Logitech vs. Saitek (keyboard duel)

Which 'board would you buy?

  • Logitech G15

    Votes: 114 63.0%

  • Saitek Gamers Keyboard

    Votes: 67 37.0%
  • Total voters
    181
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Flak_Monkey

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Okay guys this is what I'm looking at.

In this corner there's the Logitech G15

and in this corner, we have the Saitek Gamers Keyboard

Which do you propose I purchase?

I like the Logitech one, but it's a touch too long for my slide out keyboard rack and mouse together, but I could always move the mouse.

Which would you get?

Thoughts/comments welcome. Thank you.
 
Can you guys tell me why you voted why you did please? I want opinions with explanations.


Thanks
 
Me personally, I like the Logitech G15. I like that it has up to 54 programmable macro keys and that LCD screen is pretty cool. Plus, I know that Logitech makes high quality products.

Don't know much about Saitek on the other hand. :p
 
i own the saitek eclipse keyboard, it types very smoothly and no sticking. glows in the dark.

other than that, it doesnt do much, its just a plain keyboard with lights and good feedback keys and volume control.

logitech has more to offer, but i never tried one, and wasnt out when i got my keyboard.
 
No competition. G15 > * as of now. Can't wait for that OLED keyboard to come out though...

[[drool]]
 
Logitech

Tho I got the Saitek Eclipse. Alot sexier than the gamers. I dont need macro features.

Best kb ive ever owned
 
I think you really need to ask your self: Am I going to use all the features on the keyboard? I just did this, plus the G15 is a bit big for the spot I wanted it to go in. (And I don't want to move my mouse.)

 
I voted G15.

I don't use the macro keys...but the following is why I bought it.

1. USB w/ 2 port USB hub
2. Media keys
3. Lights up at night.


I could find 2 of the 3 at best before, but now I have 3 out of 3...
 
Roliath said:
I honestly would wait for the Razer Tarantula
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Doesn't seem to be all that impressive to me. To each their own.

The G-15 gets my vote. The keys are actually backlit in a way that allows them to be read. The Saitek does not. The media controls are great on the G-15, allowing Media Player and Winamp songs names to be displayed and controlled while in games. Pretty usefull or so I have found. The G-15's keys are programable without needing to go into an application. Programming can be done from the keyboard itself. You can also toggle the Windows keys on and off, which is a nice touch.

Plus I myself prefer the feel of the Logitech vs the Saitek. The Saitek is also ugly IMO. I hate the corners. The only thing I like better about the Saitek is it's smaller foot print. Even so, the G-15's foot print isn't as bad as you might think.
 
I own the saitek. I bought it the night I found out about the logitech version (doh). I just read a pcgamer review too that said the lcd only supports 1 game (one). I don't use macros either. The only flaw I find in the saitech is the brightest glow is still too dim for my liking, but i do like it more than any other keyboard I have ever had.
 
Logitech. Saitek makes nice stuff, I only use their joysticks, but when it comes to keyboards Logitechs have always been my favorite.
 
I say G15. Man I have so many buttons programed for photoshop.
 
Saitek.
Absolutely the nicest touch of any board I've had.
The thru-key illumination works well but not spectacularly...even so, highly recommended.
 
g15, although the tarantula has promise, I don't like the curvy egglike shape.
 
WhyYouLoveMe said:
Saitek Eclipse FTW. :D
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QFT. Logitech's keyboards are really nice (I own one), but the Saitek combines form and funtionality on a whole new level.
 
I can't believe that people are hyping up the Saitek's feel. I've typed on it, and I was dissapointed in the feel. Believe me, I am a Nazi about keyboards. The G-15 was the first keyboard that felt good enough for me to switch to over my mechanical keyboards.
 
G-15. While it only supports 2 games for the LCD, I use the LCD frequently to display media player track information while playing online games.

The USB ports, Window's key toggle, backlighting, and programmable keys make it a winner in my book. There isn't a feature that I don't currently use.
 
I love the G15- If nothing more for the Keyboard feel. The keys are perfect.
They are heavy, responsive, and have an almost rubber coated feel to them.

Everything about the keyboard just functions and works. Its got a nice heavy, tough feel to it, the keys are great, the backlight is awesome, USB 2.0 hub and an awesome LCD...

No contest- the Saitek looks and feels like some cheap chinnese rip off you find at local 'computer shows' in comparision.
 
Dyre said:
I love the G15- If nothing more for the Keyboard feel. The keys are perfect.
They are heavy, responsive, and have an almost rubber coated feel to them.

Everything about the keyboard just functions and works. Its got a nice heavy, tough feel to it, the keys are great, the backlight is awesome, USB 2.0 hub and an awesome LCD...

No contest- the Saitek looks and feels like some cheap chinnese rip off you find at local 'computer shows' in comparision.
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Finally someone agrees with me. Even though the LCD doesn't support that many games, I have to say that the Media Player functions kick ass. I use it all the time.
 
Lets not forget that the Logitech is a more expensive keyboard!

Having said that, i'm using the Saitek, the quality is supurb, the lighting is fantastic and the feel of the keyboard is sublime. This is the best Keyboard I've used in years. If you want to spend more money on the logitech, go ahead you are getting more features. But I wonder if the feel would compare.
 
G15 > all

Looks a lot better
More features (love the USB ports)
LCD
Gets better over time (more program support for LCD)
 
I really like my Eclipse, but if I were to buy another keyboard I think I'd get the Logitech. I dig the Backlit LCD.
 
Well, I'll tell you guys.

The Logitech would be a dead shot for me if it wasn't for one thing...

I have 27 and 3/4 inches in which to fit my mouse + 8 inch wide mouse pad and the keyboard.

My current microsoft illuminative keyboard is 17 inches long, the Logitech one is 21.5 inches long. That is going to be a really tight fit for my mouse.

I could do it, but I wouldn't have a lot of room to move my mouse around. I don't think I'll use the macro keys much but the LCD is a nice touch. I really would like to get the Logitech though....Any ideas?
 
You could get used to having a sensitive mouse so you don't have to move it around as much, or you can find another spot to put the mouse/keyboard :)
 
i'm logitech bias, their products (at least the stuff i['ve] own[ed]) has always been sturdy and reliable. i currently use a Logitech Ultra X 967353-0403 2-Ton , not very feature packed but i've spilled soda and beer in it and dropped it and punched it in frustration and it still works like new. you can't beat that kind of quality.
 
Good thread!!

This keyboard (cheap aopen one) is dying and i'm having a hard time deciding. A co-worker just got the G15 and I was about to order one untill i read some reviews on the Eclipse. Now i'm torn... still am i suppose lol.

Oh well... good read thou!
 
I think its fair to say they are both great boards. One is a simplistic design that relies on complete perfection to succeed. The other one throws a lot of technology at the board, most of which requires software and development that isn't even completed yet. Add in the macro features and the extra buttons and you've got a board only a geek could love..

Made my choice easy, Saitek Eclipse.
 
IBM Model M keyboard. It's old and still works like new and it can double as a lethal weapon or the bumper of your car. :D

 
I'm enjoying my G15. One thing that hasn't been mentioned is the switch for turning off the Windows keys.

Individuals are already starting to program for the LCD on it, but I wouldn't hold out too much hope for support to be included in games.

The usual use of the lcd in my case is as a media display, showing what's playing as I'm in a game. Just picked up a bandwidth monitor app, and it may stay for a while. Those rotate with the clock so I realize when I've been playing too long.

Some Teamspeak and Ventrillo aps are in development.

I haven't physically touched the Saitek board, but most of my other gaming controls are Saitek products. They all seem to be good and sturdy.
 
I'm sort of leaning towards the Saitek Eclipse because it's only 19.5 inches and it doesn't come with that little number pad thing which I'd never use.

It's the exact same as the 'Gamers Keyboard' though isn't it? Besides not coming with that little pad?

I would get the Logitech if it was smaller or if I had more room.Plus I'm not an RPG player so I don't have a million buttons to bind to those macro keys. The LCD screen would be cool and I would look at it when I wasn't gaming, but that's it.

So, unless I find out something extremely horrible about the Eclipse, yeah, I think that's what I'm going to purchase.

EDIT -- I'm still not sure, I'm reading some reviews. I might get the Saitek Gamers keyboard... Just because of it's color....hmmm...
 
The gamer's was the first version and it didn't have throught the keys illumination. Aside from that, it was nearly identical. And the through the keys illumination is wonderful!
 
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