Brand | Logitech |
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Series | LOGITECH INC. |
Item model number | 920-008350 |
Hardware Platform | Laptop |
Operating System | Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 2.01 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 1.35 x 17.52 x 5.2 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.35 x 17.52 x 5.2 inches |
Color | Black |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Logitech |
ASIN | B071VHYZ62 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 10, 2017 |
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Logitech K840 Mechanical Keyboard with Romer G mechanical Switches for PC
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Brand | Logitech |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Connectivity Technology | Cable |
Keyboard Description | Mechanical |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
Special Feature | Programmable keyboard, Multimedia Keyboard |
Color | Black |
Number of Keys | 26 |
Style | Modern |
Material | Aluminum |
About this item
- Exclusive Logitech Romer-G mechanical switches - Japanese engineered mechanical switches provide an expertly-crafted typing experience
- Anodized aluminum - durable and robust construction and design that is made to withstand your most demanding typing sessions
- Easy Access Shortcuts - Get easy access to integrated media and shortcut keys that allow you to control your entertainment
- Programmable Keys - Get more customized control over your productivity with reprogrammable keys. Through Logitech Options, you can reassign your favorite or most useful shortcuts
- Familiar and durable - full-size corded keyboard with 1. 8m cable with built-in strain relief for extra durability and reinforced cable strength
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For gaming | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Ergonomic | — | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Brightness | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
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connectivity tech | Cable | USB | USB | USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
number of keys | 26 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 108 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | bluetooth | usb | usb |
compatible devices | PC | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | PC | Gaming Console | PC |
keyboard description | Mechanical | Standalone | Mechanical | Mechanical | Gaming | Gaming |
operating system | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 | Windows | Windows | Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 10.15, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, Linux, Chrome OS, Android 8.0 | Windows | Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X 10.14 |
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Customers like the feel and appearance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's sturdy, looks very professional, and has a simple design. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, sound quality, and feedback.
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Customers like the feel of the keyboard. They say it's sturdy, feels great to type on, and the keys feel great. They also say the keyboard gives the right feel without the stupid bells and whistles. Customers also mention that the wrists didn't hurt as much as with their old keyboard, and that the typing is very smooth and consistent.
"...keys are stable, you can tell when you've pressed them, there is no wobble or mush to be found...." Read more
"...Absolutely brilliant key feel - anodized brushed aluminum key caps with laser etched letters. New Japanese mechanical switches...." Read more
"...significantly less pressure to activate each key, and the matte keys feel a lot better than glossy plastic ones...." Read more
"...The deck is sturdy aluminum and there is no flex when typing. The keys on this have a good amount of travel...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's sleek, professional, and has a simple design. Some say it'll present a very professional image. Overall, most are happy with its functionality.
"...This thing feels well made. It looks nice without shouting...." Read more
"...'gaming; keyboards without the LED gauche -- very clean and professional looking!..." Read more
"...PROS:- This keyboard presents a very professional image. I am not a big fan of backlit keyboards...." Read more
"This is a really nice looking keyboard and the overall quality feel is really good...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the keyboard. They say it's an affordable mechanical keyboard with great quality for the price.
"...It is nice to find it in a not too expensive board." Read more
"...I have found the grail, antd it's is Logitech! Extraordinary price point - a full half less than even the cheapest 'gaming; keyboards without the..." Read more
"...long-time Logitech customer, it received great reviews, and the price was excellent...." Read more
"...I love a lot of things about this keyboard. It seems like great value for the price...." Read more
Customers find the keyboard easy to clean. They mention it's very clean and professional looking.
"...than even the cheapest 'gaming; keyboards without the LED gauche -- very clean and professional looking!..." Read more
"...Overall its clean, looks professional for an office setting as I did not want a mechnical keyboard with rgb lighting...." Read more
"...It's easy to clean and buttons have great tactile feedback...." Read more
"...If that is you, you'll like this keyboard. It's easy to clean since the keys sit up higher." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the keyboard. Some mention it's very reliable, impressed with the quality, and great for typing. However, others say that it double polls some key presses, has an issue with the right shift key, and has unregistered keystrokes. Some customers also say that one of the keys constantly pops out while they're typing.
"...logitech has engineered a great key switch that is actually useful for typing and gaming (I've tested both), and not just a gimmick or novelty...." Read more
"1 Year Later: Absolutely NO flaws. Getting another one for a second desk at work. Getting the 'gaming' model with RGB lighting for the house...." Read more
"...It's nice to have shortcuts assigned to the F-keys...." Read more
"...the actuation force of Browns, you notice this keyboard is slightly harder to type on...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the keyboard. Some mention that it's pretty quiet, while others say that it is noisier than most other keyboards. Some say that there is a little bit of a pinging sound that comes from the springs within the keyboard, and that there's a lot of keyboard chatter.
"...The keys on this have a good amount of travel. It's not a super loud keyboard, but it does have a satisfying click when typing...." Read more
"...The only complaint is that there is sometimes a slight ringing sound when certain keys are pressed (mainly the 'i' key and the spacebar)...." Read more
"...by the clicking noise as I type but overall I find the noise to not be too overbearing, it's definitely much quieter than the old IBM PS/2 keyboards..." Read more
"...Additionally, there's a little bit of a "pinging" sound that comes from the springs within the switches...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the feedback of the keyboard. Some mention that it has a satisfying click when typing, while others say that the keys are not as clicky as Cherry blues, are very sensitive, and take some getting used to. The shift keys have different click and different feel between each other.
"...It's not a super loud keyboard, but it does have a satisfying click when typing. If you do buy one, make sure to get a palm rest...." Read more
"...Initiially this keyboard was fantastic. The response was phenominal and writingg was so muc bbetter than the onld rubber dome keybboard that i was..." Read more
"...The shift keys have different click and different feel between each other, why? They are literally the same key...." Read more
"...Switch pressure is nice with a no-click tactile bump. The only sound is from the key bottoming out...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the backlight of the keyboard. They mention that the lack of a num lock light is ridiculous and jarring. They also mention that there are only white indicator lights for caps lock and anti-Windows indicator lights.
"...I also find it odd there are no num lock or scroll lock lights, but let's be honest, when was the last time anyone actually used one of those..." Read more
"...I do wish it was backlit, but I was unwilling to pay the extra cash for one that was. Plus, I do not type in the dark :-)...." Read more
"...There is also no num lock or scroll lock LED that's a bummer...." Read more
"...I have two issues with my keyboard:There is NO num lock indicator light...." Read more
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I didn't need this keyboard per se, but I was tired of the sticking keys and the general mushiness of my aging keyboard. I first bought a G610 with cherry mx brown keys. I hated the key switches. There was about two millimeters of travel before anything happened. I felt the strokes I had to make to type were much longer than normal, and frankly the tactile bump just felt wrong. So I returned it and my search for a new keyboard continued.
I tried out a few other boards at a local blue and yellow electronics store. Cherry reds, blues, browns, some razer boards, and this, the k840 with romer G switches. It's hard to tell how things will feel at your desk by trying to type on the displays, but the romer switches seemed the most familiar. After waiting a while I ordered one because it was on a good sale.
Some people say the romer G are between red and brown switches, with a slight tactile bump near the top of the stroke. I agree. The lack of any bump on the red's felt strange. I wanted some 'buckling' point during the keystroke, and the brown's was all wrong. Some people say that romer G switches feel like rubber dome switches. I disagree. The difference is night and day. This thing feels great to type on. The keys are stable, you can tell when you've pressed them, there is no wobble or mush to be found. The only complaint is that there is sometimes a slight ringing sound when certain keys are pressed (mainly the 'i' key and the spacebar). You will only notice this in a quiet environment. I also find it odd there are no num lock or scroll lock lights, but let's be honest, when was the last time anyone actually used one of those keys?
The keys are pretty quiet for a mechanical keyboard. Another plus. I think the people that like the super loud clicky boards just like the noise, and that the noise does not do anything useful for the typing.
So, if you can get this thing on sale, go for it. If you're looking for something quality, but all the gamery rgb boards and super expensive custom keycap snob boards just don't do it for you, this is likely the keyboard you want. It is a sweet upgrade from ancient rubber dome board. This thing feels well made. It looks nice without shouting. I think logitech has engineered a great key switch that is actually useful for typing and gaming (I've tested both), and not just a gimmick or novelty. It is nice to find it in a not too expensive board.
O. M. G. Got in my Logitech K840 keyboard today.
Absolutely brilliant key feel - anodized brushed aluminum key caps with laser etched letters. New Japanese mechanical switches. Just the right click to know you fired a key press, no louder that a rubber dome Lenovo keyboard. Slightly louder than the $5 Kensington ones they pass out at work.
But the finish, the quality of this board is an order of magnitude better than the price point. I have found the grail, antd it's is Logitech! Extraordinary price point - a full half less than even the cheapest 'gaming; keyboards without the LED gauche -- very clean and professional looking!
Please keep in mind, for 34 years I have typed exclusively on IBM Model M keyboards. I learned to type on an IBM Selectric. I learned to code on the OG a Apple mechanical keyboards. I have 10 IBM Model M keyboards in storage, just incase I ever break one. Literally a thousand year supply of Model M keyboards.
This Logiteck oustrips them all.
Works just fine on Macintosh, if you can remember the windows key is the Command key in Mac.
All I wish is it had a Kensignton lock slot on it; I guarantee if I leave this out at work while I'm on vacation it will get 'procured'. Now to find a case big enough to carry it back and forth to home.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019
O. M. G. Got in my Logitech K840 keyboard today.
Absolutely brilliant key feel - anodized brushed aluminum key caps with laser etched letters. New Japanese mechanical switches. Just the right click to know you fired a key press, no louder that a rubber dome Lenovo keyboard. Slightly louder than the $5 Kensington ones they pass out at work.
But the finish, the quality of this board is an order of magnitude better than the price point. I have found the grail, antd it's is Logitech! Extraordinary price point - a full half less than even the cheapest 'gaming; keyboards without the LED gauche -- very clean and professional looking!
Please keep in mind, for 34 years I have typed exclusively on IBM Model M keyboards. I learned to type on an IBM Selectric. I learned to code on the OG a Apple mechanical keyboards. I have 10 IBM Model M keyboards in storage, just incase I ever break one. Literally a thousand year supply of Model M keyboards.
This Logiteck oustrips them all.
Works just fine on Macintosh, if you can remember the windows key is the Command key in Mac.
All I wish is it had a Kensignton lock slot on it; I guarantee if I leave this out at work while I'm on vacation it will get 'procured'. Now to find a case big enough to carry it back and forth to home.
- This keyboard presents a very professional image. I am not a big fan of backlit keyboards. I prefer a subdued appearance, but I didn't want to sacrifice functionality to get it.
- Compared to the AmazonBasics keyboard that I had been using for the last four years, this keyboard is much more comfortable to type on. It requires significantly less pressure to activate each key, and the matte keys feel a lot better than glossy plastic ones. I'm a software development student who works in an office and plays PC games as a way to decompress, so I'm at a computer for roughly 14 hours a day. Every tiny increase in comfort is a big deal for me.
- It's nice to have shortcuts assigned to the F-keys. My old keyboard had these same shortcuts as standalone keys, and thus didn't require you to press the "fn" key to activate them. While standalone keys seem like they may be more convenient, it was always a pain to have to close out of Windows Media Player every time I accidentally hit the key.
- The keyboard feels like it was built to last. Though I've only had it for a day, I already feel like it's going to outlast my old keyboard.
CONS:
- This keyboard is pretty loud. Like I said before, I haven't ever used a mechanical keyboard, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but the sound meter app on my phone registers a pretty consistent 43 - 45 db when I place the microphone right next to the keyboard. On top of that, the Romer-G switches will not accept rubber o-rings like other mechanical keyboards, so dampening the sound seems out of reach for now (though I'm looking for workarounds). Additionally, there's a little bit of a "pinging" sound that comes from the springs within the switches. It doesn't bother me, but it might bother you.
- If you're used to using a low-profile keyboard, you may experience a bit of wrist pain at first. This keyboard is close to twice as tall as my last keyboard, and it has been a little rough to get used to. That said, this can easily be solved with some kind of wrist rest.
- There is only one tilt setting for the keyboard--you either have it completely flat, or at the predetermined tilt angle. To me, the tilt seems very inoffensive, but you may feel differently.
Overall, I think this is a great keyboard for the $59.99 sale price. I can say with confidence that this is the best keyboard I have ever used, but keep in mind that my experience is limited to built-in laptop keyboards, AmazonBasics keyboards, and cheap-o government keyboards filled with food crumbs.
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Overall, if you're looking for a high quality mechanical keyboard that is a little more subtle than some of the vibrant RGB gaming keyboards out there, look to it, then this is the perfect choice for you.
The bottom rubber pads are good, i never have issues with it sliding while typing, like my old keyboard.
No lights, which i like. It has a right hand numpad.
Only negative i can say is that it's a lot to spend on a keyboard unless you use it a lot.
Pluses: Great design, modern and professional, doesn't look like a ridiculous gaming keyboard. Reasonably quiet (comparable to Cherry MX Browns). Satisfying feedback from Romer G switches.
Minuses: Some keypresses (especially the spacebar) have an audible "spring sound" although this may be more apparent on some surfaces. Keycaps are printed, not etched meaning they'll fade more quickly.
This should not be used for gaming however. To me the keys feels just a tad too spread apart, I find myself reaching and missing some keys even when they are right next to each other. I don't play games that are too fast paced but even moderate FPS games will take some use to.
My biggest complaint is about the sound of key strokes. While the stroke itself is fine, the key being pressed into the back-plate produces an audible "ting" sound that reverberates through the metal. The harder the press the longer and louder the ting. If pressed hard enough the vibrations can be felt through the key. My board had these sounds out of the box and I assumed they would disappear with use but they remain even a month later. I've tried placing the board on foam and applying some minor oil but the ting remains. The next board I get I will remember to test it out first.