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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I used an updated version of the client to review the G513, and while there’s little in the way of changes from recent iterations of the software, it’s fairly easy to use. On the backside of the G513, there’s a braided cable which requires two USB ports on the PC, but the cable is thick and durable. Performance-tuned anti-ghosting gives you reliable control when multiple gaming commands are given simultaneously. Larger keycaps, like the spacebar in particular, don’t suffer from wobble when you’re hitting one side of the bar.

Thanks to the boxy nature of the underlying mechanism, each key press actuates evenly and comes to a nearly silent stop. Logitech has also included a set of replacement keycaps for the WASD keys as well as the Q, E, R, and 1 through 5 keys.As usual with Logitech’s Gaming Software, you can also assign lighting and macros—the latter using a convenient drag-and-drop setup—to specific game titles. The additional, dedicated USB cable connects the USB passthrough port to its own input for full power throughput and data speed.

Logitech’s Romer-G switches do a great job with lighting as it only comes through the keycaps instead of from underneath the keys themselves, and the effect looks fantastic glowing through each key’s iconography. We have affordable options if you're looking for an entry-level keyboard, as well as mechanical keyboards with some of the fastest switches and sleekest backlighting. You can also find smaller keyboards that give you more room on your gaming mouse pad for mouse movement and comfortable keyboard position to reach all the keys and buttons. The best part is that gaming keyboards and mice are usually designed with ergonomics in mind, so they make excellent daily drivers for office work. Like nearly all of its gaming peripherals, the G513 Carbon utilizes Logitech’s Gaming Software for lighting customization and recording macros.There’s even an applet within the software that changes the colors on the G513 in-time with on-screen color changes. But it’s been a long time since I’ve voluntarily kept a Logitech keyboard on my desk, and the reason is Romer-G.

As mentioned above, you can also create your own animations, either from scratch or by copying a pre-existing one and customizing it. Bring your gaming setup to life with immersive and reactive lighting, full-spectrum animation and lighting effects , that can synchronize across all your LIGHTSYNC-enabled gear. Our biggest pet-peeve of reviewing keyboards with Cherry MX Red is they’re often not good for anything other than gaming and feel terrible to type anything beyond our Steam logins. The G513 uses an all-new version of the company’s proprietary switches, so instead of just one type there are now two: either Linear or Tactile.Modeled after the “tactile bump” of Cherry MX Browns, I nevertheless found Romer-Gs unpleasant to type on, even going so far as to compare them to the loathed rubber domes most mechanical keyboard lovers are trying to escape from. as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks. It’s as bright and vibrant as the illumination that the company has integrated into its higher-end peripherals, and the new LightSync tech will help synchronize lighting effects across your entire gaming setup.

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. It’s still an incredibly compact keyboard made of a rigid plastic frame with a sheet of aircraft-grade 5052 aluminum to serve as its top plate. The frameless design of this keyboard also features floating keycaps that make cleaning up dust and food crumbs with a can of compressed air a lot easier. They can even light the side of keys, and do so here to great effect—all of the media keys are actually labeled (and backlit) on the facing edge.And with LIGHTSYNC technology, lighting is driven by games, audio, or your screen to deliver the most immersive RGB experience ever. Like most gaming and streaming gear, the cost of gaming keyboards can vary depending on the model you choose. The brushed aluminum deck has a pleasant, textured finish that adds a sophisticated look to the overall package. The “leatherette” surface is packed with memory foam and the result is extremely comfortable; kind of like a soft pillow for your wrists or palms, but not quite as luxurious as the wrist rest on the Razer BlackWidow V2. Since the LED is centered you get lighting across the entire key, including both primary and secondary functions.