Closer Look

As soon as you lift the Gigabyte Osmium, you realize how sturdy and solid it actually is. Gigabyte has created a keyboard that gives a sense of maximum quality to the user at any time, and it definitely did a pretty good job. The whole keyboard is made of plastic material with different finishing, including the wrist rest. The Gigabyte Osmium is one of the bigger keyboards we have tested so far, especially thanks to the removable palm rest integrated into the shape of the keyboard. Unlike other models tested, the Gigabyte Osmium offers a double audio/microphone jacks, a USB2.0 port and one USB 3.0 port. We have performed some speed tests using the native USB 3.0 ports on our ASUS Z77 motherboard and the header on the keyboard. The result was quite good and there are no noticeable performance degradations by using the USB 3.0 port on the keyboard. The Gigabyte Osmium is a mechanical keyboard and uses Cherry MX Red switches, which gives a very reactive feedback.



On the upper part of the keyboard you can find five programmable keys and, just on the right of it, two practical wheels for the backlight and volume control. In addition to these features, Gigabyte has also programmed a double function for the F-keys from the F1 to the F4, which, if used in combination with the FN button, become multimedia controls for pause and play videos and music. The Cherry MX Red switches are perfect for all those who call themselves "hardcore gamers". The key pressure is precise and linear, and the feedback that this keyboard gives is definitely good. The blue backlight, with few levels of intensity, is more than enough to fully illuminate the keys, and make the keyboard very comfortable to use in the dark.

Back

On the back of the keyboard there is the classic label showing the serial of the product and three non-slip rubber feet on the palm rest. The stability is ensured with four rubber feet well placed in the corners, so it is practically impossible that the Gigabyte Osmium moves from the desk without being raised. Obviously, the feet, which are also covered with rubber, tilt the keyboard to a certain angle.

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Page 1 - Introduction

Page 2 - Photo Gallery / Delivery

Page 3 - Features

Page 4 - Closer Look

Page 5 - Software

Page 6 - Conclusion