Video Review: SteelSeries 6Gv2 (MX Blacks) Mechanical Keyboard

This is a video review for TheGeekery.org of the SteelSeries 6Gv2 fullsized gaming mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Black keyswitches. The SteelSeries brand is dedicated to high-end, gamer-centric peripherals and hardware that matches useful features with sleek aesthetics. This review takes you through the basics of mechanical keyboards and the nature of this particular one. While not as fantastically impressive and well-built as the Filco Majestouch, given the 6Gv2's extra features and significantly lower cost (when on sale especially), it is a worthy competitor.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• keyboards
• mechanical keyboard
• mechanical
• cherry
• mx black
• switches
• steelseries
• review
• geekery
• 6gv2

[EACru2002]

Would you recommend a cherry mx black keyboard for gaming for someone who already owns a cherry mx blue? While I don't think gaming on the blues is anywhere near as bad as some people might lead you to believe, I do think a linear switch might be better for gaming where my fingers don't have to worry about the tactile point. If so, is blacks or reds better in your opinion?

[thegeekery]

@EACru2002 To be honest, I've had no issues with my MX Blues, but I don't play at a high, competitive level. I acknowledge that the tiny tug on the way down and the weird amount of space you have to let the key rise before being able to re-actuate tactile switches could throw off a pro-gamer, especially in FPS situations. The MX Blacks are *very* heavy. I'd love to try reds, but I bought blacks precisely so I wouldn't bottom out so much (noisy). Might be too easy to accidentally press the reds.

[FullBring]

I have a question. Can you get the Filco Majestouch in metallic blue in a TenKeyLess blank key version?

[thegeekery]

@FullBring I haven't seen the metallic blues in the miniature size, although other limited edition Filcos (Linear R, Pink, and White) have been, so it's at least worth keeping an eye out for.

[AusShinDig]

Great voice for these reviews. You sound very professional.

[RickyRojales]

The vocal articulation is very professional. Also, you say you are Randy in one video and Armando in another video? Is this an attempt of anonymity or do my ears deceive me?

[TheCrackedJar]

You should lock the exposure on your camera while filming, good review otherwise though. Thanks =)

[L00S3RB0Y]

its possible to exchange these keycaps with others? kr

[Gfresh404]

You have an awesome voice bro! - Keep the reviews coming and keep supporting Geekhack.

[Requisition]

If this is something you plan to keep doing, please review the Das Keyboard Ultimate next!