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 build quality is okay. The frame is made out of hard plastic and doesn't flex at all, but the ABS keycaps feel a bit cheap, albeit not as much as the media keys. The wrist rest is also plastic and is built into the base, so it isn't removable.

This keyboard has one incline setting, which is around 8 degrees according to the markings on the feet. The non-removable wrist rest is comfortable; however, it would have been nice to have the option to remove it. If you 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 like to game in the dark. If you need backlighting, check out the Logitech G413 or the Logitech G513.

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.

This keyboard's wireless versatility 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 to last for about 18 months according to the manufacturer, depending on your usage. An LED indicator lights up when the keyboard has 15% battery left.

This keyboard has dedicated media keys at the top right corner, which are very useful, especially when listening to music. It also has a 6-button macro column on the left side. There's a window-lock mode so that your game doesn't accidentally minimize when playing, and there are 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 short pre-travel distance and require very little force to actuate, resulting in a light and responsive typing experience that isn't fatiguing. There's a very small bump before the actuation, 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 as the key spacing is decent, although you might actuate a few keys by accident due to the short pre-travel distance. Unfortunately, the keycaps feel a bit cheap and don't provide a nice feel like double-shot PBT caps. Also, some people might find the Romer-G tactile switches 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 has remarkably low latency, resulting in a very responsive desktop and gaming experience.

The Logitech G613 is compatible with the G HUB software. It's available on both macOS and Windows, and you can save and access your custom profiles through cloud sync, although this requires an account. The software only recognizes the keyboard when using the USB receiver or a wired connection, not if you're using Bluetooth.

The Logitech G613's compatibility is excellent. All alphanumerical keys work on pretty much every platform, but a few keys don't work on Apple operating systems. Every key works on Linux and Android, but there's no software to customize the keyboard to your preference.