When comparing Corsair K70 vs Logitech ERGO K860, the Slant community recommends Corsair K70 for most people. In the question“What are the best keyboards for programming?” Corsair K70 is ranked 45th while Logitech ERGO K860 is ranked 46th. The most important reason people chose Corsair K70 is:
The Vengeance K70 uses Cherry MX mechanical switches throughout the keyboard. They are also easily replaceable for those that would like to try out different switches or use a certain combination of them for gaming.
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Pros
Pro Works with all Cherry switches
The Vengeance K70 uses Cherry MX mechanical switches throughout the keyboard. They are also easily replaceable for those that would like to try out different switches or use a certain combination of them for gaming.
Pro Configurable lighting
RGB backlighting is fully programmable. Or you can choose a monocolor LED (red or blue) and get a USB passthrough.
Pro Dedicated media controls
Since media keys don't require a combo keypress, they can be used with just one hand.
Pro Easy to clean
Beautiful, solid brushed aluminum backplate makes the keyboard easy to clean.
Pro Full-size keyboard
Heavily keyboard-addicted touch typists will like that it has a full-size layout but is still very compact.
Pro Front-located feet
You can lift the keyboard at the front to match your natural arm position instead of the common feet at back of the keyboard.
Pro Cross-platform key labels
Instead of printing a Windows logo on the key caps, they labeled the keys with PC and mac commands. This works also well for Linux users.
Pro Multiple device connections
You can connect the keyboard to up to three devices. For example, your Android Phone, iPhone and your computer and easily switch between the profiles.
Pro Media Keys
Pro: it has media keys
Con: you have to decide between media and F-keys or press the fn-key.
Pro Dedicated calculator key
Pro Dedicated lock key
In the top right corner, it has a lock key, so you don't have to press win+L to lock your screen at the office.
Pro Feels very solid
There is no slipping on the desk and is has a pleasant durable overall feeling when typing or carrying around.
Pro Looks damn beautiful
It has a very futuristic and minimalistic style with the dark-gray body and its rounded corners.
Pro Very quiet, top option for office environment
Pro Common layout
With this keyboard, it's easy to switch between ergonomic and non-ergonomic keyboards.
Cons
Con Software is difficult to figure out
The CUE software needed to program the backlighting and keys is difficult to understand, making customizing the keyboard a cumbersome chore.
Con No backlight
To save battery life, there is no backlighting.
Con Bluetooth only, no cable
You can not wake your computer up with the keyboard anymore and have to push the power button, because there is no Bluetooth connection while the computer is suspended.