Logitech G513 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Palm Rest, RGB LIGHTSYNC, GX Brown Tactile Key Switches, Brushed Aluminum Case, Customizable F-Keys, USB Pass Through, QWERTY UK Layout - Carbon/Black

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The ergonomics are decent, as it comes with a detachable wrist rest and one incline setting, which should help reduce pain and fatigue. The rigidity of 5052 alloy also provides a sturdy, non-slip chassis that houses a full suite of features for an unbeatable gaming experience.

However, after using the Logitech Romer-G Linear switches for a while, we can’t imagine going back to a Cherry MX Red board. They have a very short pre-travel distance and require very little force to actuate, making them feel responsive and light. Personalize lighting for each individual key, customize lighting effects, and enjoy in-game integrations from a spectrum of ~16. While speed and comfort during longer play sessions certainly did the G513 proud in my testing, the overall typing experience was less impressive. All of that made for a slower and slightly less accurate typing process, clocking in at 87WPM with 97% accuracy.This cable was a real drag on my setup overall and never seemed to settle in one neat position well.

However, the Razer's incredible responsiveness also makes it less ideal for general typing because the keys are overly sensitive, which leads to more typos. Only reviews that feature the label "Verified Review" have been checked to ensure that the author actually used or purchased the product. The Logitech G513 is a full-size wired gaming keyboard, while the Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is a 75% compact wireless board for mobile devices and tablets.Again, I personally felt the Romer-G Linear were more unobtrusive, but for gamers looking for something with more feedback, the Tactile switches are an equally acceptable option. On the other hand, the Pyro has onboard memory, but the ROCCAT Swarm software is only available on Windows. Custom Function Keys and you can even save and export the profiles you create to share with other people.

A full-sized keyboard for those who still want a streamlined desktop, the long, skinny form factor of the Logitech G513 keeps the full-size deck from feeling imposing. We've also added a new Switches test box, added additional test comparisons to our Hardware Customizability test box that we introduced with our last Test Bench. The Romer-G switches have a higher lifespan over traditional mechanical switches and they sport a great build quality. The illumination, the gaming mode and macros for the function keys can be configured via the Logitech gaming software. Unfortunately, while you can set macros in the companion software, they're limited to the function keys, and there's no onboard memory to save your settings.

G513 is crafted from incredibly strong and durable 5052 aluminum-magnesium alloy which allows for both a minimal design and a beautiful aesthetic. We supply the latest technology solutions to organisations of all sizes across education, public and private sectors, helping thousands of organisations along their own digital transformation journeys. The Razer BlackWidow Elite is a better gaming keyboard than the Logitech G513, mainly because the Razer lets you reassign or set a macro to any key, while the Logitech is limited to the function keys only. There's also a 'Game Mode' key, which is essentially a Windows Lock key to prevent accidentally minimizing your screen during gaming sessions. While this obviously maintained the keyboard’s small form factor – the Corsair K70 LUX RGB is larger thanks to an extra row of media controls, for instance – the Cooler Master MasterKeys MK750 and MSI Vigor CK80 both have proven you can have shortcut keys while still having a frameless design.

Yes, you're sacrificing some of the features we may take for granted just four years after this deck's launch; onboard memory, wider programming options, and dedicated media controls, for example.

I found just the right level of give to this rest, with a soft memory foam base providing ample support for those heavier keys (more on that later), but never swallowing the palm in an overly spongy manner. While plenty of mechanical keyboards use the venerable Cherry MX switches, Logitech has for some time now opted to develop its own mechanical switches named Romer-G. While the G513's feature list may have been enough to set it apart from its competition back in 2018, things aren't quite so simple these days.