Reviewers Liked
- Optimized and less expensive gaming keyboard option
- Stylish keyboard
- Plug-and-play functionality including multimedia keys and backlight
- Advanced functionality (macros)
- Hardware AntiGhosting technology performs as presented
- Comfortable palm rest
- Works well in games (antighosting and fully backlit)
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Doesn't have the Microsoft unique detachable number pad or Cruise Control
- Less than ideal tactile feedback on keys
- Play/pause driver issue
- Only red backlighting
- They got rid of the “knobs” from their previous Sidewinder keyboard
- Feels plasticky
- No USB hub
- Looks basic compared to its older brother, the X6
- Overpriced when comparing features