Logitech G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

As a part of Logitech newest assortment, the Aurora collection, stands a keyboard that tries to give attention to consolation, an array of customizable mechanical switches and breathtaking RGB lighting. So, does the Logitech G713 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard reside as much as its hype? The reply isn’t so easy. 

The G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a compact, 87-key TKL board that features its personal squishy palm relaxation within the form of clouds—including to the dreamy, creamy white design of the keyboard. This board actually needs you to place your head into the clouds because it astonishes the eyes with its individually-lit LIGHTSYNC RGB mechanical switches, together with 16 LED perimeter lighting for an added mild present.

Every keycap makes use of the double-shot PBT fashion and the switches I’m utilizing for it’s the White Tactile switches (aka the GX Brown Tactile switches). The media controls are all positioned above the keys, providing fast, simple clicks for every button wanted. It features a quantity curler within the high proper, alongside the music controls. Then, within the far left is the signature silver Logitech emblem with the fast settings for the keyboard brightness.  

One of many defining options for the G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is the snappy Gaming Mode button. Which means whereas a person is gaming, some buttons is not going to do what it sometimes would do. For instance, Alt+Tabbing out from a sport accidentally wouldn’t register with the default settings of Gaming Mode lively. The Gaming Mode is lively as soon as it’s lit up. The buttons that may be inactive when the Gaming Mode is on will be custom-made within the Logitech G Hub app.  

“…does the Logitech G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard reside as much as its hype? The reply isn’t so easy.”

After testing this keyboard out on Valorant and Apex Legends, I’ve a renewed love for wired keyboards once more. The G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is powered with the included USB-C to USB-A cable. I might have most popular the builders to make use of braided cable to amplify the weathering of the twine although. As soon as I plugged it in, it was able to go very quickly and lit up with its pre-set RGB “Immense” setting. The glow and sheen of the board was immaculate and actually displayed the Northern Lights in all its glory.  

The RGB on the G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard was superb for somebody who enjoys staying up late at evening as a result of the under-light supplies a little bit additional mild, along with every key and button being individually lit for max readability in darkish environments. I’ve observed with different white variant keyboards that regardless that the physique is seen with the glowing keys, the readability of every key and the general keyboard was dimmer. Even on the decrease brightness, it’s nonetheless clear with out being intrusive to close by roommates—making this the standout characteristic of this keyboard. 

The customization choices within the Logitech G Hub app are nothing particular, simply easy fine-tuning to the important thing controls and lighting. For the $169.99 MSRP, I could have wished to see some extra choices. I maintain struggling to seek out the rationale this keyboard would price this quantity because it paid a eager eye to lighting results however nothing else distinctly particular.  

“The general aesthetic of the G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a sensible keyboard fanatic’s fantastical dream.”

I used to be amazed with the efficiency of the G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard the primary second I plugged it in. Apart from the gorgeous pre-set RGB lights, I proceed to seek out the suggestions from every key press is strictly what I’ve been looking for. Whereas the Reds on the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro had been an incredible feeling with the low-profile optical switches, I nonetheless yearned for one thing that was not low-profile.  

I loved the selection of keycap colors, in contrast to the rigidity of selection with the G705 mouse within the Aurora assortment. The usual keycap color is white however might be swapped out with Pink Daybreak and Inexperienced Flash. Even the highest plates of the keyboard might be custom-made, so I’m a cheerful camper for the number of colors for the general keyboard. 

So, is the G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard price the price? It is a query I’m caught pondering as a result of the eye to element with the LIGHTSYNC expertise is astounding. Nonetheless, I used to be nonetheless hoping this keyboard may have added extra to the included arsenal akin to a keycap puller or even when the keyboard had wi-fi connectivity. For a group that wished to really feel simple to make use of and cozy, I really feel like taking away the wires may have been the play. 

To play Satan’s advocate with myself, wired connections do present probably the most secure connections when in comparison with Bluetooth or dongles—that’s until your canine or cat chews by the twine. The general aesthetic of the G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a sensible keyboard fanatic’s fantastical dream. The palm relaxation is smooth, but agency sufficient so as to add to the ergonomics. I might have liked to see extra issues included however dreamers can dream proper…go ahead and ask The Sandman.