Logitech G513 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Palm Rest, RGB LIGHTSYNC, GX Brown Tactile Key Switches, Brushed Aluminum Case, Customizable F-Keys, USB Pass Through, QWERTY UK Layout - Carbon/Black

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Each key appears to almost float in place, with a bright RGB LED shining through every cap. The layout is pretty minimalistic – there are no dedicated media keys – and the function keys are labelled on the lower side of each cap. Lighting is an interesting one, since the G513 is actually my new favourite keyboard for RGB integration. This is really down to the software interface, however. They call this ‘Lightsync’, and with over 300 supported titles, there are many more games that work with it compared against the competition. I’ve really enjoyed my time with the keyboard – the G513 isn’t only extremely comfortable to use, but it adds an extra layer of involvement to the gaming experience. It’s a sublime keyboard for Battlegrounds.

The Logitech G513 is a prime example of what a gaming keyboard should be: elegantly designed, great for typing, and snappy for gaming. Logitech should be very proud of its latest offering, and it’s excellent to see some genuinely useful RGB lighting.

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Nevertheless, if you like the sound of the unique switches, or maybe want that Lightsync integration, the G513 will serve you well for years to come. Verdict As we previously mentioned, the Logitech G513 introduces a new customizable, per key RGB lighting system. It’s as bright and vibrant as the illumination that the company has integrated into its higher-end peripherals, and the new LightSync tech will help synchronize lighting effects across your entire gaming setup.

Most brushed metal finishes on PC peripherals are fingerprint magnets, but Logitech’s blend of aluminum and magnesium seems to be built to repel them. The frameless design of this keyboard also features floating keycaps that make cleaning up dust and food crumbs with a can of compressed air a lot easier. The linear keys are no slouch when it comes to typing, at least. I typed 108 words per minute with four errors on the G513, which is almost identical to my stats with the Logitech G613 I use every day. I imagine this could be a boon for gamers who love the feel of a linear switch but (wisely) want to invest their hard-earned cash in a Logitech peripheral. With the Logitech G513, gamers can choose from either the traditional tactile Romer-G switches or a similarly high-quality linear model. Features The G512 and G513 gaming keyboards feature onboard memory to store lighting effects. This comes in handy if you need to use a computer that does not have LGS installed. At the time of release, you can only store one Freestyle, Zones or Effects (except Star Effect and Key Press) Lighting Mode layout on the keyboard’s memory. For more information, read Access On-Board lighting effects on the G512 and G513 gaming keyboard s. Zones: Group keys together into color zones. You can only assign an individual key to one zone at a time.

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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. The lighting customization options universally affect the G512 and G513 gaming keyboards by default. However, you can also configure lighting settings to be set on a per profile basis. This new Romer-G Linear Switch, according to Logitech, promises a quieter and 25% faster keystroke than competitors. After using the keyboard for about a week, we feel the peripheral maker has fully delivered on its claims, and has developed a key switch that’s better than the Cherry MX Red switch.

The G513 is a full-sized keyboard, and unlike a lot of gaming boards, it’s actually quite suave and sophisticated. The design oozes quality, with a brushed metal plate across the entire top face that’s smooth to the touch. In combination with a plastic underbody, it forms a strong and rigid structure that’s free from any flex. To add keys to a zone, select a zone in the Lighting Zones pane and then select a key. You can also use the + button to create additional zones.

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I’m not sure if I prefer the Romer-G switch over Cherry’s – they’re somehow quite similar yet different at the same time. The tactile nature means you get a slight bump upon activating the key, which can help reduce typing errors and make for faster write-ups. The Romer-G Tactile has a rather pleasant smoothness as you press each key, and as such, I easily see the G513 staying on my desk for quite a long time. Games such as Mass Effect Andromeda and Battlefield 1 light up the keyboard upon launch, changing the RGB to new patterns that reflect what’s happening in-game. It works pretty perfectly, and while it’s more subtle than Logitech RGB speakers, it’s a really nice touch.