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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech G213 Prodigy vs ROCCAT Magma

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G213 Prodigy
ROCCAT Magma

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Logitech G213 Prodigy Picture
ROCCAT Magma Picture

Variants

  • G213 Prodigy (Black)
  • Magma (100%)
  • Magma Mini (60%)

Our Verdict

Logitech G213 Prodigy

ROCCAT Magma

The Logitech G213 Prodigy and the ROCCAT Magma are both wired non-mechanical gaming boards. Both use rubber dome switches, but the ones on the Logitech require more force to actuate than the ROCCAT's. The Logitech has dedicated media keys, and you can set macros to some of the F-row keys. Also, it has a significantly lower latency, which is ideal for gaming. On the other hand, you can set macros to any alphanumerical key on the left side of the board on the ROCCAT. It has a semi-transparent base plate that lets RGB light through, although it may be overwhelming for fans of more subtle lighting.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.8
7.7

Pre-Travel 
 

2.9 mm
2.4 mm

Backlight Features 
 

8.0
5.7

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
58 gf

Configuration Software 
 

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Top Picture
ROCCAT Magma Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.4 cm)

Width  

17.8" (45.2 cm)
17.7" (45.0 cm)

Depth 
 

8.5" (21.6 cm)
6.1" (15.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.5" (21.6 cm)
9.1" (23.0 cm)

Weight 
 

2.38 lbs (1.079 kg)
1.51 lbs (0.684 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Build Quality Close Up
ROCCAT Magma Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
7.5

Side Picture  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Side Picture
ROCCAT Magma Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

27.5 mm (1.1")

Wrist Rest  

Detachable

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

8.0
5.7

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Backlighting Picture
ROCCAT Magma Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Brightness Max
ROCCAT Magma Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Brightness Min
ROCCAT Magma Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech G213 Prodigy White Shot
ROCCAT Magma White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Great

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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0

White Shot  

Logitech G213 Prodigy White Shot
ROCCAT Magma White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Extra Features
ROCCAT Magma Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

Dedicated only

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Bundle Picture
ROCCAT Magma Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.0
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

7.7
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

51.5 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

32 gf
37 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.9 mm
2.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.8 mm
3.8 mm

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Latency 
 

8.9
8.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

4.9 ms
6.1 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.9
8.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

4.9 ms
6.1 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.3 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.2

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

5.3 ms

Key Release 
 

22.4 ms

Data Transmission 
 

7.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

7.1

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.9 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

ROCCAT Magma Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech G HUB
ROCCAT Swarm

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
5

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Okay

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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
No

iOS  

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
No

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

Black
G213 Prodigy
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Black
G213 Prodigy
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G213 Prodigy
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Black
G213 Prodigy
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Logitech G213 Prodigy

ROCCAT Magma

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