For discerning gamers who frequent tournaments,
the keyboard is one of the most important (and often overlooked) elements of
pro-gaming. Plus, many hardcore gamers find themselves going through keyboards
too quickly, as wear and tear take their course through marathon play sessions.
Enter Steelseries, with their pro-gaming keyboard, the 7G. The 7G a keyboard
focused primarily on pro-gaming, with a fantastic build quality and sturdiness
unsurpassed by many keyboards. However, quality comes at a price, and the 7G
doesn’t come cheap. Still, if you’re a pro-gamer looking for one of the toughest
keyboards money can buy, then the 7G is a fine investment.
Right out of the box, you’ll get an indication of
the 7G’s toughness. The keyboard is quite hefty, and sports a black, barebones
look to it, devoid of many of the extra tchotchkies that you’ll find on many
keyboards. Granted, there is an extra key that allows you access to some media
functions like volume, play and pause, as well as two added USB ports, the
keyboard is aesthetically as basic as you can get.
Fortunately, the board’s build quality more than
makes up for the lack of extras, as the keyboard is probably one of the most
durable I’ve ever used. The springy keys are comfortable for gaming and quite
responsive, and can definitely take a beating, thanks to its tough metal chassis
(which also accounts for the keyboard’s weight). Additionally, the connectors
(USB and PS/2) are gold-plated, making for low latency keystrokes for fans of
twitch games.
However, the one element that is most likely to
turn away gamers is the keyboard’s hefty price tag. At around 150 bucks, the
keyboard might be a hard sell to all but the most hardcore PC gamers, especially
considering the lack of extra features. Still, if you’re looking for the best
gaming keyboard around and are willing to pay a king’s ransom for it, the 7G
might be right up your alley.
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Review Scoring Details for Steelseries 7G Pro Gaming Keyboard |
Pros:
Very responsive, comfortable springy keys, will likely withstand the
apocalypse.
Cons:
Very barebones in terms of features, very pricey.
Overall: 8.5
The Steelseries 7G is a very sturdy gaming keyboard built with superior
quality in mind, but the lack of any bells and whistles and high price range
might put it out of many PC gamers’ reach. Still, if you’re simply looking for a
great gaming keyboard and money is no object, then the 7G is one of the best
around.
