and mentions a limited time pack-in of Tom Clancy's The Division (!!) through the end of March, making this new keyboard even more appealing. My problem with this pricing is that it's actually higher than the Logitech G910 Orion Spark.

The trouble with gaming keyboards is that they use some of the highest-quality parts in the business, but cram them into a product that would look absurd in anything but a teenager's gaming nook.

Elegant design; Great performance; Comfortable keys; Gorgeous backlighting

Some software oddities; Not the fastest for typing

For the past 10 years, with a few exceptions, I've called the Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 my keyboard of choice. I've bought probably nine or 10 of them over the years, hammering through one every couple years thanks to hours and hours of daily typing.

The G810 Orion Spectrum boasts fine media controls, slick lighting, and superb software. Only its lack of a few features we'd expect at its price point keep it from a top recommendation.

Lighting effects can be synced with those of a compatible Logitech mouse; Excellent media controls; Superb lighting

No dedicated macro keys; USB pass-through; or palm rest; Different switch-type options would be appreciated

With the resurgence of mechanical keyboards over the years, Cherry has celebrated a great comeback in the gaming market as they've cemented themselves as the leader in mechanical switches.

Simple and successful layout; Full RGB lighting; Media keys; Good slip resistance; Good build quality

Lacks extensive features; Too expensive for what is offered

The pricey Logitech G810 lets its Romer-G switches shine, while adopting utilitarian style and omitting Logitech's G-key macros.

The year 2016 seems to be the year of RGB lighting and Logitech is on this trend as well. Meet the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum, the company's latest mechanical keyboard. Inside the box is just the keyboard itself and a simple user's guide.

Quiet switches; RGB backlit; Good for typing

Price; Lack accessories

Logitech got it all wrong with the ugly and overpriced G310 keyboard, but has more than redeemed itself with this, the G810. At an RRP of almost $250, however, this is up there with the most expensive mechanical keyboards on sale in Australia, so it needs to be special.

Logitech Gaming Keyboards. If you're of a certain age then you've probably owned a Logitech keyboard at some point. There was a point in time where, like the Intellimouse Explorer, a Logitech keyboard was just the thing to have, particularly when your only other option was some IBM number out of the...

Logitech's mechanical flagship, the G910 Orion Spark, featured a somewhat eccentric design. For those who prefer a clean design, the G810 is a great alternative. You will miss dedicated macro keys and the faceted keycaps, but in return you will get a much more sleek design and a handy volume wheel.