Buying Guide
The Best Logitech Gaming Keyboards
Five Logitech G keyboards compared on layout, switches, wireless modes and keycaps, from the low-profile G915 X TKL to the magnetic PRO X TKL Rapid.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Logitech G sells keyboards for very different players: slim wireless boards, a magnetic-switch board for shooters and plain wired value models.\n\nWe compared five on layout, switches, connection and keycaps from their listings.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best Three-Mode Logitech
Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless KeyboardLightspeed, Bluetooth and wired modes with PBT keycaps.
Best for: Players who want one slim board for games and work.
Check price for Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best for Competitive Shooters
Logitech G PRO X TKL Rapid KeyboardHall effect switches with rapid trigger.
Best for: Fast strafing in competitive shooters.
Check price for Logitech G PRO X TKL Rapid Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Premium Pick
Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL KeyboardAn aluminum top plate, media keys and a volume roller.
Best for: Players who want the most premium low-profile board.
Check price for Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best With a Palm Rest
Logitech G713 Wired TKL Gaming KeyboardAn included palm rest and media controls.
Best for: Long sessions on a wired board.
Check price for Logitech G713 Wired TKL Gaming Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Full-Size Value
Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Mechanical KeyboardA full-size layout with PBT keycaps and an aluminum top.
Best for: Players who need a number pad on a budget.
Check price for Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Best Three-Mode Logitech1 of 5
Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard
The G515 TKL is Logitech's most flexible board for its price: three connection modes, PBT keycaps and a slim profile.
Best for
- Players who want one slim board for games and work.
Skip if
- Pass on it if shorter 36-hour battery rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 36-hour battery is the trade. Its low-profile GL Brown switches are factory-lubed for a smoother tactile press, and it connects over LIGHTSPEED, Bluetooth or USB. The slim tenkeyless body frees mouse space.
It is rated for up to 36 hours on a charge, and double-shot PBT keycaps resist shine. KEYCONTROL assigns up to 15 functions per key. You get tactile switches here, which sets it apart from the G413 SE and its tactile mechanical switches.
It shares double-shot PBT keycaps with the G915 X TKL; the G413 SE goes with PBT keycaps. Use the G515 TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. It was priced above the G713 and below the PRO X TKL Rapid at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Layout
- TKL, low-profile
- Switches
- Tactile
- Connection
- Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired
- Battery life
- 36 hours
- Keycaps
- Double-shot PBT
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- Tactile switches
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes
- PBT keycaps resist shine
Cons
- Shorter 36-hour battery
- Costs more than the G413 SE at the time of writing
Best for Competitive Shooters2 of 5
Logitech G PRO X TKL Rapid Keyboard
The PRO X TKL Rapid is Logitech's magnetic-switch board.
Best for
- Fast strafing in competitive shooters.
Skip if
- Pass on it if wired only rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Rapid trigger and adjustable actuation matter most in shooters where keys reset constantly. Like the G713, it has a TKL layout, while the G413 SE uses a full-size layout. No other pick in this guide offers hall effect magnetic switches; compare the G515 TKL, which has tactile switches.
The PRO X TKL Rapid needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub. Adjusting actuation needs the maker's software or web tool on Windows. Another plus: tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse. Its price falls between the G515 TKL and the G915 X TKL, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Layout
- TKL
- Switches
- Hall effect magnetic
- Connection
- Wired
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- Magnetic Hall effect switches
- Rapid trigger with adjustable actuation
Cons
- Wired only
- Costs more than the G413 SE at the time of writing
Best Premium Pick3 of 5
Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL Keyboard
The G915 X TKL adds an aluminum top, a volume roller and media keys to the low-profile layout, at a premium price.
Best for
- Players who want the most premium low-profile board.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the G413 SE, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It switches between LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and wired USB-C with a key press. KEYCONTROL lets you assign up to 15 functions per key. Low-profile GL switches with 1.3mm actuation speed up key presses, and LIGHTSYNC RGB syncs with other Logitech G gear.
Like the G515 TKL, it has double-shot PBT keycaps, while the G413 SE uses PBT keycaps. Use the G915 X TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the PRO X TKL Rapid and the rest.
Key specs
- Layout
- TKL, low-profile
- Connection
- Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired
- Keycaps
- Double-shot PBT
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes
- PBT keycaps resist shine
- Aluminum top plate
Cons
- Costs more than the G413 SE at the time of writing
Best With a Palm Rest4 of 5
Logitech G713 Wired TKL Gaming Keyboard
The G713 is a wired tenkeyless board with media controls and an included palm rest, which the other picks leave out.
Best for
- Long sessions on a wired board.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: wired only.
Why we like it
Per-key and perimeter LIGHTSYNC RGB comes with preloaded animations, and it belongs to the Aurora collection with matching headset and mouse. Keycaps and top plates in other colours are sold separately. Its cloud-shaped palm rest and compact TKL layout suit a small desk, and you choose between GX switch types.
Like the PRO X TKL Rapid, it has a TKL layout, while the G413 SE uses a full-size layout. The G713 needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub. Its price falls between the G413 SE and the G515 TKL, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Layout
- TKL
- Connection
- Wired
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- Dedicated media controls
- Included palm rest
Cons
- Wired only
- Costs more than the G413 SE at the time of writing
Best Full-Size Value5 of 5
Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard
The G413 SE is the only full-size Logitech here.
Best for
- Players who need a number pad on a budget.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: full-size board takes more desk width.
Why we like it
PBT keycaps and an aluminum top case lift it above typical budget boards. No other pick in this guide offers a full-size layout; compare the PRO X TKL Rapid, which has a TKL layout. It is the only pick here with tactile mechanical switches; the G515 TKL has tactile switches instead.
No other pick in this guide offers PBT keycaps; compare the G515 TKL, which has double-shot PBT keycaps. It also offers anti-ghosting for gaming key combinations. The G413 SE needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub. It undercut the G713 and every other pick on price at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Layout
- Full-size
- Switches
- Tactile mechanical
- Connection
- Wired
- Keycaps
- PBT
Pros
- Tactile mechanical switches
- PBT keycaps resist shine
- Aluminum top case
- Anti-ghosting for gaming key combinations
Cons
- Full-size board takes more desk width
- Wired only
How We Chose These Logitech Keyboards
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up five keyboards on layout, switches, connection and keycaps, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 5 picks leave out switches.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the G515 TKL to the G413 SE, state layout and connection.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The G915 X TKL and the G713 give no switches; the PRO X TKL Rapid and the G713 give no keycaps.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the G413 SE ($50 to $100) to the G915 X TKL ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a Logitech Keyboard
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Keycaps
The G515 TKL and the G915 X TKL list Double-shot PBT; the G413 SE lists PBT. Sort out keycaps before price: it splits 3 stated picks into groups of 2 and 1.
Setup checks
Use the G515 TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. The PRO X TKL Rapid needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub.
A close-up of a full-size keyboard with grey keycaps Features beyond the spec table
The G915 X TKL: dedicated media keys and a volume roller. The G713: an included palm rest. The G413 SE: anti-ghosting for gaming key combinations.
Budget
$50 to $100 buys the G413 SE and the G713; $100 to $150 buys the G515 TKL and the PRO X TKL Rapid; $150 to $250 buys the G915 X TKL at our last check.
A grey mechanical keyboard beside a mouse on a wooden desk Match the pick to your priority
Players who want one slim board for games and work: the G515 TKL. Fast strafing in competitive shooters: the PRO X TKL Rapid. Players who want the most premium low-profile board: the G915 X TKL.
How to Choose a Logitech Keyboard
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Players who want one slim board for games and work | G515 TKL | Lightspeed, Bluetooth and wired modes with PBT keycaps |
| Fast strafing in competitive shooters | PRO X TKL Rapid | Hall effect switches with rapid trigger |
| Players who want the most premium low-profile board | G915 X TKL | An aluminum top plate, media keys and a volume roller |
| Long sessions on a wired board | G713 | An included palm rest and media controls |
| Players who need a number pad on a budget | G413 SE | A full-size layout with PBT keycaps and an aluminum top |
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Key specs side by side
The G515 TKL, the PRO X TKL Rapid and the rest, as their makers list them.
| Keyboard | Layout | Switches | Connection | Keycaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G515 TKL | TKL, low-profile | Tactile | Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired | Double-shot PBT |
| PRO X TKL Rapid | TKL | Hall effect magnetic | Wired | Not listed |
| G915 X TKL | TKL, low-profile | Not listed | Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired | Double-shot PBT |
| G713 | TKL | Not listed | Wired | Not listed |
| G413 SE | Full-size | Tactile mechanical | Wired | PBT |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the G413 SE, sat in the $50 to $100 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the G915 X TKL at $150 to $250; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Keyboards |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | G413 SE, G713 |
| About $100 to $150 | G515 TKL, PRO X TKL Rapid |
| About $150 to $250 | G915 X TKL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the G515 TKL the Best Three-Mode Logitech?
It carries the badge for lightspeed, Bluetooth and wired modes with PBT keycaps. The G413 SE, the cheapest pick, sat in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for anyone who wants one slim board for games and work.
Do the G515 TKL and the PRO X TKL Rapid differ on switches?
The G515 TKL uses tactile; the PRO X TKL Rapid uses hall effect magnetic; the G413 SE uses tactile mechanical. The makers of the G915 X TKL and the G713 don't state switches, so 3 of 5 picks are covered here.
What should I check before buying the G915 X TKL?
Use the G915 X TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. In this guide it ranks third of 5, as our Best Premium Pick.
Beyond the specs, what sets the G515 TKL and the PRO X TKL Rapid apart?
The G515 TKL: a slim low-profile build. The PRO X TKL Rapid: rapid trigger with adjustable actuation. The G915 X TKL: an aluminum top plate.
Who should choose the PRO X TKL Rapid?
The PRO X TKL Rapid carries our Best for Competitive Shooters label for hall effect switches with rapid trigger. It ranks second of 5 here and sat in the $100 to $150 tier at our last price check; it suits fast strafing in competitive shooters.
Bottom Line
The G515 TKL suits most players. Competitive shooter players should look at the PRO X TKL Rapid, and anyone who needs a number pad should get the G413 SE.
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