Logitech G613 Lightspeed Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Multihost 2.4 GHz + Blutooth Connectivity

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The instant Logitech announced a wireless mechanical keyboard I went nuts because Ive been waiting what seemed like forever for one. When I read the release details I was a bit bummed but they were a bit expected. Ill start by saying that I had a couple of reasons I wanted a wireless mechanical keyboard. 1) I cant touch type on membranes anymore, my WPM literally tanks at least by 40 because I mispress. So other wireless solutions do not work for me. 2) Ive wanted to see my desk with no cables for a while, and this is made possible now with the G613 and a G900 combo. 3) I use keyboard and mouse on a XIM 4 for console play and this alleviates me needing to have multiple keyboards and moving things around. I just plug the dongles into the XIM 4 and Im done. 4) I also like to use my Steam Link and Shield in my living room. This no cable business makes that a breeze. So by now youre probably wondering, why the 3 stars? Well the keyboard meeting criteria was a good start but it has flaws that are subjective. So Ill go into a Pros and Cons for me personally. Pros: 1) Wireless AND mechanical 2) Keycaps feel decent (Not that curved weird crap found on the G910) 3) off/on switch 4) Media keys and G keys 5) Wireless AND Bluetooth compatible (more on that later) 6) Absolutely no lag while gaming or typing. 7) Battery life is phenomenal when other manus stated itd be almost impossible 8) Plastic used is not very susceptible to sweat or skin oils which is a must for me 9) *Subjective* Keyboard has a nice heft to it that feels quality. It doesnt flex like a cheap keyboard and I feel comfortable moving it around. 10) Keyboard feet that flip out are sturdy and large for more support and the rubber is very grippy. 11) Battery area easily accessible and nice spot to put receiver while moving it around or packing it up. Now for them Cons: 1) Upon coming out of standby the keyboard normally misses a key press despite how quick it is. 2) I do not like Romer G switches. I have used Cherry switches for so long that I am really accustomed to Browns. RGs feel very mushy in comparison for a typer. Almost membrane like but with more spring to the actuation. 3) The built in wrist rest whether necessary for design or not is annoying. Ive never used one and it makes the keyboard unnecessarily bulky. 4) The media keys are kind of lame. They are big and easy to hit, but Im not a huge fan of how they feel when pressing, or the feedback from them. I also personally prefer a scroll wheel for volume. 5) Although I like the keycaps better than whats on my G710+ I do not like them as much as the keycaps on my CODE. 6) Speaking of keycaps, for a $150 (at the time) keyboard you would expect to find something other than printed labels on the caps. I knew this going into my purchase from reviews, but still a bit of a let down. 7) It is not backlit at all. This is obviously for battery life, but even though I am not a fan of crazy RGB I would have preferred a subtle white glow to see in the dark while playing games with dark scenes. If I did not have LED strips for ambience I would not really be able to see the keys while gaming at night unless I turned the light on. 8) There is a caps lock light but NOT a Num lock light. Not real sure why, but I prefer to have it as I do use the numpad. 9) As Ive seen mentioned in other reviews, nothing negative on the physical keyboard aspect but if I wasnt previously experienced on making macros with LGS Itd be a nightmare. Theres a lot of functionality there but the execution could be better. 10) And finally a small but not really a deal breaker jab, why dark grey? I would have preferred a black keyboard. Now if youre still reading, you the real MVP. Going back to where I mentioned Bluetooth, the fact that this also doubles as a Bluetooth keyboard blew me away. Its almost a one size fits all for my personal use. Switching between wireless and Bluetooth is a breeze and it connects immediately to the device I want to type on. Be it my iPhone, Android phone, laptop, tablet, Shield, PS4 Pro, whatever. Just hit the Bluetooth button and start typing. Because of this, because of the Pros, and despite the cons I use this keyboard everyday for almost everything. I almost want a second one for work so I dont need to try and squeeze this thing in my backpack. 3 stars and a slew of cons but dont take me the wrong way. For a "first iteration" from Logitech its a really really solid keyboard. If they actually do wind up addressing some of my subjective views I would definitely be purchasing a G613+ or whatever it might be. I would have one at work, at home, and a 10 keyless one for my stream PC would be awesome too.

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Ive been using this about 2 weeks for gaming and work related tasks; rolled with the dual wireless connectivity options over the cooler looking RGB wired 810 Orion. Initially, I thought the Bluetooth connection was absolutely garbage. I only tried connecting to my Asus X99 deluxe motherboards built-in Bluetooth, which utterly failed. Pairing was always a struggle, and once it was, it never stayed connected (despite the firmware update that specifically said it addressed that issue). Best case Id spam a key, and several seconds would pass before it would register. If I was real lucky Id get about 20 seconds of ok typing before it decided to go back to saying paired instead of connected. But it seems that this is only an issue for my MOBOs built-in Bluetooth (so far). I tried connecting it with my Sony x900e 4k TV, and it actually works really well. Navigation through any of the TV menus works fine, as well as entering or exiting any apps. Typing in any text box works well too, no laggy input or intermittent connection issues. Even the media controls work well; tested in Netflix app and all function as expected, (stop acting as back / exit). I also tried the Bluetooth with my HP laptop, and the keyboard both paired and functioned perfectly well. Programmed all day via Bluetooth to my laptop, and could seamlessly switch to my desktop Pc via the wireless dongle just by pressing those 2 buttons on the board. This was one of the main reasons I got this board; the ability to have 1 keyboard for 2 separate devices being utilized at the same time. The only downside I found while finally using Bluetooth typing on a computer, was that the G macro keys are not available over Bluetooth, which is an expected sacrifice for not using the wireless dongle that pairs with the gaming software. The wireless dongle delivers adequate performance, but Ive already noticed some annoying things about it. Gaming seems solid, except one time a key got randomly re-mapped (ESC acted like it was my emote button in Overwatch...while I was in the menu during a game, eventually worked itself out but you can imagine how triggering that can be...). So far it has only happened once, will edit this post if I ever see other strange things occur. Otherwise the wireless connection seems fine; didnt notice any input lag moving around in Overwatch, and feels way faster compared to my very old G15 wired keyboard. Granted, Im definitely biased about the speed of the physical key actuation / point of virtual registration since Im coming from a membrane type board, but still probably says something about the speed of the wireless connection itself. One other random thing I noticed was when the auto-sleep mode goes on, it takes a sec to wake back up and sometimes actually writes nonsense characters at my cursor (e.g. instead of a line being copied via ctrl-c, some random c-10 text or something was written over my line). I guess minor issue that ends up saving you battery power, but when youre programming that can be extremely annoying especially if you dont realize it happened. Not too convenient to have to hit a safe key first to make sure its actually on...would be nice to be able to control the sleep mode timer of the keyboard with the Logitech gaming software....new firmware upgrade please and thank you Logitech...I know how to turn things off when Im done using them :) On a side note, a bonus cell phone stand comes with this board, and its actually pretty nice; low profile and stable (have to put phone on it sideways when charging since most ports on at the bottom these days...but still pretty nice for a freebie extra that I actually prefer over another cheap one I bought). Final thought, wish the wrist rest was removable. I already have a nice cushioned wrist rest, and having to place it ontop of the fixed hard plastic wrist rest completely changes the feel of using the keyboard. Even though my wrists are probably positioned higher and therefore ergonomically healthier, could do without having to stack wrist rests.

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First of all, let me inform you that there was a firmware update a few months ago that fixes a petty issue that some reviewers complained about. When the keyboard went to sleep, it would lose the first keypress as it woke up again. So if you pressed shift to make the first letter of a sentence capital, the letter would still be lowercase when you pressed. it. That was easy enough to work around, but still annoying. That issue is fixed. You are all welcome for the news. (I am just happy to tell you.) In my lifetime I have had dozens of keyboards. From the beloved jackhammers known as the IBM model M with the "Bulking Spring" keycaps, all the way to membrane garbage keyboards. I like mechanical keyboards enough that I would not dream of using a membrane keyboard again. But I hated Cherry Red and Cherry Black because I could never be sure I had actually pressed the key. This keyboard has a slight feel to the key actuation. Not enough to bother you, but just enough to notice the feel of the key actuating. The keyboard is very solid. It is not light weight. And it does not move on its own as you type. For typing this is as good as it can be on a wireless keyboard. Some reviewers mentioned the lettering coming off. I have seen no evidence of this at all. And I thought that perhaps it was something solving the lettering off like oil does to some materials. But I have typed on mine while eating fried chicken. And while I do take a moment to clean it off afterwards, I see no evidence that this caused any problems. The battery life is truly amazing. I have no yet had this a year, but from what I read, it will still be working just fine for more than a year. I have not yet tried the Bluetooth function. But I am very happy it has this as it future proofs this great keyboard for me. The only thing I wish this had was a chargeable Lithium battery and a backlight. But running off a single disposable 1.5 volt Alkaline AA battery, I can certainly understand why it lacks a backlight. I bought this because what eventually dies in every keyboard I have ever owned is the cord. I have swithced to a wireless Headset for exactly the same reason, and it works. My current wireless Headset is several years old now, and I expect it will be at least several more years before I need to do anything with it. For those of you reading this who really need a backlight, consider my solution instead. I can only see out of one eye at current. And my vision is rather dark all the time in my working eye. So I bought and mounted a tiny part of a cheap 2700 Kelvin strip light under my monitor. I then blocked most of the light with a thin strip of paper mounted to the front of my monitor. This leaves a very dim amount of light that washes over the entire keyboard. The white lettering on the keys reflects the light very well. With this, the keys look grey rather than black, but the white lettering is a very bright white with zero glare at all. I wish I could take a picture to show you, but I lack a camera of any sort. I occasionally have to go to the hospital for a few weeks at a time, and short of leaving the light on and just enduring the terrible glare it causes, I have a very hard time seeing the keys. I hope this helps those of you who need an idea to help with seeing it. Anyone who has a portable solution, please share. Thanks in advance.

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The keyboard itself works wonderfully, typing feels solid and responsive. However, the keyboard doesnt stand up to any rough handling, and cant easily be repaired when it breaks. Logitech support so far has been useless in helping me resolve this. Immediately after unboxing this keyboard, I accidentally knocked it off my computer tower on to my hardwood floor (2-3 feet). A number of the keys snapped off, and several more are now bent at strange angles. Im not thrilled that a wireless keyboard cant handle a short fall, but most keyboards, especially gaming keyboards, have replaceable keys and even switches. When I went to look for replacement keys, I wasnt able to find any available. So I contacted Logitech support, specifically asking about availability of replacement parts. Their site says they respond within two days, but even after sending a followup, it took them two weeks to get back to me. The response was a canned reply denying a warranty claim because accidental damage isnt covered. I never asked for them to replace it for free, I was trying to get (at my own expense) replacement parts to fix the keyboard. Its a bit ridiculous to essentially have the entire $100+ keyboard effectively bricked for lack of what should be a $5-10 part. I replied to their support email to clarify what I was asking, but Im not holding out hope for the keyboard. Yes, I dropped the keyboard, but Ive put many keyboards through much more abuse and have never had keys just snap off. A wireless keyboard in particular should be built to be more durable. This, combined with the apparent lack of a way to repair the keyboard and unhelpful support means that I cannot recommend this keyboard. If support doesnt come through, Im going to end up buying another keyboard from another brand, as Im not willing to take the risk of a keyboard that cant stand up to a little abuse without requiring a full replacement. Ill update this review if anything changes (like Logitech allowing me to buy the needed replacement parts).

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Im typing this review on the keyboard, and will not be correcting any erroors that I myself do not make. Why? Because this is aa greatt keyboard marred by a prematture failure. First up, the good, because theres a lot to like here about this keyboard: Excellent battery life, short-throw keyswitches thatre unique in the industry, a subtle industrial styling that goes with almost any modern desk, and what could very well be the first consumer wireless mechanical keyboard. I got mine on sale and was quite eager to throw it down on my desk. Tthe dual radio wireless/2.4 USB is an excellentt feaature as well, allowing me to also use tthis on my phone! I really like theh short key throw as well, although they do take a little getting used to to really get the best out of them. ... I really, really wanted to like these key switches... Butt, the bad, thatt Im sure youve noticed by now: SWITCH. BOUNCE. I dont know if theres dirt in the contactts, premature weaar, oor whats going on in here. But foor several keys now, the keyboard routinely doubles letters when I type on them. It getts worse the more I use the keyboard in a given session. This happens whether I bottom the keys or not, I have not even owned this keyboard for a full year, and it wasnt even my daily driver the whole time during thaat less-tthan-a-year. So my recommendation: Wait until someone comes out with a wireless mechanicaal keyboard that uses real Cherry or similar key switches, oor see if Im having an isolaated case oof premature faailure, and if Im not the only one with this problem, steer clear of these sadly craappy Romer-G short throow switches.

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As some other reviewers have reported, the proprietary switches in this keyboard are paper thin (seriously, they can be broken off with your finger nail) and cannot withstand any sort of impact, which is a shame because the board itself is of remarkable build quality and has good heft. But more importantly, you should not reward Logitech with your money for this keyboard, even if it is your dream wireless mechanical keyboard. It is NOT acceptable to switch out industry-standard switches with your own, then not make any of said proprietary switches available for replacement. DONT buy a keyboard that if one part breaks the manufacturers obvious ideal solution is for you to shell out full price for another keyboard. There are plenty of competitors with keyboards that are comparable to this one whose business models are less consumer-hostile.

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I liked the Logitech G613 wireless keyboard so much that I purchased a total of 2 of them now. Pros: 1. The keyboard is well made. 2. The gaming software for programming the G keys works with Windows 10, Windows 10 Mail, and Microsoft Edge. Cons: 1. When using Bluetooth, sometimes, but not always, there is a lag of the typing showing up on the screen. When using the wireless USB, there is not any lag of typing showing up on the screen. So, I am using the wireless USB instead of the Bluetooth. 2. Sometimes when you press the G1 to G6 keys, it takes pressing the key twice to make it work. 3. When using the Gaming software to program the G1 to G6 keys, sometimes you have to power off and power back on the keyboard, otherwise it does not wake up to allow the G1 to G6 keys to be programmed. 4. The keyboard does not have a CD/DVD/Blu-ray open/close or eject button. The software does not have the option also. I worked around this issue by getting a free third party program for open/close the CD/DVD drive, made F8 open and close the CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive, and then programmed the G4 key to be the same as F8.

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Keyboard feels solid and heavy with very good battery life. I havent really test the range yet. RomerG takes a bit of getting used to since the travel is very short. Never used CherryMX so cant compare. Non-removeable wrist rest may be a deal breaker. I like it since my other ones, its always dangling around when i transport the keyboard. The letter stamp on each key is kinda cheap and wears out even after a few days of heavy use.

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Wireless technology is finally usable! Pros: *18 month claimed battery life (Ive used it for over a month now and it is still going strong on the same 2 batteries) *Faster than wired response times with insane signal interference tolerances when using the lightspeed connection option *Ability to switch to bluetooth connection if you want to use it with a phone or other device with a crappy touch keyboard *Many people complain that the half membrane keys are inferior to 100% mechanical keys but they were designed for the shortest actuation distances and ideal pressure for the fastest response times. *software includes easily programmable macro keys *doesnt show dirt/hairs (at least not as bad as my previous corsair keyboard which had raised and separated keycaps that showed every hair and dust particle and got dirty 3 seconds after taking 40 minutes to clean the damn thing) Cons: *When waking from slumber (which it enters often to preserve battery life) if the first key you press is a macro key it will use the default and not your custom set key. This could be easily solved with some onboard memory to save your settings to. *keycaps are not a standard stem so they cant be swapped *lettering/numbering is done with stickers that can wear off and not double shot keycaps that last for life *No option to connect a charging cable to the keyboard and charge rechargeable batteries so every ~18 months the batteries need to be taken out and swapped. *volume control sucks. It is a plus and minus button and I vastly prefer a scroll wheel. *If you increase or decrease the volume rapidly it will switch from increments of 2 to 10. I dont know anyone that would think suddenly changing the rate your volume increases from gradual to stupidly fast is helpful and there is no option in the software to change. It always takes me by surprise because I never know when Ill reach the threshold and send my volume to screaming loud. Ill always want to go to 40 from 30 and instead it will go 32, 34, 36, 46, 56 randomly. Then Ill have to lower it 16 and it will suddenly jump down 10. JUST STOP OKAY? *the batteries it comes with are garbage. Replace them with high quality rechargeable batteries as soon as possible. I swear the keyboard had some weird issues until I put the amazon basics high capacity rechargeable batteries in it.

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Keyboard works great but the Romer-G switches are a little disappointing if youre coming from blue switches like I did. These switches are not as snappy and closely resemble the feeling of a standard keyboard that might come with a normal (non-gaming) computer. The main reason I bought this board was for the control of a second device with bluetooth. Its definitely better than having 2 keyboards on your desk but do be aware that when in bluetooth mode there is an initial connection lag where your keystrokes are being registered but they are will not appear on the screen for a second or two. The non-illuminated keys dont bother me since I have biased lighting behind my monitor and they light up my keyboard enough to see in the dark. You will probably hit the [G1] and [G6] keys when your trying to hit the [ESC] and [CTRL] keys until you get used to the layout. If the problem persists you can remap them to duplicate the respective keys in the Logitech app.

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