Logitech G512 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, RGB LIGHTSYNC Backlit Keys, GX Brown Tactile Key Switches, Brushed Aluminum Case, Customizable F-Keys, USB Pass Through, QWERTY UK Layout - Carbon/Black

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Plus, I’d recommend typing on the G512 in only the most private of places; as enjoyable as the loud clack of the keys is for gaming, it’s sure to annoying anyone within earshot if you spend any amount of time banging away on it. The keycaps are doubleshot ABS, which is great for the key legends' longevity, but the ABS plastic quality feels a bit cheap and may develop a shine over time that can make the keyboard look greasy. The frame is made of hard plastic with an aluminum plate on top, and the whole keyboard feels very solid, with no signs of flex at all. We encourage readers interested in this product to purchase under warranty directly from Logitech or an approved reseller and to contact Logitech support in case of any issues. This may be because blue LEDs require more voltage than red or green, and this is a known problem that isn't unique to this particular keyboard or the Romer-G switches it uses.

All of its keys are macro-programmable, while the Logitech only lets you set macros to function keys. Execute complex commands, or unleash a timed series of actions or spells with the press of a button. The Logitech G512 Carbon gives you the choice of three types of mechanical switches: Romer-G Tactile, Romer-G Linear, and a new switch dubbed GX Blue.Use the FN toggle feature in Logitech G HUB and configure your function keys to perform these alt commands by default. The full RGB backlight is great for dark room gaming or to highlight important keys, and the function keys can all be reprogrammed with macros, though MMO players may find the lack of dedicated macro keys a bit disappointing. The Razer Huntsman and the Logitech G512 Special Edition are fairly similar, but the Razer performs slightly better for gaming. Logitech’s Gaming Software lets you use Logitech’s LIGHTSYNC functionality to sync the keyboard’s RGB lighting to other Logitech peripherals.

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The Logitech G512 Special Edition is an excellent mechanical gaming keyboard that features proprietary switches that are similar to Cherry MX Blues. Your transactions and personal data will be held in a PCIDSS accredited system using secure encryption technologies. Downloading the LG 's software was a breeze - installing it was impossible , l finally gave up and resorted on using the FN key with F7 . We've also added new objective evaluations to the Typing Noise test, and we've simplified several tests and removed several others that were no longer relevant. Excellent keyboard, software isn't the best but allows for some cool RGB effects I'd never though of before.The kickstands open up sideways to prevent them from collapsing if you push the keyboard forward too hard. I don't normally do these amatuer reviews, but I'm pretty happy with my most recent purchase, so I thought i'd share.

The Logitech G512 Special Edition and the HyperX Alloy Origins are two wired-only keyboards that perform somewhat similarly. I enjoyed the tactile feedback during gaming, with the keys feeling well-spaced, and the rubber feet and heavy weight of the keyboard kept it from sliding around on my desk too. If it is outside of the warranty period, we may offer a chance to repair the item at a cost to be quoted. The Logitech G512 Special Edition and the Logitech G513 are two very similar keyboards that perform almost the same, but the G513 is more comfortable as it has a detachable wrist rest.Note: We've received community feedback that the blue-colored LED lights in this keyboard's backlighting may tend to fail sooner than other colors. Also, you can macro-program all of its keys, while the Logitech only lets you set macros to function keys. Both options use Logitech proprietary switches; the G512 is available with different GX switches, while the G513 uses Romer-G switches. It uses the G HUB software for customization, where you can individually control the backlight of each key.