Logitech G513 review 2024: for gaming and typing use

Logitech has made a G513 model with a GX Blue key switch, which is a loud, tactile mechanical switch that feels and sounds like a Cherry MX Blue. The model is the same as the Romer-G G513 models in every way except for the key switches. There is also a $100 version of the G513 called the G512 that doesn’t have the wrist rest, extra keycaps, or keycap puller, but is otherwise the same as the G513.

Logitech shouldn’t take this as a challenge at all, but I’m starting to think that the company can’t really make a bad keyboard. You can be sure that a Logitech G keyboard will use high-quality Romer-G mechanical switches and the very easy-to-use Logitech Gaming Software, no matter what else it has to offer. The $150 Logitech G513 is a mechanical keyboard that adds a wrist rest, a USB pass-through, and a second type of key switch to Logitech’s winning formula.

Logitech G513 specifications

Logitech G513 review: Design

The G513 is one of the smaller full-size gaming keyboards I’ve looked at. It’s 17.5 x 5.3 inches (8.5 inches with the wrist rest) and weighs 2.4 pounds. The metal chassis, which comes in either a stately dark grey or a lively silver, has no empty space. The keys are also raised off of the chassis instead of being built into it, which gives the whole thing a minimalist, futuristic feel.

One big problem with keeping things simple is that the G513 doesn’t have separate media keys. It is a luxury to have separate buttons for volume, play/pause, rewind, etc., but you get used to it pretty quickly. It’s annoying that you have to move two fingers around to control your music, especially since the keyboard costs $150. You can get this keyboard from its official website.

Logitech G513 review: Keys

The Romer-G switches from Logitech are now a common sight in the consumer gaming space. They are smooth, quiet, and tactile keys that look and feel a lot like Cherry MX Browns. But with the G513, Logitech has added something new to the Romer-G mix for the first time. This time, gamers can choose between the traditional tactile Romer-G model or a linear model that is just as good.

The linear Romer-G key is a little bit louder than a Cherry MX Red key, but it feels very similar. If you like to push key caps all the way down before a letter shows up, you should probably get a Romer-G Linear switch. Still, there isn’t much difference between the two in terms of quality as a whole. I tried out both models and found that it really depended on the person.

Logitech G513 review: Software

Lighting is an interesting topic because my new favourite keyboard for RGB integration is the G513. But this is mostly because of how the software is set up. Even though it’s easy to use, there aren’t as many options or ways to change things as there are with Corsair’s iCUE.

You can set macros quickly and choose and sync preset lighting options, but the user interface could use some work. But Logitech does have a trick up its sleeve when it comes to game integration. Simply put, the G513 is the most useful use of RGB lighting so far.

Logitech G513 review: Performance

The Romer-G Linear switch feels firm without having too much resistance. Because the underlying mechanism is like a box, each key press works evenly and stops in a way that is almost silent. We’ve always thought that Cherry MX Red has so little resistance that when the keys are pressed, they chatter and feel uneven.

The introduction of the Romer-G Linear switch by Logitech is by far the biggest difference between this keyboard and its predecessor. Up until now, the only key switch made by the peripheral’s maker that was unique was a tactile one. Logitech says that this new Romer-G Linear Switch will be 25% faster and 25% quieter than other switches on the market.

After using the keyboard for about a week, we think the company that made it lived up to its promises and made a better key switch than the Cherry MX Red switch.

Logitech G513 review: Gaming

Since the G513 Carbon is a gaming keyboard and it’s 2018 now, an RGB lighting angle was a must. With the downloadable Logitech Gaming Software (LGS), you can set up lighting zones on the G513 Carbon, and you can also change the backlighting for each key. You can make a group of keys, like the WASD keys, light up in any colour you want. You can also choose from 16.8 million colours for a single key.

Final Words

The Logitech G513 is a very good gaming keyboard. The tactile switches on our unit make it easy and quick to play games. The frame is made of plastic and aluminium, so it feels strong and doesn’t bend much.

It has RGB backlighting that can be changed with the software that comes with it. Unfortunately, the keycaps are made of cheap-feeling ABS plastic that attracts oil from your fingers. Also, there are macro-programmable keys, but they are only for the function keys.

FAQs

Is the Logitech G513 worth it?

The Logitech G513 is a full-sized keyboard that doesn’t have the usual big design that comes with all those keys. With a slim design, quick response times, and a comfortable wrist rest.

Is G513 better than G512?

The Logitech G512 Special Edition and the Logitech G513 are two keyboards that are very similar and almost do the same thing. The G513 is more comfortable, though, because it has a wrist rest that can be taken off. Aside from that, the biggest difference is in the switches.

Is the G513 mechanical?

G513 is a high-performance gaming keyboard with advanced GX mechanical switches that you can choose for yourself. The G513 is the best in its class because it has a memory-foam palmrest that can be removed and is made of high-quality aluminium alloy.