While I am a huge fan of mechanical keyboards, I am not a fan of all mechanical keyboards. What I mean to say is, not all of them are created equally. In fact, many of these keyboards can be downright terrible — even…
While I am a huge fan of mechanical keyboards, I am not a fan of all mechanical keyboards. What I mean to say is, not all of them are created equally. In fact, many of these keyboards can be downright terrible — even from some so called reputable brands. You see, it is not uncommon for a company to simply slap its name on a low-quality offering. With that said, some lesser-known brands sometimes make really good keyboards — it can be a crapshoot.
All of these variables can make it difficult for consumers to make a good choice — especially when they are looking at low-priced budget models. Logitech is looking to change this, however, with the all-new G413 Mechanical Backlit Gaming Keyboard. Priced at a very low $89.99, you get the company’s legendary quality and much-respected Romer-G switches. I have been testing this keyboard and have come away very impressed.
Please note, while the color I am testing is a darker “Carbon,” there is also a silver variant that is exclusive to Best Buy. They are functionally identical, with the exception of the outward appearance.
Specs
Unboxing
Impressions
Taking it out of the box, I was impressed with the heft. The G413 is made of aircraft grade aluminum, making it very strong and durable. The braided USB cable is very thick, and for good reason — it is actually two cables. You see, at the end of the cable is two USB Type-A connectors — one for the keyboard itself, and the other for the USB 2.0 pass-through. You see, on the top of the keyboard is a USB port for connecting a mouse or anything else you want.
