Basically in a mechanical keyboard you have a mechanical switch that you trip when you actuate a key. For a membrane key board it's like a laptop keyboard, where you have little chiclet style buttons that push down a little rubberized button to (I'm not 100 percent sure but) complete a circuit. Like a tiny rubber nipple. Hopefully that helps.

[@Manguydude]

Thanks, helped a lot :)

[@mygrandfatherkilledhitler175]

***** Good point, however, membrane has to complete a circuit throught the latex sensor pad and mechanical has switches which is a very small compared to a sensor pad. this means that most membrane keyboards have a higher response time which can be really shit for gaming.

[@ammequay7563]

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[@Humboldtcounty707]

I just pucked one of these up from a free pile on the side of the road. Can't believe they are selling for $400 on ebay. Might have to list this thing.

[@stedunn563]

You can also apply scripts to this keyboard, so you could have your lighting on your keyboard slowly fade from red to yellow to blue etc all in real time while you game or do what ever, it uses LUA scripting (lua is moon in Portuguese...)

[@mipcstv]

I love these videos. Best video reviews

[@ManunKanava]

Still using this keyboard, still good, but my space bar is a bit broken under it so if I click it from the left side, it gets stuck. There some plastic part had broken. I have gotten used to it, I click it only from the middle so it doesnt get stuck most of the time.

[@d-one-and-only]

it does not have a usb pass through? G15 II had it... why did you get it removed?

[@FeedRevo]

can you plug this into a 4gb laptop USB port if you dont like ur laptops keyboard

[@Vicecity420]

+Jake no

[@Phagastick]

+Koa la (Koala) yes you can. I actually use this keyboard and the g300s on my yoga 11e

[@AlexTheAxolotl]

I have the normal one!, In 2022, I've had it forever, I kinda love it!

[@THE16THPHANTOM]

the pain of memorizing all those other key and what special function you gave them

[@ErnestJay88]

I just bought this keyboard and i love it, even thought it technically a rubber-dome (membrane), but the keys fells like a cherryMX brown switches just like G710+.

[@PinkasBrown44]

that was my doubt...I keep wondering if they feel like a cherry MX brown or red. Are you sure ? I am just curious.

[@ErnestJay88]

PinkasBrown44 yes, it feels like Cherry MX brown even thought G510s are just regular membrane switch.

[@bluesmaw]

As my first gaming keyboard, should I get this or the Razer Blackwidow Tournament edition? They are both about $100. I really want mechanical but this keyboard has so many features!

[@EricTanGH0ST]

I don't know about you guys , but usually the official Logitech price here are quite high for their products. But I always can buy them least 20 - 30% cheaper from the store I always goes to =) I think I will wait a few more years before buying this since my old G510 is still running pretty well. Might able to get it for only 90$ later (10$ - 20$ is a huge different here in my currency , just X3.0 - 3.25)

[@juppi7143]

idk how i got here but is this the only review of this keyboard on the youtube?

[@pufflelover1]

trying to decide between this and blackwidow ultimate

[@HardwareCanucks]

Why not a mechanical?

[@pufflelover1]

HardwareCanucks i know but the razer's quite a bit more expensive and it seems to have some reliability issues

[@HardwareCanucks]

For example K70 from Corsair (What i'm using) is in the same price range, mechanical and super solid!

[@pufflelover1]

HardwareCanucks i know, but i need green backlighting to go with my headset

[@ElfyxNinja]

Get a ducky keyboard.

[@thefuckklay]

This is one of the best reviewers for hardware :D I like him even more than Linus :D

[@Latiosx123]

i have the G510, not this version. the elevating feet broke somehow, the keys are too mushy, and somehow i feel the layout out the keyboard is out of place. i have to adapt the key spacing compare to other keyboards, the macros key are interfering me when i press the esc button. those macro are pretty much overkill in gaming, but when come to programming or editing software with a click of button it gets the job done pretty well.

[@Snooper9700]

I've had this keyboard for about 1 1/2 years. I find that the back-light is quite dull, but otherwise, this keyboard is fantastic.

[@TheBades1978]

***** A the lighting effects able to be used per key or just the whole key? so I could change the WASD keys but not the rests color. Thanks in advance.

[@playaone1173]

@@TheBades1978 I am looking for the same answer, for different keys G1-G18 however I think the answer sadly is that the keys don't have individual LEDs but rather are lit in sections for this particular keyboard.

[@maartenkobes4613]

Maybe someone could answer this. I have the headset connected to the pc. Is the keyboard separate mute buttons for headphones and mic just for the connecten ones that way or does it mute the whole system?

[@ROBBIEWISEMAN]

well i cant argue with you then, for me mechanical keyboard is the most important thing on someones desk, you should test more of the mx cherrys because every user of mechanical keyboards obviously feel the difference

[@DGneoseeker1]

Out of curiosity, what scripts are people actually using with this? I haven't found much in terms of software or programmed scripts that makes use of the screen.

[@MaxSiauw74]

This or razer blackwidow ultimate 2014?

[@DENIALNZ]

On amazon there going for over 600usd atm .... thats crazy

[@nated5355]

I just bought a brand new, factory sealed G510s off Amazon to replace my G15 (circa 2007). it will be nice to have a RGB that will match my rig instead of the G15 orange.....but yeah, I paid my first born.

[@DENIALNZ]

@@nated5355 Lol thats sick, Ive had my g510s in my closet for years, searched up the price on amazon and was astonished, I must've got mine for like 50nzd 8-9 yrs ago

[@nated5355]

@@DENIALNZ They're on ebay used for $50-$200 depending on condition (ie: scratches) and cleanliness. Having the box & wrist rest would be a bonus.

[@diaboyos]

Just got one of these and the LCD has vertical lines going through it.

[@Phagastick]

I hope you got warranty

[@diaboyos]

+McAkkeezz I sent that one back and got a replacement. The second one worked ok but the software is horrible. It forgets my profiles and presets at least once every few weeks and I have to go back in and redo everything.

[@unogazzy84]

How do I turn off just the lcd screen?

[@notlewis1799]

Does pressing the keys pick up in a microphone?

[@PneumaticFrog]

Depends on the microphone

[@rofiihamdi65]

should i buy this used keyboard in 2020 for $40? i am looking for keyboard that comfortable while programming/coding and casual gaming.

[@F41LZZz]

thats very good to hear. yes if i was in your shoes i would not upgrade likely, just from what i have use, i've never got a membrane keyboard to last me more then 18 months max. agreed i should stop forcing my opinion and try and encourage people to try mechanical keyboards. a lot of places stock them and/ or have them on display. and let the product speak for itself. to be fair, its is a fact that mechanical is better then membrane only downside is cost, even then you can get a ducky for $80

[@bilal761]

can you confirm if you had success with onboard memory? I can't seem to run profiles if Gaming software is not running

[@Germfish]

Don't want or need the extra features of this keyboard. And my G110 is back to working fine, apparently water has nothing on my G110. Made it pretty clear in my original post why I didn't want or need the extra features.

[@chooonz1396]

How does this hold up to this time? I have someone selling it to me for only 10$

[@speedysam0624]

the one i have seems to have held up. there are spots on the underside that get warm to the touch that always have worried me though. if you want the customization and macro options you'll need to install software for it, might be on the logitech website still.

[@TheMrDjslayer]

Will this work with a mac desktop? Please halp.

[@CarsonCameronClark]

Yes.

[@EricTanGH0ST]

Sadly no you can't here. This keyboard here is about RM 320 - 350 here, but I think will drop since it's new. They are about price of RM 400 - 450 and without the independent macros , LCD screen etc. But it's with Numpad. If anything below RM 400 are those without numpad Those are more important to me , so that's why I would still support this keyboard over any other Mechanical. I know Corsair have similar to this , but that's for about RM 450 - 500 , a RM 100 difference is alot here.

[@leonsullivan4156]

I had this for like 2 months now,and can safely say its awesome,it the start it will be very weird for you to use it due to the Gkeys next to your left hand but once you get used to is it is amazing,I barely do mistakes while typing the LDC screen is alright,the ligh on the keys is not too bright its just bright enough for you to see it and to not distract your eyes at night gkeys super easy to program and very usefule since you can do autorun and other cool things with it over all 10/10 also the volume whele is amazing as it helps out a lot

[@DGneoseeker1]

I'm curious. What uses have you found for the screen and the G keys? I never seem to really use them other than for Winamp and occasionally programming a G key script such as to pass the torture scene in MGS1 without breaking my keyboard.

[@leonsullivan4156]

Hy there,I mostly play shooter games and have no need to use macros or such,and all other macros that I would need in fps games are put on my g402 mouse,so I pretty much use the Gkeys for autorun and thats it since I dont need them for anything else,but the LDC screen has been super ussefule after I found a program for it I belive its called core temp look it up,super usefule lcd overlay,shows you the date the time your CPU and RAM usage,run time,stop watch speakers thing(I have no idea what is it for) and a internet mesurment like,how much up and down internet is being used,but the best part about that plugin is that once a program is not responding,you can just hold down the button on the LDC and fore the program to close,very usefule when ever you get those anoying crashes where the whole PC freezes

[@DGneoseeker1]

Leon Sullivan I think I've got that already. But what's this about closing programs through it? I'm not sure how you do that.

[@leonsullivan4156]

DGneoseeker1 try getting a program to freeze and it will show up on the lcd as not responding

[@DGneoseeker1]

Leon Sullivan So I just need Core Temp running? Hmm. And you just press one of those buttons under the screen to exit the program? I need to try this out.

[@pessie83]

How can you change the brightness of the led from the keyboard. I know it must be done by the software but is there key-combination of it?

[@PeanutB]

really? i use mine heavily. measure fps, bandwidth usage, cpu, memory, and temperatures. all without mucking up my main monitor. i have many complaints about the g510, but i definitely appreciate the screen.

[@ohio9134]

How do you use the @ symbol?

[@SpawnKill3rz]

Do you use LCD Sirreal ?? as on mine, paired with this applet, it's always usefull or almost !!

[@Nik.ff.]

would this be a good option with its new price of around $60, im looking for a nice gaming keyboard for around $50 and was wondering if i should go with this maybe a deathstalker or a older/new logitech.

[@HazzCraft]

Can i just say as an fps gamer i prefer this over the black widow. The clicky feel to the black widow (specifically the double clicks on a slow push) drive me nuts when trying to play any fps. This on the other hand is an extreamely responsive membrane keyboard, so for fps player i recomend this

[@daywaker1968]

It's 86$ on amazon. So should i get this one or a mechanical one? ( I need green LED)

[@ruoxingsun6317]

i'd recommend g710+ instead of this one, believe or not g510s has really small keys

[@personkidthing]

I have the g710+ and i love it, but this is a really nice keyboard too, also you can customize the colors, but you probally already solved this pro lem Also the jeys are normal sized, just not g-keys

[@EricTanGH0ST]

Tell me about it, that's why im standing my ground on this keyboard it's still a better and prefer choice for me now. I did check Corsair , your right ,their K90 , it's only 129$ similar to this. But sadly no LCD screen , but least there's Independent Macros keys. But I wonder is the software user friendly like Logitech's

[@ethankocher267]

I'm trying to decide between this and the g710+ I like the g510s because of the dark blue surrounding the keys since my desk is dark blue it would match but idk

[@FabioSolari]

The G510 is not mechanical and expensive, you can find a cheap keyboard that doesn't have all that unnecessary stuff for 5 bucks, while the G710(+) is mechanical with original Cherry MX switches, you can't find something like that for 5 bucks. G710+ FTW!

[@PneumaticFrog]

+Solari it's $100 AUD

[@SuperSkandale]

think you should keep your oppinions regarding mechanical vs dome to your self, mechanical switches does not mean better switches, it just means different switches. I prefer dome to mechanical because its a nice balance between typing and gaming. Logitech has released many mechanical keyboards, so it does not make a whole lot of sense for them to change the switches on this specific keyboard.

[@knexfan0011]

the keyboard can't control what another device does, it would have to communicate via a PC that has to have the drivers for both of them and if that isn't the case it won't work. You would not believe how many people don't install drivers for their keyboard or mouse..

[@DoubleKing101]

Thrifted this for $5 was it a good deal? (It works perfectly fine)

[@Kcinay16]

what do you mean with decent built in sound card? has i 7.1 suround sound? (whant a new keyboard when i have my new desk but my headset is 7.1 but my pc is 5.1. So its realy nice if it has 7.1)

[@BigHippo777]

no mechanical keyboard, but as long as it does not ghost... right?

[@MegaxAAx]

Love your channel! Dmitrey is the god of camera angels :) what keyboard,mouse and headset would you guys recommend to get?

[@kwooook]

i got one of these for free lol,its actually really durable,only hiccup is that sometimes (rarely happens) is when i press the o key it press f11, 7,o, u and q,keys are still holding up strong

[@Razear]

I'm still using the G15 v2. This keyboard doesn't look that much different...

[@MarioDragon]

Your reply makes absolutely no sense. You correct him for saying it's a plastic keyboard instead of a rubber dome, yet it is a rubber dome. Then you say he's on a rubber dome keyboard, which I would guess he isn't if he's hating on them. Obviously keyboard are plastic, that isn't what he was saying, and I have no clue what you're even trying to say.

[@ProtoGenesys]

Found the original g510 in a thrift store literally an hour ago and i'm amazed. Paid €2.34 for it and it works perfectly after testing it. Guess they didn't know what they had xD

[@GingaNinja645]

Same here all works as should ebay they go from 500 to 700$ us

[@cassettecobra3848]

Pretty good keyboard, but unless you use the macross keys alot, then this keyboard is honestly too excessive with the amount of keys it has. Best to get a much smaller keyboard for size management purposes.

[@clmntnrtn]

is this keyboard compatible with ps4?

[@lPeep69]

How can i change Countdown Time ? :)

[@Gohrek]

Pretty much. I mean look at the G19's'. It's still using that silly adapter for the panel to work, and, well... it's not mechanical. I have no idea why Logitech is doing this.

[@GaT509]

it kills me with the comments about this not being a mechanical keyboard. Dude, not everyone like those noisy mechanical boards; that's why i bought this one and love it

[@MrQazy]

No mention og keys being harder to press then your average keyboards. You acctually have to use quite a bit of force to press the keys, witch is rather annoying and takes some getting used to.

[@Altruistic00]

LMAO.i bought my 'old' G510 for just 55 dollars.they only changed the fonts and the glossy finishes.I really wished they'd make a mechanical version coz I really want that LCD function for time and song lists view while I'm gaming.

[@exyiaevox]

I'm sorry I just cannot understand why someone needs that many macro keys AND profiles for them I couldn't even find a good use for my 5 macro keys on the Trigger - now I'm on a K70 - no driver software to deal with

[@ZeeRex]

Hey does it makes sound while playing games or typing?? and Is the sound card better than the integrated motherboard sound??

[@insanecuckooman8342]

+Zee-Rex it's kinda the same as the integrated, i cannot differentiate really. and it makes sounds when you type, but not a loud one. it is an excellent keyboard, but man i wish i had purchased a mechanical one. this rubber stuff makes it feel so cheap :( but overall it is a very good keyboard though.

[@ZeeRex]

Insane Cuckooman thanks......nice name tho

[@mikeclough24]

Where can I get applets for this device???!!

[@acousticguitarnocopyrights2586]

PLEASE can i put that lcd screen off without putting leds off

[@leonsullivan4156]

no

[@acousticguitarnocopyrights2586]

+Leon fuck

[@leonsullivan4156]

+NiggaRoaster why would you do that?

[@utubekullanicisi]

This is one of the most insane keyboards I've ever seen.

[@iMrDrumAndBass]

Same here, paid €129 a couple months ago. Should've bought a premium mechanical one :/

[@w3aln]

Excellent Reviews...Very Well Done.... I Subscribed !!

[@ericfresh]

I wish the keys were brighter like on my Macbook pro

[@WelshWidgetMan2O1O]

I bought this keyboard two years ago for $70 with FREE shipping. This is still my current gaming keyboard but I just noticed the price has skyrocketed for this thing. It was only seventy dollars two years ago but today they're selling between $230-360. What the hell? It's an okay keyboard but it's not worth more than I originally paid for it ($70). Why are people trying to GOUGE buyers for this keyboard? I'm really not getting it...

[@moichol938]

WelshWidgetMan2O1O its probably because displays on boards are no longer a thing, so I think retailers are just having a monopoly

[@WelshWidgetMan2O1O]

When I bought this keyboard I didn't realize it even HAD a mini display until removing it from the box but I have to admit I actually like having it. IMHO it was barely worth it's $70 price tag. I damn sure wouldn't pay what they're demanding for them today. The LED's barely bright enough.

[@dankmemes3153]

Im still using mine 10 years later. I think I might get buried with this keyboard

[@montesforeman5079]

*THIS KEYBOARD KICKS ASS STILL* -The G-keys can be programmed to do almost anything. 6 of my G-Keys do windows functions, or quick start programs. -The LCD can readout almost ALL CPU GPU,RAM, FPS and Frametime information using MSI afterburner/PrecisionX (so you don't have to put it on main display) -The keys feel good for membrane switches -Audio/Microphone passthrough -Backlight RBG keys -Removable wrist rest -Media keys/volume wheel -Windows Key can be disabled with a dedicated switch above F1 -It looks amazing This thing is almost 20" long, so you'll need maximum desk space. Mine has served me amazingly well for years now and I hope they release a refresh with Romer G switches.