The Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED is a good overall gaming keyboard. Its wireless design is great if you want to reduce the number of cables on your desk. The proprietary Logitech Romer-G tactile mechanical switches have a very short pre-travel distance, which is good for gaming, but they might not be optimal for typing if you're prone to typos. Some people might also feel like the switches are a bit mushy and don't provide satisfying tactile feedback. Its latency is remarkably low, and there's software support for Windows and macOS. Also, it has a column of dedicated macro keys, making it a good option for MMO players. This keyboard is very versatile because you can use it with its dongle or via Bluetooth, meaning it can work with a wide range of devices. However, its non-removable wrist rest makes it quite large and difficult to carry around. Unfortunately, it operates on disposable batteries and lacks backlighting.
Our Verdict
The Logitech G613 is a good gaming keyboard. Its Romer-G tactile switches have a short pre-travel distance and a low actuation force, which makes the keyboard feel responsive. Unfortunately, the build quality is just okay, and the lack of backlighting may be troublesome for those who play late at night, in the dark.
- Amazing wireless versatility; compatible with most platforms.
- Good typing experience.
- Remarkably low latency.
- Macro-programmable keys.
- Non-detachable wrist rest.
- No backlighting.
The Logitech G613 is a good office keyboard. It's not too loud if you're a light typer, and its wrist rest and incline setting provide better ergonomics. The typing experience is good, although unremarkable. It feels like a typical tactile switch, but some people might find them a bit mushy, and while key spacing is good, you might still make a few typos here and there due to the switches' short pre-travel distance.
- Amazing wireless versatility; compatible with most platforms.
- Good typing experience.
- Quiet typing noise.
- Non-detachable wrist rest.
- No backlighting.
The Logitech G613 is sub-par for mobile devices and tablets. Although it's Bluetooth-compatible and works on iOS, iPadOS, and Android, the keyboard is quite large and might not fit in some backpacks.
- Amazing wireless versatility; compatible with most platforms.
- Good typing experience.
- Non-detachable wrist rest.
- No backlighting.
- Very large size.
The Logitech G613 is an okay keyboard for programmers. Its typing quality is good, although some may feel like the switches are a bit mushy and don't provide satisfying tactile feedback. Also, the lack of backlighting might be an issue for some.
- Amazing wireless versatility; compatible with most platforms.
- Good typing experience.
- Macro-programmable keys.
- Non-detachable wrist rest.
- No backlighting.
The Logitech G613 is inadequate for use with a home theater PC. Its wireless capability means you don't have a wire running from your TV to the couch. However, it lacks a trackpad, so you'll need a dedicated mouse to navigate the user interface. Also, there's no backlighting, which isn't ideal if you like watching movies or gaming in the dark.
- Amazing wireless versatility; compatible with most platforms.
- Good typing experience.
- Non-detachable wrist rest.
- No backlighting.
- Very large size.
- Amazing wireless versatility; compatible with most platforms.
- Good typing experience.
- Non-detachable wrist rest.
- No backlighting.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 29, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3.1, which adds a new estimated PCB latency test to the Single-Key Latency section and a new Analog test to the Switches section of this review. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Oct 30, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3, which overhauls how key input is evaluated. We've added new tests for Single Key Latency, Multi Key Latency, Data Transmission, and Chord Split. We've also introduced a new Raw Performance usage and adjusted how the Gaming and Office usage scores are calculated. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Jun 15, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update introduces new Backlight Features and Backlight Clarity test boxes. We've also added a new Switches test box, added additional test comparisons to our Hardware Customizability test box that we introduced with our last Test Bench. For an in-depth look at our changes, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated May 19, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update adds several new tests addressing Hardware Customization, Macro Keys And Programming, and Wireless Mobile Compatibility. We've also added new objective evaluations to the Typing Noise test, and we've simplified several tests and removed several others that were no longer relevant. For an in-depth look at all our changes, you can see our full changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED in black, and there are no other variants.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Logitech G613 Wireless is a well-rounded mechanical gaming keyboard but isn't quite on par with its competitors. It's quite disappointing to see that this gaming keyboard doesn't offer backlighting, although some people may prefer this. Also, the Romer-G switches might feel a bit mushy compared to competing switches like Cherry MX Browns. The wrist rest is non-detachable, but on the upside, the keyboard is wireless. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming keyboards, the best mechanical keyboards, and the best wireless keyboards.
The Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED is a better wireless gaming keyboard than the Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED. It feels better built, and it features RGB backlighting, which is great if you play games in the dark. While the G915 has an extra incline setting, the G613 comes with a non-detachable wrist rest, which the G915 lacks. The G915 is available GL Tactile, GL Clicky, and GL Linear switches, all low-profile switches. On the other hand, the G613 is only available with Logitech Romer-G tactile switches.
The Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech G910 Orion Spark are very different. Although both keyboards have dedicated media controls and macro keys, the G613 is a wireless keyboard while the G910 is wired. The G613 provides a better typing experience, but it lacks backlighting, which the G910 has. Unlike the G613, the G910's wrist rest is removable, but it's quite uncomfortable due to its unconventional shape.
The Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED and the Corsair K57 RGB WIRELESS are similar in performance. The Corsair has full RGB backlighting, and every key is macro programmable. The Logitech offers a much better typing experience as it has mechanical keys that offer good tactile feedback, but only its dedicated macro keys are programmable. It can connect with up to two devices at once, while the Corsair can connect with up to three.
The Corsair K63 Wireless and the Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED are both wireless mechanical gaming keyboards, but the Logitech is a full-size board with no backlighting, whereas the Corsair is a TenKeyLess with blue backlighting. The Corsair is available with linear Cherry MX Red switches only, whereas the Logitech is only available with Romer-G Tactile switches. While the Corsair doesn't have dedicated macro keys like the Logitech does, all of its keys can be programmed to perform whatever task you want. On the other hand, the Logitech has a cloud sync feature to export your settings if you need to move to another computer.
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