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Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID Keyboard Review

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1
Reviewed Jan 29, 2025 at 08:52 am
Latest change: Retest Feb 03, 2025 at 09:25 am
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8.4
Gaming
6.6
Office
1.6
Mobile/Tablet
7.2
Programming
4.0
Entertainment / HTPC
8.5
Raw Performance
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The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID is a wired gaming keyboard and Logitech's first keyboard with analog Hall effect switches. These switches allow you to adjust the actuation point of individual keys. It also supports more advanced analog features such as Rapid Trigger and Multi Point Actuation, which can provide tangible benefits compared to standard mechanical gaming keyboards when playing games like FPS or rhythm titles. Using the configuration software, you can adjust these settings and customize keybinds, create macros, set up custom profiles, and adjust RGB backlighting.

Our Verdict

8.4 Gaming

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID is an impressive gaming keyboard with good overall build quality and excellent latency performance, making it well-suited for gaming in all genres at a casual or competitive level. It allows you to adjust actuation settings and backlighting directly on the keyboard with hotkey combinations or using the software. The software also has more advanced analog features like Multi-Point Actuation, which lets you assign specific actions based on how deeply you press a key, and Rapid Trigger, enabling faster and more consistent follow-up inputs—especially useful for counter-strafing in FPS games. Unfortunately, the keyboard suffers from an actuation accuracy issue, with possible key chatter in its lowest, most sensitive settings.

Pros
  • Good overall build quality.

  • Excellent all-around latency performance.

  • Fully addressable RGB backlighting and clear shine-through keycaps.

  • Analog switches allow you to adjust the actuation point and Rapid Trigger settings for individual switches.

Cons
  • Somewhat loud compared to most other keyboards with linear switches.

  • Actuation issues at lowest travel settings.

6.6 Office

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID is adequate for office use. It has reasonably good build quality and typing quality, but it's louder than most keyboards with linear switches. Additionally, there's some minor key wobble and minor stabilizer rattle. It's also a wired-only model that doesn't support multi-device pairing, and its fairly tall profile may be fatiguing if you type for long periods as it doesn't include a wrist rest.

Pros
  • Good overall build quality.

Cons
  • Underwhelming typing experience with some minor key wobble and stabilizer rattle.

  • Somewhat loud compared to most other keyboards with linear switches.

1.6 Mobile/Tablet

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID is a wired-only keyboard and isn't suitable for mobile or tablet use.

7.2 Programming

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID is satisfactory for programming. It has reasonably good build quality and typing quality, but there's some minor stabilizer rattle and key wobble. It's also somewhat loud compared to most keyboards with linear switches, and its fairly tall profile may be fatiguing if you type for long periods as it doesn't include a wrist rest. That said, it has full RGB backlighting with clear shine-through legends, and you can program robust macros and design custom profiles and layers using the configuration software.

Pros
  • Good overall build quality.

  • Fully addressable RGB backlighting and clear shine-through keycaps.

Cons
  • Underwhelming typing experience with some minor key wobble and stabilizer rattle.

  • Somewhat loud compared to most other keyboards with linear switches.

4.0 Entertainment / HTPC

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID isn't specifically designed for use in an entertainment or home theater PC setup as It's a wired-only model, so you need to sit fairly close to your device to use it. That said, it does have full RGB backlighting with clear shine-through legends and dedicated media controls.

Pros
  • Fully addressable RGB backlighting and clear shine-through keycaps.

  • Dedicated media keys and volume roller bar.

Cons
  • Wired-only connectivity.

8.5 Raw Performance

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID offers impressive raw performance with outstanding single-key and excellent multi-key latency. It takes full advantage of its 1000Hz polling rate without being bottlenecked by other latency components and supports full N-Key rollover out of the box. Unfortunately, its chord-split performance is a bit underwhelming, which is an issue if you play rhythm games requiring multiple simultaneous inputs. Additionally, the keyboard suffers from an actuation accuracy issue, with possible key chatter in its lowest, most sensitive settings.

Pros
  • Excellent all-around latency performance.

Cons
  • Underwhelming chord split performance.

  • Actuation issues at lowest travel settings.

  • 8.4 Gaming
  • 6.6 Office
  • 1.6 Mobile/Tablet
  • 7.2 Programming
  • 4.0 Entertainment / HTPC
  • 8.5 Raw Performance
  1. Updated Feb 03, 2025:

    We've corrected an error in the Hardware Customizability section, changing the result of our Switch PCB Socket test from Soldered to Non-Customizable Design.

  2. Updated Jan 29, 2025: Review published.
  3. Updated Jan 23, 2025: Early access published.
  4. Updated Jan 20, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
  5. Updated Jan 07, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  6. Updated Nov 15, 2024: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID comes in Black, White, and Pink color options. We bought and tested a White unit.

You can see an image of our unit's label here.

Compared To Other Keyboards

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID is a compact, wired-only gaming keyboard that's visually very similar to the Logitech G PRO X TKL. While that keyboard is a wireless model with standard mechanical switches, this keyboard is a wired-only model and Logitech's first gaming keyboard release with analog Hall effect switches. These switches allow you to change the actuation point and Rapid Trigger settings for individual keys, which can provide some advantages if you play fast-paced games like FPS or rhythm titles.

Altogether, this is a straightforward and competent Hall effect gaming keyboard with quality-of-life features like on-the-fly actuation adjustment, dedicated media controls, and a configurable 'Game Mode' key. It may be a good choice if you're already familiar with Logitech peripherals and you'd prefer to stay in the Logitech ecosystem. However, you may also want to consider competing options like the NuPhy Field75 HE or the Wooting 80HE offer tangibly better build quality and raw performance, as well as more robust (and lightweight) software customization at a similar price point.

For more recommendations, see our picks for the best keyboards, the best gaming keyboards, and the best TKL keyboards.

Wooting 80HE

The Wooting 80HE and the Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID are wired gaming keyboards with analog Hall effect switches and similar compact form factors. The Wooting supports a higher maximum polling rate and delivers better raw performance. It also has better build quality and typing quality, and it's quieter. However, it has a slightly unusual, non-standard 80% layout. Comparatively, the Logitech has a standard TKL 80% layout and a few quality-of-life features the Wooting lacks, including dedicated media keys and a volume roller bar.

Logitech G PRO X TKL

The Logitech G PRO X TKL and the Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID are gaming keyboards in the same wider lineup. The two boards are very similar in most respects with two major differences: the G PRO X TKL is a wireless model that uses standard mechanical switches, while the G PRO X TKL RAPID is a wired-only model with analog switches. These analog switches allow you to customize the actuation distance of individual keys and enable more advanced analog features such as Rapid Trigger, using the configuration software.

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)

Both the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) and Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID are wired gaming keyboards with Hall effect switches and roughly equal raw gaming performance and build quality. The major differences that set them apart are largely quality of life features: The SteelSeries is notable for having a programmable OLED screen and an included wrist rest. Conversely, the Logitech has dedicated keys for controlling media playback, a volume roller bar, a programmable game mode, and an RGB brightness button. The Logitech is also available in three color options, while the SteelSeries only comes in black.

NuPhy Field75 HE

The NuPhy Field75 HE and the Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID are Hall effect gaming keyboards. The NuPhy has better build quality and typing quality. It also supports a higher maximum polling rate and offers better raw gaming performance overall. Lastly, it has two sets of configurable macro keys and hardware elements, such as a carrying handle and mode selection knobs. The Logitech, on the other hand, has a set of dedicated media controls and a volume roller, as well as a dedicated Game Mode and RGB brightness button.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Dimensions
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.5" (3.7 cm)
Width 14.1" (35.7 cm)
Depth
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
Weight
2.01 lbs (0.910 kg)

The Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID has a TenKeyLess (80%) design, meaning it lacks a Numpad. It takes up less space on your desk than a standard, full-size keyboard, giving you more room for mouse movements.

7.5
Design
Build Quality
Keycap Material PBT

The Logitech PRO X TKL RAPID has good overall build quality. The bottom case is made of plastic, and a visible metal top plate holds the switches in place.

Logitech doesn't advertise the keycap material, but they appear to be PBT plastic and have a slightly textured finish, so they aren't slippery to the touch.

Unfortunately, there's some noticeable switch stem wobble, which is fairly common for most Hall effect switches at this time. And while the stabilizers generally do a good job of keeping larger keys even and consistent-feeling, there's some minor rattling noise.

On the back of the keyboard, there are a pair of flip-out incline feet that do a good job of keeping the board in place while typing. However, they can slide around a bit if you nudge them with moderate force, especially when extended to their maximum incline setting.

6.0
Design
Ergonomics
Curved/Angled
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
Medium Incline
Maximum Incline
Home Row Height
34.4 mm (1.4")

On the back of the keyboard, the Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID has plastic pop-out incline feet that provide two additional incline angles.

This keyboard has a fairly tall profile and it's most comfortable to use with a wrist rest, especially if you're typing for long stretches. Unfortunately, there isn't a wrist rest included in the box and Logitech doesn't sell one specifically matched to the size and aesthetic of the PRO X TKL RAPID on their website.

7.4
Design
Hardware Customizability
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes

This keyboard isn't designed with much hardware customizability in mind. Note that the LEDs are north-facing, which may present interference issues with some aftermarket Cherry profile keycap sets.

You can remove the switches easily from the PCB without desoldering. However, we don't consider the PCB hot-swappable in a traditional sense as Logitech doesn't sell replacement switches at this time, and we haven't seen any indication that this keyboard is compatible with other aftermarket switches.

Some users online have speculated that this keyboard may be compatible with RAESHA Magnetic switches. We checked with a RAESHA Magnetic switch we have in our lab, and it didn't work. If you have this keyboard and find a compatible aftermarket switch, we'd love to hear from you in the comments.

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Design
Backlight Features
Backlighting Yes
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Effects
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes

This keyboard has fully addressable RGB backlighting. You can adjust the backlighting directly on the keyboard with hotkeys or with the configuration software.

Note that we tested this keyboard's white colorway option, and thanks to its white top plate, we expect that it reflects considerably more light than the black or Pink colorways.

For comparison, see the maximum and minimum brightness images from our review of the Logitech G PRO X TKL, which we purchased in black.

9.0
Design
Backlight Clarity

This keyboard has impressive backlight clarity. The primary and even secondary legends are clearly visible. The white-only setting has a slightly blue hue.

The maximum brightness setting is also very bright as there's considerable reflection off the white-colored top plate for the colorway we tested. Just note that buying a darker colorway won't reflect nearly as much light.

Design
Cable & Connector
Connectivity Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length 5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C

This keyboard has a basic rubber USB-A to USB-C cable. It doesn't retain any kinks from its packaging.

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Design
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
Battery Type
No Batteries

The Logitech PRO X TKL RAPID is a wired-only keyboard.

4.0
Design
Macro Keys And Programming
Dedicated Macro Keys Count 0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes

The Logitech PRO X TKL RAPID lacks dedicated macro keys, but you can record macros to any key using the configuration software.

Design
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
Numpad No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Lock Indicator Caps Lock

This keyboard has several extra features, including a full set of dedicated media buttons and a scroll bar that controls media volume. Two additional buttons control the keyboard's backlighting brightness and toggle a 'Game Mode' setting, which locks the Windows key by default but is also software-configurable.

This keyboard also allows you to adjust switch actuation settings. You can make adjustments using the Configuration Software or with hotkey combinations directly on the keyboard.

For a full list of supported hotkeys, see a digital version of the user manual on Logitech's website.

Design
In The Box

  • USB-A to USB-C cable.
  • User documentation

Typing Experience
7.5
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")

This keyboard offers good overall typing quality. The keycaps have a pleasant textured finish and larger keys with stabilizers, but they do make some minor rattling noise. Unfortunately, there's some switch wobble, which is fairly common for Hall effect switches at this time, but it isn't particularly noticeable while typing normally.

There isn't any dampening or acoustic treatment, so typing is on the louder side for a keyboard with linear switches.

7.3
Typing Experience
Typing Noise
Average Loudness
53.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No

The typing noise isn't too loud, but there's some minor stabilizer rattle and no sound-dampening treatment. This keyboard may be disruptive to you or those around you if you're particularly noise-sensitive or in a quiet environment.

Typing Experience
Switches
Switch Name
Logitech Magnetic Analog Switches
Switch Type
Hall-effect
Feel
Linear
Analog
Yes
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
See details on graph tool
Operating Force
27 gf
Actuation Force
27 gf
Pre-Travel
0.4 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm

You can customize the actuation point on these switches between 0.1 mm and 4 mm. The default actuation setting out of the box is 2.0 mm, and Rapid Trigger is disabled.

For this test, we produced the measurements using an actuation point setting of 0.3 mm and with Rapid Trigger setting of 0.2 mm.

We attempted to conduct this test at an actuation point of 0.1 mm but this registered multiple actuation points and release points throughout the whole travel of the switch. This is typically called key chatter and can result in irritating repeated keystrokes while typing or gaming. We found that using a slightly less sensitive actuation setting of 0.3 mm with a 0.2mm Rapid Trigger was the lowest, most sensitive setting that didn't produce this issue, so this is the test setting used for keystroke and latency tests throughout our review.

We also observed some inconsistency in the measured actuation distances between keys, even when using the same actuation settings. For example, the U key consistently registered actuation at 0.5 mm when set to 0.3 mm, while other keys were much closer to the intended 0.3 mm. We should point out that these inconsistencies are extremely small. It's very unlikely most people will be able to notice them at all without the aid of precise measuring tools. However, it may still take a bit longer to unconsciously adapt your muscle memory to compensate for them.

That said, we measured various actuation point settings below and confirmed that actuation is regularly within 0.2 mm of the advertised range for most keys, which is fairly good.

Setting 0.1 mm: actuation 0.34 mm
Setting 0.5 mm: actuation 0.50 mm
Setting 1.0 mm: actuation 1.10 mm
Setting 1.5 mm: actuation 1.58 mm
Setting 2.0 mm: actuation 2.12 mm
Setting 2.5 mm: actuation 2.57 mm
Setting 3.0 mm: actuation 3.09 mm
Setting 3.5 mm: actuation 3.56 mm
Setting 4.0 mm: actuation 3.84 mm

Performance
9.0
Performance
Single-Key Latency
See details on graph tool
Best Connection
4.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev ±0.3 ms
Wired
4.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
N/A

The Logitech PRO X TKL RAPID has remarkably low and consistent single-key latency performance. It's very well-suited for playing games in any genre at a casual or competitive level.

We conducted this test with an actuation setting of 0.3 mm and with Rapid Trigger setting of 0.2 mm. For more details about why we tested with these settings, see the Keystrokes section.

8.7
Performance
Multi-Key Latency
See details on graph tool
Connection Evaluated Wired
Key Press
4.1 ms
Key Release
8.7 ms

The Logitech PRO X TKL RAPID delivers excellent multi-key latency performance. It has low and mostly consistent key press and key release latency, making this keyboard a standout choice for playing any game that requires additional keystrokes while multiple keys are pressed and maintained.

We measured some inconsistency with key release performance but the variation is much too small to notice in-game. Logitech may be able to improve on this performance with future firmware updates, and we'll investigate this if we decide to retest this keyboard in the future.

We conducted this test with an actuation setting of 0.3 mm and with Rapid Trigger setting of 0.2 mm. For more details about why we tested with these settings, see the Keystrokes section.

8.7
Performance
Data Transmission
Connection Evaluated Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes

The Logitech PRO X TKL RAPID delivers excellent data transmission performance. It can send multiple keys per USB report and has full n-key rollover by default out of the box. It also has an effective update rate of 1000Hz and isn't bottlenecked by other latency components.

7.3
Performance
Chord Split
See details on graph tool
4 Chord Split Delay
7.7 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.2 ms

This keyboard provides decent overall chord split performance with satisfactory 4-chord split and good 8-chord split delay. Altogether, it's suitable for rhythm gaming but doesn't perform as well as competing options like the NuPhy Field75 HE or the Wooting 80HE.

Software and Operating System
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Name Logitech G HUB
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Profiles
6+

The software is straightforward and fairly intuitive. It allows you to adjust various settings, including key mapping, RGB lighting, custom profiles, layers, and macros.

You can adjust the actuation point of individual switches between 0.1 mm and 4 mm and adjust more advanced analog key settings, detailed below.

Rapid Trigger: This setting can dynamically adjust your switches' actuation and reset points based on distance rather than being fixed at a specific point along the keystroke. This allows for faster follow-up inputs, which can be especially beneficial in scenarios like counter-strafing in FPS games.

Multi Point Actuation: Allows you to customize up to two different inputs per key, per layer, depending on the depth of your key press.

Key Priority: Lets you choose a pair of keys and designate special priority parameters, including key depth, last input, or absolute priority.

Disclaimer: using priority key settings are prohibited in some games, like CS:2. The software also notes that Rapid Trigger settings are automatically disabled on the selected keys when Key Priority is enabled.

10
Software and Operating System
Computer Compatibility
Windows
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux

This keyboard is fully compatible with all major operating systems.

In Windows, the software is compatible, and all default key functions work as expected.

For macOS, the software is compatible, and the Scroll Lock and Pause/Break keys adjust screen brightness if you're using an Apple display.

On Linux, the software isn't compatible, but all default key functions work as expected.

0
Software and Operating System
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
Android
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible

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  1. Update: We’ve corrected an error in the Hardware Customizability section, changing the result of our Switch PCB Socket test from Soldered to Non-Customizable Design.

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    This review is wrong , the switches are replacable without soldering and the switches works low adjust settings works flaweslly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rB1iHXGizs&t=224s look at the 1:46 the dude removed the switches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeulNKIVDJE&t=728s Look at the 13:32 the dude just remove the switch with switch puller They are using the REASHA Magnetic which is pretty decent.

    Hey! You’re absolutely right, just went to double check our model and it is the case. The review should be updated shortly! Thanks for catching that!

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    This review is wrong , the switches are replacable without soldering and the switches low adjust settings works flaweslly. “Actuation issues at lowest travel settings” thing is just on your product

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rB1iHXGizs&t=224s look at the 1:46 the dude removed the switches

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeulNKIVDJE&t=728s Look at the 13:32 the dude just remove the switch with switch puller

    They are using the REASHA Magnetic which is pretty decent.

    Edited 24 days ago: I typed work 2 time
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