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June 2013
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The editors liked
Mechanical keys with precise response
Full illumination
Heavy and steady on the table
USB and audio connections
Including USB 3.0
Friendly software with helpful iconography
Wheels to control volume and illumination
Braided cables
Plans to have MX Blue
Black and Brown versions in the future
Backlit keys
Wrist wrest included
Extra keys and key puller included
Great macro software
Sturdy build quality
Included ports all work well
Low actuation force
Mechanical Cherry switches
USB 3.0 port
Fully backlit
Comfortable
Detachable wrist rest
Adjustable backlighting
USB 3.0 passthrough
Onboard memory for macros
Responsive keys.
Fun to type on
Buttons to adjust the brightness of the LEDS and also to switch to different macro profiles on the keyboard itself
Very aesthetically pleasing
Weight kept it from sliding around
Changeable keys in order to remember the different macros
Chearry Brown MX switch
LED backlit
Volume and LED backlit control
Win lock
Functional keys
Antighosting
Adjustable backlit intensity
Dedicated special function keys for music control
25 Macros with quick profile switch
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 mic and a
Cherry MX Red mechanical switches
Integrated USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports
Removable wrist rest
Ghost software 5 gaming profiles
Quality of construction
Superb build quality
Insane amount of features
Good price
Well performing driver suite
Big bundle
Ergonomics
Profile management
The editors didn't like
Badly located macro keys
Multimedia controls bundled with function keys
Thick and heavy cable requires some caution to handle
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Price is a bit much for a keyboard
MX Red keys are not the best for long typing sessions
SCORE
9.0/10
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Keyboard bouncing and double-strokes obviate the positives
Expensive
Software interface lackluster
Oversized plastic wrist rest
No dedicated media controls
No cable routing grooves
Palm rest flexes too much
USB port next to headphone jack.
Macro keys too far
Easy to make typos
Keys stuck once in awhile
Gets dirty easy
Keys can be too sensitive for quick typist
No backlit and volume level
Location of the macro and the profile switch is not most optimal
Lacks the ability to customize other keys beside the macro keys
Labelling on the keys can be somewhat hard to read
GIGABYTE's Aivia Osmium makes a very strong impression out of the box. In fact, it does this even whilst still in the box. I've had my hands on a good number of planks through the years, but this is the heaviest keyboard I have ever tried. By far. Given...
Great macro software, Sturdy build quality, Included ports all work well, Low actuation force
Keyboard bouncing and double-strokes obviate the positives
This is a honestly a tough call. The Aivia Osmium's build quality is excellent, the Ghost macro programming software is top notch, it effectively supports 25 macro keys, offers USB 3.0 pass-through so you don't lose access to a valuable port, runs off dua...
Superb build quality, Insane amount of features, Good price, Well performing driver suite, Big bundle, Ergonomics, Profile management
Only available with Cherry MX Red key-switches
Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium keyboard is another extremely functional, well built, and well-engineered piece from Gigabyte's gaming division. Like the Krypton, its rodent partner in crime, the Osmium does everything perfectly while adding a couple of nice-t...
Mechanical keys with precise response, Full illumination, Heavy and steady on the table, USB and audio connections, including USB 3.0, Friendly software with helpful iconography, Wheels to control volume and illumination
Badly located macro keys, Multimedia controls bundled with function keys, Thick and heavy cable requires some caution to handle, Best Deals from Amazon, Ads by Amazon, ✕, Thank you, This will help us improve your ad experience. We will try not to show yo
The Osmium is a very well-rounded product, from small details (like the plastic covers of the connectors) to the extra keys with helpful symbols. As a mechanical keyboard, it's precise, comfortable and very solid on the table. It didn't let us down when p...
Gigabyte's Osmium is a very nice addition in the gaming keyboard arena alright. The ergonomics are fine and the keyboard feels fantastic to work with and play games on. We do have a couple of minor remarks though.Much like we noticed with other brands, I...
Gaming keyboards aren't so much about typing anymore but rather centered on what they can do to help the gamer. Features like Cherry Red key switches and subsequent weight associated with the technology project a level of quality above what you get from a...
Although I'd love to see an RGB version of this product but with a price of $129, I won't hold the blue backlight against Gigabyte. It's a nice blue with good key cap etching. I'd be happy to use the Osmium as my go-to gaming keyboard and don't have an...
Abstract: Until recently, the most common gaming keyboards were what's known as ‘full-travel membrane' keyboards, which are still popular outside of gaming. Underneath each key is a rubber dome, with a capacitive core at its centre. When the user pushes the key, th...
