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Logitech G910 Orion Spark Keyboard Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Reviewed Feb 07, 2020 at 07:49 am
Latest change: Test bench update Jun 21, 2023 at 12:45 pm
Logitech G910 Orion Spark Picture
8.9
Gaming
0.9
Mobile/Tablet
6.6
Office
6.8
Programming
3.6
Entertainment / HTPC

The Logitech G910 Orion Spark is an excellent gaming keyboard that features proprietary Logitech Romer-G Tactile switches. Unfortunately, while the keyboard offers great RGB lighting, it feels rather cheaply made and the keycaps have an unusual indented design that isn't for everyone and makes the overall typing experience a bit disappointing. It also has a half-wrist rest, giving the impression that this keyboard is only made for gaming since your right hand should be on your mouse rather than on the keyboard.

Our Verdict

8.9 Gaming

The Logitech G910 is an excellent gaming keyboard. It has very fast actuation Romer-G tactile switches that have a very short pre-travel distance. You can set a lot of macros and it also features full RGB lighting, but the board seems a bit flimsy and cheaply made.

Pros
  • Plenty of dedicated programmable buttons.
  • Short travel distance; great for gaming.
Cons
  • Cheap build quality.
  • Half wrist rest makes typing uncomfortable.
  • Indented keycaps make typing harder.
0.9 Mobile/Tablet

The Logitech G910 is a wired-only keyboard that isn't designed to be used with mobile devices.

6.6 Office

The Logitech G910 keyboard is an alright option for office work. This keyboard has mechanical switches that aren't too noisy, but its design offers mediocre ergonomics. It features half a wrist rest on the left side, making it uncomfortable and fatiguing to use your two hands to type on. The keycaps also feel cheap and have an unusual indented design that makes typing harder if you don't hit them in the center.

Pros
  • Plenty of dedicated programmable buttons.
  • Short travel distance; great for gaming.
Cons
  • Cheap build quality.
  • Half wrist rest makes typing uncomfortable.
  • Indented keycaps make typing harder.
6.8 Programming

The Logitech G910 is an okay option for programming. It offers great backlighting and you can set a lot of different macros, but the overall typing quality and the build quality are quite disappointing. This keyboard is fatiguing to type on due to its half wrist rest and the board is entirely made of plastic.

Pros
  • Plenty of dedicated programmable buttons.
  • Short travel distance; great for gaming.
Cons
  • Cheap build quality.
  • Half wrist rest makes typing uncomfortable.
  • Indented keycaps make typing harder.
3.6 Entertainment / HTPC

Pros
  • Plenty of dedicated programmable buttons.
  • Short travel distance; great for gaming.
Cons
  • Cheap build quality.
  • Half wrist rest makes typing uncomfortable.
  • Indented keycaps make typing harder.
  • 8.9 Gaming
  • 0.9 Mobile/Tablet
  • 6.6 Office
  • 6.8 Programming
  • 3.6 Entertainment / HTPC
  1. Updated Jun 21, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update introduces new Backlight Features and Backlight Clarity test boxes. We've also added a new Switches test box, added additional test comparisons to our Hardware Customizability test box that we introduced with our last Test Bench. For an in-depth look at our changes, you can see our full changelog here.
  2. Updated May 31, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update adds several new tests addressing Hardware Customization, Macro Keys And Programming, and Wireless Mobile Compatibility. We've also added new objective evaluations to the Typing Noise test, and we've simplified several tests and removed several others that were no longer relevant. For an in-depth look at all our changes, you can see our full changelog here.
  3. Updated Sep 02, 2022: Added a mention of known Logitech G HUB software issues to this review.
  4. Updated Jun 11, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
  5. Updated Sep 03, 2020: Corrected an error in Backlighting.
  6. Updated Feb 07, 2020: Review published.
  7. Updated Jan 31, 2020: Early access published.
  8. Updated Jan 31, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
  9. Updated Jan 28, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  10. Updated Jan 20, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Compared To Other Keyboards

The Logitech G910 is a decent overall gaming keyboard that's designed for gaming. This shows due to its half wrist rest that's only made for the left hand, and the proprietary Romer-G Tactile switches by Logitech that have a very low pre-travel distance. It even has an integrated cellphone stand. However, this keyboard isn't the best for typing. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming keyboards, the best mechanical keyboards, and the best RGB keyboards.

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

The Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB is a better overall keyboard than the Logitech G910 Orion Spark. The G815 has a sleeker design, and it's noticeably better-built. The G910 features an awkward wrist rest as well. The G815 has GL Tactile switches, while the G910 has Romer-G Tactile switches.

Logitech G513

The Logitech G513 is a better keyboard than the Logitech G910 Orion Spark. The G513's wrist rest is detachable, and its build quality is much better due to the sturdy aluminum faceplate. That said, the Orion Spark has an ARX dock for your phone and dedicated media keys.

Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED

The Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech G910 Orion Spark are very different. Although both keyboards have dedicated media controls and macro keys, the G613 is a wireless keyboard while the G910 is wired. The G613 provides a better typing experience, but it lacks backlighting, which the G910 has. Unlike the G613, the G910's wrist rest is removable, but it's quite uncomfortable due to its unconventional shape.

Razer BlackWidow Elite

The Razer BlackWidow Elite is a better gaming keyboard than the Logitech G910 Orion Spark. All of its keys are programmable, rather than just a few dedicated macro keys. Also, it comes with a very plushy and comfortable wrist rest, and the board feels noticeably more durable. On the other hand, the Logitech's key pre-travel distance is shorter and quicker to actuate.

Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT

The Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT is a much better keyboard than the Logitech G910 Orion Spark. They both have dedicated macro keys, but the Corsair is much better built than the Logitech. The Corsair feels more durable and the ergonomics are better. However, the Logitech has uniquely designed indented keys that have a unique look but might not be ideal for typing.

Corsair K55 RGB

The Logitech G910 Orion Spark is better than the Corsair K55 RGB for most uses, and the Logitech's Romer-G switches provide a much better typing experience than the rubber dome switches on the Corsair. The keys on the Logitech are also individually-lit rather than zone-lit, but the Corsair comes with a detachable wrist rest for added ergonomics, and its companion software offers a cloud sync option the Logitech lacks.

Corsair K95 PLATINUM

The Corsair K95 PLATINUM is a better keyboard than the Logitech G910 Orion Spark. You can set macros to all the Corsair keys, it's better built, and its ergonomics are better. You can also save profiles on the onboard memory, which you can't do with the Logitech. The Logitech features Romer-G tactile switches, while the Corsair has Cherry MX Speed linear switches, which have a shorter pre-travel distance.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Dimensions
Size
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Width 19.8" (50.3 cm)
Depth
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Weight
3.31 lbs (1.500 kg)

The Logitech G910 Orion Spark is a rather big keyboard due to its full-size design and its non-detachable wrist rest. If you want a full-size keyboard that takes less space, check out the Logitech G512 Special Edition.

6.5
Design
Build Quality
Keycap Material ABS

The Logitech G910 feels rather cheaply made when compared to other mechanical gaming keyboards. The frame is all made of thin plastic and the keycaps have an unusual indented design. They feel a bit cheap like the Razer Cynosa keys. The finish is prone to oily shines and fingerprints. For a better-built keyboard, check out the Razer BlackWidow Elite instead.

6.0
Design
Ergonomics
Curved/Angled
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
Maximum Incline
4.5°
Home Row Height
32.0 mm (1.3")

This keyboard has acceptable ergonomics. The wrist rest is fixed and is only useful for the left part of the keyboard. It looks like the wrist rest was only made thinking about gamers using their left hand on the board with the right hand on their mouse. This keyboard causes fatigue quickly when typing and is quite awkward for the right hand. If you want a keyboard with a detachable wrist rest, consider the Logitech G513 instead.

2.2
Design
Hardware Customizability
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
10
Design
Backlight Features
Backlighting Yes
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Effects
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes

The only way to change the brightness of the backlight is by choosing a brighter or darker color in the G HUB software.

8.0
Design
Backlight Clarity
Design
Cable & Connector
Connectivity Wired
Detachable
No
Length 5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable

This keyboard has a long enough cable to reach your desktop setup without any issue.

0
Design
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
Battery Type
No Batteries

This is a wired-only keyboard and can't be used wirelessly.

9.1
Design
Macro Keys And Programming
Dedicated Macro Keys Count 9
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Design
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
Numpad Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Lock Indicator Caps, Scroll & Num lock

The Logitech G910 has great extra features. It features dedicated media keys, a lot of programmable macro keys, and the ARX Dock for your cellphone. The stand itself doesn't do anything but you can use the ARX companion app to display in game stats or some PC temperatures and such. Note, however, that this dock doesn't charge your cell phone and the app is only useful for some games, and doesn't seem to be supported through Logitech G HUB, only the previous Logitech Gaming Software.

Design
In The Box

  • Logitech G910 Orion Spark keyboard
  • Manuals

Typing Experience
Typing Experience
Switches
Switch Name
Romer-G Tactile
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Operating Force
54 gf
Actuation Force
42 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
Total Travel
3.3 mm

This keyboard uses proprietary Logitech Romer-G Tactile switches. They have a small tactile bump before the actuation point, like popular Cherry MX Brown switches. They have a very short pre-travel distance, which is fast to actuate, but can be prone to accidental keystrokes as well.

6.5
Typing Experience
Typing Quality

Typing quality on this keyboard is just okay. The keycaps feel cheap and their unusual indents make it harder to press the keys if you don't hit them in the center as there's more resistance when typing.

8.1
Typing Experience
Typing Noise
Average Loudness
49.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No

The typing noise on this keyboard is quiet and unlikely to bother those around you.

10
Typing Experience
Latency
Latency Wired
1.3 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
Software and Operating System
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Name Logitech G HUB
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
Profiles
6+

The Logitech G HUB software offers great customization options with the Logitech G910, but since the keyboard doesn't have any onboard memory, you'll always need the software to access your saved profiles.

There weren't any software issues during testing, but many users online have reported various problems trying to use the Logitech G HUB software, including but not limited to startup issues, freezing, and connection issues with some devices. If you'd like to share your experience using Logitech G HUB with this keyboard, feel free to leave a comment in the discussions section.

10
Software and Operating System
Computer Compatibility
Windows
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux

There isn't any software available for Linux or macOS. Also, on macOS, the F11 button minimizes windows, the Print Screen button acts as F13, and the Scroll Lock and Pause/Break keys adjust the screen brightness if you're using an Apple display.

0
Software and Operating System
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
Android
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible