Logitech G613 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Freebush wrote: ↑ Got it for $75 after $25 dollar coupon around Xmas time last year.

I got it then too. It's been a decent keyboard, and I actually ended up using the bluetooth function to switch seamlessely to my ipad.

How's the feel of the Romer G mechanical switches? Is it equivalent to like cherry MX blue? Red? Brown?

Teioh wrote: ↑wish they had the TKL version of this keyboard. I know about the short cap one they just released but that thing is $300!!

I saw that one and wanted it as well but yeah that price tag...

I have had the g613 for a little over 2 years now, was one of the few wireless “mechanical keyboards” at the time, I still have not changed the battery and it is going strong quite amazing.
I try to always turn the keyboard off every night as well.

Although the key presses are a bit loud if you work in complete silence but otherwise can’t complain.

No issues with having the symbols printed on as oppose to engraved on the key caps, read some reviews of people worried about the symbols fading over time.

Bought these awhile ago but then returned when I noticed the key caps were printed as opposed to be double shot :/

No multi-device switching kills the deal for me.

Is wired Logitech 213 a good one which seems to fit my budget

You can switch from Lightspeed to Bluetooth on different devices.

Tempting, how loud is this keyboard? Similar to cherry blue or Reds?

How does it compare to the K840 which also has Romer-G switches (but is wired)? https://www.dell.com/en-ca/work/shop/ac ... d/A9753657

Or Alienware AW310K with cherry reds: https://www.dell.com/en-ca/work/shop/ac ... d/580-AIMQ

Is the fact it's wireless the main appeal of the price?

I've had this keyboard for over 2 years and there's 2 issues I have with it:
1. Some of the keys (I think all the non-letter/number keys like SHIFT, CTRL) go to sleep so if you haven't used the keyboard in a while, you have to wake it up first.
It's annoying when typing passwords or shortcuts (i.e. WIN + L to lock screen, CTRL + W to close tabs, etc.)
I've never noticed this issue with other logitech wireless keyboards (non-gaming).
This was supposedly fixed with a firmware update, but not completely. There was a huge thread about it on the logitech forums.
2. Recently, one of my keys (O) started repeating. I've seen other posts on the logitech forums with the same issue. Cleaning doesn't fix it, and I am just past their warranty.

Minor annoyances:
1. The logitech software for programming the G keys is junk. Especially the new one, G Hub.
2. There's no spill/drain holes that every cheap keyboard has. Might just be a membrane keyboard thing.
3. Macros sometimes repeat when you press the key once. I have one key set to close a tab (CTRL + W), but it would sometimes close 2 tabs.

Positives:
I haven't changed the battery since I bought it. I don't turn it off.


I've been looking for a replacement keyboard but the closest I can find is the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT, which seems to have a few bad Amazon reviews about the iCUE software and quality control.

sonick wrote: ↑ Tempting, how loud is this keyboard? Similar to cherry blue or Reds?

I think it sounded the same as the brown switches of an ASUS ROG keyboard I tried earlier today.

Perfect. I've been looking for a wireless mechanical keyboard that's not crazy pricey for good quality, and this one seems to fit the bill. I bought a K380 when this work-from-home period started, but despite how much I like its tiny size, it's started to take a bit of a toll on my wrists with how cramped and low it is, using it as an everyday driver for work.

In for one!