Logitech G513

Excellent build quality ; Great for gaming and typing ; Lighting reacts to game events

Very expensive ; No dedicated media keys ; Function labels can be hard to read

Logitech has created a truly excellent gaming keyboard.

Romer-G Linear superior to Cherry MX Red ; Plush palm rest included ; RGB lighting is brilliant

Pricier than last year’s ; USB pass-through still USB 2.0 ; No dedicated media shortcuts

The Logitech G513 isn’t a direct sequel to the incredibly affordable Logitech G413, but rather a mid-range keyboard with the best linear key switch.

New Romer-G Linear switch is satisfying and precise ; Clean and professional look ; Comfortable pack-in wrist rest

No dedicated media keys ; A bit of a "ping" noise while using the keyboard ; Romer-G Linear switch limited to the G513—for now

Would I reach for a Romer-G keyboard first? Probably not. Romer-G Linear hasn’t suddenly leapfrogged to the top of my charts. But it’s a damn good step for Logitech. I’ve spent four years praising Logitech’s keyboard designs (except the short-lived...

Choice of Linear and Tactile switch types. Comfortable and quiet for typing and gaming. Slick design. Roomy palm rest. Per-key RGB lighting.

Software takes patience to learn. No dedicated macro or media keys. Subdued RGB illumination.

Bottom Line: Though it cries out for media/macro keys, the minimalist Logitech G513 Carbon gaming keyboard justifies its price with custom, RGB-lit mechanical switches that feel great and won't wake up your household.

Sturdy construction and great design ; Logitech Gaming Software unlocks a lot of potential ; Feels great to type on; Romer-G Linear switches are excellent for typists

Price tag will be too high for some people ; Not enough new features to justify upgrading from G413

Sleek metal chassis ; Great performance ; Both linear and tactile keys feel good ; Comfortable wrist rest

No discrete media keys ; Can't reprogram every key

The G513 represents another strong effort from Logitech's gaming branch, with the successful introduction of a linear key switch.

Avskalad design ; Sköna, mekaniska tangenter ; Bra mjukvara

Tjock kabel som sitter fast ; Låter skramligt i de stora tangenterna ; Inte billigt

Med mekaniska brytare, belysning och avskalad, svart design är Logitech G513 ett elegant och funktionellt alternativ bland mekaniska tangentbord.