Highlight** Black color choice K310 keyboard does not have Doubleshot PBT keycaps. It's very light and thin, cheap made kecaps. The other colors of K310 are doubleshot PBT but just not the black one. I have to buy my own doubleshot PBT to replace the original one.

I've been trying to find a full size mechanical keyboard but not the Razer brand and I haven't found one. I finally found Durgod is the only brand that makes full size mechanical keyboard other than Razer or cheaper quality brand. I have a Taurus K320 as well and before getting this K310 I have been using the K320. I have to say I thought the K310 would have the same texture of keycaps and weight as the K320 but actually the K310 is lighter in keycaps and less quality (I guess because they only sell $20 more than the K320 but you get a full size). The keycaps on K310 just feel more light and cheaper/ plastic touch but the K320 keyboard feels very sturdy and each keys feels more quality touch when you press on it. I bought both K320 and K310 the same Cherry MX Silent Red switch so they should be the same touch but the K310 has a different keycaps that is also different in appearance as well. The K310 keycaps are more sharp and rectangular, you can tell in the photos I attached of K310, the keycaps's corners are sharp instead of K320's keycaps come in rounded corner shape and no dusty feeling/ sound when touching the keycaps. The K310 keycaps give more of a pastel sound when you touch the keycaps. I prefer K320's keycaps more as it feels more solid than light pastel sound but that's a personal preference; maybe someone will prefer K310's keycaps better. I thought they would come in the same keycaps tho K320 and K310 that was one of the main reason why I bought K310 after using K320 because I thought it would just be the extended version of K320 but it's actually a different build. Overall though it's still really nice because the K310 works really nicely, the same software as K320: Durgod Zeus Engine. It's really easy to set your keyboard lighting; you just need to set the color profile and press ok (don't press apply it won't work). There are many kinds of lighting style you can choose and they have color gradation that are premade for you already so you can set the color on top of it. Overall K310 is a beautiful keyboard and feels heavy/ sturdy. I just got this for few days so I don't know how long it will last but we will find out :) Thank you Durgod!

What can I say? I had no idea that investing in a mechanical keyboard would make this much of a difference.
I knew I wanted a change, and something that would be more satisfying and responsive than my cheap $40 gaming keyboard, so I went on a quest to find something better.

I started out by ordering a New Model M from Unicomp, and I really loved the way it felt and looked, and especially that it was so solid, coming in at 7 pounds... but it was just too loud for my tiny office.

I then purchased this keyboard, but with the Brown MX switches. It felt amazing, but I was surprised to find that it was still too loud, although definitely not as loud as a Model M. Finally, I sent that back and reordered with the Silent Red MX switches, and I am in paradise.

I watched some YouTube videos comparing the sounds of the different MX switches, and realized that the Silent Red MX switches are not really silent, they are just the quietest of them all, which is what I was looking for: to still have some sound, but for it to not be annoying to me, my wife, or whoever I might be on a call with (I like to type notes during meetings).

Every keystroke is so satisfying.. it travels such a nice distance and the light pushback against my fingers after each press makes me feel very much in control of what I'm inputting. Particularly satisfying is the repeated use of a button, like the backspace or an arrow key. Being a child of the 80s/90s, I also really love the classic white w/ grey keys layout... it brings me back.

This thing is build solid, and the weight is very reassuring. It's only been a week, and I'll be sure to update my review if anything goes wrong, but it feels like this thing is going to last a long time. I'm also pretty sure that I'll be unable to happily use anything other than a mechanical keyboard from this point forward.

I own two Durgod keyboards already, and want to purchase a third, but the specs are misleading or at least somewhat incomplete. So can anyone help me out? I've sent messages to both Durgod and HK Gaming, but have received no responses whatever from them.

This one: a new full-size "Durgod Taurus K310 Corona Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 104 Keys - Double Shot PBT - NKRO - USB Type C (Cherry Brown, White Backlit)" [ASIN: B07YQSZMXW] can store its key mappings and macros **within the keyboard itself**, so that I can move it from machine to machine without needing to have the Durgod Zeus Engine (DZE) running. Although it must be programmed with the DZE on a Windows machine, I can use it on Linux and all of my customizations are available with no Durgod software needed.

My ten-month-old ten-key-less "Durgod Taurus K320 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 87 Keys - Double Shot PBT - NKRO - USB Type C (Cherry Brown, White)" [ASIN: B07B8DS585] does NOT store its key mappings and macros in the keyboard, and those are only available on a Windows machine with the DZE running so, although it's a great keyboard and works *as a keyboard* on Linux, none of the customizations are available. (Durgod does not have a Linux version of the DZE and Wine has no support for HID connections).

I want to purchase another ten-key-less version but one that retains its key mappings and macros in the keyboard. Is it safe to assume that the "Durgod Taurus K320 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 87 Keys - Double Shot PBT - NKRO - USB Type C (Cherry Brown, Corona (White Backlit))" [ASIN: B07VXR9RY7] does this? It seems like it's identical to the full-size version I have, but the Durgod product descriptions make no mention of whether or not any specific keyboard model stores its mapping on the computer or within the keyboard so it's hard to tell.

Otherwise, both the keyboards are built like tanks, and are great to type on though!

UPDATE:

I've had this keyboard for about a year and a half. I'm still very happy with it! If something happened to it, I would gladly buy another. One thing of note: the updater for the software is flakey. Many times, new versions will say that they don't pass an integrity check. I just go to their website and download the latest version when this happens. But I figured it may be a deal breaker for some.

Original Review:

When covid hit, I left my "good" keyboard at the office. I've been making due with a Razor mechanical keyboard with their in house switches. I've always been a fan of Cherry MX Blue switches, so I decided enough was enough and started hunting. I came across the Durgod K310 while looking for inexpensive mechanical keyboards with Cherry MX Blues. It looked promising, so I went for it.

Overall, I really like it! It's built like a tank and the blue switches are a dream to type on. I'm a software developer, so I type for 8+ hours a day. The software took a little bit to find online. It's called Zeus for anyone looking. Just Google "Durgod Zeus".

I like the customizability of the keys. I turned the "context menu" key into a right windows key and my scroll lock became a macro key for a common key combination I do while working. I do kinda wish it has a few macro keys, but that's on me for not expecting that I'd want them.

My one complaint is with the backlit keycaps and even this is being nit picky. The backlit portion does not do a good job of evenly distributing the light across the text. You get a "hot spot" of bright light in the middle that fades off fast so the edges of text is not well lit (see my pictures). But I replaced the keycaps anyway and the new keycaps don't have this issue.

All in all, the k310 is a heck of a lot of value for the money. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one or recommend one to a family member or friend. It's a very good keyboard for the price.

This is my first mechanical keyboard, and I put in a lot of research before buying. I had been using a 10-year-old Lenovo board that felt as close I could get to mechanical out of the keyboards I had (and I love Lenovo quality). I went with the MX Blues because I enjoy the tactile feel and auditory pleasure that comes from switches. It does sound like a typewriter if you type lightly.
I am a writer and editor, so I put in quite a few hours on the keyboard, and there are a few things that I will have to get used to. The keyboard is quite compact, and I have very long fingers, which makes me feel slightly cramped while typing, but I will get used to it quickly. I love high-quality/industrial items to which the product is close. I think it will last me a long time if I don't get sucked into the mechanical keyboard hobby and end up buying ten more, lol.

Pros:
Solid build quality (heavy)
Decent packaging and dust cover
Does not move on the desk (I can shake my whole desk by pushing on the keyboard before it slips)
It came with nice and decently heavy-gauge cords (USB-A and USB-C)
I know this sounds silly, but the included mousepad coaster is also of high quality and fully stitched.
It came with a key puller and dust cover.

The Okay:
The compactness will take some time to get used to; it is good for desk space and portability but is a bit cramped for writing.
The key feel (much better than ABS)
No backlighting
No individual media keys
Software