Patriot Viper V770 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review

A Closer Look at the Patriot Viper V770 Keyboard »

The Viper V770 is Patriot’s flagship mechanical gaming keyboard that follows the V730 and V760 input devices in the product stack. It uses an 104+5 key ANSI layout and sports full RGB-backlit keys like the V760. As the flagship keyboard, the Viper V770 adds several conveniences over the previously released V760. This includes dedicated macro keys, USB pass-through, analog sound wheel and more. It is available for $20 more than the V760 at $139.99 and is covered with a two-year warranty.

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Packaging

The Patriot Viper V770 comes in a full-color box as it should so the potential buyer can get a preview of its per-key RGB LED feature. The front of the box shows the V770 keyboard in a 3/4 angle view while the back has the keyboard in full-frontal layout. Surprisingly, there isn’t much text on the red and black themed packaging, opting for the images to do the bulk of the promotion. There is a small viewing window on the arrow key area so users can try out how the red switch feels like before buying.

The outer packaging is actually a sleeve for a thicker, inner red box. Inside, the V770 keyboard is surrounded by foam padding and is further protected with a plastic bag.

Accessories

Underneath the keyboard in the box is a detachable wrist-rest (in protective white foam sleeve). The rest of the accessories are found in the lower compartment. This includes a Y-connector splitter for the headphone and microphone jack. There is also an orange key-cap puller included. There is also an envelope which contains the user guide and Viper logo stickers.

Specifications:

Key switch	Kailh Mechanical (Red)
Color	Black/Gunmetal Gray
LED Color	16.8M RGB
Backlit	Yes
Keyboard Interface	USB
Audio Passthrough	Yes (Headphone+Microphone)
USB Passthrough	Yes
Response Rate	1000Hz
Dimensions (W x L x H)	51 x 20 x 7.2 cm
Weight	2043 g
N-Key Rollover via USB	Yes
Anti-Ghosting	Yes
Software	Patriot V770 Driver Software
Macro	5 dedicated macro keys