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 The PC Journal editorial team
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
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best Overall Logitech Keyboard
Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard
Lightspeed, Bluetooth and wired modes with PBT keycaps.
Best for: Players who want one slim board for games and work.
Our take Check price for Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard (opens in a new tab)
Best for Competitive Shooters
Logitech G PRO X TKL Rapid Keyboard
Hall effect switches with rapid trigger.
Best for: Fast strafing in competitive shooters.
Our take Check price for Logitech G PRO X TKL Rapid Keyboard (opens in a new tab)
Best Premium Pick
Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL Keyboard
An aluminum top plate, media keys and a volume roller.
Best for: Players who want the most premium low-profile board.
Our take Check price for Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL Keyboard (opens in a new tab)
Best With a Palm Rest
Logitech G713 Wired TKL Gaming Keyboard
An included palm rest and media controls.
Best for: Long sessions on a wired board.
Our take Check price for Logitech G713 Wired TKL Gaming Keyboard (opens in a new tab)
Best Full-Size Value
Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard
A full-size layout with PBT keycaps and an aluminum top.
Best for: Players who need a number pad on a budget.
Our take Check price for Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Best Overall Logitech Keyboard1 of 5
Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 batter 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 dimensions & 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 onl 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 is 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 dimensions & 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 dimensions & 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 dimensions & 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 dimensions & 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
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Layout and switches
- We recorded the layout, the switch type and whether the switches are mechanical, magnetic or membrane.
- Build
- We noted keycap material, frame material and extra controls such as knobs or screens.
- Polling rate
- We recorded polling rates where listings state them.
- Connection
- We checked wired, dongle and Bluetooth options and rated battery life.
What to Look for in a Logitech Keyboard
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Wired, dongle or Bluetooth
A 2.4GHz dongle is fine for games; Bluetooth adds latency and suits typing on other devices. Wired boards never need charging.
Linear, tactile or magnetic
Linear switches travel smoothly, tactile switches have a bump, and clicky switches add a click. Hall effect switches read a magnet, so actuation can be adjusted and rapid trigger resets a key as soon as it rises.
Polling rate is a small factor
1,000Hz is enough for most players. 8,000Hz cuts reporting delay further, but the gain is small and uses more CPU time.
Choose the layout before the switch
Full-size boards keep the number pad; tenkeyless drops it and gives the mouse more room. 75% and 65% boards keep arrows in a tighter frame, while 60% boards move arrows and F-keys to a function layer.
Keycap material lasts longer than lighting
PBT keycaps resist the shine that ABS caps develop. Double-shot legends do not wear off.
Hot-swap sockets allow switch changes
Hot-swappable boards let you pull and replace switches without soldering. Check whether the sockets take 3-pin or 5-pin switches.
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
Figures as each maker states 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
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| 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
Do these keyboards need software?
They work without it, but lighting, macros and actuation settings usually need the maker's app.
Is a membrane keyboard bad for gaming?
No. It is quieter and cheaper, but it feels softer and usually lacks per-key rollover guarantees beyond what the listing states.
Do I need 8,000Hz polling?
No. It is a marginal gain on top of 1,000Hz and can cost battery life and CPU time.
Should I pick tenkeyless or full-size?
Tenkeyless if you want more mouse room and rarely type numbers; full-size if you enter numbers often.
Is a wireless keyboard slower?
Not over a 2.4GHz dongle for most players. Bluetooth adds more latency and is better kept for other devices.
Do Hall effect switches help in games?
Adjustable actuation and rapid trigger help most in fast strafing games. In slower games the difference is small.
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.