Logitech G513 Gaming Keyboard, RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Romer-G Linear Key Switches, 25 Percent Faster Responsiveness, Aircraft Grade Brushed Aluminum, (UK Layout) - Carbon

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It’s why Razer, for example, has many different types of switches in their different products, that all have varied feel and responsiveness.

The breaded power cable consists of two USB cables, one for the keyboard and one for the USB port on the back of the keyboard. For example, Caterpillar (shown) animate a green caterpillar moving through the keyboard similar to the video game Centipede. The G513 comes with a nice wrist rest, but the G815 has dedicated media controls, dedicated macro keys, and onboard memory. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag.Of course, if this is your first time dabbling with making your keyboard your own that's not going to be such a major flaw, but if you're used to having each command within easy reach this is going to take some adjusting.

The grey backing plate of the black-keys model that I reviewed is muted, offsetting the darker tone of its smooth, matte-finish keycaps. Performance-tuned anti-ghosting gives you reliable control when multiple gaming commands are given simultaneously.You can try and put them back, but they will be falling off until you break every stem and keycap is unusable. If you’re familiar with my coverage of gaming peripherals, you’ll probably know I’m not the biggest fan of Logitech’s Romer-G switches. The frame is made of plastic and aluminum, which feels sturdy and doesn't exhibit any noticeable flex. One thick nylon cable connects to the computer via two USB plugs — just like the Razer Huntsman Elite.

This is an excellent choice for gamers, as it has customizable RGB backlighting, a comfortable wrist rest, and the tactile switches on our unit offer a light and responsive gaming experience. The Logitech Gaming Software can be used for managing all Logitech accessories, such as mice, keyboards, and headsets. Note that the keyboard memory applies to the simple presets, not the advanced effects described next. The biggest difference between the Romer-G and GX-Blue switches is the actuation distance and travel distance. We've added a disclaimer in the Backlight Features section of this review after receiving community feedback about the blue LED lights failing sooner than other colors.Not only that, but under the hood you'll find Logitech's durable GX switches, which manage to evade that scratchy feel sometimes felt in Cherry models that are plugged into the vast majority of decks. The first section, Customize G-keys, is where you can set the 11 media keys in the top row to perform specific actions.

Execute complex commands, or unleash a timed series of actions or spells with the press of a button. The Logitech's Romer-G and the Das Keyboard's Cherry MX Brown are both switches that provide tactile feedback, but the Romer-G has a shorter pre-travel and a lighter actuation force. The cable itself is a sign of the Logitech G513's age, a chunky tether with a thick plastic coating that never seems to drop its packaging shapes and requires two free USB-A ports. There weren't any software issues during testing, but many users online have reported various problems trying to use the Logitech G HUB software, including but not limited to startup issues, freezing, and connection issues with some devices. The SynchroCycles effect animates Tron light cycles from opposite sides of the keyboard until they collide.

The Romer-G Tacticle and Linear feel pretty identical but I will say that the Romer-G Linear does feel slightly faster. If you want a keyboard that has onboard memory to save custom profiles, check out the Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile. This time the software updated before I plugged in the keyboard and it showed up immediately in the home screen.