Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED Keyboard Review

The Logitech G613 is rather large and heavy. It has a non-removable wrist-rest, which makes it bigger than most other keyboards.

The Logitech G613's build quality is good. Its main frame is made out of hard plastic, just like its wrist rest, which is built into the base of the board and can't be removed. The board doesn't flex at all, but unfortunately, the ABS keycaps feel a bit cheap, but not as much as the media keys.

This keyboard has one incline setting, which is around 8 degrees according to the markings on the feet. The board also has a non-removable wrist rest, which is comfortable. However, it would have been nice to have the option to remove it. If you would prefer a keyboard without a wrist rest, check out the Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

This keyboard doesn't have any backlighting, which might be disappointing for some and might be troublesome for people who are in the dark. If you need it, check out the Logitech G413 and it's red backlight.

The Logitech G613 comes with a cable, but it only serves as an extender for the receiver. You don't plug it in the keyboard.

The wireless versatility of this keyboard is amazing. You can connect it via Bluetooth or with its receiver to two different devices simultaneously, and easily switch between both. Although it uses 2x AA batteries, the battery life is rated for about 18 months of use according to the manufacturer, depending on the type of use. An LED indicator will light up when the keyboard has 15% battery left.

This keyboard has dedicated media keys at the top right corner of the board, which are very useful, especially when listening to music. It also has a 6-button macro column on the left side of the board. You can also trigger a window-lock mode to make sure your game doesn't accidentally minimize when playing. You also have buttons to switch between the connected devices.

• Logitech G613 keyboard
• USB receiver
• USB extension cable for the receiver
• 2x AA batteries
• Phone stand

The Logitech G613's Romer-G tactile switches have a fairly shallow actuation point, which means the pre-travel distance is low before a key registers. The keystroke also has a very small bump, which isn't as noticeable as other switches like Cherry MX Browns.

The typing quality of this keyboard is good, yet unremarkable. The keys feel like regular tactile switches and are fairly stable. The keyboard isn't necessarily prone to typos and the key spacing is decent, although you might actuate a few keys due to the low pre-travel distance. Unfortunately, the keycaps feel a bit cheap, and won't provide a nice feel like double-shot PBT caps. Some might find the Romer-G tactile switches to feel a bit mushy.

The Logitech G613 is fairly quiet when typing at a normal force, but can be a bit louder if you're a heavy typer.

The Logitech G613 is compatible with the great G HUB software. It's available on both macOS and Windows, and you can also save and use your profiles with the cloud sync, although this requires an account. The software only recognizes the keyboard when using the receiver or the cable, and it won't if you're using a Bluetooth connection.

The Logitech G613's compatibility options are excellent. All alphanumerical keys work on pretty much every platform, but a few keys won't work on Apple OS. On Linux and Android, each key works, but you won't be able to download G HUB, so you won't be able to customize your keyboard to your preference.