Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

I bought this keyboard in 2020. As of this writing, the keyboard has FIVE broken switches, however it is just outside the oh-so-convenient 2 year warranty. This keyboard is also one of the most error prone keyboards I think I have ever used. Constant double taps, finger flops onto the next key, and very unusual key rebound. I let several friends use this keyboard and they immediately noticed how unreliable the key travel and key sensitivity was, causing incessant error during typing. Do NOT waste your time and money on this keyboard, spend an extra 30% and get something with durable switches that will last you at least 5 years, rather than this piece of trash, which is now an $80 paperweight 2.25 years after purchase

Packaging: Is it suitable? The packaging is quiet robust and holds the keyboard still so that it can’t damage itself. The outer box is quiet thin but covers a much thicker stronger cardboard inner to protect it from knocks and bangs. Overall the packaging serve the purpose of protecting the keyboard well, and should be resilient enough to prevent any damage weather it is being transported in your shopping or whether it is being sent to you from a online store via a carrier or the mail service. How it looks? The packaging is quiet attractive and shows the product on the box, the text on the box is very clear and easy to read. The main features of the keyboard are shown on the back of the box along with clear picture of each part as an example. Overall the box is ... MorePackaging: Is it suitable? The packaging is quiet robust and holds the keyboard still so that it can’t damage itself. The outer box is quiet thin but covers a much thicker stronger cardboard inner to protect it from knocks and bangs. Overall the packaging serve the purpose of protecting the keyboard well, and should be resilient enough to prevent any damage weather it is being transported in your shopping or whether it is being sent to you from a online store via a carrier or the mail service. How it looks? The packaging is quiet attractive and shows the product on the box, the text on the box is very clear and easy to read. The main features of the keyboard are shown on the back of the box along with clear picture of each part as an example. Overall the box is designed very well and should be able to make it clear to the customer if the product is appropriate to them. Installation: How easy to install and setup? The keyboard will work as plug and play however not all of the feature are available until you download the additional software. Once the software is installed setting up the keyboard is very easy and can be tailored to your individual tastes and needs, this is very useful as the keyboard is able to be setup with multiple profiles for each game or piece of software you want to us it on, this makes the keyboard very versatile. Settings that can be customised for this keyboard include custom key bindings, and light settings. Within the keyboard software there are premade profile available to download unfortunately these are fairly limited. A problem this keyboard has is that a set of change keys and a tool to use to change them is include in the box however there are no instruction on how to use them included within the box, and the instructions are extremely difficult to find online. There is plenty of wire provided with the keyboard meaning it should easily be able to be plugged into most gaming rigs without needing additional hardware to make the cable longer. The cable is surrounded by braiding which helps to protect the cable meaning that the wire is protected from rubbing through and breaking when it is trailed over the edge of the desk. Performance: How well does it perform? The keyboard responds very quickly and you do not need to press the keys very much for them to respond, this makes the keyboard perfect for a gaming environment where games are constantly increasing the pace they expect you to be able to respond, however this also can pose a problem as it can make the keyboard a little difficult to use for general purposes, also there is no way to turn down the sensitivity of the keys the setup software, the only way I could find to reduce the sensitivity is to reduce the sensitivity of all keyboards in the main windows 10 settings. Is There Any Problems/Faults? The most noticeable thing about this keyboard that the keys are very loud particularly in a quiet room, this can be a problem if you play a lot of multiplayer games as the sound could be picked up on the headset or microphone. Ease Of Use: Is it easy to use? If you have previous experience with pc gaming accessories then the keyboard is relatively easy to use and setup, however it could take a lot of getting used to if you are new to this short of keyboard as it is much more sensitive and responds much quicker then a standard keyboard. The keyboard is quite heavy this a benefit as it makes it less likely to slip about when in use or if you catch with your hand. This is also Ideal if you are typing you have the keyboard sat on your legs as it makes it less likely to slip off of your knee. They keyboard allows you to set both custom keys and macros to any key or key combination on the keyboard this is great for gaming as it allows you to automate actions in games which could otherwise prove difficult or problematic to perform. Is it comfortable to use? The keyboard has reasonable sized buttons which makes typing or pressing key bind combinations easier. The keys are fairly sensitive which means you don’t need to press the key hard to get them to respond. The keyboard is quiet heavy this both good a bad as it means it will stay stable on a desk however the weight also means that after certain length of time it can become uncomfortable if you have it sat on your knee. The keys are a sensible size and in a typical layout which makes the keyboard easily to use and type on, the key smooth and have rounded edges and corners which makes gives them a nice feeling when you are using them and stops you catching several keys at the same time. Despite it having keys that light up the keyboard stays cool even after long periods of use or being switched on a long time. The keyboard is mechanical and has the advantage of remain at the same level of responsiveness as it had when it was first switched on to when it is switched off even after a prolonged period unlike other more conventional electronic keyboards which start to fade a little after a prolonged period of use. How It Compares: This keyboard stands out from other for its compact size yet it maintains sensible sized buttons and layout. With the keyboard being mechanical the keyboard is highly responsive even though it is a compact size. The ability to be able to program custom key binds and macros for different profiles in the software the keyboard uses make it quite versatile to different game types and jobs. I like the fact that it is able to synchronise with other gaming products if you have and other products from the Logitech G Series, this makes your gaming rig look great as all of the peripherals pulse in sequence together. Final Evaluation: I would highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a gaming keyboard as it is a highly versatile product which can be used for many different jobs and game styles. If you have other products from the Logitech G series you should get this keyboard as it uses the same software and can be synchronised with the other peripherals. This will not just ease the setup process for the keyboard but will improve the look of your gaming rig. Once this keyboard is setup it should be easy to use for any type of user from beginner to regular user, although it does take a short while to get used to the sensitivity of the keys. Although the initial setup could be painful this keyboard is well worth the trouble as it make up for these short coming very quickly. At first I was expecting this keyboard to be the same as any other I have used before however after using it for a prolonged period this keyboard is now used as my main keyboard and used for all the different activities . I would also recommend this product if you would like a attractive looking setup on your desk because it has a smooth stylish appearance which makes any pc setup look good. The final reason I would recommend this keyboard is because it is quite heavy and there resists being moved around easily and therefore is very difficult or you or your pet to knock off of the desk. Pros & Cons: To summarise the pros of the keyboard are: • Easy to use • Highly versatile • Plenty of wire • Braided cable • Fast response & high sensitivity • The keyboard is quite heavy this a benefit as it makes it less likely to slip The keyboard is quite heavy this a benefit as it makes it less likely to slip • Can set custom key binds & macros • Multiple profiles • Stays cools even after long periods of use or being switched on a long time • Sensible size keys • Comfortable to use While the cons and difficulties with the keyboard are: • Requires download of additional software • Might not be intuitive to people new to gaming equipment • Limited premade keyboard set up profiles • No instruction on how to use them included within the box, and the instructions are extremely difficult to find online • Keys very loud when used • Difficult to change sensitivity of the keys

Only had it for a few days so far I can't really say for sure its going to last but the over all quality seems very nice. The mechanical (no click) keys feel good, though unlike a membrane keyboard I do hear the keys bottom out. It's also the brightest led backlit mode I've ever seen. (White color only). I just bought K485 online thinking it would be equivalent but its not. That keyboard at its highest is barely 1/4 the brightness. Wish I'd been able to buy this keyboard for my father when his vision was going. I'm heading back to microcenter tomorrow to get another one of these for my other PC.