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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
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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
Abstract: It's hard to avoid the waft of adolescence emanating from gaming peripherals like Gigabyte's Osmium keyboard. Between the gaudy LED-backlit aesthetics and laughable marketing ('hard, rare and noble'), there's a desperate need to be liked and respected ...
After a couple of weeks of use, I find myself liking the Osmium over the Corsair K90 that is sitting to my left as I type this. While the Osmium doesn't have a brushed aluminum top, the Osmium is tougher, heavier and feels better than both Corsair sub...
Published: 2016-04-20, Author: Dan , review by: cclonline.com
The Osmium is actually an older keyboard, released in late 2012, but one that we've only started stocking over the last few months now that we've been able to get hold of it at a substantially lower price. The original retail price of over £100 put the Os...
The range of keyboards in this test is very diverse. There are several models that really stand out to us. Starting with the Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This is the best keyboard in the test in almost every regard and therefore is awarded...
we can say that the materials used on the Gigabyte Osmium are great, very sturdy and pleasant to touch The Gigabyte Osmium gaming keyboard is really comfortable to use, all the keys are well placed and easy to reach so you will not find yourself pressin...
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Published: 2014-03-21, Author: Tim , review by: play3r.net
Gigabyte are new to the mechanical keyboard scene, which is already an incredibly crowded market, however I think that with the Osmium Aivia they have made a very decent first impression. By including features that you're still not finding in modern keybo...
Full size means minimal learning curve, Cherry MX Red switches, Blue backlight with variable brightness, 5 Macro Keys, Up-to five profiles, Additional connectivity features
Rough plastic exterior, Software needs work
So, the GIGABYTE Aivia Osmium is a great performer with a few very interesting features. What does that mean for our overall verdict?We believe that no factor of the Aivia Osmium's hardware can be identified as a weak link - mechanical switches perfor...
