I have tried many other backlit keyboards prior to trying this (all under ₹2K). The main reason I was reluctant was its price. It's expensive if you just want a backlit keyboard.
Advantages -
1. Backlit is only for keys and there's no light surrounding the keys. This helps a lot when you work in darkness as it reduces the over-all brightness around you.
2. Backlit color not limited to 3 or 7. As they promise, there's a whole color palette to choose from. Choose any color, any shade with the software. Note that the software has to be downloaded from website of Logitech.
3. Braided cables.
4. Amount of key-travel is good.
5. Keys are not tough nor very sensitive, I'll say just perfect.
6. Multimedia keys - only the bare minimum ones that I need frequently. No useless macro keys to program and stuff.
7. Prominent Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock and Windows Lock indicator.
8. Has the context key on the right of spacebar. Useful if you want the context menu (the one you get by right-click of mouse) without touching mouse.
Disadvantages -
1. Once you configure the color for keyboard, the configuration is specific to the system on which the software is running. There's no on-board memory to store the color configuration.
2. You can't customize color for individual keys. The keyboard is divided in 7 sections (3 sections in the alphabet side, 1 section in the middle where arrow keys are present and 1 section of num pad). Each section can have its own color.
On the whole, worth the price and no regrets.
If you're looking for a mechanical keyboard but don't have the budget to go above INR 5K, I would say, give this a shot. It's a membrane keyboard but I don't think that really counts as long as you enjoy using it.
Edit: A few keys stopped working 2 months before the warranty expired and I got a new replacement within 2 weeks. But the new one doesn't have a braided cable :')
| Brand | Logitech G |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Logitech G, Logitech, Logitech Asia Pacific Ltd, Unit no. 1003, Tower 1, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Model | 920-008096 |
| Model Name | Prodigy |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.3 x 45.2 x 21.8 cm; 1.09 kg |
| Item model number | 920-008096 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
| Special Features | Backlit |
| Mounting Hardware | USB receiver |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Power Source | usb |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Manufacturer | Logitech G |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Imported By | Rashi Peripherals Pvt Ltd, Rashi Complex, Survey 186, Dongari Pada, Poman, Vasai (E) Thane, Maharashtra -401208 |
| Item Weight | 1 kg 90 g |
