What is Leggero?

Leggero is a red switch mechanical keyboard released by ELECOM, a major Japanese manufacturer that develops digital device-related products.

It's an affordable entry model that offers a light and comfortable typing feel and keys that enable accurate typing.

Here are the specifications and model information for the product I'm reviewing:

User Experience with Leggero

First impression: I thought this was a keyboard with no weaknesses.

It has no quirks and is simply good, offering the comfortable feel characteristic of mechanical keyboards.

Great Keycaps

The keycaps have a slightly rough texture that prevents fingers from slipping and feels good to touch.

The shape and size are appropriately designed according to the keyboard location, showing ELECOM's attention to detail.

The quality of these keycaps alone makes it feel cost-effective.

Easy to Press, but Slight Resistance Before Bottoming Out

It responds to light touches.

I don't mind it personally, but there's slight resistance felt before bottoming out.

With a key stroke of 4.0mm and actuation point of 1.9mm, the key has already responded when you feel that resistance, so you can naturally release the key.

People who prefer to clearly feel bottoming out might find it heavy.

Typing Feel and Sound

It doesn't have that "keeng" or "kaang" sound of cheap keyboards.

It does make clicking sounds.

I didn't record the sound when I first bought it, so I don't have a comparison, but I think the current sound is quieter than when I first purchased it.

(Maybe the keys have broken in?)

You can check the current sound after one month of use in the video at the beginning.

Back Anti-slip Features

The tilt adjustment and anti-slip features are functionally adequate with no complaints.

It has never slipped even once.

Subtly Good Points

Works with Both Mac and Windows

This single unit works for both.

The key layout automatically changes for each OS so there's no discomfort compared to Mac keyboards, allowing normal use on Mac without any manual configuration.

Japanese Layout

Since most affordable products are from overseas manufacturers, Japanese layouts are rare.

Japanese manufacturers are precious just for making red switch mechanical keyboards with Japanese layout in this price range.

Everyone should buy this.

Gaming Use

Since it's a red switch mechanical keyboard, I bought it with expectations that it would naturally work for gaming, and as expected, it does.

However, it lacks the current gaming keyboard trends:

1. No variable actuation point (can't choose from 0.1mm ~ 3.8mm)
2. No rapid trigger (fast key release)
3. Not 65% size

For serious gaming use, these specifications are lacking.

However, these features are mainly needed for serious competitive FPS games.

For games I play like LoL, RTS games, and single-player casual games, it works perfectly fine.

When gaming and daily use share the same keyboard, it's actually easier since you're used to it.

I tried installing and playing Overwatch 2 again for testing, and it felt like it would work totally fine for games like that.

Comparing with ELECOM's gaming keyboard VK300 series in the same price range, the specifications look quite similar with only minor differences in points.

You might choose Leggero over this keyboard for reasons like preferring to have function keys for convenience.

For serious FPS gaming, you should probably go with VK600 or higher.

Don't be cheap, buy good and use long!

Summary

1. Affordable red switch mechanical keyboard with Japanese layout
2. Overall no weaknesses, and the keycaps are especially good
3. Normal noise level with clicking sounds
4. Easy to type on
5. Good for gaming too (when comparing with VK300 in the same price range)

Personally, I'm quite satisfied with this and think it has good cost performance.

I plan to use this for a while.

I hope this was helpful as a reference.