Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Multihost 2.4 GHz + Blutooth Connectivity – Black

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.

I’m 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 there’s a lot to like here about this keyboard:Excellent battery life, short-throw keyswitches that’re 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 I’m sure you’ve noticed by now:SWITCH. BOUNCE.I don’t know if there’s dirt in the contactts, premature weaar, oor what’s 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 wasn’t 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 I’m having an isolaated case oof premature faailure, and if I’m not the only one with this problem, steer clear of these sadly craappy Romer-G short throow switches.

I’ve 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 motherboard’s 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 I’d spam a key, and several seconds would pass before it would register. If I was real lucky I’d 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 MOBO’s 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 I’ve 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; didn’t notice any input lag moving around in Overwatch, and feels way faster compared to my very old G15 wired keyboard. Granted, I’m definitely biased about the speed of the physical key actuation / point of virtual registration since I’m 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 you’re programming that can be extremely annoying especially if you don’t 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 I’m done using them :)On a side note, a bonus cell phone stand comes with this board, and it’s 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.

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. DON’T buy a keyboard that if one part breaks the manufacturer’s 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.

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 it’s 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.