The G512 X is Logitech’s most superior and customizable gaming keyboard but

Thanks to the adoption of options like fast triggers, analog switches and TMR sensors, the tech in fancy gaming keyboards has modified surprisingly shortly prior to now few years. So to maintain up with the tempo of improvement, Logitech is placing a bunch of superior elements in its newest flagship providing — the G512 X — to create what could also be its most configurable keyboard to this point.

Available in each 75 and 98 p.c layouts, the G512 X is predicated on a novel design that helps each mechanical and analog switches. Out of the field, each key options PBT keycaps and makes use of one in all Logitech’s MX mechanical switches. However, for necessary buttons like WASD, customers can swap in as much as 9 bundled Gateron KS-20 magnetic analog switches. This signifies that when mixed with the keyboard’s 39 tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) change beds, customers can allow assist for customizable fast triggers and multipoint actuation, full with 5 bundled second actuation strain level (SAPP) rings in case you want much more management over each keystroke. The one potential draw back is that Logitech solely added TMR change beds to the left facet of the keyboard, so if you happen to choose extra uncommon keybinds, you will not have fairly as many configuration choices.

Meanwhile, to fulfill the calls for of aggressive players who want lightning-fast response occasions, Logitech added an 8K polling fee. This contains each 8K reporting and processing to ship enter occasions of simply 0.125 milliseconds. Elsewhere, the G512 X comes with twin dials, a big RGB lightbar and recreation mode presets — all of which might be tweaked in Logitech’s G Hub app.

However, the best factor in regards to the G512 X is perhaps all of the helpful little particulars scattered throughout the keyboard. For instance, its adjustable ft serve double responsibility as keycap and change pullers, so whenever you need to regulate your format, you will not want to search around elsewhere for the fitting device. On high of that, there’s built-in storage for the 9 included magnetic analog switches and 5 SAPP rings, so you will at all times have them available if you wish to make modifications. Finally, whereas it’s an optionally available accent, Logitech created a clear palm relaxation with a laser-etched floor that can improve the G512 X’s onboard RGB lighting.

Unfortunately, at $180 for the 75 p.c format or $200 for the 98 p.c mannequin, the G512 X is a bit expensive. And not like another members of Logitech’s G5 household, there is not any choice for a wi-fi variant. But if you need a keyboard with virtually all the newest tech and a ton of customizability (together with the flexibility to pick linear, tactile or clicky switches), the G512 X is a really intriguing choice for demanding players.

The G512 X is out there instantly from Logitech at the moment, with wider availability slated for May 2.